***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***

[Mortar0341]

Pegasus is one of Bob Runowski's most underrated blends.
A classic no-nonsense mix of burley, Virginia, and unflavored black cavendish - no topping, just honest leaf. Cool, smooth, and surprisingly nuanced. Less punch than Old Joe Krantz, but more refined and steady. A true everyday smoke from a master of traditional American burley blends.

Agreed. I've been hooked on all Rob Runowski's blends. OJK, HB, Pegasus, Riverboat Gambler. OJK Blue which is similar to Pegasus I think I like a little better than Pegasus. I prefer to have Perique in the blend. But those two are really good. Their good for cutting blends that burn too hot too. Like I love Bayou Morning ( another Runowski blend) but sometimes I get puffing too quick and it makes BM real hot, but if I add a pinch of OJK Blue or Pegasus to it. It taste the same but cools it down a bit. Just what I've found.

 

[Mortar0341]

Bayou Morning with a pinch of Haunted Bookshop. Drinking black coffee. It's a beautiful morning

 

[Benedict Munsinger]

Agreed. I've been hooked on all Rob Runowski's blends. OJK, HB, Pegasus, Riverboat Gambler. OJK Blue which is similar to Pegasus I think I like a little better than Pegasus. I prefer to have Perique in the blend. But those two are really good. Their good for cutting blends that burn too hot too. Like I love Bayou Morning ( another Runowski blend) but sometimes I get puffing too quick and it makes BM real hot, but if I add a pinch of OJK Blue or Pegasus to it. It taste the same but cools it down a bit. Just what I've found.

Just to add a little historical note for fellow VaPer lovers here: I once reached out to Jeremy Reeves asking about the origins of Bayou Morning Flake. I had initially thought Bob Runowski might’ve been involved, but Jeremy kindly replied that it was actually created by Craig Tarler back in 2006.
A nice bit of behind-the-scenes info from the C&D archives!

 

[Mortar0341]

Just to add a little historical note for fellow VaPer lovers here: I once reached out to Jeremy Reeves asking about the origins of Bayou Morning Flake. I had initially thought Bob Runowski might’ve been involved, but Jeremy kindly replied that it was actually created by Craig Tarler back in 2006.
A nice bit of behind-the-scenes info from the C&D archives!

I read that Bob came up with Bayou Morning and it was Craig idea to make the Bayou Morning Flake. I dont know if that's true though, I don't know these guys personally so it don't really matter. I just know that everything Bob's made seems to be to my taste, a lot of peoples taste.

 

[Benedict Munsinger]

I read that Bob came up with Bayou Morning and it was Craig idea to make the Bayou Morning Flake. I dont know if that's true though, I don't know these guys personally so it don't really matter. I just know that everything Bob's made seems to be to my taste, a lot of peoples taste.

Here is the answer to my letter. Although on the other hand there is no big difference, the whole team of blenders still pleases us with their products.

 

[bobpnm]

Good morning! Coffee, burley, cob. Also, a shot of one of the wings and rib platters from last night. Weber Kettles for the win!

 

[Mortar0341]

Thanks for sharing buddy. i still think he's referring to just the Flake version of it, I'm still pretty sure Bob created the Ribbon version first.

 

[Steddy]

GL Pease Cumberland in a Chacom. The lawn will be mowed and I will be grumpy. My poor wife.

 

[Jwebb90]

Yorktown in a Peterson SH Original.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

HU Dockworker Flakes rubbed out in a Blakemar Briars UK Litchbruyer

 

[infectedpsyche]

Early Morning Pipe in my Icarus Plateau Dublin with a cup of coffee this morning.

 

[TampaPete]

‘23 From Beyond in a Marxman Paneled Billiard

 

[Benedict Munsinger]

Thanks for sharing buddy. i still think he's referring to just the Flake version of it, I'm still pretty sure Bob created the Ribbon version first.

Of course

 

[Benedict Munsinger]

A summer stroll in nature with my little princess — a Jack Russell by my side. In my Nording Compass pipe: the rich aroma of Robert McConnell Barking Road. Peace, quiet, and a whiff of smoke.

 

[PaulRVA]

Feed run is complete so celebrating with some HU Makhuwa in a Merchant Service Big Billiard.

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

Good morning. Hope all you who are Americans enjoyed a nice 4th of July and that all your fingers are still intact! Well I guess regardless of where in the world you are your fingers are still doing good! I’m easing into this day with a bowl of match Victorian in a Sav with a cup of black coffee. Watching TDF

 

[towhee89]

Van Roy Bard Canadian with some SWRA

 

[pipeboy122]

C&D Small Batch Sun Bear Tupelo in a SMS Smooth Bulldog

 

[RobNYC]

OJK in a Cavicchi.

 

[Ben.R.C]

Happy holidays to you fine people! Smoking Chenet’s cake in my favorite smooths, Suhr and Eltang brandies.