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Post by LSUTigersFan on Nov 12, 2018 9:26:10 GMT -5
Waiting for the installers to come put in my new countertops, and looking at my Christmas movie collection on Plex to see what I may be missing. My mind decided to chase the rabbit down the hole, and I started thinking about Christmas blends. McClelland used to be my source for Christmas blends, but with their going the way of the dodo, where do I go now? I have some of the C&D blends coming in, but I wanted to see what else may be out there. I have been underwhelmed by C&D Christmas blends in the past. I am also ordering some of the Figgy Pudding from The Country Squire to try.
If you are not a fan of Christmas aromatics, what other blends make you think of Christmas?
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Post by papipeguy on Nov 12, 2018 9:37:46 GMT -5
Peterson usually offers a Christmas blend. Then tin art is always interesting.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2018 10:28:25 GMT -5
ParkLane Tobacconist Christmas Kake is an excellent blend and the tin is done up well with extra holiday stickers.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 12, 2018 10:35:11 GMT -5
I've never tried a Peterson Christmas blend. The Blend of the Month for December is Solani Festival. I'm hoping that is slightly Christmassy.
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 12, 2018 11:03:26 GMT -5
I really enjoy C&D Corn Cob Pipe and a Button Nose. That was their 2016 Christmas Blend and probably doesn't help much since it is no longer available. I was just looking at Figgy Pudding today. Would love to hear what you think of it if you decide to buy some.
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 12, 2018 11:04:56 GMT -5
I really enjoy C&D Corn Cob Pipe and a Button Nose. That was their 2016 Christmas Blend and probably doesn't help much since it is no longer available. I was just looking at Figgy Pudding today. Would love to hear what you think of it if you decide to buy some. bring me some! |
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Post by ChewsUrOwnAdventure on Nov 12, 2018 11:13:49 GMT -5
Sigh. I always looked forward to the yearly Christmas Cheer. There are only three seasonal tobaccos that I ever cared much for, and that was one.
I know more than a few swear by Boswell's Christmas Cookie. Maybe I'll give that a shot this year.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2018 11:20:00 GMT -5
First made in ‘93 as a Wilke Christmas blend is their Rumcake. It became so popular the blend is still available year round......it’s that good. If labels are so important to you.....make your own holiday scenes and stick’em on your jar. You’ll really enjoy this fine blend👍👍👌
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Post by pappyjoe on Nov 12, 2018 12:02:12 GMT -5
I've smoked a half of a tin of the new C&D blend Jolly Old St. Nicholas (I wish they would have shortened the name) and I liked it enough to buy two more tins. I like Rattray's Exotic Passion as a holiday blend as well as the Rattray's Winter Blends for 2016 and 2017. I am hoping my order of Winter Blend 2018 actually comes in.
Kohlhase & Kopp's Winter Blends are good holiday aromatics as in the Peterson's Holiday Seasons.
Personally, I could take or leave the McClelland's Christmas Cheer but then I'm not that into straight Virginias. I will miss Holiday Spirit after I open and smoke the tin in my cellar.
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Post by flybypipe on Nov 12, 2018 13:27:14 GMT -5
I really enjoy C&D Corn Cob Pipe and a Button Nose. That was their 2016 Christmas Blend and probably doesn't help much since it is no longer available. I was just looking at Figgy Pudding today. Would love to hear what you think of it if you decide to buy some. bring me some! And wish you a Merry Christmas! 🎄 |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 12, 2018 14:09:01 GMT -5
And wish you a Merry Christmas! 🎄 Naturally. |
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Post by jeffd on Nov 12, 2018 14:20:53 GMT -5
Every Christmas for years and years my brothers and I would get my father a 14 oz orange "paint can" of Brindley's Mixture. We would wrap it up in all kinds of creative ways so while Dad could guess, he couldn't be sure.
Once we duct taped the empty wrapping paper dowel to the can, filled the dowel with Christmas candy, and wrapped the whole bulky "golf club" and put it under the tree.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2018 15:30:26 GMT -5
Unles it's something with "Christmassy" flavors like rum and egg nog, it's all in the mind. Christmas Cheer is just a straight VA, Christmas Cookie is a vanilla aro... Still fun to smoke them on the day in a Christmas pipe, but if I feel like a non-themed blend I'll just rename it in my mind: Christmas Acadian Perique, Christmas Penzance, or Christmas Barbados Plantation!
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Post by pappyjoe on Nov 12, 2018 15:32:55 GMT -5
Unles it's something with "Christmassy" flavors like rum and egg nog, it's all in the mind. Christmas Cheer is just a straight VA, Christmas Cookie is a vanilla aro... Still fun to smoke them on the day in a Christmas pipe, but if I feel like a non-themed blend I'll just rename it in my mind: Christmas Acadian Perique, Christmas Penzance, or Christmas Barbados Plantation! What are you, some kind of Christmas tobacco Grinch? |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 12, 2018 15:39:23 GMT -5
Are there no blends that have a cinnamon kick to them?
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Post by ChewsUrOwnAdventure on Nov 12, 2018 15:46:29 GMT -5
Are there no blends that have a cinnamon kick to them? Golden Days of Yore has a mix of mulling spices, including cinnamon. Also, Sleepy Hollow comes to mind, if Strauss is still making it. If you want to try the cheep aromatic side of things, Sutliff makes a mulled wine blend, and a pumpkin spice blend. Both are pretty good in small doses, but like many cheap aromatics they lose a lot of flavor midway through a bowl. I haven't tried it, but Sutliff also makes Cinnamon Delight. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 12, 2018 15:48:04 GMT -5
Are there no blends that have a cinnamon kick to them? Golden Days of Yore has a mix of mulling spices, including cinnamon. Also, Sleepy Hollow comes to mind, if Strauss is still making it. If you want to try the cheep aromatic side of things, Sutliff makes a mulled wine blend, and a pumpkin spice blend. Both are pretty good in small doses, but like many cheap aromatics they lose a lot of flavor midway through a bowl. I haven't tried it, but Sutliff also makes Cinnamon Delight. Thanks for that. Unfortunately all are unavailable to me. No bo. |
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Post by ChewsUrOwnAdventure on Nov 12, 2018 15:54:37 GMT -5
Thanks for that. Unfortunately all are unavailable to me. No bo. Doh! I didn't notice your location. |
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Nov 12, 2018 15:57:23 GMT -5
Figgy Pudding is on the way from The Country Squire. As I've never had figgy pudding, I will not be able to tell if it brings of memories of Christmas past. Plus, as Laphroaig and Tabasco sauce have essentially destroyed my taste buds, my review will be either "Yummy and buying more" or "Not a fan." I hope it helps.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 12, 2018 15:57:40 GMT -5
P&C has an aro blend called Cinnamon Roll...pretty good and not too aro-y.
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Nov 12, 2018 15:59:16 GMT -5
Also, I think I need a Christmas Pipe
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2018 16:03:14 GMT -5
I need a 🕎 Hanukkah 🕎 pipe....if it’s cheap👍👍
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 12, 2018 16:12:59 GMT -5
Thanks for that. Unfortunately all are unavailable to me. No bo. Doh! I didn't notice your location. Never worry. I'll sprinkle cinnamon into my tobacco. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 12, 2018 16:15:27 GMT -5
Peterson's Holiday Season-2016 was a pretty good blend...their annual blend for Christmas season.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 12, 2018 16:50:15 GMT -5
Figgy Pudding is on the way from The Country Squire. As I've never had figgy pudding, I will not be able to tell if it brings of memories of Christmas past. Plus, as Laphroaig and Tabasco sauce have essentially destroyed my taste buds, my review will be either "Yummy and buying more" or "Not a fan." I hope it helps. Figgy pudding is really close to a fruitcake. In the same vein. Same spices, etc. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 12, 2018 16:53:58 GMT -5
I've never tried a Peterson Christmas blend. The Blend of the Month for December is Solani Festival. I'm hoping that is slightly Christmassy. I hope so too! It was the only one I could find available to everyone that had some sort of a holiday-esque description. Dark fruits, red wine, etc. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 12, 2018 17:30:32 GMT -5
I've never tried a Peterson Christmas blend. The Blend of the Month for December is Solani Festival. I'm hoping that is slightly Christmassy. I hope so too! It was the only one I could find available to everyone that had some sort of a holiday-esque description. Dark fruits, red wine, etc. And again, you've no idea how much I appreciate that you did that. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2018 17:59:34 GMT -5
Thanks Chico, my usual during my holiday is Gates of Light, Sha'are Orah from C&D. Still have a few with some age on them. The Burley and the red Virginia prior to 2011 is of high quality 👍👍👍👍 PS
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2018 18:06:22 GMT -5
Thanks Chico, my usual during my holiday is Gates of Light, Sha'are Orah from C&D. Still have a few with some age on them. The Burley and the red Virginia prior to 2011 is of high quality 👍👍👍👍 PS
Originally blended by a RabbiWow, I didn't know that. I have more respect for the marketing now - I thought they were just names. Glad to hear they're good blends. |
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