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@condor: Well then there is no good reason to meet up then, is there? ;-) Beers and conversation are certainly in order.
@bigboi: That Basma is from Romeo. Sampling the basic tobaccos is something that I think all interested pipe smokers should try. I found that not only do I enjoy straight, unadulterated Virginia, but I'm enthralled with the differences in the variations between the various strains and different curing methods. Try some of the Prilep that I put in there, you might like that. What other blenders are in the box? I forget.
@bigboi: That Basma is from Romeo. Sampling the basic tobaccos is something that I think all interested pipe smokers should try. I found that not only do I enjoy straight, unadulterated Virginia, but I'm enthralled with the differences in the variations between the various strains and different curing methods. Try some of the Prilep that I put in there, you might like that. What other blenders are in the box? I forget.
There is the Basma, some stoved Virginia, some red, some blending Latakia, the Prilep. The prilep is on my list to try. I am then going to try a mixture of the ones I like best to see if I can come up with a quick blend that may be something I order more of in the future. I haven't the nerve to open up the Ennerdale yet. But I am going to even take a sniff and maybe try a half bowl in a cob.
I haven't tried any others.
Did you like the Balkan? I liked it when it first arrived, but I got the impression that there was a lot of "other" in it. The aroma faded over time.
Which brings me to a question: How much of the Latakia that we smoke isn't Latakia at all, but run-of-the-mill tobacco, sprayed with Latakia scent? I have 5 different brands/types of Latakia. Three of them are exceptionally uniform in color (black), cut and consistency. Those three have lost a good bit of their aroma over the past year. I also have some whole leaf Latakia, from 1997. Once shredded, it yields a product that is varied in color and consistency. It still retains a rich aroma after 17 years.
I'm sure that the big flavoring companies make a Latakia flavoring. Mane has been doing research on it. http://flavorwest.com/index.php/latakia-tobacco.html
Did you like the Balkan? I liked it when it first arrived, but I got the impression that there was a lot of "other" in it. The aroma faded over time.
Which brings me to a question: How much of the Latakia that we smoke isn't Latakia at all, but run-of-the-mill tobacco, sprayed with Latakia scent? I have 5 different brands/types of Latakia. Three of them are exceptionally uniform in color (black), cut and consistency. Those three have lost a good bit of their aroma over the past year. I also have some whole leaf Latakia, from 1997. Once shredded, it yields a product that is varied in color and consistency. It still retains a rich aroma after 17 years.
I'm sure that the big flavoring companies make a Latakia flavoring. Mane has been doing research on it. http://flavorwest.com/index.php/latakia-tobacco.html
Yep ... your right. 
I just got off the phone with Jack and he said it's just him in a small space anymore.
Thanks to the taxes and sanctions against smoking, it's not feasible to run a physical store.
He said his online business is doing well though and will be continuing.
I just got off the phone with Jack and he said it's just him in a small space anymore.
Thanks to the taxes and sanctions against smoking, it's not feasible to run a physical store.
He said his online business is doing well though and will be continuing.
I did a mini-mega review of some Sterling blends not too long ago, cobguy--read it here.It puts together a little bit of the history and Jack's story as well.
Glad to see the box is moving right along!
Glad to see the box is moving right along!
Well, seems like this is your lucky day highplainsdriter.
I found out today I have to go out of town for business next week. Knowing I'm next up for the box, I'd rather not spend a one of my weeks with the box out of state. I'd rather exchange my spot for highplainsdrifter if you'll be available.
You can just send to me when you're done with it.
I found out today I have to go out of town for business next week. Knowing I'm next up for the box, I'd rather not spend a one of my weeks with the box out of state. I'd rather exchange my spot for highplainsdrifter if you'll be available.
You can just send to me when you're done with it.
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