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Post by slowroll on Aug 7, 2018 18:45:40 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2018 18:49:27 GMT -5
Epiphany has been in my regular rotation for quite a while now. Opening Night is very good Va. I’d definitely have more of this one if I didn’t have more McClelland Va than I’ll ever smoke. I landed a tin of Epiphany with my last purchase. I won't jar for years, but will wait till it gets close to a year. C&D's Berry Good was all sour out of the tin. I let it sit for a year and I actually get berry flavor now. I am almost as heavy with C&D blends as I am my Sutliff Mountain |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 7, 2018 19:13:06 GMT -5
Now that they are run by a hipster who was delivering pizza's a week before he became a "master blender" and they no longer support the shows other than CPCC I have no interest other than if the dozens of GLP tins I have in the davecave are rusting from the inside out. Good thing I gave up on them before the mold issues or I have that to worry about.  I can understand that you do not like something. However, there is no need to attempt to degrade something with a pack of falsehoods and negativity. In this case, you’re making personal attacks on a friend. I assume that you’re attacking Jeremy Reeves with that pack of falsehoods. I have hung out smoking pipes and drinking adult beverages several times with Jeremy. He is definitely not a hipster. Also, he does not run C&D. Chris Tarler still does. Jeremy is the head blender and supervises production. That's just rude of you to denigrate pizza delivery drivers. Also, Jeremy's background prior to learning tobacco blending is as a chef. Cooking and creating food flavor combinations is pretty close to blending tobacco and creating tobacco flavor combinations. As to C&D only supporting the Chicago Show, I’ll just have to ask Jeremy about that when I see him by the C&D tobaccos at the Laudisi table at the Columbus Show in two weeks. |
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Post by Baboo on Aug 7, 2018 19:16:52 GMT -5
Now that they are run by a hipster who was delivering pizza's a week before he became a "master blender" and they no longer support the shows other than CPCC I have no interest other than if the dozens of GLP tins I have in the davecave are rusting from the inside out. Good thing I gave up on them before the mold issues or I have that to worry about. I can understand that you do not like something. However, there is no need to attempt to degrade something with a pack of falsehoods and negativity. In this case, you’re making personal attacks on a friend. I assume that you’re attacking Jeremy Reeves with that pack of falsehoods. I have hung out smoking pipes and drinking adult beverages several times with Jeremy. He is definitely not a hipster. Also, he does not run C&D. Chris Tarler still does. Jeremy is the head blender and supervises production. That's just rude of you to denigrate pizza delivery drivers. Also, Jeremy's background prior to learning tobacco blending is as a chef. Cooking and creating food flavor combinations is pretty close to blending tobacco and creating tobacco flavor combinations. As to C&D only supporting the Chicago Show, I’ll just have to ask Jeremy about that when I see him by the C&D tobaccos at the Laudisi table at the Columbus Show in two weeks. BRAVO!!!💪 |
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Post by sparks on Aug 7, 2018 19:45:48 GMT -5
Guys, let's keep it civil.
Everyone has their opinions on blenders, retailers, etc. I'm fine when we have something to say about the business in general. After all, we are not beholden to advertisers and it is everyone's right to express their issues with a company.
That being said, I don't think there is any need for personal attacks. It is one of our rules here, even if the person is not a member of this community specifically.
I don't think I need to say more.
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Post by Dramatwist on Aug 7, 2018 20:01:58 GMT -5
Thank you, Justin.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2018 20:03:08 GMT -5
I agree with Justin ^^^^^^^^^ definitely no reason for personal attacks within this forum! I dropped my membership prior from two other forums due to childish behavior!! Personal attacks for me are NOT tolerable!
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Aug 8, 2018 0:35:41 GMT -5
How could I? My daily smoke?  Yes I forgot to include my daily smoke. I guess I reach into this jar so much I don't even think about smoking it. Its a thoughtless process. That is why I forgot to include it in my list. London Squire. I am not sure what blends to really compare it to. Its just a perfect English blend. |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Aug 8, 2018 0:39:32 GMT -5
I agree with Justin ^^^^^^^^^ definitely no reason for personal attacks within this forum! I dropped my membership prior from two other forums due to childish behavior!! Personal attacks for me are NOT tolerable! That is a really cool pipe, coyote. What is it? I am sorry that happened to your tins. Did you contact C&D? They're usually pretty good about this kind of thing. As are smoking pipes, if that was your supplier. I've NEVER had a problem with C&D in the 10 years I've been smoking their blends. This happened after you jarred your tins though right? Still, that sucks. Anyway, it would take me a lot to pull myself away from C&D. I have the same attachment to them that I had for McClelland and Dunhill. |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Aug 8, 2018 0:41:18 GMT -5
I knew there was a bit of bad blood so to speak in the piping community towards C&D. Its hard to understand why, though, with great blends like Billy Budd, London Squire, and Pirate Kake around, which are all go-tos for me. I had no idea some people felt this strongly about it, though. Anyway I think they're a good company and I do think Jeremy is a good blender.  |
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Post by trailboss on Aug 8, 2018 1:31:00 GMT -5
Guys, let's keep it civil. Everyone has their opinions on blenders, retailers, etc. I'm fine when we have something to say about the business in general. After all, we are not beholden to advertisers and it is everyone's right to express their issues with a company. That being said, I don't think there is any need for personal attacks. It is one of our rules here, even if the person is not a member of this community specifically. I don't think I need to say more. I am going to rag on a pipemaker, by all accounts he had a good thing going and generally got great reviews. Then he abandoned the trade and sold out to a high tech career. I am not going to name names, but he formerly made pipes under a name that rhymed with “Windjammer” Take that! |
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Post by antb on Aug 8, 2018 2:32:55 GMT -5
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Post by PhantomWolf on Aug 8, 2018 2:37:15 GMT -5
I can't find a bad thing to say for them. And the tins are great. Honestly, I'm not sure why every manufacturer hasn't moved to adolpt them.
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Post by headrott on Aug 8, 2018 2:40:29 GMT -5
Besides all the above mentioned ones, I'll add Exhausted Rooster and Sansepolcro. Smoking some Exhausted Rooster right now, and Sansepolcro is one of my favorites! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 7:48:14 GMT -5
I agree with Justin ^^^^^^^^^ definitely no reason for personal attacks within this forum! I dropped my membership prior from two other forums due to childish behavior!! Personal attacks for me are NOT tolerable! That is a really cool pipe, coyote. What is it? I am sorry that happened to your tins. Did you contact C&D? They're usually pretty good about this kind of thing. As are smoking pipes, if that was your supplier. I've NEVER had a problem with C&D in the 10 years I've been smoking their blends. This happened after you jarred your tins though right? Still, that sucks. Anyway, it would take me a lot to pull myself away from C&D. I have the same attachment to them that I had for McClelland and Dunhill. Thanks!!! I’ve posted pictures prior but you must have missed. It’s a Devil Anse made special for me by Ron Powell. The C&D blend that gave me the most issues with mold was Bijou. The first batch was 6 tins, all were replaced, I was assured the anti fungal agent was changed and the mold issue was rectified. A few months went by and I noticed 3 tins from the second batch were extremely swollen. Looked like they were about to pop! All 3 had mold. I opened the other 3 which had no mold so I jarred the batch. I just threw the other 3 in the garbage, I was so ticked off!!  |
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 8, 2018 9:47:51 GMT -5
That is a really cool pipe, coyote. What is it? I am sorry that happened to your tins. Did you contact C&D? They're usually pretty good about this kind of thing. As are smoking pipes, if that was your supplier. I've NEVER had a problem with C&D in the 10 years I've been smoking their blends. This happened after you jarred your tins though right? Still, that sucks. Anyway, it would take me a lot to pull myself away from C&D. I have the same attachment to them that I had for McClelland and Dunhill. Thanks!!! I’ve posted pictures prior but you must have missed. It’s a Devil Anse made special for me by Ron Powell. The C&D blend that gave me the most issues with mold was Bijou. The first batch was 6 tins, all were replaced, I was assured the anti fungal agent was changed and the mold issue was rectified. A few months went by and I noticed 3 tins from the second batch were extremely swollen. Looked like they were about to pop! All 3 had mold. I opened the other 3 which had no mold so I jarred the batch. I just threw the other 3 in the garbage, I was so ticked off!! That pipe is gorgeous |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 8, 2018 10:21:35 GMT -5
That is a really cool pipe, coyote. What is it? I am sorry that happened to your tins. Did you contact C&D? They're usually pretty good about this kind of thing. As are smoking pipes, if that was your supplier. I've NEVER had a problem with C&D in the 10 years I've been smoking their blends. This happened after you jarred your tins though right? Still, that sucks. Anyway, it would take me a lot to pull myself away from C&D. I have the same attachment to them that I had for McClelland and Dunhill. Thanks!!! I’ve posted pictures prior but you must have missed. It’s a Devil Anse made special for me by Ron Powell. The C&D blend that gave me the most issues with mold was Bijou. The first batch was 6 tins, all were replaced, I was assured the anti fungal agent was changed and the mold issue was rectified. A few months went by and I noticed 3 tins from the second batch were extremely swollen. Looked like they were about to pop! All 3 had mold. I opened the other 3 which had no mold so I jarred the batch. I just threw the other 3 in the garbage, I was so ticked off!! that's a beauty... What's with the skirt? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 10:30:30 GMT -5
Paddy, where do you see a skirt??? Under the pipe is what’s called a “ pipe sock “. You’ve never seen one???
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 8, 2018 10:45:52 GMT -5
I'm referring to the white hula skirt between the stem and the pipe. I've never seen something like that before.
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Post by jeffd on Aug 8, 2018 10:47:34 GMT -5
I just ordered more Billy Budd Blonde. As long as I can get it at a reasonable price, and it is still legal, I am happy and will sing the praises of C&D.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 11:06:47 GMT -5
I'm referring to the white hula skirt between the stem and the pipe. I've never seen something like that before. It’s a Ron Powell Design called “ The Tulip “, hand cut. It’s Greek briar and an outstanding smoker, one of my top 5 best smoking pipes👍👍 |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 11:08:40 GMT -5
I just ordered more Billy Budd Blonde. As long as I can get it at a reasonable price, and it is still legal, I am happy and will sing the praises of C&D. I enjoy many C&D bulk blends, all high quality tobacco’s......I’m very pleased👌👍 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 8, 2018 11:42:17 GMT -5
I'm referring to the white hula skirt between the stem and the pipe. I've never seen something like that before. It’s a Ron Powell Design called “ The Tulip “, hand cut. It’s Greek briar and an outstanding smoker, one of my top 5 best smoking pipes👍👍 I like the effect. |
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Post by danno44 on Aug 8, 2018 12:24:07 GMT -5
I have lbs of OJK cellared and smoke it daily. Both straight and as a mix with PA or CM.
I also have a several tins of CRF (2nd release) aging, as well as several misc tins of various blends cellared.
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Post by Wolfman on Aug 8, 2018 12:31:23 GMT -5
I love Opening Night and Yorktown and cellar heavy.
Some others I smoke regulary :
Pegasus
Star of the East Flake
Rajah’s Court
Oriental Silk
I opened a tin of 2007 Sunday Picnic last night and it really aged well.
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Post by headrott on Aug 8, 2018 15:54:12 GMT -5
I love Opening Night and Yorktown and cellar heavy. Some others I smoke regulary : Pegasus Star of the East Flake Rajah’s Court Oriental Silk I opened a tin of 2007 Sunday Picnic last night and it really aged well. That's three more I forgot about Wolfman. Pegasus, Opening Night, and Yorktown are all absolutely top notch tobaccos. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 17:33:16 GMT -5
In all honesty, I have yet to smoke a C&D bulk blend I’ve not enjoyed. So, their blender must be doing something right👍👍👍.
I’m just a bit leery when it comes to purchasing their tin blends. I guess many of you forget the major mold issues with Samuel Gawith FVF boxed bulk, I mean the mold was dark green.
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Post by username on Aug 8, 2018 18:37:05 GMT -5
Old Joe Krantz is very good and is the only C&D blend I like so far.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2018 18:43:33 GMT -5
Old Joe Krantz is very good and is the only C&D blend I like so far. You need to try: all available in bulk..... Red Odessa Billy Budd Blonde |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Aug 9, 2018 4:51:52 GMT -5
Thanks!!! I’ve posted pictures prior but you must have missed. It’s a Devil Anse made special for me by Ron Powell. The C&D blend that gave me the most issues with mold was Bijou. The first batch was 6 tins, all were replaced, I was assured the anti fungal agent was changed and the mold issue was rectified. A few months went by and I noticed 3 tins from the second batch were extremely swollen. Looked like they were about to pop! All 3 had mold. I opened the other 3 which had no mold so I jarred the batch. I just threw the other 3 in the garbage, I was so ticked off!! that's a beauty... What's with the skirt? Fantastic pipe. Congratulations. |
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