msokeefe
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Posts: 464
First Name: Mark
Favorite Pipe: Petersen Red 03 bent apple spigot, Savinelli 310 KS
Favorite Tobacco: Father Dempsey, Presbyterian, Wilke’s Crystal Palace, Westminster, Black House
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Post by msokeefe on Apr 18, 2022 13:46:02 GMT -5
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rastewart
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Posts: 360
First Name: Rich
Favorite Pipe: Freehands, bent bulldogs, and the incomparable Peterson 303
Favorite Tobacco: Mac Baren's Scottish Blend (Mixture), C&D Mountain Camp, C&D Bayou Morning
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Post by rastewart on Apr 18, 2022 15:03:09 GMT -5
That is interesting, thanks! There are a couple of blends in that list that I might try. Sillem's Black and John Marr sound promising.
I don't consider myself an aromatic smoker, but I guess some would call my longtime favorite, Mac Baren's Scottish Blend, an aromatic or close to it. And to my own surprise I did find myself quite liking C&D's Jolly Old St. Nicholas during the last Christmas season.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 18, 2022 15:24:28 GMT -5
I like Erinmore flake, and War horse red that they suggested.
MacBaren Vanilla roll cake is quite good, and for a change of pace, I like Stokkebye nougat.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 18, 2022 19:03:02 GMT -5
They never mention that Wilke has a bunch of aros that aren't overdone and are very popular with non-aro smokers.
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Post by trailboss on Apr 18, 2022 21:34:48 GMT -5
They never mention that Wilke has a bunch of aros that aren't overdone and are very popular with non-aro smokers. They aren’t going to promote a tobacco that they don’t sell. (Pretty sure they don’t stock Wilke) |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 18, 2022 22:16:18 GMT -5
They never mention that Wilke has a bunch of aros that aren't overdone and are very popular with non-aro smokers. They aren’t going to promote a tobacco that they don’t sell. (Pretty sure they don’t stock Wilke) I guess. |
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Post by zambini on Apr 18, 2022 22:41:55 GMT -5
They never mention that Wilke has a bunch of aros that aren't overdone and are very popular with non-aro smokers. Pfft, more for us. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 18, 2022 23:04:11 GMT -5
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Zach
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Posts: 4,358
First Name: Zach
Favorite Pipe: Too many currently, bound to change
Favorite Tobacco: Haunted Bookshop, Big 'N' Burley, Pegasus, Habana Daydream, OJK, Rum Twist, FVF, Escudo, Orlik Golden Sliced, Kendal Flake, Ennerdale
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Post by Zach on Apr 19, 2022 11:09:10 GMT -5
Ron LOL SmokingPipes don't carry Wilke tobaccos (I've still never tried any Wilke blend at all myself) rastewart - The C&D John Marr is pretty good if you like vanilla and rum bourbon. The tobacco comes with just a bit of moisture like a typical C&D and it's not at all sticky or goopy wet. It's fairly bright and Oriental forward and carrying a solid rum bourbon and vanilla flavor. I found it pretty tasty but ended up getting bored with it after 15-20 bowls. The Warhorse Bar is pretty good and one I try to occasionally add more tins of to my cellar. To boost the strength and cut some of the licorice/vanilla/alcohol toppings I like to add Happy Brown Bogie or Brown Irish X to the Warhorse. It's one of just a handful of Sutliff made blends I can tolerate, where the noticeable quality is there. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Apr 19, 2022 14:25:16 GMT -5
I'm a non-aromatic smoker, but I'm not snobby about. I like the War Horses and Erimore Flake. It depends where you draw the line between aromatic and non-aro blends. I really don't even draw a line. I even enjoyed my sample of Mixture 79. They said to smoke what I like, so I do.
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