St Bruno

[clarkj734]

Hey Simon - I just responded to your PM, sorry for the delay!!!

 

[sablebrush52]

Steve - I came so close to pulling the trigger on at least one of those old Ogden's pouched you had recently, slight hesitation on my part and it was no longer an option!

Beat you to it...

 

[menuhin]

These St. Bruno and Condor with mild Lakeland characters are growing on me. It's a wonder how tobacconists from the old days can invent such a topping / flavor that blends so well with the taste of tobacco to deliver a consistent smoke. ::
St. Bruno Ad.

 

[beefeater33]

I was gifted a 5 sleeve of JBRussell era 100g Flake tins

What a great gesture! :clap:

Troy- could you post a pic of one of them? Do they look like THIS?

I scored these off the 'bay & (im)patiently waiting on their arrival...... I can't find much on the dates of these, methinks 80's-90's??

 

[thefalcon]

I too have smoked some St.Bruno in the past, but only had the Ready Rubbed variety. I know it is a matter of personal taste preferences, but for me I have always thought the mighty Condor was King of the OTC Tobaccos. I have been smoking it exclusively for about six years now. I know there is nothing else that can compare to the taste I get from Condor.
Eric

 

[misterlowercase]

I scored these off the 'bay & (im)patiently waiting on their arrival...... I can't find much on the dates of these, methinks 80's-90's??

Wow,

what a great find at a great price!
SCORE!

:clap:
I'd say 70's or 80's
But a British forum member may actually know better about the timeframe...
This advert is circa 1987 and they've already switched to pouches, although it may have remained tinned for export?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO-c4nq4yDE
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...another old telly advert, starts at 2:00...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2ixNywVlik

 

[jimbo44]

"The no longer produced tinned version was more of a shag cut with a deeper, darker Virginia flavor that was loaded with nicotine and the casing caused the blend to smell and taste of hints of fermented raisins."
The demise of "Rough Cut" was the day the music died!
"I'd say 70's or 80's"
I agree - later was pouches and earlier tins didn't have the brown stripe.

 

[beefeater33]

Thanks mlc-

Love those old adverts! The one with the Native Americans and the peace pipe is a real cracker! I miss the old politically incorrect days............... ::

 

[misterlowercase]

Thanks to Jim for verifying the time frame...
...and I'd reckon those tins you got are gonna be delightful!

 

[thefalcon]

I scored these off the 'bay & (im)patiently waiting on their arrival...... I can't find much on the dates of these, methinks 80's-90's??
Congratulations on the vintage St.Bruno, I am sure you will enjoy it!
Eric