Second trip to Cargo Hold in Poulsbo, WA

[Zamora]

On Sunday I went up to Viking Fest, so naturally I paid Doug at Cargo Hold a visit. When I went last year we couldn't chat for long because I went on Saturday which is when the Norway Day Parade is so it was busy. It was far less busy when I went on Sunday and we were able to have a nice conversation, he was very helpful in helping me pick out an estate pipe. I went with a Danish Sovereign, I'd wanted a Dane for a while.

In the weeks leading up to the trip I was very meticulous in figuring out which blends I wanted to purchase, I love Englishes and licorice so Bengal Slices was a natural choice, I wanted to try a Kentucky so I went with Three Nuns since it's popular and from what I've read it doesn't sound like it's as nicotine heavy as others, and I wanted to try a straight VA (I've only had Sweet Virginia so far and found it dull) and figured Capstan Blue was the best choice. I planned on getting either Escudo or Mallard Plus Perique but I chanced upon the Dorchester and couldn't pass it up, I also wanted to get Maltese Falcon but they were out so I got Sasieni instead at Doug's recommendation. Now I just need to get some mason jars, I can't wait to try them but I'm not sure what I'll go with first.

 

[lraisch]

It's a bit of a trip for me to get there, so I've only managed it once when I had a good excuse. Doug is a nice guy, and we had a lengthy chat. He also gave me a good deal on several tins.

His wife runs the kitchen supply store opposite which amused me because my wife and I daydreamed about the exact same set-up when we were first married.

 

[johnbraro]

On Sunday I went up to Viking Fest, so naturally I paid Doug at Cargo Hold a visit. When I went last year we couldn't chat for long because I went on Saturday which is when the Norway Day Parade is so it was busy. It was far less busy when I went on Sunday and we were able to have a nice conversation, he was very helpful in helping me pick out an estate pipe. I went with a Danish Sovereign, I'd wanted a Dane for a while.

In the weeks leading up to the trip I was very meticulous in figuring out which blends I wanted to purchase, I love Englishes and licorice so Bengal Slices was a natural choice, I wanted to try a Kentucky so I went with Three Nuns since it's popular and from what I've read it doesn't sound like it's as nicotine heavy as others, and I wanted to try a straight VA (I've only had Sweet Virginia so far and found it dull) and figured Capstan Blue was the best choice. I planned on getting either Escudo or Mallard Plus Perique but I chanced upon the Dorchester and couldn't pass it up, I also wanted to get Maltese Falcon but they were out so I got Sasieni instead at Doug's recommendation. Now I just need to get some mason jars, I can't wait to try them but I'm not sure what I'll go with first.View attachment 312416

I have visited Cargo Hold when my wife and I visit family in the PNW - Poulsbo is one of our favorite little towns to walk around!

I have bought a few tins from them but the prices seem a bit higher than on-line prices - I would assume due to Washington State policies - but I live in a state (Maine) that doesn't allow for delivering tobacco products through the mail.

 

[Andre_T]

I have visited Cargo Hold when my wife and I visit family in the PNW - Poulsbo is one of our favorite little towns to walk around!

I have bought a few tins from them but the prices seem a bit higher than on-line prices - I would assume due to Washington State policies - but I live in a state (Maine) that doesn't allow for delivering tobacco products through the mail.

Dang I miss Paulsbo. I used to live in Bremerton decades ago.

 

[Zamora]

I have visited Cargo Hold when my wife and I visit family in the PNW - Poulsbo is one of our favorite little towns to walk around!

I have bought a few tins from them but the prices seem a bit higher than on-line prices - I would assume due to Washington State policies - but I live in a state (Maine) that doesn't allow for delivering tobacco products through the mail.

Washington doesn't either, so Cargo Hold has been a godsend for me. I hope you have a good B&M near you, they're such a great experience.

Dang I miss Paulsbo. I used to live in Bremerton decades ago.

Bremerton is great too, I attended OC Bremerton

 

[sittingbear]

I'm in Olympia and look forward to checking this place out!