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Post by johnlawitzke on Dec 30, 2021 21:57:02 GMT -5
From GL Pease, I cellar Embarcadero, Stratford, Piccadilly, and Union Square. For all of those, I find they are best with a minimum of 12 months of age. I’ve had 10+ year old tins of all of those except for Piccadilly. Stellar.
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Post by johnlawitzke on Dec 30, 2021 21:59:05 GMT -5
Heinrich’s old #30 in my T. Cristiano Signature bent Acorn.  |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Dec 30, 2021 22:00:55 GMT -5
I opened a small tin of Union Square fresh, and well, it was a fresh Virginia. Bought a few of the 8 oz. cans for the cellar. Favorite Drucquer is Blairgowrie. I need to go through his offerings and find a few more for variety's sake. I find Union Square to be extremely close to C&D Opening Night and Opening Night is slightly cheaper. |
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Post by darktater on Dec 30, 2021 22:04:52 GMT -5
I opened a small tin of Union Square fresh, and well, it was a fresh Virginia. Bought a few of the 8 oz. cans for the cellar. Favorite Drucquer is Blairgowrie. I need to go through his offerings and find a few more for variety's sake. I find Union Square to be extremely close to C&D Opening Night and Opening Night is slightly cheaper. Good to know! I have to try Embarcadero, and some others |
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Post by Silver on Dec 30, 2021 22:08:36 GMT -5
Sooo many choices!
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Post by trailboss on Dec 30, 2021 22:09:54 GMT -5
I opened a small tin of Union Square fresh, and well, it was a fresh Virginia. Bought a few of the 8 oz. cans for the cellar. Favorite Drucquer is Blairgowrie. I need to go through his offerings and find a few more for variety's sake. When the time comes to pop the lid on them 8 oz. bad boys, if you have a vacuum sealer, I recommend sealing them up in weeklong smokeable portions. My tobacconist which has been practicing for 40 years has suggested that once the tin is popped after several years, the downside of being exposed to air takes a foothold quickly...jarring does not offer the same benefit. Sage advice, but I am not the source, just the conduit. |
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Post by Silver on Dec 30, 2021 22:10:32 GMT -5
I opened a small tin of Union Square fresh, and well, it was a fresh Virginia. Bought a few of the 8 oz. cans for the cellar. Favorite Drucquer is Blairgowrie. I need to go through his offerings and find a few more for variety's sake. I find Union Square to be extremely close to C&D Opening Night and Opening Night is slightly cheaper. Got some Union Square and a bunch of Opening Night in the cellar. Need to add more, though. |
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Post by Silver on Dec 30, 2021 22:16:47 GMT -5
Heinrich’s old #30 in my T. Cristiano Signature bent Acorn. Nice pipe. From Paul's? Dan told me he had purchased all of Cristiano's stock. |
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Post by Silver on Dec 30, 2021 22:26:20 GMT -5
Big'n'Burley in the Thursday cob.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Dec 30, 2021 22:35:08 GMT -5
Some old Marlin Flake (2002) in the large smooth Hardcastle bent bulldog. Sipping Buffalo Trace
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Post by johnlawitzke on Dec 30, 2021 23:25:10 GMT -5
Heinrich’s old #30 in my T. Cristiano Signature bent Acorn. Nice pipe. From Paul's? Dan told me he had purchased all of Cristiano's stock. Yes, it’s one of five that I have gotten from Dan over the years. This one is a grade B. Cristiano Signature pipes are graded from A down to F. The best ones were made by a guy named Rino. They all have “Hand Made” in a Italian stamped on them. Some have what translates to Hand Made by Rino. I also have a few Calabresi pipes that were also a Cristiano brand. |
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Post by Silver on Dec 31, 2021 0:12:27 GMT -5
Rattray's Old Gowrie in a Peterson Irish Harp.  |
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Zach
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First Name: Zach
Favorite Pipe: Too many currently, bound to change
Favorite Tobacco: Haunted Bookshop, Big 'N' Burley, Pegasus, Habana Daydream, OJK, Rum Twist, FVF, Escudo, Orlik Golden Sliced, Kendal Flake, Ennerdale
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Post by Zach on Dec 31, 2021 3:51:59 GMT -5
GLP Windjammer in a Savinelli unfinished 904KS.
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 31, 2021 5:29:14 GMT -5
CD Cube Cut in a MM hardwood. Rain, rain, rain.
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Post by william on Dec 31, 2021 5:58:24 GMT -5
Early Morning Pipe in a Peterson. About to pour a mug of coffee....  |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Dec 31, 2021 7:32:28 GMT -5
Newminster Superior Navy Flake, followed by PS Proper English immediately after.
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Dec 31, 2021 9:29:53 GMT -5
Enjoying some Haunted Bookshop in my Peterson Halloween 2021 blasted 312. Hot cup of coffee
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Post by just ol ed on Dec 31, 2021 9:51:57 GMT -5
In from same full power walks as always, no-band 6x42 for company. After the Ed is fed, Exotique in Castello SeaRock G34 & continue with the papers. Mixed bag of "whatevers" thruout the day, sure wifie keep me busy
38, overcast for now
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
pipe/cigar since '62
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Post by cigrmaster on Dec 31, 2021 10:53:47 GMT -5
2912 Fribourg & Treyer Cut Virginia Plug in a Jack Howell Brandy.  |
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Post by Silver on Dec 31, 2021 11:03:21 GMT -5
Started the last day of 2021 with Haunted Bookshop in the Friday cob and coffee. Lotta doings in the kitchen today. Sister and Brother-in-law, Son and his GF coming over to ring in the new year with us.  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Dec 31, 2021 11:11:41 GMT -5
I remember all the nice pipes you had accumulated, cigrmaster...good to see you back smoking and here on the Patch. Butternut burley in a small cauldron by BSP.  |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Dec 31, 2021 11:53:30 GMT -5
McC Balkan Blue in my hand made Cayuga spot rusticated Freehand.  |
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Post by cigrmaster on Dec 31, 2021 12:42:19 GMT -5
2007 Esoterica Stonehaven in a Rad Davis Lovat.  |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 31, 2021 12:47:29 GMT -5
WCC Old Dominion in a bent brandy Borkum Riff promo pipe. Mug of green tea and glass of water with.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 31, 2021 13:01:21 GMT -5
Eastfarthing in the Peterson Deluxe System 20FB. Coffee on the side. I have to say that the Peterson Deluxe System pipes are noticeably better smoking than standard design pipes. The system just works. Little or none tongue bite with any tobacco, they deliver a cool, dry smoke every time. If they weren't a bit of trouble to clean, they would be perfect.  |
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Dec 31, 2021 13:10:51 GMT -5
Some Peretti D-7485 in the 1974 Dunhill long billiard. More coffee on this chilly rainy day.
I agree with Ron on the Peterson systems. I cannot think of a bad smoke from one. FWIW, I use a q-tip to clean out the moisture chamber.
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Post by Silver on Dec 31, 2021 13:32:28 GMT -5
Three Friars, Friday cob.
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Zach
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Posts: 4,364
First Name: Zach
Favorite Pipe: Too many currently, bound to change
Favorite Tobacco: Haunted Bookshop, Big 'N' Burley, Pegasus, Habana Daydream, OJK, Rum Twist, FVF, Escudo, Orlik Golden Sliced, Kendal Flake, Ennerdale
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Post by Zach on Dec 31, 2021 13:54:31 GMT -5
I avoided Peterson pipes for years due to QC issues in the newer pipes for their pricepoints, but I finally got a nice lower end Aran 106 large billiard earlier this year and it's a really great smoker. My next Pete will certainly be a bent billiard system pipe.
Was up way too late but my first smoke of the day is now some VA Perique Crumble Kake mixed with a bit of Milan's Our Carter Hall in an MM Mark Twain cob. I've been stretching this sample out for weeks now by adding stronger burleys, cutting acidity in blends, etc and I do quite like the aroma of this one. It really goes great with most stronger burley and can add a fantastic aroma to otherwise stale, strong burley room notes. One bowl of the Milan's Our Carter Hall remaining.
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Post by cigrmaster on Dec 31, 2021 14:49:47 GMT -5
2012 Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake in a Bruce Weaver Volcano.  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 31, 2021 14:55:45 GMT -5
I avoided Peterson pipes for years due to QC issues in the newer pipes for their pricepoints, but I finally got a nice lower end Aran 106 large billiard earlier this year and it's a really great smoker. My next Pete will certainly be a bent billiard system pipe. Was up way too late but my first smoke of the day is now some VA Perique Crumble Kake mixed with a bit of Milan's Our Carter Hall in an MM Mark Twain cob. I've been stretching this sample out for weeks now by adding stronger burleys, cutting acidity in blends, etc and I do quite like the aroma of this one. It really goes great with most stronger burley and can add a fantastic aroma to otherwise stale, strong burley room notes. One bowl of the Milan's Our Carter Hall remaining. Be sure to make your next Peterson a Deluxe System. They give you the full benefit of the system. Not bad looking either. |
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