One Tobacco To Rule Them All
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Cabbie's Mixture for me...but since its unobtanium for some reason...Hal O' the Wynd
I have 126 different blends in my cellar so I'm probably not the right person to ask but if I had to choose I might pick St. Bruno
I won't marry a woman, I certainly wouldn't get married to a single blend.
Sorry to say but this ad is deceptive.
I just called to order and they insisted on charging me the same price they have had posted for weeks. I got some run-a-round about it already being a discounted price. They have made what was a very happy customer and made him into an unhappy customer.
This is an interesting question, even if it has been posed using different words - “dessert island blend” or “go to blend” etc.
I think that the codgers of yesteryear were more loyal to a particular brand on the whole, which is somewhat of a generalisation I appreciate but hear me out.
The old blokes that I grew up around in the 80’s tended to be the ones who went through the Second World War in one way or another and, certainly for the Brits, tobacco was one dimensional blends doled out by the NAAFI, my grandad used to say there wasn’t any choice, it was either what they had or nothing.
On one occasion they came across a tobacconist in Cairo, I think he said, and bought some different stuff but he lost it all when the truck he was driving took a battering one day.
I’ve got a suspicion that even though, after the war, tobacconists were everywhere - to the point that the newsagent would also supply a good and wide range of tobacco better than most tobacconists these days - they took comfort and familiarity with one blend.
I have about £400 worth of tobacco on the go at the minute (not a huge amount when compared to others on here) and I know my grandad is looking down on me from his cloud saying “what does he need all that bloody lot for?” He would buy an ounce or two of the popular blends of his day: St Bruno, Condor etc and he wouldn’t buy anymore until that pouch was empty.
What I’m getting at is, tobacco was a staple, not a luxury for them; like tea or bread, and they would only smoke a favoured brand and weren’t interested in trying something different or new I suppose.
In answer to your question, I would definitely take Condor…or St Bruno…or Erinmore…or Benson and Hedges era Mellow Virginia…actually, I’d be happy smoking whatever got washed up next to me on the beach to be honest and then I probably wouldn’t be able to find a match to light the bloody thing!
Now where did I put that flint and steel???? ??
I think that the codgers of yesteryear were more loyal to a particular brand on the whole, which is somewhat of a generalisation I appreciate but hear me out.
The old blokes that I grew up around in the 80’s tended to be the ones who went through the Second World War in one way or another and, certainly for the Brits, tobacco was one dimensional blends doled out by the NAAFI, my grandad used to say there wasn’t any choice, it was either what they had or nothing.
On one occasion they came across a tobacconist in Cairo, I think he said, and bought some different stuff but he lost it all when the truck he was driving took a battering one day.
I’ve got a suspicion that even though, after the war, tobacconists were everywhere - to the point that the newsagent would also supply a good and wide range of tobacco better than most tobacconists these days - they took comfort and familiarity with one blend.
I have about £400 worth of tobacco on the go at the minute (not a huge amount when compared to others on here) and I know my grandad is looking down on me from his cloud saying “what does he need all that bloody lot for?” He would buy an ounce or two of the popular blends of his day: St Bruno, Condor etc and he wouldn’t buy anymore until that pouch was empty.
What I’m getting at is, tobacco was a staple, not a luxury for them; like tea or bread, and they would only smoke a favoured brand and weren’t interested in trying something different or new I suppose.
In answer to your question, I would definitely take Condor…or St Bruno…or Erinmore…or Benson and Hedges era Mellow Virginia…actually, I’d be happy smoking whatever got washed up next to me on the beach to be honest and then I probably wouldn’t be able to find a match to light the bloody thing!
Now where did I put that flint and steel???? ??
A month ago I'd have said University Flake... but right now I just can't decide, there are just so many blends I haven't tried that could be the potential candidate.
But in keeping with the question, as of now it will be a 3 way split between ;
University Flake/Pegasus/Union Square.
The only thing holding back Uni Flake for me is that I prefer it after a few weeks airing in the jar/tin, when the topping tones down a little (I love it though) and the Virginias have a chance to even out with the Burley.
I may check back in and update it down the line if this thread is still going.
But in keeping with the question, as of now it will be a 3 way split between ;
University Flake/Pegasus/Union Square.
The only thing holding back Uni Flake for me is that I prefer it after a few weeks airing in the jar/tin, when the topping tones down a little (I love it though) and the Virginias have a chance to even out with the Burley.
I may check back in and update it down the line if this thread is still going.
You do indeed. Simple, and unassuming.
You have in your possession a tobacco as good as any found in the Shire. Literally, as one of its sub blends was beloved on the LOTR set.
There are however, many dumb and unnecessary replies.
I smoke one blend. Have for a number of years.
Unfortunately for me it's probably 2021 Cringle Flake. I guess I should start cellaring all of my vapers for 18 years.
Rent of wife, kids, and home so you can give them back when you're done or renew the lease for another 5 years.
My problem is, I enjoy certain blend till end of the tin then find one that I enjoy even more soon enough.
best part of renting an apartment is someone else has to mow the lawn. Does it work like that with a wife?
if I had to choose like if I didn't choose someone was going to shot Cosmic. I'd say that Edward G. Robinson, Yorktown, Cary Grant, or Key Largo would all be acceptable. See the thing is I would want to at least act like I tried to save him.
It's why I have a condo (broke 2 of my own rules).
Not working out, end the lease and trade in the wife ... or exercise the purchase option if you like it and there aren't too many miles or much wear and tear.
I have to admit I am kind of rough on wives. Usually leave them exasperated. They love asking me why did you tell my husband about x y or z.
Here is SP...MSRP: $41.10, Reg: $28.77, 15% Off = $24.45Sorry to say but this ad is deceptive.
I just called to order and they insisted on charging me the same price they have had posted for weeks. I got some run-a-round about it already being a discounted price. They have made what was a very happy customer and made him into an unhappy customer.
P&C 20% Off Reg: $28.77 = $23.02
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