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Post by Gypo on Sept 25, 2021 11:59:00 GMT -5
The lable that isett2860 sent says 2017 on it Not quite sure when the cutover was. I saw an interview with Per Jensen of MacBaren's and he said that though they once had a large quantity of Syrian Lat in storage, it was running out several years ago. With Vintage Syrian they actually began substituting the Cyprian for the Syrian in small quantities until after several years they had completed switched over. He said they also made some small changes in the orientals to try and keep the overall flavor the same. He gave no dates. Thank you I did not know that I showed up to the scene way too late but I still have much to be thankful for mainly because of many good folks on this forum for information and several including yourself who sent me samples and full tins. Stonehaven being one of my favorites thanks to you and Dino untill I could buy some for myself. I am grateful to many wonderful people who have helped me in different ways this past almost year that I have been on the forum. Many challenges from work and stressful situations. Charlie one, Charlie two, Walt, Ted, Dino, Jason, Dewayne and Darin to name a few who have been very kind and helpful. Blessings and good heath to all. |
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Post by Silver on Sept 25, 2021 13:03:52 GMT -5
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Post by terrapinflyer on Sept 25, 2021 13:10:35 GMT -5
I'd check into that further, if it matters to you, regarding the Syrian. As far as my addled brain remembers, Jensen claimed that MB used only Syrian until it ran out, then stopped production of VS altogether. Gypo. I could be mistaken. PS LNF in a straight MM Legend. Bottle of water alongside. |
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Post by just ol ed on Sept 25, 2021 14:39:02 GMT -5
morning entries a lost cause (wifie problems). Tea now at desk, Boswell Northwoods (gifted) in LaughingBacchus meer in smoking room. Needed nap next, then to sups
66, partly cloudy, rain due soon
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
gots 'em, smokes 'em since '62
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Post by jakesolsen on Sept 25, 2021 14:42:42 GMT -5
LNF in the Savinelli Deluxe Milano
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Post by Zach on Sept 25, 2021 15:58:09 GMT -5
I'd check into that further, if it matters to you, regarding the Syrian. As far as my addled brain remembers, Jensen claimed that MB used only Syrian until it ran out, then stopped production of VS altogether. Gypo . I could be mistaken. PS LNF in a straight MM Legend. Bottle of water alongside. Yes. As far as I recall, the blend was continued when they ran out of Syrian leaf at the tail end of 2016 was it? They made a "last call" that it was almost out around that time and would be discontinued. I was out this morning/afternoon on a 3.5 hour hike and brought book and pipe with me. On my way back, I stopped and had some snacks and read a chapter while smoking some GH & Co. Mixture #25 in a no name bent billiard "Made in London England." I rather prefer a mild to just barely English when it comes to latakia, and this blend is excellent in that respect. |
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Post by Zach on Sept 25, 2021 16:33:50 GMT -5
Discontinued*
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Post by Gypo on Sept 25, 2021 16:37:15 GMT -5
I'd check into that further, if it matters to you, regarding the Syrian. As far as my addled brain remembers, Jensen claimed that MB used only Syrian until it ran out, then stopped production of VS altogether. Gypo. I could be mistaken. PS LNF in a straight MM Legend. Bottle of water alongside. It would be interesting to know always like to lean something new about pipe tobacco. |
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Post by Zach on Sept 25, 2021 17:57:20 GMT -5
Just finished some 2014 LNF in an early 80's Merkur 2000 volcano 720 made in "West-Germany."
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Post by Professor S. on Sept 25, 2021 18:34:27 GMT -5
Ken Byron's "Plateau of Leng" in the Willard lovat. Bulleit Bourbon, neat. What seemed at my first exposure to be an overwhelming dose of Latakia now seems like just enough. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Sept 25, 2021 18:36:29 GMT -5
Country Squire 50th Anniversary in my Victor Rimkus bent Brandy with turquoise inlays.  |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 25, 2021 20:05:07 GMT -5
Luxury Navy Flake in my new to me Peterson Sherlock Holmes Baskerville.
This pipe smokes wonderfully.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 25, 2021 20:15:59 GMT -5
Just finished some 2014 LNF in an early 80's Merkur 2000 volcano 720 made in "West-Germany."
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Post by trailboss on Sept 25, 2021 20:17:27 GMT -5
Just finished some 2014 LNF in an early 80's Merkur 2000 volcano 720 made in "West-Germany."
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Post by Zach on Sept 25, 2021 20:25:32 GMT -5
Now smoking some Warped(C&D) Cloud Hopper in a Sketcher Doodler pot w/ a cracked shank, and more fills than you can even count.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 25, 2021 20:38:01 GMT -5
Just finished some 2014 LNF in an early 80's Merkur 2000 volcano 720 made in "West-Germany."
Nice pipe! Now you need a 1980’s Mercury Merkur XR4Ti to accompany it. Those were nice. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 25, 2021 20:41:00 GMT -5
Wilke Rumkake in a Savinelli 310KS. Iced tea on the side. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Sept 25, 2021 20:46:21 GMT -5
2015 C&D Rajah’s Court in my Sara Eltang blasted bent Egg.  |
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Post by just ol ed on Sept 26, 2021 8:50:51 GMT -5
In from full walks earlier, Quorum 6x50 for company. After the humans are fed, Abingdon in huge comm. Tinsky blk/tan DrunkenPoker & continue with the paper. Hope nothing major to handle today (wifie related)
56, clear for now, looks good ahead
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by Goldbrick on Sept 26, 2021 9:12:06 GMT -5
Storm Front in my little Willard billiard ,to start my Sunday, along with the usual hazelnut coffee.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 26, 2021 10:22:04 GMT -5
1-Q in an old Paronelli...then butternut burley in a small blasted apple.  |
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Post by Gypo on Sept 26, 2021 11:21:06 GMT -5
1-Q in an old Paronelli...then butternut burley in a small blasted apple. On the porch with Skiff Mixture in a pepesdad1 MM CG with coffee on the side. Light breeze just a nice morning. |
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Post by Gandalf on Sept 26, 2021 12:11:37 GMT -5
Nation's Capital in a Jobey 680
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2021 12:27:47 GMT -5
Having the surprisingly good mutt mixture (Captain Black Original, Ye Olde Signe, G & H Ennerdale and Kendal Flakes) in my Cumberland 4108 (2018). Manderine sparkling water on the side.  |
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Post by Zach on Sept 26, 2021 13:43:18 GMT -5
2014 Luxury Navy Flake mixed with about 1/3rd D&R Ramback Gold, in an MM Old Dominion Richmond cob with reed stem.
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Post by Butch Cassidy on Sept 26, 2021 14:02:35 GMT -5
SG FVF w/black coffee.....
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Post by Gypo on Sept 26, 2021 14:03:59 GMT -5
Some Mac B. Virgina from 2013 that @darin sent me in a Walt cob. Could not wait any longer to try a new tobacco. So now back to 6 in rotation.
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Post by sperrytops on Sept 26, 2021 14:11:35 GMT -5
Ken Byron's "Plateau of Leng" in the Willard lovat. Bulleit Bourbon, neat. What seemed at my first exposure to be an overwhelming dose of Latakia now seems like just enough. That's how it sneaks up on you. |
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Post by sperrytops on Sept 26, 2021 14:16:44 GMT -5
Interesting, Smokingpipes does show Vintage Syrian out of production. The interview with Per Jensen was just a month ago or so. I'll have to relisten to it on Youtube to see if I heard him wrong.
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Post by sperrytops on Sept 26, 2021 14:24:18 GMT -5
Peter Heinrichs Chateau Henri #8 (English blend) in a Dunhill Group 6 Shell Billiard. Peets coffee at my side. Beautiful day today as the temperatures fall in Northern California.
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