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Post by sperrytops on Aug 1, 2019 11:56:35 GMT -5
I broke down and ordered two boxes from Tobaccopipes. Not cheap at $26 for a 50g tin (box), but I figured an opportunity to get some aged Sam Gawith when there's been little available from them for so long was worth it.
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Post by Baboo on Aug 1, 2019 12:01:42 GMT -5
Can I vacuum seal the whole box for storage? Yes! Just be sure to check the vacuum seal now and then. |
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Post by McWiggins on Aug 1, 2019 12:44:23 GMT -5
Can I vacuum seal the whole box for storage? Yes! Just be sure to check the vacuum seal now and then. Would the box maybe dry it out too much? This is a first for me when it comes this type of tobacco packaging/marketing. |
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Post by Darin on Aug 1, 2019 13:05:45 GMT -5
Yes! Just be sure to check the vacuum seal now and then. Would the box maybe dry it out too much? This is a first for me when it comes this type of tobacco packaging/marketing. There was a Boveda 65% humidity pack in my box ... likely they will do the same with this round. |
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Post by Baboo on Aug 1, 2019 17:00:39 GMT -5
Would the box maybe dry it out too much? This is a first for me when it comes this type of tobacco packaging/marketing. There was a Boveda 65% humidity pack in my box ... likely they will do the same with this round. Mine just arrived also... I will still be jarring the pre-aged blend for further magical alchemy. I can always repackage the nice box at any later date should I want to preserve its original presentation for gifting or somesuch. |
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Post by kbareit on Aug 1, 2019 19:32:07 GMT -5
I ordered 3 and should have it tomorrow or Saturday. One will be kept out to smoke and the other two tucked away to age. Looking forward to trying it though.
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Post by briarbuck on Aug 2, 2019 10:27:17 GMT -5
The packaging is gorgeous. Hoping the tobacco is the same. Probably going to bust one open tonight.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2019 15:00:07 GMT -5
Sold out @sp and I have to think they had a fair amount.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 3, 2019 17:59:21 GMT -5
I hope that it exceeds your expectations for those that pulled the trigger!
For me at this point, I have a hard time justifying buying any more other than to support the local B&M....My earliest acquisitions are hitting the 8 year mark, and I bought quite a bit after that. A gentleman in our pipe club recently cracked a tin of Cope's Escudo when he noticed rust dots...yes, the seal had been compromised as a result, and he re-hydrated it, but it was less than impressive.
In a perfect world, your cellar has plenty of aged tins that you smoke at the high water mark of aging....the sad part is, none of us know when that is, and bought proportionally, within that curve.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Aug 3, 2019 18:48:37 GMT -5
...smoked a bowl last evening...was a good smoke...
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Post by ben888 on Aug 3, 2019 19:50:57 GMT -5
I'll pass. If it's that special - why not keep it in flake form?
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Post by McWiggins on Aug 16, 2019 13:16:03 GMT -5
Had my first bowl a week ago and have had a few more during the week. To me its a grass, citrus, fruit mix that is sweet and smooth. Quite a nice blend and is just a good Virginia to load into a pipe. I grabbed two boxes and glad I did. Its nothing that blows me away but is quite nice to smoke. I still feel the price could have been lowered if put in a tin rather than a mini humidor. The blend was a bit moist so drying is needed. Over all its good but I guess packed like it was, I set my expectations too high.
The box is pretty nice. Not sure what to do with it though. A display piece?
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Post by briarbuck on Aug 16, 2019 14:33:16 GMT -5
The flavor profile is like if Full Va Flake and Best Brown Flake had kids. Mine was quite dry for a Gawith product, burns great right out of the box.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 16, 2019 15:58:03 GMT -5
Spartacus brought some to the pipe club meeting, tasty leaf and very smooth, I really enjoyed it.
Thanks, Cliff!
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Post by monbla256 on Aug 16, 2019 18:20:44 GMT -5
At least you get a nice humidor for your Cohiba Mini and Davidoff Club Cigarillos. 
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2019 15:48:11 GMT -5
Was this a one time, get it before it is gone release ? I notice SP still lists it, though obviously out of stock.
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Post by McWiggins on Aug 18, 2019 16:46:25 GMT -5
I would imagin so as it was aged ten years. So unless they set some asside for a second release, its all gone.
Though I guess it could end up on CigarBid or a private forum sale.
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Post by calabash on Aug 18, 2019 17:05:48 GMT -5
Nice to see some positive reviews. I picked up 3 of these, but haven't opened one yet.
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