Recent TAD Pick-Ups

[lukasstrifeson]

Being a creature of habit, I decided to deviate from my usual picks and try some blends I’ve not had before, though all within my usual parameters:

- GLP Chelsea Morning
- Presbyterian
- SPC Plum Pudding Special Reserve Flake
- C&D From Beyond



And of course a few tins of good old Capstan Blue, and by “a few” I wish I meant 50

I really enjoy Chelsea Morning. A milder English both in taste and strength, some might even call it an all day smoker

 

[lawdawg]

I really enjoy Chelsea Morning. A milder English both in taste and strength, some might even call it an all day smoker

Of course there is a great reason GLP is famous particularly for his English blends. Westminster and Quiet Nights are top notch (but I repeat myself, as I'm constantly mentioning those two blends here). Lighter latakia blends have a lot of appeal at times when a little latakia sounds good, but a lat bomb sounds overwhelming, so I'm looking forward to Chelsea Morning as well as Presbyterian.

Like it's inspiration, Early Morning Pipe, I'm hoping Chelsea Morning will go well with a morning coffee with a bit of cream and sugar.

 

[lawdawg]

Couldn’t pass up the P&C $20 off a week ago - plus they still had some GH in stock. Grabbed a 500gr box of Louisiana Flake, a tin of Hansom Flake and rounded out the $100 with pipe cleaners. $86 to my door in 2 days - feels like stealin’ ?

Like many others here, I appreciate the customer service that comes from smaller e-tailers, though I do sometimes order from P&C. I took the opportunity to get a few tins of Capstan Blue, plus some White Knight as well because you never know if those damn deeming regulations are ever gonna kick in.

 

[Chasing Embers]

plus some White Knight

Why not just buy the bulk?

 

[lawdawg]

Why not just buy the bulk?

I like tins and have grown to disfavor jars. Basically, just being lazy.

 

[fireground_piper]

2 tins of scarecrow
1 more tin of We Three Kings
1 more pound of Vanilla Roll Cake

 

[GCW]

Joining in on the hype with a couple of tins of Sun Bear. Also some limited edition Samuel Gawiths reportedly blended in collaboration with Stanislaw and DTM.

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Where does one find the new Locust Sun Bear? I have the old stuff but was curious about the recent release.

 

[Tar Wheel]

Couldn’t pass up the P&C $20 off a week ago - plus they still had some GH in stock. Grabbed a 500gr box of Louisiana Flake, a tin of Hansom Flake and rounded out the $100 with pipe cleaners. $86 to my door in 2 days - feels like stealin’ ?

Ditto to everything stogie37 said. I just rounded mine up with Stonehenge and Capstan Blue Flake.

I thought I was finished with my GH&Co purchases, but that Louisiana Flake kept staring back at me, saying “you know it’s going to be a while before you see me again”.?

 

[GCW]

Past two weeks of TAD - majority of it collected while out of my home in WA state where SP and P&C aren't willing to ship.

 

[germinal]

Where does one find the new Locust Sun Bear? I have the old stuff but was curious about the recent release.

Synjeco.ch had a few tins, looks sold out now though, sorry. They carry some of the C&D and GLP closer to the EU market and tend to get the limited editions late.

 

[GCW]

Synjeco.ch had a few tins, looks sold out now though, sorry. They carry some of the C&D and GLP closer to the European market and tend to get the limited editions late.

Good to know for the future. Thanks!

 

[JOHN72]

Another order on the way for 40 bags of St. Bruno Ready Rubbed. another easily accessible tobacco, for a pleasant change of rhythm. Before the end of the year, in case the zombies come......................And the killer carrots...............

 

[Ettrick puffer]

Another pound and a half of Peter Stokkebye’s Luxury Navy Flake landed safely here in Blighty. Only took seven days from ordering ?
Happy smokes
Ettrick puffer

 

[CNMoose]

My first time posting in this section. A forum member introduced me to Watch City Cigar blends (Old Dominion was my first) and I have been a fan ever since. So when micro-batch project came up that was of interest, I bought!! That was back in July 29th and I finally got the package today. USPS tracking stated that the package left July 31st from Jamica NY and Canadian Post had it. But after 30 days, asking Canadian Post, they stated USPS never sent it. So waited some more and after 52 days or so, USPS stated the package was in NEW ZEALAND!!! Funny part, that was Sept 22nd, and today is Oct 1st...so 9 days to get back!! So finally my package of Micro-Batch GLASS SLIPPER was finally here, along with some Old Dominion (love this stuff). Now I'm off to smoke some Old Dominion and I need to write a little story on the Glass Slipper Bag! Cheers...

 

[Razorback]

Where does one find the new Locust Sun Bear? I have the old stuff but was curious about the recent release.

Cornell & Diehl Small Batch - Sun Bear Black Locust - Pipes and Cigars

This small-batch entry from Cornell & Diehl is certainly one of their most unique. Cornell & Diehl Small Batch - Sun Bear Black Locust features bright and red Virginias that are paired with select vintage Orientals. To complete the flavor profile and aroma, the blend is treated to a splash of...

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[GCW]

Cornell & Diehl Small Batch - Sun Bear Black Locust - Pipes and Cigars

This small-batch entry from Cornell & Diehl is certainly one of their most unique. Cornell & Diehl Small Batch - Sun Bear Black Locust features bright and red Virginias that are paired with select vintage Orientals. To complete the flavor profile and aroma, the blend is treated to a splash of...

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Thank you but as stated above they will not ship to WA State. Nor will Smoking Pipes. I was able to drop ship a tin to a generous forum member who is willing to forward it on to me. For now the tobacco mail order shipping restrictions have been applied to Maryland, South Dakota, Utah and WA State but I fear eventually that list will grow. 4noggins, Boswell and Peretti are willing to ship to WA State and are undoubtedly aware of the laws but for some reason are willing to risk it. I'm guessing that Laudisi and P&C are simply too large to fly under the radar when it comes down to it.

 

[Inspired Idler]

My first time posting in this section. A forum member introduced me to Watch City Cigar blends (Old Dominion was my first) and I have been a fan ever since. So when micro-batch project came up that was of interest, I bought!! That was back in July 29th and I finally got the package today. USPS tracking stated that the package left July 31st from Jamica NY and Canadian Post had it. But after 30 days, asking Canadian Post, they stated USPS never sent it. So waited some more and after 52 days or so, USPS stated the package was in NEW ZEALAND!!! Funny part, that was Sept 22nd, and today is Oct 1st...so 9 days to get back!! So finally my package of Micro-Batch GLASS SLIPPER was finally here, along with some Old Dominion (love this stuff). Now I'm off to smoke some Old Dominion and I need to write a little story on the Glass Slipper Bag! Cheers...View attachment 100394

I would have written it off as lost or seized. Glad it finally made it to you!

 

[Chasing Embers]

I would have written it off as lost or seized. Glad it finally made it to you!

Yeah, mail is a bit unreliable these days. I've had two pipe and tobacco packages that I sent out vanish and a pipe I sent to be repaired was boomeranged back to me without reaching its destination.

 

[Charlie718]

Another pound and a half of Peter Stokkebye’s Luxury Navy Flake landed safely here in Blighty. Only took seven days from ordering ?
Happy smokes
Ettrick puffer

Just like the times of old when it went by ship lol

 

[PipesRock]

My first time posting in this section. A forum member introduced me to Watch City Cigar blends (Old Dominion was my first) and I have been a fan ever since. So when micro-batch project came up that was of interest, I bought!! That was back in July 29th and I finally got the package today. USPS tracking stated that the package left July 31st from Jamica NY and Canadian Post had it. But after 30 days, asking Canadian Post, they stated USPS never sent it. So waited some more and after 52 days or so, USPS stated the package was in NEW ZEALAND!!! Funny part, that was Sept 22nd, and today is Oct 1st...so 9 days to get back!! So finally my package of Micro-Batch GLASS SLIPPER was finally here, along with some Old Dominion (love this stuff). Now I'm off to smoke some Old Dominion and I need to write a little story on the Glass Slipper Bag! Cheers...View attachment 100394

Oh well mail aged tobacco is the next best thing to cellar aged. ;-) As long as it was delivered. Looking forward to your thoughts on Glass Slipper.