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AJL67

Lifer
May 26, 2022
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Florida - Space Coast
Yup mine was in the parcel lockers. They are both fairly dry, not bone dry but their ain't clumping anytime soon, which is ok because that's good smoking usually.

The Draper bag note reminds me of one of those old holiday mixes years ago, maybe Home and Hearth or something, they came in rectangular tins and the tobacco was in a cello pouch inside it, they have a very holiday, cinnamon, berry, etc, sent to them... anyone want to save my poor brain and let me know the name of it before it drives me crazy :D Speed is of the essence as it's a short trip.
 
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Lifer
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Yup mine was in the parcel lockers. They are both fairly dry, not bone dry but their ain't clumping anytime soon, which is ok because that's good smoking usually.

The Draper bag note reminds me of one of those old holiday mixes years ago, maybe Home and Hearth or something, they came in rectangular tins and the tobacco was in a cello pouch inside it, they have a very holiday, cinnamon, berry, etc, sent to them... anyone want to save my poor brain and let me know the name of it before it drives me crazy :D Speed is of the essence as it's a short trip.
I’m smoking the Draper 08 right now. Mine came pretty dry too but it’s not crunchy. So far I’m liking it (for what it is). I’d like to tell you what it tastes like but I’m not really sure yet. I’ve been puffing pretty quickly with n it and can feel a little bite.
 
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Lifer
May 26, 2022
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I’m smoking the Draper 08 right now. Mine came pretty dry too but it’s not crunchy. So far I’m liking it (for what it is). I’d like to tell you what it tastes like but I’m not really sure yet. I’ve been puffing pretty quickly with n it and can feel a little bite.
I might hit it with the mister and a little distilled water before i toss it in a jar, wouldn't take much.

Actually i'll cut a couple bowls out how it arrived and then compare the two.
 
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Lifer
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Kansas City Missouri
I might hit it with the mister and a little distilled water before i toss it in a jar, wouldn't take much.

Actually i'll cut a couple bowls out how it arrived and then compare the two.
I definitely think a a little humidification is in order before storing it away.
Looking forward to trying the 5125 tomorrow.
 
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Lifer
May 26, 2022
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Florida - Space Coast
hmm hope it wasn’t to dry it has ruined some of it. 🤔
No it's not dusty or anything, it's actually pretty close to how i smoke some of my stuff now, I just want to give it a spritz and compare the two, but again there is moisture in it. I think a lot of us, or at least I, have just gotten used to moist moist tobacco in tins and we just dry it out... till it's about like this stuff is now.
 
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PipeIT

Lifer
Nov 14, 2020
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30,866
Hawaii
I was going to buy an ounce of each, but $20 flat rate shipping, holy crap! LOL 💩

Even though this is Mcclelland, not sure if this stuff is anything special, and I’m not into Latakia.

hmm 🤔
 

PipeIT

Lifer
Nov 14, 2020
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Have either of you smoked more of the Draper? I’m still considering this one, but hoping either of you can give something of a breakdown on it?

Thanks
 

AJL67

Lifer
May 26, 2022
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Florida - Space Coast

PipeIT

Lifer
Nov 14, 2020
5,238
30,866
Hawaii
I’m assuming when you say Aro here, it’s a bit on the heavy side, with little tobacco taste?

Now Rattray’s Exotic Passion, that is quite Aro heavy, is it as bad as this?