Whats in your bowl?

[Yardgnome]

4noggins Covered Bridge
H&H Eggnog

[Emjaysmash]

Glad you liked it!

I liked it a lot! Thank you very much!

[hotreds]

Merde de Cheval and Cambridge.

[BigFrank]

I liked it a lot! Thank you very much!

It's a good smoke. I'm definitely picking up a pound if not more next order.

[BluesGuy]

Smoking a blend of Orlik Golden Slice and Stokkebye Twist Flake......it's pretty good to actually.

[BigFrank]

Peterson Uni Flake now some McC's Xmas Cher '09. Second bowl of the Peterson Uni Flake, not quite sure what to make of this blend yet. I think my issue is I went into it with extremely high expectations. Xmas cheer is damn good as usual.

[GolfNut]

Had some Da Vinci earlier today.

[Yardgnome]

eileen's dream and moontrance today

I really like eileen's dream

[Emjaysmash]

Peterson Uni Flake now some McC's Xmas Cher '09. Second bowl of the Peterson Uni Flake, not quite sure what to make of this blend yet. I think my issue is I went into it with extremely high expectations. Xmas cheer is damn good as usual.

Sorry to hear UF isn't as good as you thought. It took me a few bowls for us to get to know each other, but I really enjoy it. Hopefully it opens up for ya!

[BigFrank]

Going to crack into some 1792 tonight, after some Erinmore Flake mmmmmmmmm. I tried 1792 a few nights ago, but I think I over stuffed my pipe. Maybe 15 of enjoyment then relight issues etc.

[mhailey]

Esoterica's Dunbar in my Rusticated Savineli (black). Love that stuff.

Matt

[Emjaysmash]

took a break from a three-day study session to smoke some erinmore in my MM cobb. This is a fun blend!

[BigFrank]

took a break from a three-day study session to smoke some erinmore in my MM cobb. This is a fun blend!

Glad to hear you're taking a liking to it.

[Martel]

Christmas Cheer 1996 in a Boswell nosewarmer.

Cheers,
G

[Emjaysmash]

Glad to hear you're taking a liking to it.

it kinda reminded me of a dessert blend, some nice after a big meal.

[Tristan]

Smoker's Haven 20th Anniversary in my Stanwell Diplomat. I've been smoking this blend consistently in the last few weeks and it always satisfies!

[nater]

Bloomsbury in a 2009 Ardor...

[RevSmoke]

Got out my newly repaired (tenon broke) by Lee von Erck, Don Carlos 1-note billiard and filled it with some Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake.

[Emjaysmash]

Got out my newly repaired (tenon broke) by Lee von Erck, Don Carlos 1-note billiard and filled it with some Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake.

:tu

[Martel]

Penzance tonight, in my Viprati bent ball.

Cheers,
G

[Martel]

More Penzance tonight, in a bent Dunhill Redbark.

Cheers,
G

[mhailey]

Autumn Evening in my Jirsa poker. I love this blend!

[Thammy]

Relaxing now that the 2 mid-term exam weeks are over with a bowl of Burlington's "Mogul" in a Winslow Sea Wave bent Dublin pipe.

[Subvet642]

Last night I tried some Ashton's Artisan's Blend in my new Kaywoodie 1/4 bent straight billiard. Not so great. Maybe next time I'll mix in some Irish Flake.

[Subvet642]

More Penzance tonight, in a bent Dunhill Redbark.

Cheers,
G

I hate you. ;) LOL!

[Yardgnome]

Black Cordial

[Emjaysmash]

Esoterica Dunbar in my MM Great Dane. So far I haven't Found a Va/Per I don't like!

[Martel]

Boswell's Northwoods in a GBD Prehistoric billiard.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

Orlik Golden Sliced earlier, now some Peterson's Uni Flake ( thanks MJ ).

Still on the fence about the Orlik. I want it to be a 4 star smoke because of the price, but in 2 different pipes so far it's been a very 1 dimensional smoke. Might keep some on hand for those times when puffing without much thought is required. Only my second round with Uni Flake, still not sure about this blend. Everyone raves about it, but I have yet to have that moment when I go "ah-ha" and buy 10 tins.

[Martel]

Marlin Flake for my first smoke of the day.

... Only my second round with Uni Flake, still not sure about this blend. Everyone raves about it, but I have yet to have that moment when I go "ah-ha" and buy 10 tins.

Same here. I never quite "got" University Flake.

Cheers,
G

[Emjaysmash]

Orlik Golden Sliced earlier, now some Peterson's Uni Flake ( thanks MJ ).

Still on the fence about the Orlik. I want it to be a 4 star smoke because of the price, but in 2 different pipes so far it's been a very 1 dimensional smoke. Might keep some on hand for those times when puffing without much thought is required. Only my second round with Uni Flake, still not sure about this blend. Everyone raves about it, but I have yet to have that moment when I go "ah-ha" and buy 10 tins.

I really hope you end up liking it, Frank! LOL

Marlin Flake for my first smoke of the day.



Same here. I never quite "got" University Flake.

Cheers,
G

Of course, you can send me all your tins of UF to me to be disposed of.

No charge!

[Bunker]

Had a very enjoyable bowl of Frog Morton walking Bunk this morning. Maybe my pipe is finally broken-in, but things seem to be working better.

[BigFrank]

Same here. I never quite "got" University Flake.
It starts out well, but after that first 1/4 of the bowl, it starts going south for me. Got a decent size sample, going to try a couple of different pipes and see what happens.

[Martel]

Rattray Hal O' the Wynd in a Tinsky bent Dublin tonight.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

mmmm love me some HOTW. What part of MD ya in there Martel?

Last bowl of 1792 today for me. Gave this blend it's shot, tried it rubbed, stuffed , dry, and moist. Very strong on the flavor front. But it honestly just kept tasting like old nasty cigar.

[Emjaysmash]

mmmm love me some HOTW. What part of MD ya in there Martel?

Last bowl of 1792 today for me. Gave this blend it's shot, tried it rubbed, stuffed , dry, and moist. Very strong on the flavor front. But it honestly just kept tasting like old nasty cigar.

:tu Sounds like my kinda blend! Hahaha

[BigFrank]

:tu Sounds like my kinda blend! Hahaha

Ive I get any other blends that taste like old cigars and gym socks, the PM will be in your mailbox first.

[Emjaysmash]

Ive I get any other blends that taste like old cigars and gym socks, the PM will be in your mailbox first.

:r:r

I've never smoked a gym sock before!

[BigFrank]

You've smoked 1792 before....so...

[Tobacmon]

You've smoked 1792 before....so...

Speaking about the 1792--having a bowl of it now and liking it!

[Martel]

Speaking about the 1792--having a bowl of it now and liking it!

That'll get your heart started in the AM!:tu
Started a bowl of '96 Xmas Cheer to DGT until tonight.

Cheers,
G

[Martel]

mmmm love me some HOTW. What part of MD ya in there Martel?

Last bowl of 1792 today for me. Gave this blend it's shot, tried it rubbed, stuffed , dry, and moist. Very strong on the flavor front. But it honestly just kept tasting like old nasty cigar.

I'm in northern Harford County. I have a "difficult" relationship with 1792; once in a while I really dig it, other times it's a bit unpleasant to me. The hardest baccy for me to get a handle on.

Cheers,
G

[Emjaysmash]

I'd MUCH rather smoke the tonquin flavor than the flowery/soap of some of the other Lakeland flavor. I struggle with the Lakeland blends, eventhough my little brother likes them becuase he says they smell like Laundry day.

[hotreds]

I'm liking various Lane aros lately.

[Emjaysmash]

I'm liking various Lane aros lately.

Have you had 1Q? I got some 1Q from Frank (Thanks) But havent tried it yet.

[BigFrank]

I'd MUCH rather smoke the tonquin flavor than the flowery/soap of some of the other Lakeland flavor. I struggle with the Lakeland blends, eventhough my little brother likes them becuase he says they smell like Laundry day.

That was the first Tonquin flavored one I've had so far. as far as scented flakes go I think Erinmore Flake is going to be my go to...wish they would get it in at smokingpipes I've got a decent order about to drop from them.

[OLS]

Smoked a big deep corncob of Escudo on a Sunday morning walk around the neighborhood. Burned so well I only re-lit once.

[Martel]

Hal O' the Wynd again tonight in a little Boswell billiard.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

Martel you ever make it down to Fader's in Towson ?

[Martel]

Martel you ever make it down to Fader's in Towson ?

Man, that's where I got started in all of this many years ago... bought my first real pipe there in about 1982. Haven't been a regular there since I moved to Harford County, because they didn't really have a place to hang out. But I've been down there a few times since they expanded and it's pretty nice. Last time was about 2 weeks ago. You get there much?

Cheers,
G

[sobranie10]

Crown Achievement in my Butera.

[BigFrank]

Man, that's where I got started in all of this many years ago... bought my first real pipe there in about 1982. Haven't been a regular there since I moved to Harford County, because they didn't really have a place to hang out. But I've been down there a few times since they expanded and it's pretty nice. Last time was about 2 weeks ago. You get there much?

Cheers,
G

I'm off work on Friday's, so when I don't have a huge honey-do list I swing in. It's a lot nicer now, with the lounge and tobacco bar.

[Martel]

I'm off work on Friday's, so when I don't have a huge honey-do list I swing in. It's a lot nicer now, with the lounge and tobacco bar.

It is pretty nice now. One day soon I'll bust out of work early on a Friday and meet you down there.

Cheers,
G

[Bunker]

Smoked a bowl of my burley/VA/Vanilla Cream concontion at lunch and it was quite good.

I think it is just a littl hit or miss whether I come up with the right mix when I pack it.

[BigFrank]

Getting ready to fire up a bowl of some '09 Xmas cheer. Hopefully the Wife doesnt complain about smoking inside.

[Emjaysmash]

Getting ready to fire up a bowl of some '09 Xmas cheer. Hopefully the Wife doesnt complain about smoking inside.

Good luck! :tu

[Martel]

Marlin Flake for me tonight...

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

Had some Balkan Sasieni in a kaywoodie bulldog.

[Martel]

Penzance in a GBD Rhodesian I just got on the 'bay.

Cheers,
G

[Martel]

'96 Xmas Cheer in the Dunhill bent bulldog I just picked up from groogs' WTS thread. :tu

Cheers,
G

[sobranie10]

Sobranie10 in my Larson

[BigFrank]

Some more '09 xmas cheer last night.

[Martel]

Penzance again tonight.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

Penzance again tonight.:mad::fl


just finished up some Unique. A local aromatic from Fader's, pretty damn sure it's 1-q.

[Martel]

just finished up some Unique. A local aromatic from Fader's, pretty damn sure it's 1-q.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it is too. I don't smoke aros anymore, but I used to smoke Unique a long time ago. It's what my Grandfather always smoked.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it is too. I don't smoke aros anymore, but I used to smoke Unique a long time ago. It's what my Grandfather always smoked.
That's cool your grand-dad smoked a pipe. I keep a few on hand so I can enjoy a bowl inside. Most of the other stuff I gotta crack a window set up the fan or just go outside.

[sobranie10]

Three Nuns in my Bo Nordh

[Emjaysmash]

Three Nuns in my Bo Nordh

Where'd you get it?

[BigFrank]

Where'd you get it?

they still make it, but its only available overseas.

Orlik Golden Sliced. Still undecided on this blend. Very 1 dimensional.

[Emjaysmash]

they still make it, but its only available overseas.

Orlik Golden Sliced. Still undecided on this blend. Very 1 dimensional.

I know. I've been trying to find some for as while now. It's on my Pipe Tobacco Bucket List

[Subvet642]

Smoking some of the Blend 5 I got in the mail; pretty good so far.

[Martel]

they still make it, but its only available overseas.

Orlik Golden Sliced. Still undecided on this blend. Very 1 dimensional.

I liked 3 Nuns, but never as much as I enjoy Escudo. Frank, how old is your Orlik? I think this one really needs at least a year in the tin to show its stuff.

Just started a bowl of Marlin Flake in my Boswell nosewarmer.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

I liked 3 Nuns, but never as much as I enjoy Escudo. Frank, how old is your Orlik? I think this one really needs at least a year in the tin to show its stuff.

Just started a bowl of Marlin Flake in my Boswell nosewarmer.

Cheers,
G
Orlik was under 6 months...I have taken a liking to some burley / va blends, but I like them to be more a long the lines of darker flavors. Orlik was a little too much in the bright VA vein.

[Yardgnome]

I've been through a tin and a half of eileen's dream this week, getting ready to head up to Faders to pick up some new stuff to try

[BigFrank]

Another go round with Peterson's University Flake for me. Rubbed the flakes out fully this time. It's smoking a lot more smooth that just stuffing flakes. Still undecided so far, but maybe after finding the best way to load this baccy into the pipe something will come about...

[physiognomy]

I pulled a sample jar of MM 965 last night & (after some indecision) settled on a Tsuge brandy... Smooth, complex & satisfying. It also paired very well with the puerh tea I was drinking.

[Yardgnome]

Faders #314, Ashton Winding Road, and Maltese Falcon all in my SMS meer.

I think I might have a new favorite in Maltese Falcon

[WyGuy]

GLP Westminster

[BigFrank]

I think I might have a new favorite in Maltese Falcon

It's some good stuff bro. I love it, might wanna give Key Largo a shot too. Key Largo is one of my desert island smokes.

[Martel]

GLP Westminster

Me too, in a Larsen billiard.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

McClelland's Blackwood Flake. One of my top VA blends. Next order I might pick up some blending perique and try adding it to this blend when I need a little spice.

[Yardgnome]

Maltese Falcon and Dunhill Standard(Thats what the jar was labeled, not sure if it was correct, I've seen some other stuff mis-labeled there before)

[Martel]

McClelland's Blackwood Flake. One of my top VA blends...

Me too, although I like Dark Star just a little better.

HOTW this afternoon.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

HOTW this afternoon.
Got a sample of Dark Star that I've been waiting to try. HOTW is some good shat too...Just cracked open a tin of Westminster, then smoked two bowls straight...

[Emjaysmash]

Hows Westminster? When I was into English blends I heard Westminster wqas one of the best english's out there. Now that I rarely smoke english tobacco I havent actually found out if it was "the one"

[Martel]

Hows Westminster? When I was into English blends I heard Westminster wqas one of the best english's out there. Now that I rarely smoke english tobacco I havent actually found out if it was "the one"

It's pretty terrific. The more I smoke it, the closer it gets to being my all-time favorite English. I don't know if you've ever smoked Margate, but it has a similar flavor profile, but I think Westminster has even more depth and sophistication. PM me your addy if you'd like to try some.

Cheers,
G

[Emjaysmash]

It's pretty terrific. The more I smoke it, the closer it gets to being my all-time favorite English. I don't know if you've ever smoked Margate, but it has a similar flavor profile, but I think Westminster has even more depth and sophistication. PM me your addy if you'd like to try some.

Cheers,
G

Very Gracious! Thank you!
PM incoming.

[Martel]

Got a sample of Dark Star that I've been waiting to try. HOTW is some good shat too...Just cracked open a tin of Westminster, then smoked two bowls straight...

Frank, let that Dark Star dry out some... it is almost impossible to keep lit the way it comes out of the tin.

Cheers,
G

[hotreds]

Well, have gone through my aromatics now. I liked most of them, some not so much, some provided tongue bite that was most unpleasant. A few of the stand-outs:

Tobacco Barn Cambridge
4noggins McRaspberry
Lane 1-Q

I'll now try the non-aros that some nice members here have sent me to try.

[BigFrank]

Hows Westminster? When I was into English blends I heard Westminster wqas one of the best english's out there. Now that I rarely smoke english tobacco I havent actually found out if it was "the one"
I'm still in the "learning" phase with Westminster. It's definelty top of the line tobacco, as are all of GLP's blends. It is pretty straight forward at first. Lots of latakia, with the orientals and Va's way in the back. But the last 1/3 of the bowl, the orientals started poking through, as did the VA's which really made it interesting. I'm not sure why they waiting until the final part to come along. I'd like to find something with less latakia, and more orientals to try to be honest. I enjoy a latakia blend dont get me wrong, but I'm starting to want less of it. If I want latakia I'll just reach for a lat bomb. But I'm trying to find something thats not so Lat right in my face so much.

Frank, let that Dark Star dry out some... it is almost impossible to keep lit the way it comes out of the tin. I read a lot of reviews on it, and plan on well drying it before hand. As I do most McClelland VA tobaccos.

Well, have gone through my aromatics now. I liked most of them, some not so much, some provided tongue bite that was most unpleasant. A few of the stand-outs:

Tobacco Barn Cambridge
4noggins McRaspberry
Lane 1-Q

I'll now try the non-aros that some nice members here have sent me to try.

1-Q is a staple for me. I always keep a jar with 4-8 ounces on my desk. If a blend I'm trying turns out to be a stinker, I usually just fill some 1-Q up and smoke that. Plus it's damn cheap.

[OLS]

McRaspberry.

hehehe. I have had abot 8 bowls of Anniversary Kake This weekend. It really funked up nice in the jar over the past 4 months. Extremely sweet and fruity tin aroma, magical.

[Volcodom]

Ok pipe newbie here, and a purist newbie at that. By this I mean I'm a glutton for the experience of tobacco. Thus the pipe I just bought from my local drug store is one made of corn, and my tobbaco is captain black gold blend. Brings me back to those simple days of black and milds, before the advent f my love for cigars.

[Emjaysmash]

Ok pipe newbie here, and a purist newbie at that. By this I mean I'm a glutton for the experience of tobacco. Thus the pipe I just bought from my local drug store is one made of corn, and my tobbaco is captain black gold blend. Brings me back to those simple days of black and milds, before the advent f my love for cigars.

Old school americana. I like it!

[Volcodom]

Old school americana. I like it!
Can't you just smell the Jack Daniels, and perhaps hear the dulcet tones of bob seager?

[Emjaysmash]

Can't you just smell the Jack Daniels, and perhaps hear the dulcet tones of bob seager?

Hahah! I like Jack Daniels!

[Volcodom]

Hahah! I like Jack Daniels!
Who doesn't? oh wait I mean I toooootally never introduce whiskey to my fragile 20 year old system:tu

[Martel]

HOTW in a Tinsky Canadian. I love this stuff as a first bowl / morning smoke.

Cheers,
G

[Bunker]

I have the Peretti loaded with Germain's Brown Flake for the ride home tonight.

Smoked a quicky yesterday morning and it wasn't bad but too early to tell.

[thebayratt]

Tried some SG Squadron Leader for lunch.

Pretty darn good. Getting better at the pipe now

[Martel]

Westminster again, in a Dunhill Redbark bent billiard.

Cheers,
G

[sobranie10]

Sobranie black 759 in my Eltang

[Martel]

Sobranie black 759 in my Eltang

Classy! 759 was my all-time favorite. Props to you on the Eltang too.

Cheers,
G

[Yardgnome]

eileen's dream in my cheap briar, I think I'll stick to the meer for now, or pick up a nicer briar

[thebayratt]

Just finished a bowl of C&D Haunted Bookshop

[sobranie10]

Sobranie10 in my Bo Nordh.

[sobranie10]

Westminster again, in a Dunhill Redbark bent billiard.

Cheers,
G

Redbark are beautiful!
send me a Pm sample 759 black from 1970 comming your way.

[Martel]

Redbark are beautiful!
send me a Pm sample 759 black from 1970 comming your way.
Thank you, so very kind.

Now, Bo Nordh, we're talking beauty. :tu

Cheers,
G

[sobranie10]

It's not just the pipe that’s beautiful although I like smoking It. Bo was a very creative man with a wonderful personality never complaining about being disabled I personally miss him. But I still enjoy his pipes that I smoke in his honor from time to time!

[nater]

Maltese Falcon in my dunhill shell.

[Yardgnome]

Unique, Maltese Falcon, Dunhill Standard all in my meer

Thinking about loading another bowl of Dunhill Standard up now

[Martel]

Preparing to fire up Westminster...haven't picked a pipe yet.

Cheers,
G

[hotreds]

Maple Street. Was very, very tasty. The Hale O' the Wynd I'm undecided on.

[Martel]

Maple Street. Was very, very tasty. The Hale O' the Wynd I'm undecided on.

Give the HOTW a fair shake... it grows on you. Tastes a lot better when it dries out a bit, IMO.

Started a bowl of '96 Christmas Cheer in a little Dunhill Shell bent billiard.

Cheers,
G

[Emjaysmash]

Bowl of Lanes 1Q in my MM Great Dane, accompanied by Johannes Brahms: Symphony No.2 in D- Op. 73

[BloodSpite]

Kentucky Club Continental Blend.

Some friends gave me this a few years ago and I didn't like it originally.

I poured half a glass of Wild Turkey 80 proof in to it and let it set. No mold surprisingly. But it vastly improved the flavor and smell!

[Yardgnome]

Maltese Falcon again then a couple bowls of black cordial, all in my sms meer.

[BigFrank]

PS Bullseye Flake followed up by some PS Nougat.

[Martel]

Penzance in a Beckler lattice carved meer.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

Smoked some P.S. Nougat earlier. Not too shabby for a cheap bulk aromatic. Half way through a bowl of G.L.Pease's Westminster. This blend gets some massive review but it hasnt "wowed" me yet...

[Mister Moo]

Penzance in a large Brakner dublin. Baff! This stuff has star power!

[nater]

wilderness... this stuff is full of all kinds of flavor.

[BigFrank]

Fired up some H & H - AJ's Va/Per courtesy of SlowT. I must say, that with some age on this blend it's damn good. I had smoked it months ago fresh and wasn't impressed. Might have to snag a pound or three and stash it away for a bit.

[Emjaysmash]

Fired up some H & H - AJ's Va/Per courtesy of SlowT. I must say, that with some age on this blend it's damn good. I had smoked it months ago fresh and wasn't impressed. Might have to snag a pound or three and stash it away for a bit.

:tu I keep hearing good things about this blend!

[Yardgnome]

H & H Louisiana Red and H & H Anniversary Kake

[BigFrank]

H & H Louisiana Red and H & H Anniversary Kake

What ya think of the Louisiana Red?

Fired up another bowl of AJ's Va/Per. 1/2 way through a bowl of Solani 633. Been great day, been sitting on the back porch all afternoon with my pipe watching my two boys clobber each other and play.

Think I may need to get another Va/Per dedicated pipe.

[Yardgnome]

It was interesting, I liked it a lot better than anniversary kake, but it still seemed like it was missing something i'm not sure what, I'll prolly have another bowl tonight.


What ya think of the Louisiana Red?

Fired up another bowl of AJ's Va/Per. 1/2 way through a bowl of Solani 633. Been great day, been sitting on the back porch all afternoon with my pipe watching my two boys clobber each other and play.

Think I may need to get another Va/Per dedicated pipe.

[Martel]

'96 Cheer in a Viprati this evening.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

Final pipe of the night some GLP's Westminster. This blend seemed ok at first. Only my 4th bowl. Going to give it another shot in my last English pipe then I feel like this one going ot make it on the trading block like a used hooker.

[hotreds]

C&D Plantation Greenies(?)-- nasty
Freney's Sunza *****es- disliked
Boswell's Dutch Treat- nice

[RevSmoke]

C&D Plantation Greenies(?)-- nasty
Freney's Sunza *****es- disliked
Boswell's Dutch Treat- nice

You didn't like Plantation Evening? Ouch! Sorry.

[Tobacmon]

Dunhill EMP and the last bowl for now---Like this stuff!

[hotreds]

You didn't like Plantation Evening? Ouch! Sorry.

Don't be sorry! I'm enjoying trying the various(understatement!) blends, this is the first that had a strong taste and I didn't care for it. I appreciate your sending me a bunch to try!

[Guitarman-S.T-]

Just opened a tin of -07' Christmas cheer and God Damn I was greeted by the most delicious Virginia scent imaginable. People say Blah Blah Ketchup Ketchup- The hell with them- If you want a sure fired way to test if a Virginia tobacco is exactly what it should be... Mainly Virginia Tobacco, and great quality as well learn to love that because it shows that the tin you opened is going to mellow into one hell of a bowl.

Wish me luck- After an hour or two of drying... I am goin in!

[Emjaysmash]

Just opened a tin of -07' Christmas cheer and God Damn I was greeted by the most delicious Virginia scent imaginable. People say Blah Blah Ketchup Ketchup- The hell with them- If you want a sure fired way to test if a Virginia tobacco is exactly what it should be... Mainly Virginia Tobacco, and great quality as well learn to love that because it shows that the tin you opened is going to mellow into one hell of a bowl.

Wish me luck- After an hour or two of drying... I am goin in!

:banger

:noon

[BigFrank]

So far today it's been Mac Baren's vanilla cream Flake, Escudo and more AJ's va/per...

[Emjaysmash]

So far today it's been Mac Baren's vanilla cream Flake, Escudo and more AJ's va/per...

:dr

[Yardgnome]

Presbyterian x2, this is interesting I'm gonna try it again after a couple day break, I think I have been smoking to much the last week

[Martel]

Presbyterian x2, this is interesting I'm gonna try it again after a couple day break, I think I have been smoking to much the last week

It's been a long time since I smoked that one, I found it interesting as well. HOTW in a Boswell billiard tonight.

Cheers,
G

[hotreds]

AJ's Va/Per-- nice smoke.

C&P Butternut Burley- very nice.

[nater]

More wilderness today, but I blended in just a bit of a full english... Super tasty!

[Martel]

'96 Xmas Cheer this morning.

Cheers,
G

[Martel]

...and Westminster this evening.

Cheers,
G

[Bunker]

Got stuck in bad traffic this morning, but I had a bowl full of 2007 Stonehaven going so I really didn't mind. 1:15 minutes right to the bottom :)

[Martel]

Westminster yet again this evening.

Cheers,
G

[hotreds]

Merde de Cheval.

[thebayratt]

Exhausted Rooster

[Martel]

Penzance tonight.

Cheers,
G

[Yardgnome]

Good night for me
Presbyterian, Vanilla Royale, more Presbyterian, Maltese Falcon

Presbyterian is really interesting, one minute I think its boring and then a couple puffs later its great, I will say that my first tin is almost empty and I have already ordered more.

[Martel]

HOTW to start the day.

Cheers,
G

[Benwoo]

Optimum here in a bit. Haven't decided yet what to follow it up with =)

[Martel]

'96 Cheer in a Dunhill Shell bent bulldog.

Cheers,
G

[thebayratt]

Mac Baren Virginia No1

[hotreds]

Boswell Christmas cookie. Very nice aroma, could not keep pipe lit. Will try the "Bob" method of packing mañana.

[gijoey959]

I guess the newness of pipe smoking took hold yesterday, because I have smoked at least half an oz. of my B&M's most popular blend :r

Anyway, its called 24 karat, tastes like some sort of vanilla irish whiskey-ish flavor mixed with sweet tobacco, or at least it does when its not burning hot, but that's probably my fault.

[Yardgnome]

2 bowls of St James Flake out of my new brebbia

[BigFrank]

2 bowls of St James Flake out of my new brebbia

Ya like it?

Had a bowl of AJ's Va/Per today. First bowl in a week, sore throat and sinus infection sidelined me from the Pipe...

[Yardgnome]

Ya like it?

Had a bowl of AJ's Va/Per today. First bowl in a week, sore throat and sinus infection sidelined me from the Pipe...

It was good, I'm going to try it in a different pipe soon to make sure the odd flavors were from the new pipe.

I think I'm going to get another tin of it tomorrow along with some Samuel Gawith 1792 FLAKE and FVF

[BigFrank]

It was good, I'm going to try it in a different pipe soon to make sure the odd flavors were from the new pipe.

I think I'm going to get another tin of it tomorrow along with some Samuel Gawith 1792 FLAKE and FVF

Good luck with that , most online retailers sold out within hours. I'm just going to wait for the bulk to come around again.

[Yardgnome]

Maltese Falcon in the new Brebbia and St James Flake in my SMS meer

[WyGuy]

Had some Christmas Cookie earlier today. Think I might also have some GLP Westminster later today too.

[Martel]

Westminster for me tonight.

Cheers,
G

[Volcodom]

Mac Barren Scottish blend, is very nice.

[Yardgnome]

Maltese Falcon in my meer

[imthegoal]

Had some Christmas Cookie in my Meer earlier. Might have another bowl of either Trout Stream or Butternut Burley ina few hours before bed.

[Martel]

Westminster in a Don Carlos bent bulldog.

Cheers,
G

[BigFrank]

H & H Louisiana Red in a Peterson #408

[Emjaysmash]

'07 Escudo thanks to illinoishoosier and some Maple Street Thanks to Bunker on my ride back home.

Wish all of you pipers a Happy, safe, and pipe full Thanksgiving!

[BigFrank]

Lil Solani #633 ( thx MJ ) in my Pete this morning. Solani makes a good va/per, it's a little on the lemon / grassy VA side but it has it's place. IMMO it's not worth stashing tons away in the cellar but maybe 2-3 tins on hand would be ideal.

Getting ready to stuff my face silly later.

[thebayratt]

Boswell Berry Cobbler

[Martel]

Odyssey in a Dunhill Redbark.

Cheers,
G

[Yardgnome]

Maltese Falcon followed by some St James Flake

[Martel]

Penzance this afternoon.

Cheers,
G

[Bunker]

First bowl in about a week, Stonehaven.

If they were all this good I would probably choose pipe over cigar a lot more often

[Tobacmon]

Also for me this morning a bowl of Stoney...Like this stuff & still have a Jar resting !

[MarkinAZ]

Hope all you piper's are having a great Saturday. We're having a beautiful day here in Valencia. Slight breeze and temp on the patio is reading 67*. Can't asked for better weather...

Just finished burning a bowl of Peretti's Cuban Mixture...:pi

[Emjaysmash]

Smoked a bowl of GLPease Westinster out in 28*F weather. First 1/4 of the bowl tasted like Old man B.O. Naturally, I continued smoking! Finished the bowl, and I must say even though I tend to not enjoy english blends, especially with a lot of latakia, I may find myself packing more bowls during the winter months of English blends. Thanks to Martel for gifting me some!

[Martel]

Smoked a bowl of GLPease Westinster out in 28*F weather. First 1/4 of the bowl tasted like Old man B.O. Naturally, I continued smoking! Finished the bowl, and I must say even though I tend to not enjoy english blends, especially with a lot of latakia, I may find myself packing more bowls during the winter months of English blends. Thanks to Martel for gifting me some!

You're welcome... I'm the only old man who's been in contact with that tobacco, so I'm sorry!
:r:r:r:r

Cheers,
G

[Yardgnome]

St James Flake in my Brebbia and Vanilla Royale in my meer

[BigFrank]

Had a few bowls of Sam's Flake yesterday and today. It's ok, but when it's gone I wont buy another.

[Emjaysmash]

You're welcome... I'm the only old man who's been in contact with that tobacco, so I'm sorry!
:r:r:r:r

Cheers,
G
Hahaha, I not saying it was you, only that maybe you could use some Old Spice?
LOL again, I appreciate the tobacco, I'll definitely keep smoking it as the season continues!

[BigFrank]

I concur with Westminster smelling like some rank ass stuff.

[Martel]

I concur with Westminster smelling like some rank ass stuff.
But oh so good, it's what I'm smoking now. ;)

Cheers,
G

[Emjaysmash]

But oh so good, it's what I'm smoking now. ;)

Cheers,
G

:tu

[MarkinAZ]

Good morning pipers. Another brisk morning here with 49* on the patio. Sort of a sweatshirt w/light jacket kind of morning.

Enjoyed a hot cup of Trader Joe' House Blend and a bowl of GLP Robusto...-(P

Ordered a bag of HH Anniversary Kake and HH Louisana Red from P&C over the weekend, and rec'vd confirmation its shipping today. Looking forward to rec'v both this coming week...

[imthegoal]

Had a bowl of McClelland Holiday Cheer '10 this morning. Was rather tasty. Will probably have another bowl of it either later this evening or tomorrow morning.

[BigFrank]

But oh so good, it's what I'm smoking now. ;)


I'm still a little undecided on this blend. Since it gets crazy reviews I'm thinking of jarring it and letting it rest some more.

[Martel]

I'm still a little undecided on this blend. Since it gets crazy reviews I'm thinking of jarring it and letting it rest some more.

If you're on the fence, probably a good plan.

More Westminster for me tonight.

Cheers,
G

[MarkinAZ]

I'm still a little undecided on this blend. Since it gets crazy reviews I'm thinking of jarring it and letting it rest some more.

:D...or just send it my way Frank and you won't have to stress about it any longer;)

[CoreyD]

I must say even though I tend to not enjoy english blends, especially with a lot of latakia,
I guess a lot of Blend #1 off my hand grenade, will be out of the question then. The latakia just happened to jump in.

[Bunker]

Orlik Golden Sliced this morning! I have a little Sugar Barrel spiked with Tambolaka to try later :eek:

[Martel]

Just cracked a tin of Escudo from '01. I forgot how much I enjoy this, and it ages magnificently.

Cheers,
G

[MarkinAZ]

Just cracked a tin of Escudo from '01. I forgot how much I enjoy this, and it ages magnificently. Cheers, G

Then you may be interested in this thread GW:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=39397 (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=39397)

[BigFrank]

Just cracked a tin of Escudo from '01. I forgot how much I enjoy this, and it ages magnificently.


I'm glad I have a decent stash tucked away.

Mac Baren Vanilla Cream Flake earlier, now some AJ's va/per to finish the night.

[Martel]

Then you may be interested in this thread GW:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=39397 (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=39397)

Thanks for the heads up, Mark. If I had more spare cash right now, I would think about wiping out CurlyCut... there is a lot of great stuff I like to smoke for sale in that thread.

Cheers,
G

[MarkinAZ]

Good morning pipers:tu My P&C shipment arrived yesterday...

Packed the Kaywoodie Oversized with some of the H&H Anniversary Kake. This is some good stuff. Nice aroma. Spice with some mild sweetness, almond, and citrus notes at various times on the finish. No problem staying lit during the session as some stiring around in the bowl replaced the use of a match.

One thing I notice upon opening my 8oz bag, was a mild presence of hops aroma (and I say mild) which I enjoyed. Then I started to think of what it might be like to have a pipe blend with some hop leaf.

Who knows:D

Have a good day everyone...

[Slow Triathlete]

Tord. VA Slices in a Butz Choquin Regate Straight Dublin this morning with my coffee. Man, it's cold outside.

[Emjaysmash]

Peterson University Flake with a side a Jameson, neat.

[Martel]

More Escudo tonight.

Cheers,
G

[Yardgnome]

Escudo and St James Flake

[Savvy]

Peterson Holiday Season 2010 in a Meer, thinking about something else for a last bowl of the day...

[BigFrank]

Had a nice bowl of Erinmore Flake last night.

[Bunker]

Nice bowl of Stonehaven with e cup of tea this morning.

[Yardgnome]

Louisiana Red in a Brebbia and Maltesse Falcon in a SMS meer

[Martel]

Will smoke my first bowl (Westminster) in my new Altinok meer.

Cheers,
G

[WyGuy]

GLP Westminster...my go to.

[Yardgnome]

Escudo and Stonehaven

I have a feeling the Stonehaven I got is not going to last long.

[mastershogun]

Escudo and Stonehaven

I have a feeling the Stonehaven I got is not going to last long.

just picked up some stonehaven today... great stuff!

[MarkinAZ]

I have a feeling the Stonehaven I got is not going to last long.

:D...Finding the sweet spot Tom?

[G G]

Fruit loops?







Just kiddin.

[MarkinAZ]

Fruit loops?




Just kiddin.



:slPW...;)

[Yardgnome]

AJ's va/per and Louisiana Red

[MarkinAZ]

AJ's va/per and Louisiana Red

Think I'm gonna have some of that Louisiana Red tomorrow morning Tom...

[MarkinAZ]

Good Friday morning pipers...


Enjoyed a bowl full of H&H Louisiana Red. Nice stuff:tu

[Savvy]

Cracked my tin of W.Ø. Larsen's 2010 Edition yesterday, a very enjoyable aromatic for a good change of pace smoke. Had three bowls of it consecutively in my Joh's churchwarden I liked it so much.

Today I've had a bowl of McConnell's Scottish Cake in my Mastro de Paja. Mixed a new tin with an old tin that had dried up too much to bring the tobacco back to life, and it's smoking wonderfully. One of my favorites.

[Slow Triathlete]

Tord. VA Slices in my Greg Peevey billiard.

[Yardgnome]

AJ's va/per, Louisiana Red, and some Stonehaven.

[Emjaysmash]

AJ's va/per, Louisiana Red, and some Stonehaven.

:dr

Still need to find AJ's VaPer. I hear its good!

[MarkinAZ]

Still need to find AJ's VaPer. I hear its good!


:D...Its located right here MJ:


http://pipesandcigars.com/ruouhobl.html (http://pipesandcigars.com/ruouhobl.html)


The second listing as you scroll down...

[Emjaysmash]

:D...Its located right here MJ:


http://pipesandcigars.com/ruouhobl.html (http://pipesandcigars.com/ruouhobl.html)


The second listing as you scroll down...


cheap too!

Thanks!!

[Bunker]

This full of Stonehaven again today at lunch (I have a feeling I will be repeating myself for awhile).

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i92/rcain1us/DSC04550.jpg

[Martel]

This full of Stonehaven again today at lunch (I have a feeling I will be repeating myself for awhile).

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i92/rcain1us/DSC04550.jpg

Pretty Savinelli, Rick.

Escudo in the new meer for me tonight.

Cheers,
G

[Savvy]

W.O. Larsen's Edition 2010 today while I studied for an IT certificate exam. Smoked it in my Joh's churchwarden. Passed the exam too. Good day so far.

Saw Edition 2011 just hit the shelves, I might have to pick up a tin to let sit for nearly a year just like I did with this 2010. One of my favorite aromatic smokes.

Definitely going to have something else tonight.

[WyGuy]

Some delicious Christmas Cookie!

[Emjaysmash]

first day of break I filled my nording up with some Dunhill Night Cap.

[BigFrank]

cheap too!

Thanks!!

Let me know if you want some AJ's MJ. I just acquired a pound from a member.

[Yardgnome]

AJ's VA/PER and Hearth & Home Anniversary Kake

[Yardgnome]

AJ's VA/PER in the brebbia and Stonehaven in my new Peterson(Pictures will be up later).

[Emjaysmash]

finished up the Dunhill Night Cap today while shoveling.

[Yardgnome]

Squadron Leader(I'll give this a couple more tries but so far this is one of the worst tobaccos I've tried), LA Red, Escudo, Anniversary kake

[CoreyD]

Wiped the dust of my pipe and smoked a 2009 limited edition WO Larsen hmm the aged fermentation smell. But damn wo larson bites the tongue
what no other bowls being packed past couple days? and Martel when you cracking into the tweaked black widow, I added a generous helping of Latakia in it.

[Emjaysmash]

Wiped the dust of my pipe and smoked a 2009 limited edition WO Larsen hmm the aged fermentation smell. But damn wo larson bites the tongue
what no other bowls being packed past couple days? and Martel when you cracking into the tweaked black widow, I added a generous helping of Latakia in it.

Lol! Like I said the '09 had decent flavor but it bites like the Dickens!

Maybe I'll have a pipe today...

[Gary]

C & D Opening Night in my Jake Hackert, while the wife and daughter are out shopping. Life is good :tu

http://www.garydancephotography.com/photos/1136400343_JpR57-M.jpg

[Tobacmon]

Started the morning like always, Cigar & Coffee. Now finishing a bowl of Christmas Cheer from 09 and and to finish the morning with something different Blended in Richmond VA. not far from me---Sutliff Private Stock / No. 5 Blend in my newly purchased Nording Freehand.........

[MarkinAZ]

A Big Merry Christmas to all you Pipers:=:

C & D Opening Night in my Jake Hackert, while the wife and daughter are out shopping. Life is good ...

http://www.garydancephotography.com/photos/1136400343_JpR57-M.jpg


Nice looking pipe Gary...

[Ranger_B]

Some Christmas Cheer from last year. Not too bad. I do not get a chance to fill up this Bjarne often so I was happy to get it lit this morning while I was waiting on the little ones to get up.

[Emjaysmash]

smoking some Scottish Cake!

[Emjaysmash]

Finshed off a couple bowls of C&D Plantation Evening thanks to RevSmoke

[Gary]

Ten to Midnight

http://www.garydancephotography.com/photos/1137846764_QFwEo-M.jpg

[Emjaysmash]

Had a bowl of PS Black Truffle in my MM Legend Cobb yesterday.

[Gary]

Nightcap in my little Peterson. Good stuff :tu


http://www.garydancephotography.com/photos/1138909347_ozV3B-M.jpg

[Emjaysmash]

Nightcap in my little Peterson. Good stuff :tu


http://www.garydancephotography.com/photos/1138909347_ozV3B-M.jpg

nice! how do you like that Barrel? I've always wanted to get one when I had the budget.

[Gary]

Love it, one of my favorite pipes, good size for me. I will frequently grab it over my two Jack Hackerts. Got it from PipesandCigars.com awhile back. Wouldn't mind picking up another one but can't seem to find the Rusticated version anywhere. CupOJoes does seem to have the smooth barrel in stock though.

http://www.garydancephotography.com/photos/809317301_kx3ke-M.jpg

nice! how do you like that Barrel? I've always wanted to get one when I had the budget.

[Emjaysmash]

Love it, one of my favorite pipes, good size for me. I will frequently grab it over my two Jack Hackerts. Got it from PipesandCigars.com awhile back. Wouldn't mind picking up another one but can't seem to find the Rusticated version anywhere. CupOJoes does seem to have the smooth barrel in stock though.

http://www.garydancephotography.com/photos/809317301_kx3ke-M.jpg

yeah, If I were to get one it would be rusticated.

[alley00p]

I decided to open a tin of Petersen & Sorensen Premium Blend (a blend of black cavendish and bright/sweet virginias, flavored with dried fruits). I'm not a big fan of aromatics, but this one has a nice flavor and a great aroma. :pi

Happy Holidays!
:dance:

[R.J.]

Just joined up mostly for the cigar talk as I'm really getting back into the sticks. I made a proper intro on the main forum.

But as a confirmed pipe smoker I'm glad to see some wood burners here as well and wanted to say hey.

Right now it's Pipeworks and Wilke High Hat in an old Savinelli Punto Oro Billiard.

[Slow Triathlete]

Went over to the local B & M at lunch today and had a bowl of University Flake in a Stanwell 243.

[Emjaysmash]

Finshed off a couple bowls of C&D Plantation Evening thanks to RevSmoke

This again in my MM Legend Cobb

[yachties23]

Had some exhausted rooster in my brand new Fikri Baki Meer.

[Gary]

Hearth & Home Marble Kake and Hearth & Home Sunjammer

[Gary]

Dunhill Nightcap - great stuff