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Post by nightking on Nov 15, 2020 14:29:02 GMT -5
I recently tried two KBV blends Kings Ransom and Mountain Madness and enjoy them both. Has anyone else here tried his blends? Likes or dislikes and recommendations please.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 15, 2020 18:47:15 GMT -5
Burley, and Burlier, Morning Pipe are fantastic. Live Wire is fantastic. Robo Burlesque is fantastic. Jupiter, and Byronic, Slices are fantastic. The English Fragrant is fantastic. Spaghetti Western 2 is fantastic. You get the picture. Truly, though, there have been a few stinkers, and flops. Last year's Thanksgiving blend was horrendous. Sakura fell flat for me. Some things that I didn't expect to be topped, were, and in a confusing way. Over all, though, way more home runs than foul balls.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 15, 2020 20:30:59 GMT -5
I love the MoM, Sakura is a great blend, but not an everyday smoke for me, but it scratches an itch that no other tobacco does. Burley Morning Pipe is also great. Those are all I've had.
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Post by isett2860 on Nov 16, 2020 0:28:00 GMT -5
Burley Morning pipe.
I would never have tried it. But to many here talked highly of it.
Glad I did. It starts every day that I don’t work
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Post by chasingembers on Nov 16, 2020 1:12:10 GMT -5
Sakura and Yoshimi's Out Shine are my favorites. Even have a pipe dedicated to Sakura.
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Post by calabash on Nov 16, 2020 5:39:44 GMT -5
Forgive my ignorance, but what does KBV stand for?
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Post by headrott on Nov 16, 2020 7:12:53 GMT -5
It stands for Ken Byron Ventures; an outstanding blender (in my opinion). Verge Engine Overdrive is my favorite that I have tried. I still have a lot to try, however.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 16, 2020 7:30:12 GMT -5
It stands for Ken Byron Ventures; an outstanding blender (in my opinion). Verge Engine Overdrive is my favorite that I have tried. I still have a lot to try, however. Hey man, glad to see you back here! You have been missed, by me anyway! 😁 |
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Post by taiguy66 on Nov 16, 2020 8:54:12 GMT -5
Forgive my ignorance, but what does KBV stand for? Good to know I’m not the only one. Sooo much to learn and loving every minute of it. |
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Post by sparks on Nov 16, 2020 10:06:24 GMT -5
Ha... I was also thinking "Who the heck is KBV?"
Interesting stuff he has.
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Post by nightking on Nov 16, 2020 21:03:51 GMT -5
One of the other members told me about ken Byron Ventures. I ordered two of the three he mentioned to me and enjoyed them. So I thought I would ask here and see what you all had to say. Got the last payment on the wifes truck made and paid off both credit cards. So I just ordered 8 more KBV to try! Yes I rewarded myself.
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Post by sparks on Nov 16, 2020 21:20:55 GMT -5
Several of them sound very interesting. I would say probably worth a try. I'm just boring and stick with what I like.
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Post by nightking on Nov 22, 2020 16:51:41 GMT -5
Looked last night and KBV had two new blends. Ordered some more Burley Morning and the last two oz of a blend he just made. All gone in 48hrs dang!
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Post by taiguy66 on Nov 22, 2020 18:06:58 GMT -5
Several of them sound very interesting. I would say probably worth a try. I'm just boring and stick with what I like. Nonsense Justin. I’d say we’re just creatures of habit... ok, maybe a little boring as I fall under the same category too.😁🤛 |
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Post by sperrytops on Nov 23, 2020 14:48:38 GMT -5
I've had about 9 or 10 of KBV's blends. Really enjoy them all, with some qualification. Sakura is an occasional for me. Very floral, reminds me of the Lakelands. Goblin Mixture seems to me very Oriental heavy. A smooth smoke, but only occasional for me. Verge Engine and Byronic Fragments are exceptional Virginias. However they could do with some aging, so I've put those away. Mountains of Madness, King's Ransom and Notorious are real favorites of mine. Smoke them all the time. Though, I understand MoM has been replaced with Plateau of Leng and Kings Ransom has been updated for 2021. Yoshimis Instant Crush does just fine for that occasional very light aro. Dark Fired Cherry is unusual. I can't quite figure it out. I'll let you know when I do.
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Post by Gandalf on Nov 23, 2020 20:11:36 GMT -5
I'd like to try the Dark Fired Cherry someday, but they are out of stock right now.
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Post by taiguy66 on Nov 24, 2020 17:33:23 GMT -5
I'd like to try the Dark Fired Cherry someday, but they are out of stock right now. When you do, kindly let the rest of us know please. |
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Post by nightking on Nov 24, 2020 18:08:33 GMT -5
He just put a a new one with cherry I think Sakura has cherry but read the description for I tend to make mistakes
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Post by nightking on Nov 24, 2020 18:12:36 GMT -5
I ordered just over a pound from him. Third order in one month. Thanks sperrytops you got me hooked on KBV.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 24, 2020 19:05:50 GMT -5
So, Live Wire is probably my favorite that he makes. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, it's getting replaced by "Hey Wire". Supposedly, it'll be closer to what you'd get from a Germain's offering. I think Live Wire is dang close to a Germain's jam as it is. Crossing fingers.
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Post by nightking on Nov 24, 2020 19:13:15 GMT -5
You all make this a great forum for new pipe smokers Thank You all! You guys are great makes my pipe smoking that much more enjoyable.
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Post by isett2860 on Nov 24, 2020 20:46:17 GMT -5
He just put on a new one with cherry Dang nightking. I didn’t need to know about the drop. That just cost me $91..😝 |
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Post by username on Nov 24, 2020 21:16:53 GMT -5
Only had Sakura and it’s a great blend. But I don’t see my self chasing after his blends as they seem very niche and honestly I got enough blends I know I love.
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Post by nightking on Nov 24, 2020 21:20:41 GMT -5
I am glad I got all the honey dews done ordered $39 then turned around a ordered $144 hoping that cushends the blows from the wife. I have a small collection of old cast iron frying pan's not a good idea when you make the wife upset!
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Post by chasingembers on Nov 26, 2020 5:49:20 GMT -5
Sakura and Out Shine are my favorites. Even bought a pipe for Sakura.
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Post by nightking on Nov 28, 2020 0:08:13 GMT -5
Just ordered Byronic Fragments
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Post by meercat on Nov 28, 2020 11:16:52 GMT -5
Just ordered Byronic Fragments Same here. If you can't get slices, fragments are the next best thing. KVB - that's just crazy. Ken Vyron Bentures? |
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Post by nightking on Dec 3, 2020 3:33:50 GMT -5
Yes I put the letters in the wrong order. Just got a pound of Kings Ransom 2021 and 3 other 2oz blends plus 4oz Burley morning almost done with first 2oz
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Post by sparks on Dec 3, 2020 10:00:34 GMT -5
Yes I put the letters in the wrong order.
Fixed
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Post by nightking on Dec 3, 2020 10:39:31 GMT -5
Thank you Justin. Enjoy your new Scottie today.
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