robert5570
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Favorite Pipe: James Upshall Dublin
Favorite Tobacco: Virginia coins,flakes,cakes,ribbons,aged long as possible
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Post by robert5570 on Jul 9, 2019 13:28:34 GMT -5
I’m having to change most of my blends I purchase for curing.
I like Virginia or any blends that improve after years of proper aging or curing.
Some Virginia don’t and some do.I have cured several flake blends and some don’t improve like others do.
I cured a box of PS bullseye and it was a success.Smooth,cool and brought out a creamy slightly sweet and just a hint of spice flavor.Escudo really cures nicely.
I’d rather get bulk but I do get tins or if in coins I put tobacco in mason jars.
Can readers suggest some blends they have cured/aged and added it to curing blend collection.
I was thinking of curing some Hearth and home AJ Vaper blend but whether it’ll be a blend that reacts to curing I don’t know.I can smell a touch of vinegar in it now and I’m guessing that’s the Perique in it.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 9, 2019 13:36:40 GMT -5
I've had aged H&H Anniversary Kake and it was good. I can say the same about PS Luxury Navy Flake and Newminster Superior Navy Flake. Even after just a year the Newminster has toned down quite a bit.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jul 9, 2019 13:46:28 GMT -5
Sutliff VA Slices.
Orlik Golden Sliced.
PS Luxury Twist Flake.
Marlin Flake.
GLP Telegraph Hill.
Bayou Morning.
Heck, Sutliff 5151 RC-1.
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Spartacus
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Post by Spartacus on Jul 9, 2019 13:59:39 GMT -5
You can get Newminster Superior Navy Flake 1 lb boxes from P&C that already have a year on them. I just got 5 lbs all from July 2018.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 9, 2019 14:01:28 GMT -5
Oooh thanks for that tip, too bad I'm still waiting on a new debit card. I forgot about Telegraph Hill, that is a great one after a few birthdays. I'm pretty sure that's all the ones I've smoked aged, in about 5-7 years I'll let you know how the rest of my cellar does  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 15:13:32 GMT -5
PS 701 bulk and just about any Rattrays and Sillems flakes.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Jul 9, 2019 15:22:42 GMT -5
My favourites (at those that are regularly available) have been stated.
But Welcome to the Patch!
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robert5570
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First Name: Robert
Favorite Pipe: James Upshall Dublin
Favorite Tobacco: Virginia coins,flakes,cakes,ribbons,aged long as possible
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Post by robert5570 on Jul 9, 2019 16:36:31 GMT -5
Thanks that’ll give me some blends to start collecting for storage.
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Post by elric on Jul 9, 2019 16:48:25 GMT -5
PS Luxury Navy Flake starts to improve rather quickly. The jar aroma after just several months smells good enough to eat.
Welcome.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jul 9, 2019 17:11:47 GMT -5
Welcome to the Patch from central north Florida....temporarily in the mountains of Ky.
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Post by peteguy on Jul 9, 2019 19:28:24 GMT -5
FVF = Full Virginia Flake
Sadly the McCelland VA's are no more as those were good ones as well. Dark Star is ah ah ah ahmazing with 5+ on it.
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captblack
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Post by captblack on Jul 9, 2019 19:38:38 GMT -5
Flakes and Cakes tend to age well especially in Virginia-Perique or Virginia-Burley varieties. What am I aging?
- Samuel Gawith FVF
- Sutliff Virginia flake
- Astleys #44
- Comoys Cask #4
- Hearth and Home Viprati
... and many others.
Dont be afraid to age Latakia blends either. They generally age very well, try Arango Balkan Supreme.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 19:56:32 GMT -5
Oh I forgot C/D Briar Fox a nice crumble cake that ages very well.
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Post by roberted5 on Jul 23, 2019 14:55:38 GMT -5
Flakes and Cakes tend to age well especially in Virginia-Perique or Virginia-Burley varieties. What am I aging? - Samuel Gawith FVF - Sutliff Virginia flake - Astleys #44 - Comoys Cask #4 - Hearth and Home Viprati ... and many others. Dont be afraid to age Latakia blends either. They generally age very well, try Arango Balkan Supreme. Arango Balkan Supreme,is that what pipes and cigars sells as Balkan Supreme? |
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Post by briarbuck on Jul 23, 2019 15:12:48 GMT -5
Some others (that are all in-stock):
C&D Opening Night
Solani Silver
Davidoff Flake Medallions
Pease Union Square
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Post by Darin on Jul 23, 2019 15:27:24 GMT -5
Just an FYI ... Curing takes place right after picking the leaves. Flue-curing for most Virginias and air-curing for Burley and Cigar leaf. By the time you get finished pipe tobacco, aging is all that's left on your end.
With whole leaf burley and cigar varieties you can put them through a kilning or "forced aging" process by holding them at 120F and 70 % humidity for 4-6 weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2019 15:30:30 GMT -5
It has been mentioned by Jason, but I will second Orlik Golden Sliced. It is readily available, always affordable and ages splendidly. FVF of course is a staple for long term aging.
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Post by dave g on Jul 24, 2019 15:10:10 GMT -5
Fresh Golden Sliced gives me fierce tongue bite. But aged 5 years or more, it’s wonderful stuff.
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 25, 2019 17:50:20 GMT -5
Two blends that am aging are Orlik's Golden Sliced and C&D's Yorktown, both all Va blends, no burley or perique. 
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2019 17:54:00 GMT -5
Just an FYI ... Curing takes place right after picking the leaves. Flue-curing for most Virginias and air-curing for Burley and Cigar leaf. By the time you get finished pipe tobacco, aging is all that's left on your end. With whole leaf burley and cigar varieties you can put them through a kilning or "forced aging" process by holding them at 120F and 70 % humidity for 4-6 weeks. So you Arizonians just need to set your leaf out on the patio ?  |
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Post by Darin on Jul 26, 2019 7:44:10 GMT -5
It's too dry and they will cure green, unfortunately. I have to use a box or large Tupperware and stack the leaves in a small pile, turning daily for a few days.
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Post by roberted5 on Jul 26, 2019 10:43:24 GMT -5
Mississippi River has made my aging and favorites list and so has HH Larry’s Blend.
I have EMP already aging and I have some PS bullseye that’s been aged almost 10 years,it’s great.
Has anyone aged MRiver or Larry’s blend?
I haven’t tried MR reserve maybe someday or special occasions.
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Post by robd on Nov 6, 2019 23:14:58 GMT -5
You can't go wrong if you bite the bullet and pick up some (admittedly high-priced) McClelland Virginias. They'll only go up in value.
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Post by cigrmaster on May 27, 2022 15:14:17 GMT -5
The list I am going to post are all great for aging. I prefer the flavor of aged tobacco and my cellar is filled with nothing but blends that I know will age great. Most of my cellar is 10 plus years old. The TR after a name means it is ready to smoke out of the tin with no drying necessary. I prefer some moisture in my flakes as they smoke cooler and have more flavor to my tastes. This list is in no particular order.
Fribourg&Treyer Cut Virginia Plug TR
Fribourg and Treyer VintageTR
Fribourg & Treyer Special Brown FlakeTR
Wessex Campaign Brigade Dark Flake
Wessex Brown Virginia Flake TR
Wessex Gold Virginia Flake TR
Wessex Gold Brick TR
Wessex Gold Slice TR
Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake
Samuel Gawith full Virginia Flake
Samuel Gawith Kendal Plug
Hamborger VeermasterTR
Dunhill Flake TR…..discontinued
Astley’s no. 44 Dark Flake TR
Astleys 109 Medium Flake
John Aylesbury Luxury Flake now called Classic Flake TR
Rotary Navy CutTR…..discontinued
Capstan Blue FlakeTR
Brigham Klondike Gold TR…….discontinued
Butera Royal Vintage: Dark Stoved…..discontinued
Mac Baren Modern Virginia Flake TR
Virginia/Perique Flakes-8
EscudoTR
Solani 633 TR
Samuel Gawith St James Flake
Dunhill Deluxe Navy Rolls TR
Peter Heinrichs Curly Block
Dan Tobacco Salty Dogs
Savinelli Doblone d’Oro
Cabbies Mixture
Virginia/Burley/Kentucky Flakes-10
Solani Silver Flake TR
Peterson Perfect Plug
GL Pease NavigatorTR
Petersons Irish Flake
Peterson University Flake
Esoterica Stonehaven
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired
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Post by trailboss on May 27, 2022 17:26:31 GMT -5
“ Brigham Klondike Gold TR…….discontinued”
Thanks to you… you bought up the global supply!😉
I just wish I did…😕
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rastewart
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Post by rastewart on May 27, 2022 17:35:51 GMT -5
You can't go wrong if you bite the bullet and pick up some (admittedly high-priced) McClelland Virginias. They'll only go up in value.
Of those blends still in production, while it's got a lot in the mix besides Virginias, Mac Baren Scottish Blend (Mixture) ages breathtakingly well. |
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Post by cigrmaster on May 28, 2022 11:38:30 GMT -5
“ Brigham Klondike Gold TR…….discontinued” Thanks to you… you bought up the global supply!😉 I just wish I did…😕 You can blame Peck for this one. He didn't even tell me about it till he had at least 150 tins. Once I tasted it I knew I was going deep on it. I ended up with around 150 tins of it. It only took me around one month to load up on it. I love the stuff and have no idea why it got discontinued. The shite was selling out as fast as it came in. I was forced to buy 25-50 tins at a time to make sure I had enough. The nice thing about it was that it had already been aged 2-3 years before it was sold. |
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Post by trailboss on May 28, 2022 21:26:24 GMT -5
“ Brigham Klondike Gold TR…….discontinued” Thanks to you… you bought up the global supply!😉 I just wish I did…😕 You can blame Peck for this one. He didn't even tell me about it till he had at least 150 tins. Once I tasted it I knew I was going deep on it. I ended up with around 150 tins of it. It only took me around one month to load up on it. I love the stuff and have no idea why it got discontinued. The shite was selling out as fast as it came in. I was forced to buy 25-50 tins at a time to make sure I had enough. The nice thing about it was that it had already been aged 2-3 years before it was sold. Happy for you bud, competing with peck really throws a log onto the road of life! Reading the older posts, I see dave g and briarbuck missing....that sucks, they were pretty awesome posters...I hope that all is alright in their world. |
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briarbuck
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Post by briarbuck on Aug 19, 2022 9:35:06 GMT -5
Not gone...just took a hiatus. Still very much enjoying piping.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 19, 2022 9:58:02 GMT -5
Good to see you, now go out and round up Dave G!
😉
Thanks for checking in!, I know things on life often dictate our schedule, and heck… interests wane. I always hope when I see an old thread like this that no trouble has befallen those missing in action.
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