New Box Pass Thread

[cobguy]

Update:
Finished sampling the Key Largo ... very good stuff!

The amount of Maduro leaf present makes for a very full, creamy smoke.

When sipped, the Va's and Latakia are present in balance but when puffed on the cigar leaf really comes out.

Spicy, rich and full ... new cellar acquisition for sure.
This morning, before breakfast, I took my coffee and a bowl of the 2005 Cumberland out to the patio.

OK ... I should have eaten first as this one has KICK!

This Burley forward blend is reminiscent of Haunted Bookshop and, while I enjoyed the change of pace,

is not one for me to cellar.
Up for tonight after work is J.A. Luxury Flake and 1998 X-mas Cheer ... really looking forward to it!

 

[woodsroad]

You'll like the McClelland's 1998 Christmas Cheer. Did you try the Sterling Balkan?

 

[woodsroad]

This is the version that you want to make:

Plan B-2
and...
The BaccyPacker™ Thread

 

[woodsroad]

Check yer email, oh Great Smokey One

 

[cobguy]

Did you try the Sterling Balkan?

Not yet ... the box is an overflowing plethora of sampling opportunities! :D
J.A. Luxury Flake was really nice ... simple and smooth with rich "matured" flavors and textures.
1998 X-mas Cheer was fantastic ... aged to the point of looking like DarkStar.
For some reason, I've been focusing more on the non-Lat blends at first, but I'll get there! ::

 

[woodsroad]

a lot of commercial pipe tobacco is produced in a similar manner: A basic mix is topped with different sauces. Do this: Mix up a pound of Plan B2, then top/case it with Cognac, whiskey, rum, fume blanc, Zinfandel...yada yada yada.

 

[woodsroad]

Hey Cobguy...got an update for us? Some pix? Perhaps you are semi-conscious in a nicotine haze?

 

[hiplainsdrifter]

This is such a great idea! I look forward to doing some sampling when my turn comes!

 

[woodsroad]

Welcome aboard the Box Pass, hiplainsdrifter.

Pull up a chair, slice some flake and join the conversation!
Here's the rotation, as it currently stands:



cobguy (IN POSSESSION)
bigboi
derfargin
hiplainsdrifter

 

[derfargin]

Woooot!!!

 

[woodsroad]

Folks, if you know a forum member who would enjoy the box pass, and be an enthusiastic contributor to this thread, by all means, send them on over here!

 

[bigboi]

Sweet. Next in line. I will try and get some more people involved in this

 

[derfargin]

Folks, if you know a forum member who would enjoy the box pass, and be an enthusiastic contributor to this thread, by all means, send them on over here!

I'm kind of dumbfounded by this. I don't understand why there aren't more members wanting to participate. Giant box of tobacco delivered to your doorstep. Try and trade samples for two weeks. That's a WIN/WIN in my book.

 

[eightywon]

Anxiously awaiting eligibility. 1 week to go for my 4 months.

 

[woodsroad]

Operators Are Standing By, Eightywon.

 

[groovesmith75]

Can't wait to join the pass. I have alot to add so i can open more tins

 

[cobguy]

Well ... I tried to smoke it down to a manageable size but then I added the blends

that I wanted to add and I can't close the lid!
This has been a fun couple of weeks and it's almost time to say goodbye to the box.
There are at least three new blends that will be added to my TAD and many others that I just enjoyed trying.
Also ... please go ahead and add my name to the bottom of the list again!

For others who are considering getting in ... do it!

There are so many great blends to try and I'm adding four more.
Thanks again to all who started, contributed and make this Box Pass happen!

 

[bigboi]

Woo hoo. It is getting close!!!

 

[cobguy]

Well ... I've repacked this box three times now ... how the hell did you do that Phonomet?? :D

It's stuffed to the gills but after much effort, I'll be able to add to it.

We are approaching critical mass for this box size, however.

 

[woodsroad]

Very nice, cobguy. The folks downstream have some sampling to do. Invite some friends over, make it an evening.
Oh, and how are we stocked for mylar bags? Need more?