On How the Danish Will Destroy Everything We Hold Dear

[rajangan]

I'm sure there are many more non-aromatics today than there were 50 years ago. I think the OP is wrong.
Beef on guys.

I agree. When I started smoking pipe in '94, even, all I knew about was the bulk blends, and a few tins and boxes, like Peterson, Dunhill, and Macbaren, all of which cost more and gathered dust on the shelf. I had to start importing myself in order to get anything 'exotic' like McClelland, Samuel G, Rattray or C&D, which I only knew about because of magazines. Payment was by phone with a credit card, as internet was not a thing, really, for the average person like myself.

I have seen these tobaccos gradually make their ways into the B&Ms over the years, and the local selection is now far greater than it ever was.

 

[mingc]

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Quick, pee on it!

 

[rajangan]

Fish n Chips is great for lunch but not a great sign if it's the cornerstone of a cuisine.

But, but, I could eat meat pie all day, every day.

 

[logs]

Whereas you can eat at an American restaurant anywhere in the world, or Italian, French, etc., have you ever heard of such a thing as a British restaurant?

There's plenty of English/Irish/Scottish restaurants in Chicago. To be sure, they're relaxed places and usually in the form of an Inn or Pub that specializes in fish n' chips and Shepherd's Pie. It's not fine dining but certainly still British.

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Never mind, I see this question has already been thoroughly answered.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

However, I would also say there's a prevailing sense, that hangs over the board, that aromatics are for beginners and experienced pipe smokers graduate to English and/or VaPer blends.

Now, I think chasingembers has made a great point about aromatics being better for experienced pipe smokers, because you have to develop your skills in tasting before you can fully appreciate them. I know I give him some joking and jiving, but he makes a really good point, and it's what I would suggest now because of it. I would suggest starting off with something easy to taste, like a nice English blend, develop a taste for the nuances of pure tobacco, and then decide whether you would branch out to aromatics or Virginias.

As for a whisky drinker giving someone shit for their choices, piss on them. Just as with your choices in pipe tobaccos, smoke or drink what you like, and enjoy it. Screw anyone who puts you down. I mean, you won't see a latakia guy feeling bad for people making fun of his burning tire smelling tobacco. Nope, he'd just flip 'em off and keep smoking. Stand up for yourself. Joke 'em back. It's all in good fun. I made a post a few years ago about being in the smoking lounge at The Briary, holdin' court with the guys, back slapping and such... and, we hear someone walk in where we can't see them, but we hear, "Give me four ounces of that Blackberry." We all cracked up, "blackberry?! Haw haw haw..." Then into the lounge walks this 7 foot tall behemoth neandrethal, with arms dragging the ground, bandages on his face, like he'd just gotten out of jail for killing a school bus with his face, and had blood smears all over his arms and hands, packing his blackberry pie smelling tobacco. He looked like he ate puppies for snacks. But, here he was, smoking his fruit loops... ha ha. Of course, I gave him shit still, but a more kind and gentle brand of shit, ha ha.

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke. And, come up with some good zingers to put down the rest of us when the guffawing begins. We only make fun, because we like you. If we didn't, we probably wouldn't say anything to you.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

But, but, I could eat meat pie all day, every day.

My favorite dishes from the UK are from Wales, Welsh Rarebit and Scotland's Cullen Skink.

 

[warren]

If the English had only given us the wonderful roasted joint of beef they'd need not have provided anything else to the world of food the deserve the thanks of carnivores the world over.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

“On How the Danish Will Destroy Everything We Hold Dear”

Sounds like something that would’ve been said in 13th century England! ?

 

[Rockyrepose]

I can get it in my neighborhood supermarket that is close enough for me to walk to: Weekly Flyer - Discounts and Savings | New Seasons Market - https://www.newseasonsmarket.com/weekly-flyer/. ?‍

I remember beef, then all you could find was Angus, now it's Wagyu. Each iteration more expensive and rare than the last. ?

 

[woodsroad]

... I would love to set in on a pipe club where they mostly smoke aromatics. I would love to know what they discuss.

“Lovely weather we’ve been having”
“It’s a bit chilly”
“I like it a bit chilly”
“Not this chilly”
“Maybe a bit less chilly, then?”
“A bit less chilly, yes”
“But still a bit chilly”
“Maybe less wind”
“I like a bit of wind”
“Not this windy”
“Maybe a bit less windy, then”
“A bit less windy, yes”
“But still a bit windy”
“Your beard is on fire”
“I like my beard on fire”
“Not that much on fire”
“Maybe less flames, then”
“A bit less flames, yes”
“But still some flames”
“I’m sorry, I dozed off there a bit. Were you saying something?”

 

[woodsroad]

“Check on Manuel there. I think he stopped breathing again”

 

[mingc]

I remember beef, then all you could find was Angus, now it's Wagyu. Each iteration more expensive and rare than the last. ?

$6.99 a lb ain't bad!

 

[mingc]

“On How the Danish Will Destroy Everything We Hold Dear”

Sounds like something that would’ve been said in 13th century England! ?

That was that murderous Danish prince, wasn't there?

 

[jpberg]

But, but, I could eat meat pie all day, every day.

Truest thing I’ve ever read on a forum. And no Shakespeare analogies yet. You guys suck.

 

[python]

To get somewhat back on topic, here is an article that I wrote awhile ago:

Evolution of Pipe Smokers?

In my opinion, if someone is having problems picking up flavors while pipe smoking, try Latakia blends. It takes no skill, or much of a palate, to taste them. They are the real "beginner" tobacco blends in my opinion.

 

[sablebrush52]

Wow. Seven pages of commentary about what?
Denmark is going to take over the world? Good! I like their pastries.

Do forums make fun of aromatics? Is a 400 lb robin fat? That said, why should anyone care what others think about their smoking preferences? Seriously.

And WTF is an aro anyway? Is it hot cherry bendover Virginia? A lot of people here would sell their children to be harvested for their organs just to get a bowlful of Stonehaven, and that's slathered with treacle. Stonehaven isn't an aro? Or, for that matter, Dunbar, Dorchester, or most of the Esoterica line? And long, long ago, English blends were considered aros because they contained aromatic tobaccos.

Yeah, 80 to 90 percent of what is sold are aros. And the best of them don't use crap tobacco, 'cause once the topping's burned off all you're left with is the lousy tobacco underneath.

Denmark is the country where English blends go to die, but that's because a lot of the idiosyncrasies of the individual makers have been homogenized because they're no longer made by separate facilities with different styles, but by huge companies where they're just one name on a bunch going through the same production line, being made from similar constituent components.

Those decisions are driven by profitability.

Same goes with tobaccos. Once government subsidies ended, growers had decisions to make. Many stopped growing tobacco and went into more profitable crops. Others cut costs by changing the way crops are harvested, replacing handpicking leaves when they hit peak maturity with machine harvesting that mixes mature leaf with immature leaf. "Good enough" tobacco is what you're getting no matter what the label says. Money dictates.

Nobody is immune. HU blends that I like have definitely taken a hit sometime in the last couple of years. Out goes Perique (too expensive) and in goes dark fired (cheap and who will notice the difference?).

All that said, if you're happy with what your smoking, what more do you need? And if you're unhappy with that someone else is smoking, maybe electroshock therapy will benefit you.

 

[EvertonFC]

As for a whisky drinker giving someone shit for their choices, piss on them. Just as with your choices in pipe tobaccos, smoke or drink what you like, and enjoy it. Screw anyone who puts you down. I mean, you won't see a latakia guy feeling bad for people making fun of his burning tire smelling tobacco. Nope, he'd just flip 'em off and keep smoking. Stand up for yourself. Joke 'em back. It's all in good fun. I made a post a few years ago about being in the smoking lounge at The Briary, holdin' court with the guys, back slapping and such... and, we hear someone walk in where we can't see them, but we hear, "Give me four ounces of that Blackberry." We all cracked up, "blackberry?! Haw haw haw..." Then into the lounge walks this 7 foot tall behemoth neandrethal, with arms dragging the ground, bandages on his face, like he'd just gotten out of jail for killing a school bus with his face, and had blood smears all over his arms and hands, packing his blackberry pie smelling tobacco. He looked like he ate puppies for snacks. But, here he was, smoking his fruit loops... ha ha. Of course, I gave him shit still, but a more kind and gentle brand of shit, ha ha.

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke. And, come up with some good zingers to put down the rest of us when the guffawing begins. We only make fun, because we like you. If we didn't, we probably wouldn't say anything to you.

I would agree with everything you wrote. Cheers.

 

[jerseysam]

And WTF is an aro anyway? Is it hot cherry bendover Virginia?

If there's an aro named "Hot Cherry Bendover Virginia" and I've missed it, I'm going to be beyond pissed at myself. Even more crushed the when Condorlover wrote about John Cottons Banana Supreme Ready Rub and for half a second I thought was an new blend.

Beyond that, agree with you completely on the rest

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Is it hot cherry bendover Virginia?

I bet that blend would be bitey... and probably needs more lube.

 

[BROBS]

“On How the Danish Will Destroy Everything We Hold Dear”

Sounds like something that would’ve been said in 13th century England! ?

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