@PiperCalvinist - you're making me want to try Sixpence, and I *just* placed an order.UPDATE: Just smoked by first bowl of Sixpence. OH MY!... This is the best non-aromatic I have smoke. I say that because I do like aromatics - particularly the ones offered by The Country Squire & The Briar Fellowship. But Sixpence is the first non-aromatic I've had that challenges the best aromatics that I love. Something about this blend sings music to my palate. So I want to thank you gentlemen who suggested that I try this blend. In my estimation its a HOMERUN! In fact, I'm getting ready to order some moreI haven't use the trade section on this forum yet, but I want to trade any of my current English blends to anyone who would be willing to swap for some Sixpence.
I'll have to try that on my next order. Thank you!@PiperCalvinist - you're making me want to try Sixpence, and I *just* placed an order.Russ Oulette's Fire Storm might be a good one to try as well.
Does Ernie make any VaPers with DFK? I wasn't aware of any.Watch City blends are something to look into
i may be wrong but I remember he did a small run of at least oneDoes Ernie make any VaPers with DFK? I wasn't aware of any.
Interesting, I almost purchased Triple Play too, but ended up throwing Three Friars on the order because of the discount. In fact, I'm smoking it right now for the first time. It's definitely a keeper for me. I like burley, but not so much alone. The same being true for Virginias. So this Virginia/burley combo works well, especially with the added Perique. It's doesn't carry the punch of Sixpence, but it's a great balanced blend. To me it tastes like University Flake with a nice touch of spice.I am a big fan of Old Gowrie, but have a specific pipe set aside for Kentucky Blends. Here are my favorites that also incorporate Va or Va/Per
1. GL Pease Triple Play-Well balanced between all three components.
2. C&D Three Friars. This one surprised me. It might be my favorite in this genre. I believe it to be an attempt to replicate the ORIGINAL Three Nuns recipe with perique included. Jeremy can correct me if I am wrong, but I liked this one so much, I bought two 8-ounce cans immediately after to throw in the cellar. The burleys stand out a little bit more than Triple Play to me and it is similar to Jackknife Plug. I have not tried the new version of Three Nuns yet to compare, but I have a tin.
3. GL Pease Jackknife Plug/RR-I prefer the ready rubbed of this one. It is more of a burley with some background Virginia's and DFK to me. Triple play is definitely more VA forward. I tend to go for this one in the fall months more than Triple Play.
4. Old Dark Fired-More Kentucky with dark earth flavors. Virginias may come out more with time in the cellar, but I prefer this to Bold Kentucky.
I just ordered some Cowboy Coffee and King's Highway from The Country Squire, so I am looking forward to trying those as well and I have a tin of Sixpence that needs to be tried.