The Briar & The Burley, Bloomington, IN.

[hall222]

Grabbed one of their 50th anniversary pipes while there this weekend. Smokes really nice!

 

[huntertrw]

Aaah, a Chacom, and a handsome one to boot! I have an estate Chacom De Luxe apple with fishtail bit, and it is a wonderful smoker. I hope that yours proves to be likewise.

 

[AroEnglish]

Pretty snazzy. It's fun to grab commemorative pipes and I've heard that's a pretty sweet shop.

 

[kcghost]

You got a wonderful anniversary pipe from a great place!!

 

[hall222]

The shop is a bit overwhelming!

 

[BlueMaxx]

The shop is a bit overwhelming!

Hey, that is my haunt!
About an hour and forty minute drive to tobacco nirvana.
Plus the staff is awesome.
Nice pick up on the pipe though!

 

[hall222]

Mike the owner was there, we had a good chat.

 

[BlueMaxx]

Mike the owner was there, we had a good chat.

He is a true gentleman.
I am friends with one of his employees outside of the store so it is always a nice roadtrip up and stop in the lounge for some quality smoke time and conversation then stay the evening at McCormick's Creek Canyon Inn state park.
An old lodge style historic Inn with a great restaurant and quiet clean rooms, and inexpensive.
A great short trip get away & see friends, just hang at the store (spend some cash) and have a great time in Bloomington.
It has changed a lot since I was in school there….but I still love the area and people.