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[RL Bucktails]

 

[RL Bucktails]

Love this

 

[dottlejockey]

After a TAD order hit the porch this afternoon, i've been a busy bee. All less enthusiastic work aside, for the rest of the evening there shall only be time for my preferred "work." Tasting a few new things.

First up was HU's Edward G (which i just finished):







And now, onto the St. Bernard Flake. Hopes are up as i've heard good things. Going to throw a bowl in a trusty lil Stanwell and get to "work."

 

[Professor Moriarty]

After a TAD order hit the porch this afternoon, i've been a busy bee. All less enthusiastic work aside, for the rest of the evening there shall only be time for my preferred "work." Tasting a few new things.

First up was HU's Edward G (which i just finished):

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hey, is this a copy of

 

[dottlejockey]

hey, is this a copy of

I've noted that as well. Named after the same infamous man.

Moving right along through the new stuff, as i always lack patience when there's to-try baccy laying around, 2 more before bed. I like to think of it more as dedication and stick to-it-iveness. :P

HU Gran Reserva Limitada 2 Anos Rocinante and Cervantes.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Thought I posted this earlier this evening, but I guess it didn’t upload.
First go with McConnell Scottish Cake. I wish I’d pulled the trigger on it a while back, it’s tasty!

 

[khiddy]

My newly-acquired Balkan Sasieni got an open and a smoke tonight.

 

[BingBong]

The time has come.

 

[VDL_Piper]

The time has come.
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Lovely stuff it is, I need to restock on some of these Germains but they are unobtainum........

 

[dottlejockey]

Just got the 2024 batch of Eight State Burley in. Popping a tin and saving a tin.

 

[PaulRVA]

Popped a Tin of GH Best Brown # 2

 

[dunnyboy]

C&D Sun Bear Mountain Flower.

 

[Wet Dottle]

This time I have a tin of Robert McConnell Special London from 2008. Very good, if you're into mature VAs.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Just scored some 2018 SG Black XX Twist.
Can popped a bit, and the scale tells the tale-don’t be skeered

 

[orvet]

I am smoking a tin of Four Square Curlies from 1987.




The aroma when opening the tin was a bit subdued. But smelled like good Virginia tobacco. There was no hint of a top dressing, until I lit a bowl. It has quite a floral flavor to the smoke which lessened substantially after the first few puffs.
The tobacco was remarkably moist in the tin (I almost expected crunchy flakes), and in exceptionally good condition for its age. It was enjoyable, very smokeable, but a bit too flavored for my taste. As I recall I bought the tin when the distributor discontinued importing Dobie's tobaccos, about 1987.
Hope you enjoy the pictures.
Oh, The price tag was on the back of the can, $3.75.

 

[jbfrady]

Former's Private Flake, assumedly 2023 production

 

[dottlejockey]

Popping some new stuff today.

First up is HU's Indaba:





Next on the docket is a tobacco that was gifted to me from the fine folks at MBSD Pipes with the new SMS meer purchase today. It's from Emerson Southern Forged and is a Custom Blend called Codger's Delight:

 

[Professor Moriarty]

Already halfway through this circa 1990 tin of Crown Achievement -- very nice medium strength English blend

 

[dottlejockey]

HU Aus Dem Krater Plug...

 

[Wet Dottle]

This is Mac Baren Navy Flake from 2004. Way back when, I found that this was Mark Tinsky's favorite blend. He was always looking for it, specially if aged. I didn't understand why, but went ahead and stockpiled it anyway. Well... Now I know.









This is how I keep the tin after opening: a no. 4 rubber band around the lid. It works for me, with everything being consumed within one week.