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Post by Wolfman on May 30, 2018 9:26:40 GMT -5
Upcoming: June : Amphora Original blend July: cgvt : I thought you picked WhiteKnight ? Unless you want to pick another blend. You would then select a member to chose an aromatic blend for August. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 30, 2018 10:30:54 GMT -5
Ok, cgvt has very kindly chosen me for August's pick. I have looked at what's available here and in other countries... I have chosen... Peterson Sweet Killarney |
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Post by slowroll on May 30, 2018 10:59:59 GMT -5
I thought I'd give my impressions of the Golden slices since the month is about over, just to let you all know I smoked it  . I've never gotten along with Virginias, always found them harsh even though the grassy flavor is there. But, I figured I'd give it a try to see if my taster had changed any in the spirit of the BOM. Unfortunately, no. Certainly has that cut new hay flavor, but i still find it harsh in the 3 pipes I used. I still like my Virginia dark cured and buried in Dark Fired stuff like ODF and heavy lat blends, although the bit of bright Va in English blends is good. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 30, 2018 11:32:06 GMT -5
I'm glad you revisited it in the spirit of BOM, slowroll. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 30, 2018 11:35:18 GMT -5
BTW, reason for my choice of Sweet Killarney is because I've never tried it myself, I've heard, from a friend, that it's good (although that's too subjective), it's readily available, and most importantly...I've never, EVER heard of it mentioned in this forum (although I never searched for it using the search function).
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Post by Wolfman on May 30, 2018 11:36:54 GMT -5
BTW, reason for my choice of Sweet Killarney is because I've never tried it myself, I've heard, from a friend, that it's good (although that's too subjective), it's readily available, and most importantly...I've never, EVER heard of it mentioned in this forum (although I never searched for it using the search function). Good reasoning. I haven’t smoked it either and am lol forward to trying it. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 30, 2018 11:37:56 GMT -5
I just searched for it and only a handful of posts mention it. I'm looking forward to trying it myself.
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Post by cgvt on May 30, 2018 12:07:19 GMT -5
Upcoming: June : Amphora Original blend July: cgvt : I thought you picked WhiteKnight ? Unless you want to pick another blend. You would then select a member to chose an aromatic blend for August. Yes I did. BOM so far: May: Orlik Golden Sliced June: Amphora Original Blend July : H+H White Knight August: Peterson Sweet Killarney |
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on May 31, 2018 0:04:28 GMT -5
Glad to see Legend got a pick. I'm glad that all of you are enjoying this thread. Can't wait to open my amphora Friday.
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Post by Lady Margaret on May 31, 2018 7:26:29 GMT -5
Glad to see Legend got a pick. I'm glad that all of you are enjoying this thread. Can't wait to open my amphora Friday. +1 |
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Post by Lady Margaret on May 31, 2018 11:02:33 GMT -5
well, since it's the last day I guess I will post my thoughts. I can't really call it a review. I don't get all the goodies from OGS that others seem to. For me, it's just hay. Still very pleasant. I get a sense of clean and natural. But to me, all it smells like is hay, lol.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 31, 2018 11:32:03 GMT -5
well, since it's the last day I guess I will post my thoughts. I can't really call it a review. I don't get all the goodies from OGS that others seem to. For me, it's just hay. Still very pleasant. I get a sense of clean and natural. But to me, all it smells like is hay, lol. that'll pave the way for my review of amphora original. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on May 31, 2018 11:44:54 GMT -5
so is it time to make the June BOM thread yet? (not eager, or anything, lol)
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Post by Legend Lover on May 31, 2018 11:47:36 GMT -5
so is it time to make the June BOM thread yet? (not eager, or anything, lol) It's June somewhere in the world. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on May 31, 2018 17:53:15 GMT -5
so is it time to make the June BOM thread yet? (not eager, or anything, lol) It's June somewhere in the world.  |
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on May 31, 2018 23:03:55 GMT -5
I've started a new thread for June and also asked John to lock this thread sometime soon,for all those who wish to continue this little BOM thing, I hope to see you in the new thread.
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Post by antb on Jun 1, 2018 4:05:10 GMT -5
As always, a day late and a dollar short. Just noticed that I have not yet added my humble opinion on Orlik Golden Sliced. I've been smoking OGS for a long time and often exclusively on a daily basis. To me this is all a "bright" Va should be, and more. No good home should ever be without a tin of Red Orlik  I do not detect the Perique, but then mine is an unsophisticated palate. This palate, however, agrees with the citrussy flavouring present in this tobacco. As a desert island Va this rates a very close second to my all time favourite Va, Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake and that says a lot for OGS. Verdict: Will buy again....and again... |
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Post by Stanhill on Jun 1, 2018 6:09:41 GMT -5
It's June somewhere in the world. At least here in Denmark.
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Post by Stanhill on Jun 1, 2018 6:16:15 GMT -5
...I've been smoking OGS for a long time and often exclusively on a daily basis. To me this is all a "bright" Va should be, and more. No good home should ever be without a tin of Red Orlik I do not detect the Perique, but then mine is an unsophisticated palate. This palate, however, agrees with the citrussy flavouring present in this tobacco.Verdict: Will buy again....and again...Red Orlik has been a favourite of mine since the mid-sixties and I heartily agree with the underlined text. A couple of my latest-bought pouches had nothing to do with Red Orlik, but they seem to have gotten their act together again, as the latest pouch was as it should be.
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. I've never gotten along with Virginias, always found them harsh even though the grassy flavor is there. But, I figured I'd give it a try to see if my taster had changed any in the spirit of the BOM. Unfortunately, no. Certainly has that cut new hay flavor, but i still find it harsh in the 3 pipes I used. I still like my Virginia dark cured and buried in Dark Fired stuff like ODF and heavy lat blends, although the bit of bright Va in English blends is good. 
