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Post by kxg on Mar 2, 2019 13:48:19 GMT -5
Besides almost all you guys! Not me that's who. Since I started back up with the pipe last July after a 30+ year hiatus, I've confined myself to the "better" blends so widely available now through the magic of the internet. It isn't that I'm a tobacco snob, it's just that there are literally thousands of blends out there, readily available, and within my grasp. I thought my days of OTC tobaccos was over - except for that tub of Chatham Manor, which really doesn't count as an OTC, right?
When Pipes & Cigars recently held a pouch sale, I got all nostalgic one evening, remembering blends my father and grandfather smoked 60 years ago. I found myself ordering SWR, PA, and a few others, but no Carter Hall. I'm not sure why I skipped CH, but I did. I wondered about that, especially since so many people seem to believe that CH is the only way to break in a new briar pipe.
I managed to grab 3 pouches of CH on Cigarbids just to check it out - and for $3.00 a pouch, how bad could it be? Imagine my surprise. This stuff is quite good. Not my favorite tobacco. Not the most exciting tobacco. Not the tobacco I would smoke as a treat or celebration. But a darn good smoke; an honest smoke without adornment or fanfare. I don't have a refined enough palate to break down the tastes, but I know a few tubs of this will be in my future. The Prince Albert, not so much.
The lesson learned is: pay attention!
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Post by Darin on Mar 2, 2019 13:53:34 GMT -5
A classic, for sure … enjoy!  I smoked a ton of CH back in the day but decided to stop supporting RJ Reynolds. A couple blends that weened me off of it were C&D Briar Fox and PS Cube Cut. Then came more Burley and less Virginia with Wessex, Solani and Uhle's. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 2, 2019 13:57:32 GMT -5
It's one I've been gifted by a couple of members here, and I can see why it's a staple smoke. It's reliable.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2019 13:59:34 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2019 15:13:22 GMT -5
Good light dead summer smoke outside in a cob when it’s 93 degrees F; otherwise, I prefer other Burley.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2019 15:18:24 GMT -5
A classic, for sure … enjoy! Then came more Burley and less Virginia with Wessex, Solani and Uhle's. My experience as well. Wessex Burley Slice, Solani ABF and Uhle’s 00, PP and 300 dominate my Burley cellar. Finest kind. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2019 16:04:10 GMT -5
Been around longer than we will be . . . . . just sayin'
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Post by Butch Cassidy on Mar 2, 2019 16:23:57 GMT -5
I've been looking to buy a pouch of CH to smoke while doing garden work or chores around the house. Something that I won't be paying too close attention to or expect to much from. Funny thing is for a drug store / OTC blend....... nobody had it. I'll try Wmart next..I know I can get it online but want to get it the old fashioned way......Looking forward to smoking it...never tried it before......
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Post by kxg on Mar 2, 2019 19:30:59 GMT -5
So, I’m smoking a side by side comparison of CH & CM. I’ve also a pipe full of Sutliff J4 Burley to throw in the mix.
Results to follow.
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Post by stogiebear on Mar 2, 2019 20:01:45 GMT -5
I love CH. Got a tub of it. I smoked some tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2019 21:42:53 GMT -5
YOUBETCHA........Carter Hall has always been nearby since my first year of smoking a pipe. Also I enjoy SWRA very much👌👍
Not so for SWR & PA........I never smoked cigarettes and the aroma somehow reminds me of cigarettes........is it just me??
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Post by chasingembers on Mar 3, 2019 0:35:39 GMT -5
I've smoked it happily for decades.
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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 3, 2019 7:15:54 GMT -5
I remember, in the 1970s, our local drugstore had one whole side of an entire aisle filled with nothing but pipe tobacco and accessories for pipe smoking.
Carter Hall is a classic for a reason. Not my "cup of tea", but there it still is.
You know you're old when you start telling people how it used to be.
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Post by kbareit on Mar 3, 2019 7:33:14 GMT -5
Never heard of it until I came here. Picked up a pouch of it to try and keep a few pouches for a simple basic smoke that I don't have to stop what I'm doing to enjoy. It's also a great blend for breaking in a new briar as was suggested by Ted.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Mar 3, 2019 23:12:12 GMT -5
YOUBETCHA........Carter Hall has always been nearby since my first year of smoking a pipe. Also I enjoy SWRA very much👌👍 Not so for SWR & PA........I never smoked cigarettes and the aroma somehow reminds me of cigarettes........is it just me?? my wife can't stand the smell of PA or SWR, because it reminds her of when I smoked cigarettes. I don't regularly smoke them, because I don't like the flavor, or the smoke. I found both to be a bit bitey. However, Carter Hall, SWRA, and Half & Half are favorite OTCs. I should really smoke them more often, especially in the shop when I can't focus on what I'm smoking. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2019 23:18:35 GMT -5
YOUBETCHA........Carter Hall has always been nearby since my first year of smoking a pipe. Also I enjoy SWRA very much👌👍 Not so for SWR & PA........I never smoked cigarettes and the aroma somehow reminds me of cigarettes........is it just me?? my wife can't stand the smell of PA or SWR, because it reminds her of when I smoked cigarettes. I don't regularly smoke them, because I don't like the flavor, or the smoke. I found both to be a bit bitey. However, Carter Hall, SWRA, and Half & Half are favorite OTCs. I should really smoke them more often, especially in the shop when I can't focus on what I'm smoking. Jason, with have similar taste in tobacco’s. Your wife is 100% correct, I can’t stand the smell either.......cigarettes!!! Smart lady you have there👌👍👍 |
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Post by atison on Mar 4, 2019 9:12:23 GMT -5
I picked up a pouch on cbid not too long ago as well (got mine for $2 ;-)). I haven't tried it yet. Keep passing it up as the tin note doesn't give me anything but straight up average cigar. Not that that is a bad thing as I do still love a good cigar, but I came to pipes because cigars were not giving me what I was looking for.
I need to get over it and load a bowl. Just got so many other blends that call to me when the time comes.
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Post by stillerrlerenin on Mar 4, 2019 13:39:03 GMT -5
I buy this stuff nearly q box a day, it's good stuff through and through.
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