What are Some Classic Tinned Tobaccos to Try?

[hymnchimney]

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob

I was started off on some Dunhills and I purchased some Esoterica and Peterson blends. I also know that Samuel Gawith and Germain are ones to keep an eye out for. But as far the sort of thing that will be readily available aside from C&D and Peterson, what are some brands I should be checking out? So far, Early Morning Pipe has been my favorite of the readily available stuff I've found, and Pembroke by Esoterica is probably my favorite that I've tried period.

 

[olkofri]

It really depends on your tastes. If you can get 1 oz samplers, I'd go that route.

Anyway, since you asked for suggestions: MacBaren Vanilla Cream, MacBaren Original Choice, and MacBaren 7 Seas (Royal, Black, and Regular).

 

[hymnchimney]

It really depends on your tastes. If you can get 1 oz samplers, I'd go that route.

Anyway, since you asked for suggestions: MacBaren Vanilla Cream, MacBaren Original Choice, and MacBaren 7 Seas (Royal, Black, and Regular).

I have been curious about the MacBaren 7 Seas blends. I managed to get ahold of the MacBaren Burley they did a little while ago and found it enjoyable, but wasn't sure where to go from there, and considering how many different tins they have available, I wasn't sure where to start. The black kind of caught my eye, so I'll likely lean that route. Thanks again for the advice!

 

[olkofri]

Yup, the 7 Seas series is MacBaren's response to the Over The Counter Captain Black, but much, much better. I wouldn't call 7 Seas an OTC.

 

[troutface]

What I'm smoking now, Red Rapparee from Rattray. Old Gowrie is also worth trying. Exotique from Smokers Haven is a classic, as well as Tashkent from Peretti.

 

[sablebrush52]

Some of what I'm going to list are currently in the hard to find category, but a classic is a classic. I mostly smoke Virginias, Va/Pers, and Va/Burs. These are blends I've cellared that are still in production. Off the top of my head and in no particular order:

Rattray's Marlin Flake
Solani 660 Silver Flake
Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake
Samuel Gawith St James Flake
John Aylesbury Classic Flake
John Aylesbury Sir John's Flake
GL Pease Union Square
GL Pease Telegraph Hill
Wessex Campaign Dark Flake
Fribourg & Treyer Cut Virginia Plug
GL Pease Haddo's Delight
Hearth & Home Viprati
MacBaren Capstan Original Navy Cut
MacBaren HH Acadian Perique
Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake
Samuel Gawith Cabbie's Mixture
Savinelli Doblone d'Oro
Sutliff Virginia Slices 507-C
Sutliff Matured Virginia 515 RC-1
Robert Lewis Wingfield Mixture
Astley's 44 Dark Virginia Flake
Astley's 109 Medium Flake
HU Director's Cut
HU Janneman Flake
HU Makhuwa
HU Old Fredders
Rattray's Hal O The Wynd
Esoterica Dunbar
Esoterica Brighton
Esoterica Cardiff
Esoterica Dorchester
Esoterica Tilbury
Esoterica Stonehaven


English, Scottish, Etc:
Rattray's 7 Reserve
Rattray's Accountant's Mixture
Rattray's Bagpipers Dream
Rattray's Red Rapparree
Rattray's Black Mallory
HU Zulu
HU Indaba
HU Nyala
Esoterica Margate
Esoterica Pembroke
Esoterica Penzance

 

[dmcmtk]

"But as far the sort of thing that will be readily available aside from C&D and Peterson, what are some brands I should be checking out?"

Greg Pease.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Hard to improve on Sable’s list, but I’d throw Seattle Pipe Club (especially the plum pudding series) in there as well.

 

[subsalac]

Escudo is a classic VaPer benchmark, I'm amazed how consistent it has stayed in the last 13 or so years.

 

[rushx9]

I have been curious about the MacBaren 7 Seas blends. I managed to get ahold of the MacBaren Burley they did a little while ago and found it enjoyable, but wasn't sure where to go from there, and considering how many different tins they have available, I wasn't sure where to start. The black kind of caught my eye, so I'll likely lean that route. Thanks again for the advice!

I'll bring you samples of MacB Original Choice and Vanilla Cream. I was given some by an awesome forum member! Also some sutliff matured red 515. I have way too many open tins and jars right now!

 

[lukasstrifeson]

I was just reading the "If I Knew Then What I Know Now" before this and here something that's relevant:

There's an obvious tendency among new pipe smokers to chase names, and that's totally understandable. But like someone already mentioned earlier I would recommend getting a huge variety of 1 Oz loose leafs from one of the major online retailers. That way you can develop an actual understanding on the different ingredients.

Let's put it this way, instead of asking for people to recommend dishes you might enjoy, it's better to have an understanding of spices and which ones you appreciate. That way you can start to judge for yourself which ones you'll like and which ones you won't.

 

[kg.legat0]

Orlik Golden Sliced! Such a classic, with good reason!

 

[mingc]

At the risk of publicizing a competing website, there is a list of "Gold Standard Blends" that sablebrush52, among others, helped create. It's a good starting point and if you Google the quoted phrase, you should be able to find it.

 

[magicpiper]

I’ll second Escudo, Capstan Blue flake, & Orlik Golden sliced. Those three make up about 75% of my pipe smoking!

 

[maulragoth]

Frog Morton Cellar would be a good one I didn't see mentioned.

 

[Sonorisis]

You could explore the Dunhill (Petersons) blends for a long time and be happy -- and not miss much either.

 

[olkofri]

Frog Morton Cellar would be a good one I didn't see mentioned.

Probably because it's no longer available.

 

[cshubhra]

Reiner Long Golden Flake
Peterson Nightcap
H&H Blackhouse
Smokers Haven Exotique
Tabac Vincent Manil Semois

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

FVF (2013<)
Escudo
1776
Dunhill Flake

 

[cigrmaster]

Here is my list of flakes,plugs and rope that comprises my cellar.
The TR next to a name means ready to smoke with no drying time.
Virginia Flakes:-22

Fribourg&Treyer Cut Virginia Plug TR
Fribourg and Treyer VintageTR
Fribourg & Treyer Special Brown Flake
Wessex Campaign Brigade Dark Flake
Wessex Brown Virginia Flake TR
Wessex Gold Virginia Flake TR
Wessex Gold Brick TR
Wessex Gold Slice TR
Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake
Samuel Gawith full Virginia Flake
Samuel Gawith Kendal Plu
Dan Tobacco Hamborger Veermaster TR
Dan Tobacco Patriot Flake TR
Dunhill Flake TR= discontinued TR
Astley’s no. 44 Dark Flake -TR
Astleys 109
John Aylesbury Luxury Flake now called Classic Flake TR
Rotary Navy Cut TR- discontinued
Capstan Blue Flake TR
Capstan Gold RR
Brigham Klondike Gold TR-discontinued
Butera Royal Vintage: Dark Stoved- discontinued



Virginia/Perique Flakes-9

EscudoTR
Solani 633 TR
Samuel Gawith St James Flake
Dunhill Deluxe Navy RollsTR
Peter Heinrichs Curly Block
Dan Tobacco Salty Dogs
Savinelli Doblone d’Oro TR
Cabbies Mixture
Dunhill Dark Flake TR





Virginia/Burley/Kentucky Flakes-10

Solani Silver Flake TR
Peterson Perfect Plug
GL Pease NavigatorTR
Petersons Irish Flake
Peterson University Flake
Esoterica Stonehaven
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired
Mac Baren Modern Virginia Flake TR
Wallace Flake TR
Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky TR