TAD Acquisitions 2024

[Skippy Piper]

Today's mail brought 3 pounds of Sutliff 507C Virginia Slices, plus a couple BIC EZ Reach lighters since I had never tried them before and they seemed good for piping.

This is actually the first time I've ever bought more than 2 ounces of any given blend, but 507C is my favorite summertime smoke so I wanted to make sure I had enough for many summers to come.

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On a somewhat humorous note, after deciding to stockpile 3 pounds of it since I thought it was going away, it was revealed today by an STG representative that Sutliff 507C Virginia Slices seems to be the only Sutliff blend that at this point is guaranteed to survive the STG acquisition and will continue being produced; since it was already being produced by STG for Sutliff and is in fact just rebranded Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake. At least I won't have to buy more for a good decade or so?

 

[BlueRidge]

On a somewhat humorous note, after deciding to stockpile 3 pounds of it since I thought it was going away, it was revealed today by an STG representative that Sutliff 507C Virginia Slices seems to be the only Sutliff blend that at this point is guaranteed to survive the STG acquisition and will continue being produced; since it was already being produced by STG for Sutliff and is in fact just rebranded Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake. At least I won't have to buy more for a good decade or so?

you'll be thankful when you pop that first jar next summer!

 

[Skippy Piper]

you'll be thankful when you pop that first jar next summer!

That is true! This is one blend that really benefits from 6 months or more in a jar. The flavors intensify a lot and it really smooths out the rough edges, so by the time the June heat rolls around it'll be nicely cured and ready to smoke.

 

[Tbaggins]

Stocking up on Dunhill flake.

 

[Peterson314]

I made some new labels for my Watch City Cigar blends. Just 11 more days for TAD24!

 

[Infantry23]

Picked up a few things before Christmas.

 

[Brewfan]

Nice visit to my B&M today.

 

[Bassman65]

Excited to try these limited run Cornel & Diehl aromatics blended for a local shop.

 

[PipeIT]

Excited to try these limited run Cornel & Diehl aromatics blended for a local shop.

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Oh interesting, I‘ve never heard of this…

Looks like this is the shop it was made for, in honor of Robert Samuel McLaughlin.

Colonel Sam's Blend 2024 Pipe Tobacco - Victory Pipes

Colonel Sam's Blend Pipe Tobacco was blended to celebrate Oshawa's most famous brother of the leaf. Victory Pipes has Colonel Sam's pipe tobacco in stock!

victorypipes.ca

P.S. You have to share the good details in the future…

 

[Bassman65]

Oh interesting, I‘ve never heard of this…

Looks like this is the shop it was made for, in honor of Robert Samuel McLaughlin.

Colonel Sam's Blend 2024 Pipe Tobacco - Victory Pipes

Colonel Sam's Blend Pipe Tobacco was blended to celebrate Oshawa's most famous brother of the leaf. Victory Pipes has Colonel Sam's pipe tobacco in stock!

victorypipes.ca

P.S. You have to share the good details in the future…

Will do! Yes, that’s the B&M. Sounds like founding fathers, but they mention an apricot note as well. We will see!

 

[Sobrbiker]

Holy black licorice Batman! My GH&Co Aniseed Twist arrived today, my office smells of it, and I haven’t even opened the bag.


I didn’t get any pics, but yesterday another three pounds of Sutliff Match Victorian, a couple more 515-RC-1, and 8oz each of TS12 Perique and 507S Stoved Va.

 

[Sobrbiker]

On a somewhat humorous note, after deciding to stockpile 3 pounds of it since I thought it was going away, it was revealed today by an STG representative that Sutliff 507C Virginia Slices seems to be the only Sutliff blend that at this point is guaranteed to survive the STG acquisition and will continue being produced; since it was already being produced by STG for Sutliff and is in fact just rebranded Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake. At least I won't have to buy more for a good decade or so?

That’s why I didn’t bother bolstering the pound or so I’ve got laying around-I figured it’d be safe if anything is.

 

[Homer]

Something for Christmas from fellow forum member.

 

[Brewfan]

Held hostage by the USPS for three weeks, my Cringle Flake finally arrived. It's a Festivus miracle!

 

[Servant King]

Held hostage by the USPS for three weeks, my Cringle Flake finally arrived. It's a Festivus miracle!View attachment 357867

Doesn't take a Madame Blavatsky to prophesy how many Festivus grievances will be aired against USPS...

 

[BlueRidge]

16oz 507c
6oz LBF
6oz LTF

Three Puccinis

 

[ziv]

The pipe is a Brulor. Didn't realize it was so small when ordering haha.
All tobaccos are new to me, except ODF and Evening Flake.

 

[fireground_piper]

The pipe is a Brulor. Didn't realize it was so small when ordering haha.
All tobaccos are new to me, except ODF and Evening Flake.

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The evening flake packaging is neat. It’s like a sleeve of crackers.

 

[Sandblast]

Nice haul
Pipe club buddy just gifted a sample of that PS41. Pretty good stuff!

And ... just wait until the Jan meeting!
Will have couple things that may impress & surprise you.

 

[JoeW]

A little more stocking the cellar, a little more trying new things.

I didn't want to see 507c disappear, so I ordered 2 pounds to stash away for the future. Then, 12 hours later, Sutliff bulk went on sale, but the gentlemen at SP refunded me the amount of the discount. Top-notch service there.

I love the other Semois I've tried (Le Petit Robin and Reserve du Patron), and I wanted to see how La Brumeuse stacks up. Never tried Iwan Ries Three Star Blue, PS 403, PS 24 Nougat, or F&K Lancer Ready Rubbed, so I got some samples to try. It's been quite a spending spree this past month. I regret nothing.