The HH range is superb. A luxury to be able to enjoy today, of this mythical brand.
This comment brings up a point I think of often (and one that others have already mentioned before). For all the longing expressed over discontinued blends, we have more incredible items available right now in this moment than ever before, and that seems to apply in some measure most anywhere. (For example, HH may not be available for retail in the UK, but they can get Revor Plug, which folks in the US are drooling over.)The HH range is superb. A luxury to be able to enjoy today, of this mythical brand.
Totally agree. Even “common” blends like OJK or Irish Flake would be prized (by me, at least!) if they disappeared from the marketThis comment brings up a point I think of often (and one that others have already mentioned before). For all the longing expressed over discontinued blends, we have more incredible items available right now in this moment than ever before, and that seems to apply in some measure most anywhere. (For example, HH may not be available for retail in the UK, but they can get Revor Plug, which folks in the US are drooling over.)
It often makes me wonder which current blends will be pined for and considered legendary when they're gone. What's the "McClelland Christmas Cheer" or "Esoterica Penzance" of today?
I've only had HH Pure Virginia, but it was very good. Good enough that it makes me want to try every blend in that line at least once. The Vintage Syrian sounds like the best example of pure Syrian Latakia (which I'd love to try before it's no longer on Earth), which of course places it highest on my list, but that list is long enough in the HH line alone to pad a cellar nicely.
We're lucky indeed to be in this era of pipe smoking.
Revor Plug has gone missing in the UK, at least with my online retailers who have everything. Is it "au Revor"?This comment brings up a point I think of often (and one that others have already mentioned before). For all the longing expressed over discontinued blends, we have more incredible items available right now in this moment than ever before, and that seems to apply in some measure most anywhere. (For example, HH may not be available for retail in the UK, but they can get Revor Plug, which folks in the US are drooling over.)
It often makes me wonder which current blends will be pined for and considered legendary when they're gone. What's the "McClelland Christmas Cheer" or "Esoterica Penzance" of today?
I've only had HH Pure Virginia, but it was very good. Good enough that it makes me want to try every blend in that line at least once. The Vintage Syrian sounds like the best example of pure Syrian Latakia (which I'd love to try before it's no longer on Earth), which of course places it highest on my list, but that list is long enough in the HH line alone to pad a cellar nicely.
We're lucky indeed to be in this era of pipe smoking.
I hadn't heard this! That's sad news... I've been keeping an eye peeled for some with hopes to surprise a couple friends with it.Revor Plug has gone missing in the UK, at least with my online retailers who have everything. Is it "au Revor"?
How about the Original Flake ?(formerly known as Walnut by Ogdens) is that still out there?Revor Plug has gone missing in the UK, at least with my online retailers who have everything. Is it "au Revor"?
Sometimes you don't know what you got til it's gone. I have to admit used to think I'd never mourn a blend. But sometimes that craving hits for one I can't get anymore.This comment brings up a point I think of often (and one that others have already mentioned before). For all the longing expressed over discontinued blends, we have more incredible items available right now in this moment than ever before, and that seems to apply in some measure most anywhere. (For example, HH may not be available for retail in the UK, but they can get Revor Plug, which folks in the US are drooling over.)
It often makes me wonder which current blends will be pined for and considered legendary when they're gone. What's the "McClelland Christmas Cheer" or "Esoterica Penzance" of today?
I've only had HH Pure Virginia, but it was very good. Good enough that it makes me want to try every blend in that line at least once. The Vintage Syrian sounds like the best example of pure Syrian Latakia (which I'd love to try before it's no longer on Earth), which of course places it highest on my list, but that list is long enough in the HH line alone to pad a cellar nicely.
We're lucky indeed to be in this era of pipe smoking.
Still available - I may get some next time TAD strikes.How about the Original Flake ?(formerly known as Walnut by Ogdens) is that still out there?
Same. I get why people may have struggled to click with Acadian Perique, but Mature Virginia wasn’t an “odd” blend…The now discontinued HH Acadian Perique and HH Mature Virginia are regular favorites of mine.
like that one and Bold Kentucky a lot. Both kind of remind me of smoking some ribs in a pipe more then smoking tobacco in a pipe. Actually got that compliment smoking it too from random strangers.I did recently get a tin of the HH Old Dark Fired, might have to crack into it and see what the fuss is all about!
like that one and Bold Kentucky a lot. Both kind of remind me of smoking some ribs in a pipe more then smoking tobacco in a pipe. Actually got that compliment smoking it too from random strangers.
Bold Kentucky I find smokier and stronger, Old Dark Fired is much sweeter and woodier, smells like cut wood next to a BBQ rather than being IN the BBQ - I prefer it. The discontinued SG Lakeland Dark is very similar to Bold Kentucky, but stronger.like that one and Bold Kentucky a lot. Both kind of remind me of smoking some ribs in a pipe more then smoking tobacco in a pipe. Actually got that compliment smoking it too from random strangers.
There's always someone that is sitting on a bunch of English blends they stocked up on that later decides "meh, I don't like lat" and sells off what they have.I'm not one to lament long lost blends, but the Acadian Perique and Vintage Syrian were great blends.
I have a pound or so of bulk Vintage Syrian, but I'm GOING to miss it someday.
My thoughts exactly. I’m a latecomer to pipe smoking and had my first tastes of Syrian a few months ago (HH Vintage Syrian and old Brebbia Latakia Flake No. 9).That's how I got some HH Vintage Syrian and it is indeed a great blend . . .
I was honestly surprised just how different the Syrian is to the modern stuff.