You are Guaranteed to get One Hard-to-get Blend. Which One would You Choose?

[haparnold]

Gotta agree with @burleybreath here, it’s Craven all the way.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I’d like some of those South American ropes.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I’d like some of those South American ropes.

Ooh yeah! Can I change my answer?

 

[kola]

Phillip Morris or HOW Revelation. And GLP Bohemian Scandal.

 

[kcghost]

No doubt about it, Cope's Escudo. Of course, any you find today will be aged beyond its limit and bland as hell.

 

[Jaylotw]

Is it odd that I don’t have one?

I’ve tried a lot of the esoterica, they’re good but there’s plenty out there that tastes as good and doesn’t come with hype. I haven’t been lucky enough to try any of the others mentioned here, save for some McClelland’s. SG, Rattray’s and G&H are hard enough for me to get and I ration them accordingly,

Is the question taking money out of the equation? If so, I’d love to try some old Old Gowrie, pre K&K, just to see. If anyone has some, I’ll be excepting gifts.

 

[briarbuck]

Cringle Flake 2020

Shhhhh

Motzak Strang

 

[pitchfork]

McClelland 2025 English Cavendish

I ordered a couple ounces of this on a whim in 2018, right as Smoking Pipes sold the last of their remaining stock of McClelland. I've always like their VAs, but the touch of Xanthi in this blend really sings. Unfortunately, I think it was only sold as a bulk blend, so it's really hard to find these days.

 

[Smithy]

Ashton Brindle Flake which I believe was produced by McClelland (not the later Ashton Revival, also by McC). After a couple of rough bowls I finally learned how smoke it and boy was that ever enjoyable. Still plenty of awesome Virginia's out there at least.

 

[B.Fee]

I wish I'd have tucked away some of this.

 

[edger]

Hey, Sable,

I have a well stocked cellar, but, the one I wish I could get my hands on is Edgeworth Slices.

Cheers,

Chili

You beat me to it! I'm reminded of Slice every time I look for hardware items in my shop. They are all stored in those beautiful blue tins! I have found that Sutliff RR,very well dried, can give me hints of Slice. Needs drying to knock down the over abundance of cocoa.

 

[oldgeezersmoker]

presumably as they sell a flake it starts as a plug,so yes.
wouldnt mind a few pounds of Ogdens era St Bruno and some Gallaghers Condor from the same era

No need to presume anything, look at Tobacco Reviews. They also have sold a Readt Rubbed version, which I would also buy. Now, if they just had an IV version, I would be prepared for all eventualities

 

[cigrmaster]

I wish I had bought 100 plus tins of 2000 Three Nuns. I have only 1 tin left and I will only open it when I get my first grandchild.
Cope's Escudo is another. I am not too worried about that one as I know Jesse has a stash and I know where he lives. So jesse it is either a tin or I light up your house.

 

[addamsruspipe]

5100 of course.

 

[craig61a]

Huh huh... Get. Yeh yeh, and it says Hard too...

 

[anotherbob]

It's interesting that some people interpreted the question as "which rare blend have you always wanted but never had" while others chose to get more of something they've had but can no longer obtain.

both would certainly apply to unicorn status.

 

[americaman]

Shhhhh

Motzak Strang

It was just a joke. Pipes and Cigars cancelled my order so I never got any, and it’s sort of become an inside joke.

For how many people saying Motzek Strang: Have you guys never tried it, or did you like it and wish you bought more? I only ever had about 4 ounces and personally didn’t like it much.

 

[johnbarleycorn]

Butera Kingfisher

That reminds me I got a tin of Kingfisher from secret Santa. I need to try it soon.

 

[sallow]

I'm cellared fairly well on stuff, so it is hard for me to fill my cart anymore on what is readily available. I would jump at -

Stonehaven or other esoterica virginias, but I never get the opportunity
Sam Gawith Best Brown, but I'm somewhat cellared on this
Chacom #4
McConnell Scottish Flake

I smoked through my stash of Kingfisher long ago. I've come to terms with this. It is a fond memory for me.

I miss the small rectangle tins of Erinmore flake, it is still sold but it is a different leaf

 

[sallow]

Oh, and the Sam Gawith Kendal plug. Best brown in plug form. Can't find this anymore.