So, based upon JimInks' reviews, we can safely conclude that, in the case of these particular pipe-tobaccos, STG stands for Sorry Tepid Generics?
Jim's STG Versions of Mac Baren Blends Reviews.
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Everyone tastes differently, I wouldn’t stop trying new things because someone says it sucks or is lacking. Heck, lots of folks smoke SG straight out of the tin lol. That wet slop is awful till dried for several hours………..we are all different and often special in our own ways yeah?
STG makes Peterson pipe tobacco. I have not heard that it’s garbage.
Also Davidoff flake medallions should be good even it’s made by STG.
Also Davidoff flake medallions should be good even it’s made by STG.
I'm hoping King's Watch will be a replacement for Capstan Blue...
That's a damn shame. Not unexpected that STG would screw everything up but still disappointing. RIP Navy Flake. One of my old favs. I have no interest in buying a tin and seeing for myself if it's that different.
I tried the STG Capstan last week. To me, it tasted a lot like Orlik Golden Sliced. Not bad, but not at all the Capstan I am used to. Disappointing!
Which one, the old (until last year) DTM production or the new Kopp production? Mac Baren/STG vs DTM/Kopp
I have it on good authority that STG will soon be making only one blend, 507C, but selling it under six dozen different names.
Howdy @JimInks! I was just wondering if you have gotten your hands on any of the new STG produced versions of Three Nuns and Presbyterian Mixture yet? I always liked the Mac Baren versions of them and am curious how the new STG versions stack up.
Three Nuns is the one blend from the acquisition that I wondered if it might actually be improved for my palate, since I liked the base tobaccos but wasn't overly fond of Mac Baren's distinctive honey casing that they put on it. I'm slightly hopeful that STG might have toned down the honey a little.
Three Nuns is the one blend from the acquisition that I wondered if it might actually be improved for my palate, since I liked the base tobaccos but wasn't overly fond of Mac Baren's distinctive honey casing that they put on it. I'm slightly hopeful that STG might have toned down the honey a little.
I haven't tried them. I will if I have an opportunity to do so.
FYI, I was in Svendborg on Friday, visiting my old colleagues and catching up. So far production for pipe tobacco is still up and running at the present Mac Baren facilities and everything "Mac Baren" ist still produced there under the regular staff. The original plan set in 2024 for all pipe SKUs to move to STG Assens (old Orlik factory) by autumn 2025 haven't materialized yet. Tins are labeled STG, as it's a legal requirement. Mac Baren is still ordering its own leaf, uses the same recipes (even for the old Planta SKUs like Presbyterian and Danish Black V) and no machines have been relocated or destroyed yet. As I was there, they were currently pressing huge batches of St Bruno Flake.
Do you have any idea when or where or what to look for ?I have it on good authority that STG will soon be making only one blend, 507C, but selling it under six dozen different names.
Sorry, that was a joke.
Kinda.
What about Savinelli and ES 4th brand? I know STG has remaked the 4th tins line already, but not sure the bulks now.
I just opened another tin of st Bruno flake (STG stamped no Mac Baren on it). It’s a recent fresh batch with very little age on it as well. It was nowhere near as wet as the previous fresh tin I opened. It smokes just right.
Maybe I had a fluke tin (hopefully) and was just sopping wet and didn’t taste normal, no idea.
Maybe I had a fluke tin (hopefully) and was just sopping wet and didn’t taste normal, no idea.