***What Are You Smoking, November 2023?***

[Birddog66]

A test drive of the new Asteriou with some C&D Folklore. Nothing brightens up a day more than a fantastic new pipe. Asteriou out did himself on this one. I really love the blend also after sitting for 9 months.
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Have you tried the first release in ‘22? It’s quite different and although I like both I prefer the 22, it’s not the extra year on it though. The 23 has a much more floral and citrusy nose to it, almost like a light topping.

I just took a time out to load a bowl of each in separate meerschaums and they’re actually like completely different blends. To me at least, I’m no super taster but there’s a marked difference.

 

[VDL_Piper]

Slow start to a Sunday morning so far. About to set fire to some Sammy Gawith Chocolate Flake in a Castello #33 with some coffee whilst I size up the steaks looking over my back fence.

 

[PaulRVA]

Castello 55 and HH Old Dark Fired

 

[The Clay King]

You grabbed that one before I had a chance! I love that pipe. I pulled the trigger on the Asteriou cutty that came up about a week later and have on layaway at SP for purchase after Christmas. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
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It's a little conservative for my tastes but the shape is exactly what I was looking for from this carver. Now the only one left on my short list is Pastuch. Enjoy that Sphinx!

@Winnipeger I like the shape of this one

 

[FurCoat]

Earlier today Reiner Gold 71 in the yard cobs.

 

[rsshreck32]

First go at LJ Peretti Blend W in a Savinelli Dolomiti 311KS this afternoon while catching up on work I wasn't able to finish this week.

 

[FurCoat]

Now Caribbean Blue Graham or should I say repackaged Exotic Passion.

 

[Birddog66]

As mentioned above I’m having simultaneous bowls of 22 & 23 folklore, batches 0238 and 0775 respectively. The 22 is in a leather Kiko meer and the 23 is in a meer lined ‘55 Kaywoodie All Briar.

I’m sure someone could point out the differences in leaf age, proportions, and or casing/topping but to me they are separate blends with similarities.
Anyone with both blends want to weigh in on this I’d appreciate your opinion.

 

[The Clay King]

As mentioned above I’m having simultaneous bowls of 22 & 23 folklore, batches 0238 and 0775 respectively. The 22 is in a leather Kiko meer and the 23 is in a meer lined ‘55 Kaywoodie All Briar.

I’m sure someone could point out the differences in leaf age, proportions, and or casing/topping but to me they are separate blends with similarities.
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@Birddog66 Have you got the tin of baccy I sent you yet?

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Hearth and Home Sweet & Savory in the Regina Scarlatta 5 Crown bent.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Sir John's Flake Virginia in an Altinok.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Pipe Republic Blends Viking Bay Flake in an Altinay.

 

[Sidehatch]

Finishing off some blends to make room for the holiday season blends. Got out the big boy. Mark Tinsky big boy billiard. 7 Seas Reg. Mourning not buying a pipe I was following on the Danish Pipe Shop. Snagged and lost forever me thinks.

 

[Ben.R.C]

Exclusive in a Bang

 

[Birddog66]

Edit to the above post.
After a lot of smoking, rubbing and sniffing of the two Folklore blends I’m pretty sure the 23 has a much higher proportion of Va’s. I’m sure that’s where the aroma is coming from and it’s what my Va sensitive tongue is telling me. The 22 seems heavier on the Katerini, Kentucky and Perique.
I’d still like to hear other opinion’s though.

 

[Ben.R.C]

Have you tried the first release in ‘22? It’s quite different and although I like both I prefer the 22, it’s not the extra year on it though. The 23 has a much more floral and citrusy nose to it, almost like a light topping.

I just took a time out to load a bowl of each in separate meerschaums and they’re actually like completely different blends. To me at least, I’m no super taster but there’s a marked difference.

Nah, missed that 22 release, got 3 pounds of 23 though.

 

[The Clay King]

Keep Britain Tidy campaign on cigarette litter:

Cigarette Butts are Rubbish | Keep Britain Tidy

www.keepbritaintidy.org

I like how the duck follows the man who dropped the cigarette home & returns it to him

 

[Ben.R.C]

Edit to the above post.
After a lot of smoking, rubbing and sniffing of the two Folklore blends I’m pretty sure the 23 has a much higher proportion of Va’s. I’m sure that’s where the aroma is coming from and it’s what my Va sensitive tongue is telling me. The 22 seems heavier on the Katerini, Kentucky and Perique.
I’d still like to hear other opinion’s though.

Sounds like I’d like 22 better. I love VA but have to limit it.

 

[dcon]

2020 Sutliff Cringle Flake in a Savinelli Solaria 122 Bent Pot.

 

[Tate]

Key Largo as a first smoke in this Marxman Prince. Though I've seen it in the old ads you don't see this shape often.