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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2018 20:16:42 GMT -5
Darin , that sounds like fun, well for the most part. My older brother gave me a bottle of Bourbon on Monday. He almost always brings a batch of something he was given. This was Minnesota Small Batch at 90 proof. Well, I had to try it. Really good stuff, and labeled Bourbon, not just Whiskey. Not enough to drive me away from Kentucky Whiskey, but it will get an occasional pull. My old friend, Elmer, whom I mentioned in another thread, would sit with me and share a bottle and ask for a "pull." I received my Iwan Reis package today with their custom blends. Already had one and will post some notes later for the Chroniclers. Bully the Lionhearted tried to grab my cache, so he got booted from the room. For antb Legend Lover zambini Stanhill and of course all the rest of the USA Chroniclers and Internationals I may have missed... I hope your weekends are blessed. I hope you all get moments (many) of the peace that I have here and there... and make good use of them. Between USA and Points Distant my mind gets boggled and pleased at the same time for all of you wonderful people. @10furlongs I hope you'll share how the k-9 situation is going. Lady Margaret I am not sure how Darin got that picture of me, but since I am now "outed" just enjoy Ronv69 thanks for sharing personal thoughts. We all benefit when a brother shares Scott W I think you're almost ready to take that trip to Zeta Reticuli. See the above pic that Darin took of me. That's what our spacesuits look like I have an outfit like that! Twisted! |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 0:03:35 GMT -5
Chronicle Expose of Iwan Reis Codger BlendsI started today with Old Colonial: Not listed in the ingredients, but in the description are Latakia and Perique, also vanilla. This tobacco starts out full of pop and fizz. It's not overly done on anything, but the flavors haven't really melded. This is actually a good thing as you get to taste them all separately. A third of the way down it seems to tame a little, BUT it never loses it's flavor. Not a bad Nic Hit. You might consider this an all day smoke if you are the type of person who likes waking up in a hotel room where construction is being done. I'll give it 4 of 5 stars (my system). It's in between and many other tobaccos fight for the top, so I would only recommend bulk in one instance... you really like a different take on your tobacco. I smoked it in a Devil Anse Cutty Cob Next up was Ko-Ko: Strictly Burley and Latakia. Iwan usually puts Lat and Per in his blends, it seems. I don't have any blends that I know of that are Burley and Lat alone. Okay, this, like the above review, was a different kick altogether. If you like Five Brothers or SWR this might be to your liking. What I got out of this, and it lost no flavor down the chute either, was rye bread. Toasted, maybe blackened edges. Full flavor with Nic Hit not bad. I really only rate Nic if it is really heavy or totally non existent. I smoked this in a rare bird for a Mr. Brog. A smaller bent pot made of oak. Great smoker. Oh, this one burned very well. Again, I note it as I notice it. If I don't notice something that does not mean it's not there. 4.5 stars for sheer difference sake. Before I do my third review, let me splain. This is one occasion, though I have read reviews, I really didn't remember anything about them. All tobacco starts out at 3 stars. It really has to pee me off to get below that. I have few really negative experiences with tobacco. Xuan has more negative than I do, but hey, that's what frying pan bruises are for. Sail Yellow was a recent less than 3. I thought it being a Euro Cavendish I would like it. Neither of us liked it and Bully the Lionhearted's farts were more popular that day. A good example of a down the middle 3 would be Daughter and Ryan Two Timer. All Burley, but it didn't have the heft of Five Brothers so the rating just stood there. Last one is Dr. Bradley: I know now that Sutliff produces these blends, even though they are old formulas. That's a good thing. As mentioned, then I have to say that I believe Sutliff/IR does the E. Hoffman Blends and now I am betting the older reviewers were right that Whitehall Black Tie is Sutliff. What isn't anymore? Maybe Dr. Bradly is similar to Country Doctor, a codger that Sutliff matched for a while. This blend had all the components I expect from Iwan, VA, Bur, Per, Lat, Orient. Instead (again) of a melded blend think Omelet. All of the fixings are there, doing their thing, puff after puff. Yet another IR Blend that does not lose its flavor. You get it all in varying degrees. Maybe this puff has more Lat. The next one you get the Per. But it all fits like an intricate puzzle. JimInks The Man From INKS rates blends within their genre, so I will do this here. I give it a 5 of 5 for codgers. It could be an all day smoke, but I think you would be tempted at some point to throw in an aro or burley blend. Iwan's prices on these are very reasonable. I would make two suggestions for bulk: Ko-Ko if that sounds good, knowing it's a rare breed. Dr. Bradley for something you would go to quite often. Old Colonial would be worth an occasional pouch, but it is not the star of this review. I have two more IR blends to get to in the near future, but please remember. Edit- forgot to mention this was smoked in the Moonshine Devil Anse from Darin . This is a beautiful thing for an old hillbilly like me This is Hush Hush, Definitely Down Low, on the QT, and Strictly Confidential
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Post by Legend Lover on May 26, 2018 2:25:41 GMT -5
very detailed reviews, @cosmicbobo.
Don't worry, I won't tell anyone.
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Post by zambini on May 26, 2018 11:13:40 GMT -5
@cosmicbobo you've peeked my interest in Dr. Bradley. What's the cut?
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Post by Scott W on May 26, 2018 12:50:57 GMT -5
It’s my birthday weekend, my 10 year old son is having a barbecue for me today because tomorrow it will be raining. Right now sipping on some white sangria and enjoying the afternoon. No pipe yet but we’ll see what happens later
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Post by Darin on May 26, 2018 13:11:21 GMT -5
It’s my birthday weekend, my 10 year old son is having a barbecue for me today because tomorrow it will be raining. Right now sipping on some white sangria and enjoying the afternoon. No pipe yet but we’ll see what happens later Happy B-day ... enjoy!  |
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Post by Scott W on May 26, 2018 13:25:54 GMT -5
It’s my birthday weekend, my 10 year old son is having a barbecue for me today because tomorrow it will be raining. Right now sipping on some white sangria and enjoying the afternoon. No pipe yet but we’ll see what happens later Happy B-day ... enjoy! Thank you my man |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 14:04:34 GMT -5
Happy Birthday from Bully, Xuan, & Me. Bully is helping me typpppppppppperrrrrrer yyhissss
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Post by Legend Lover on May 26, 2018 14:05:23 GMT -5
Happy birthday Scott W. I hope you have a good one. We had another great day of weather here, although I had to record a funeral this morning so I only got to enjoy it after lunch. Had a quick bbq and then burned all my confidential documents on the coals after... I have had the equivalent of about two lifetimes worth of pipe smoke in my lungs... Except this smoke was a damn sight more toxic. |
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 14:05:46 GMT -5
@cosmicbobo you've peeked my interest in Dr. Bradley. What's the cut? Ribbon. Hopefully will review two more today |
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Post by Scott W on May 26, 2018 20:55:05 GMT -5
Happy Birthday from Bully, Xuan, & Me. Bully is helping me typpppppppppperrrrrrer yyhissss Thank you and Xuan! |
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Post by Scott W on May 26, 2018 20:55:29 GMT -5
Happy birthday Scott W. I hope you have a good one. We had another great day of weather here, although I had to record a funeral this morning so I only got to enjoy it after lunch. Had a quick bbq and then burned all my confidential documents on the coals after... I have had the equivalent of about two lifetimes worth of pipe smoke in my lungs... Except this smoke was a damn sight more toxic. Thank you brother!! |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on May 26, 2018 21:05:39 GMT -5
It’s my birthday weekend, my 10 year old son is having a barbecue for me today because tomorrow it will be raining. Right now sipping on some white sangria and enjoying the afternoon. No pipe yet but we’ll see what happens later … good for your son! its always nice when our kids step up to recognize a special day...Congrats and Happy Birthday Scott! |
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Post by Wolfman on May 26, 2018 21:53:01 GMT -5
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Post by Scott W on May 27, 2018 8:13:45 GMT -5
It’s my birthday weekend, my 10 year old son is having a barbecue for me today because tomorrow it will be raining. Right now sipping on some white sangria and enjoying the afternoon. No pipe yet but we’ll see what happens later … good for your son! its always nice when our kids step up to recognize a special day...Congrats and Happy Birthday Scott! Thank you! |
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Post by Scott W on May 27, 2018 8:13:57 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on May 27, 2018 9:52:11 GMT -5
Happy birthday, Scott!
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Post by Scott W on May 27, 2018 11:53:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2018 1:02:58 GMT -5
Last day and a half the RA pain did me in, though I manged to get all the Iwan Reis blends that I had smoked and thunked about. So we begin: Chronicle Expose of Iwan Reis Blends Part 2 - The Tobacco Strikes BackIntroductory note: zambini don't purchase Dr. Bradley first until you finish reading this article IR Private Label: I have to give the rating before all else, as I am so amazed. This is a 3 Star of 5 blend. It did absolutely nothing. It was the second bowl for the day, so I know my taste buds were not off. Next review will show this. It was almost like puffing steam. It came somewhat dry, and maybe that is it, but even if rolled into a cig it would be like Carlton's, if you remember those, the lowest tar and nic on the market. No top flavor. Burley, Lat, Per, Black Cav. Nothing. No spice. I may have to revisit this after hydrating a little. Could be an all day non-smoke. Coarse Cut. Smoked in Devil Anse Cob International Blend: This one almost didn't make the purchase. I love labels. The label didn't impress me. Ribbon Cut. Burley, Virginia, Latakia, Perique, Oriental . Now for the key info here. As Dr. Bradley is a blend where all the players have their spot, this wonderful tobacco is blended so well that it has a constant flavor, and though again the Per and Lat are sort of toppings, there is something else there. Private Label could not lose flavor it didn't have. International kept all the flavor going down my Brog Oak Chamber. Think of a piano chord where you get the chord sound but not the individual notes. You get a creamy English type flavor, not too strong, but full bodied. While I am certainly going to pick up ab 8 oz bag of Bradley, I will do the same for this 5 Star Blend. I may have to put together a wrestling cage match between Distinguished Gentleman and International Blend. Whether this is for you, I dunno. Full, but light, creamy flavor. The spice notes are blended in to the other tobaccos to create One Flavor to Rule them All. Won't be catching up on threads until the morrow or later, but I felt the need to keep the Chroniclers informed. edit- Were some of this tobacco to find it's way to Ireland, Legend Lover wouldst enjoy this with a Guinness Draft, complimenting creaminess with creaminess. Just remember, this is Hush Hush, Definitely Down Low, on the QT, and Strictly Confidential |
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Post by antb on May 28, 2018 5:14:06 GMT -5
Belated birthday wishes, Scott! Hope it was good.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 28, 2018 5:50:12 GMT -5
Won't be catching up on threads until the morrow or later, but I felt the need to keep the Chroniclers informed. edit- Were some of this tobacco to find it's way to Ireland, Legend Lover wouldst enjoy this with a Guinness Draft, complimenting creaminess with creaminess. I'm not sure I've ever had a Guinness with a pipe...That's on my list now. Guinness have been producing Hop House 13, which is like an IPA (I think). It's very good and if I'm out with my pipe for a pint, that's what I normally choose. |
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Post by zambini on May 28, 2018 10:37:40 GMT -5
Last day and a half the RA pain did me in, though I manged to get all the Iwan Reis blends that I had smoked and thunked about. So we begin: Chronicle Expose of Iwan Reis Blends Part 2 - The Tobacco Strikes BackIntroductory note: zambini don't purchase Dr. Bradley first until you finish reading this article International Blend: This one almost didn't make the purchase. I love labels. The label didn't impress me. Ribbon Cut. Burley, Virginia, Latakia, Perique, Oriental I may have to put together a wrestling cage match between Distinguished Gentleman and International Blend. Whether this is for you, I dunno. Full, but light, creamy flavor. The spice notes are blended in to the other tobaccos to create One Flavor to Rule them All.Thanks, this is handy information to have around. |
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Post by Scott W on May 28, 2018 14:17:16 GMT -5
Gonna get the grill going soon, decent day out. Going to do some grilled zucchini, grilled corn and grill asparagus. Also have some gulf shrimp marinading in coconut tequila for which will be put on too with some pan con tomate and sangria.
Happy Memorial Day and God Bless our past and present Servicemen and Servicewomen!!!!
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Post by exbenedict on May 28, 2018 23:55:18 GMT -5
Where have i been
~ West ~
West of the Arch is the simple answer
West of the Arch play of West have of minions destiny if the tiny scalpel up grasp as got out, How speculum star Still, bags, flits Man. hath the saucer-sized eyes, whose pistils are worn from the friction, simply, yet powerfully Life, full of problems, is hard As when you ponder: mow the yard? or iced tea and a fan? How desolate and bereft of hope, the destiny of Man. Dare I eat a Won't you ever stop laughing?  I have a feeling the identity of Jack the Ripper is coded in there Everyone knows Jack the Ripper was Walter Sickert. |
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2018 0:28:24 GMT -5
I have a feeling the identity of Jack the Ripper is coded in there Everyone knows Jack the Ripper was Walter Sickert. He was not alone. That story he told of the driver, John Netley, was found to be a real person years later. Joseph Gorman SIckert looked quit a bit like his dad in younger days. The Wookies over at Casebook.org do not agree. Then they don't study jawline in regard to ears, etc. Whether Prince Eddy was in on it or Sir Whitey Gull, I take a pass. Stephen Knight's book on JTR was the source for Murder by Decree, Sherlock Movie and the 1988 movie Jack the Ripper with Michael Caine. They claim it's been debunked, but that is the poor man's excuse for not wanting to talk about it. Patricial Cornwall's book had a few points, but she sort of made it all about women's cycles, and not the kind you ride. I have a book by someone who worked with Joe Sickert in the 1990s that I had not heard of before. It advances the theory quite a bit. Personally I think we are dealing with more than one. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on May 29, 2018 14:06:45 GMT -5
Time to break out the Lavender Tutu and drum up some business! Hey! Sailor! Over here!! Wish I lived closer ... sounds sexy!!  LOL |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 30, 2018 17:41:15 GMT -5
When the daily chronicle goes more than 24 hours without a post from @cosmicbobo, alarm bells start ringing.
Hope you're OK, @cosmicbobo.
We had another scorcher today. I had to get the fans out from the attic during the night last night. I couldn't sleep with the heat.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2018 18:48:00 GMT -5
When the daily chronicle goes more than 24 hours without a post from @cosmicbobo , alarm bells start ringing. Hope you're OK, @cosmicbobo . We had another scorcher today. I had to get the fans out from the attic during the night last night. I couldn't sleep with the heat. Hi Legend Lover . Thanks for the concern. I've been a big hit with the 4th Armada on Zeta Reticuli... okay, actually my RA pain was notoriously absent today. Instead of capitalizing on it and getting something done, I just decided to relax and do nothing, which, I might add, I do quite well. I think we're about 90 Degrees here, which counts for being hot. I keep a big jug of water here. I know it's odd, but I don't have a lot to say today, but that doesn't lessen how much you all mean to me. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 30, 2018 19:49:09 GMT -5
Even if you don't have a lot to say today, never fear, @cosmicbobo, it'll be kept Hush Hush, Definitely Down Low, on the QT, and Strictly Confidential.
You have my word.
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Post by Lady Margaret on May 30, 2018 20:35:16 GMT -5
When the daily chronicle goes more than 24 hours without a post from @cosmicbobo , alarm bells start ringing. Hope you're OK, @cosmicbobo . We had another scorcher today. I had to get the fans out from the attic during the night last night. I couldn't sleep with the heat. agreed, LL! Good to hear from you, David. hard to believe it gets that hot in Ireland. I'm sweltering and miserable here  |
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