Penzance Available Again in Alabama

[PipeIT]

I just got off the phone with Skip at The Briary, had a great chat with him, such a nice fellow.

He only sells locally…

Well, I’ve managed to get a tin of B.K. Flake, Dunbar and a bag of Tilbury, at two other places.

Off to go look for some more…

P.S. Skip told me about a blend he makes Ephemeris. He gave me the run down on it, Red, Bright, Stoved, and no PG, or casings, just straight. This sounds like a nice VA blend.

Ephemeris Tobacco- The Finest Virginia

thebriary.com

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Earnest question:
Why has Chinese demand diminished?

The economy has been very stagnant since the Pandemic, the middle class has not been spending like they used to and a lot of "consignment items" (for the lack of a better term) like reselling tobacco/liquor and even things like sneakers have suffered a lot.

 

[EchoPlex]

I'm really glad this is being produced again and look forward to hearing any comparisons between it and older tins/bags. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe 2020 was the last production year prior to this. I hope it still has that savory burnt steak fat and cream of mushroom note.

 

[filmguerilla]

Dropped in Tennessee, too...

 

[LotusEater]

My local B&M in KC let me know they are expecting some Esoterica in the next few days. I’m not usually one to chase blends but I must admit I will be checking in to see if they get any tins of Stonehaven

 

[kcghost]

Folks will be badgering you to death for any info you care to give which B&M it is,

 

[Terry Lennox]

I'm glad they have moved to the round tins for Penzance. The square tins were nostalgic but the seals are way stronger on the round tins.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Why has Chinese demand diminished?

They probably got around to smoking it.

There was a drop in Kentucky as well.

 

[troutface]

the middle class has not been spending like they used to

From what little I have read, even the luxury market in China has taken a hit. Rolex and other top Swiss watch brands have been taking it in the shorts.