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Post by trailboss on Nov 4, 2018 13:55:34 GMT -5
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Post by toshtego on Nov 4, 2018 14:17:27 GMT -5
Borkum Riff is made by Orlik  They know what they're doing over there. Somebody WANTS the tobacco to come out like that. It's not accidental!
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Post by zambini on Nov 4, 2018 14:34:52 GMT -5
I would say STG but without Dunhill their offerings seem a bit weak or Gawith but with the current availability issues I couldn't commit to them. I'm still not sold on any one MacBaren english blend nor a C&D aromatic and K&K's offerings are too limited in the US. I guess I'm still figuring things out.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 4, 2018 15:02:09 GMT -5
could it be said that sutliff is the stateside part of macbaren, or is that too simplified? They are the distribution arm for this side of the pond...Sutliff started out in San Francisco during the California Gold Rush in the 1840's Longer history here.....www.sutliff-tobacco.com/history-of-sutliff-tobacco-company.htmlCheers for that. You are truly our source of all tobacco-related news. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Nov 4, 2018 15:23:11 GMT -5
...yep, Charlie rocks...
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Post by daveinlax on Nov 4, 2018 15:58:03 GMT -5
A bit off topic but when Altadis sold Sutliff, MacBaren let the most effective voice in DC for traditional pipe tobacco go. I don't know if things would have ended up any different but it rubbed a lot of guys in the hobby the wrong way. Paul was pretty much a full time lobbyist at times working just for interest of traditional pipe tobacco paid for by Altadis.  |
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Post by monbla256 on Nov 4, 2018 16:13:24 GMT -5
It was McClelland and Dunhill but now I'm having to work at finding another ! Sutliff and Orlik/STG are in the running now.  |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Nov 4, 2018 16:21:42 GMT -5
Well, judging by my current Tobacco Holdings (I like to look at it as an investment. ;-P) First place would be Germain & Son, primarily Esoterica.
Honorable mentions are Dunhill & McClelland.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 16:29:55 GMT -5
Dino and I have to agree on something, so it may as well be tobacco. Post-McClelland, I'd have to say Germain, followed by SG, Mac Baren, and Sutliff.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 16:32:58 GMT -5
Yes, I do. I remember that years ago someone wrote deprecatingly of Sutliff and Russ replied defending that manufacturer, mentioning too that he used their tobacco for his own blends. That was indeed ironic, as were posts by smokers who love Park Lane tobaccos but hated MacBaren and referred to it as MacBitey, without knowing that Park Lane uses MacBaren tobacco. There's a moral lesson to be found there, somewhere, I guess. In this case you chose the wrong example for me, by happenstance, as I love most of Russ's blends, but I can't abide Angler's Dream. Another lesson there too, I guess. And the only blend of his that I can tolerate. It seems that we're different fellows, you and I. They say that diversity makes the world go round, but in what direction I do not know. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 16:39:34 GMT -5
Yup, it’s Orlik....guess they create Borkum Riff not to be a big seller on purpose 👌👍 The last time I smoked Boredom Riff was 1970. Lol! Same here. My only excuse for smoking that one is that I was a college student at Tallahassee, Florida during those years. |
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Nov 4, 2018 17:09:57 GMT -5
I'll go with Samuel Gawith and/or Mac Baren/Sutliff. SG is my vote for top quality leaf. An underrated brand that I think deserves some recognition is Newminster. Blackberry Brandy is a great aromatic and Superior Navy Flake is a very nice Virginia flake bulk.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 4, 2018 17:15:21 GMT -5
Mine was McClelland because of their orientals. Nowadays I'm experimenting with D & R orientals mixed with McClelland reds. So I guess they're still my favorite. , good to see you posting here...have a great night...you are one of the greats!! |
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Nov 4, 2018 17:15:26 GMT -5
I've seen someone mention this blend before. Is it still produced? |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 4, 2018 17:19:36 GMT -5
...lol, well, I'm old and in the way anyway... Yeah, Martin, leave room in that cart for me, too. |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 4, 2018 17:52:04 GMT -5
I've seen someone mention this blend before. Is it still produced? No it is totally made up...if you want a good chuckle, read Pipestud's review on the TR webpage. |
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Post by chasingembers on Nov 4, 2018 18:56:35 GMT -5
I've seen someone mention this blend before. Is it still produced? 😂 That was an April Fool's prank done by Steve Fallon a few years back. |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 4, 2018 18:58:26 GMT -5
Ya gotta admit..he did nice artwork on a spam can.
He will be in Vegas...everyone needs to ask him if he has any Lamb Slices.
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Post by chasingembers on Nov 4, 2018 18:58:33 GMT -5
Cornell & Diehl has been my favorite manufacturer since the mid nineties.
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Post by glassjapan on Nov 4, 2018 19:06:27 GMT -5
Mine was McClelland because of their orientals. Nowadays I'm experimenting with D & R orientals mixed with McClelland reds. So I guess they're still my favorite. , good to see you posting here...have a great night...you are one of the greats!! Thanks Walt....and right back at ya man! Lots of really great folks here. |
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Post by crapgame on Nov 4, 2018 19:20:11 GMT -5
I would have to Sutliff is tops and Sterling is a great second!
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 4, 2018 19:32:43 GMT -5
I would have to Sutliff is tops and Sterling is a great second! I need to try Sterling, Wilke, Boswell, and a few other small shop blends. What are your Sterling recommendations? I like pretty much everything, except heavy aros these days. |
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Post by crapgame on Nov 4, 2018 20:33:06 GMT -5
I would have to Sutliff is tops and Sterling is a great second! I need to try Sterling, Wilke, Boswell, and a few other small shop blends. What are your Sterling recommendations? I like pretty much everything, except heavy aros these days. Double Eagle .. Golden Eagle .. are both outstanding light aromatics..cube cut burley blends. The Va/Per blend is quite nice, it has a light..Very light flavoring to it. Royal London Dock and Richmond are good.. Briar Creek Natural is good... Klomppen Kloggen is a nice aromatic. What is really nice, you can get three 1 Oz samples for $7 in the door. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 4, 2018 20:56:27 GMT -5
I need to try Sterling, Wilke, Boswell, and a few other small shop blends. What are your Sterling recommendations? I like pretty much everything, except heavy aros these days. Double Eagle .. Golden Eagle .. are both outstanding light aromatics..cube cut burley blends. The Va/Per blend is quite nice, it has a light..Very light flavoring to it. Royal London Dock and Richmond are good.. Briar Creek Natural is good... Klomppen Kloggen is a nice aromatic. What is really nice, you can get three 1 Oz samples for $7 in the door. Thanks, sir! I forgot about "Klomppen Kloggen", I have been wanting to try that. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 21:53:32 GMT -5
zambini will have a cow at my choice. He would guess me at Sutliff, but C&D is my favorite or future favorite. Reasons: First, I consider Sutliff and MacBaren separate. This is because tomorrow they just may be. Peter Stokkabye has some of his stuff blended by Sutliff. There's a lot of incest in this biz. If you look over the list of all of Sutliff tobaccos, they are actually short on English compared to C&D Bulk and Tinned. Most of the English at Sutliff are American English Codger mixes. C&D gives us Rajah's, Star of the East, Orient Express. Oh, I am lumping Balkan in with English for numbers purposes. The few I listed.. oh, Byzantium. And they have a ton of flavored Aros. They also have their series like the Old Timers. Several Burleys. I just don't think you can outnumber them in any way.
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Post by just ol ed on Nov 5, 2018 0:51:45 GMT -5
C&D/GLPease (English types)for many yrs.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by antb on Nov 5, 2018 4:45:08 GMT -5
Samuel Gawith. Following closely: MacB and KK.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2018 13:40:18 GMT -5
Oh yeah, I forgot about K&K! I'd put them pretty high even if just for McConnell's Oriental, but they make so much good stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2018 13:47:32 GMT -5
I've seen someone mention this blend before. Is it still produced? 😂 That was an April Fool's prank done by Steve Fallon a few years back. Lamb juice. Mmmm. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 5, 2018 13:47:33 GMT -5
If we're talking Arango here, I thought it was Peter Stokkebye blending it for Arango. Is that not correct? ...not sure, Cramp... I thought I knew what was what, but apparently, I'm full of shite... They make a pill for that. And a candy bar! 🤠😉 |
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