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What's that small tin labeled Perique in the top pic Wayne?

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Looks like it is Perique.

Mr. Obvious

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:bhd
I should have asked, where does one procure said tin labeled Perique.
:lr

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I do not know where that one comes from but I believe that Cornell & Diehl sells straight Perique, and so does McClelland.

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Thanks Todd. I'm kicking myself for being "that guy" and not looking for it myself. I know better. Going to grab some of the McClelland bulk when I buy a new pipe in a couple weeks.

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The little jar of Perique came straight from the farm where it is grown/processed. The jar is from 1999 and I purchased it from Steve A.K.A. pipestud at pipestud.com

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Savinelli Saint Nicholas 320KS

100g tin of FM Cellar

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Great little web page Wayne for looking about for old and aged tin:tu


Nice looking pipe Mike...

http://assets.smokingpipes.com/image...-033-14672.jpg

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That savinelli is gorgeous!

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Thanks

It caught my eye in a real way when I first saw it and I just had to have it.

Smokes like a freight train too

:pi

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Thanks, it truly is

Even more so in person

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I love that shape. the author shape right? I was trying to recreate it myself but failed at my 1st atempt

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Yes sir, an author

Deceptively large bowl, feels great in hand and smokes very cool

It's my first 320 but it certainly won't be my last

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Got 2 tins from CI using the 10 dollar gift email. Luckily my wife got one too.
One tin each of Escudo and Orlik. The Orlik is going to rest if my patience allows...

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WANT!!! Must find.

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I caught the fever after seeing that Sav and am expecting mine tomorrow. It's the trevi instead of the st nick. I love the shape of an author.

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Grabbed me a couple tins
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...psbba48498.jpg

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I've been looking for the St Nick, but no one seems to have them .I LOVE that Author shape and might have to hit to pipe shop to find something similar.

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Nice pickups on the Elizabethian and Brindle Flake.

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Picked up some crosseyed cricket and Elizabethan. Love the cricket but haven't cracked open elizabeth yet. Give me your take when you do. Didn't take long to get away from the burley I was gifted.

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The Cricket is an interesting smoke, you either love it of hate - at least that's that way I see it.

I haven't had any in a while, but it was an interesting smoke. I was more into English blends when I got mine first tin. I had someone give me the rest of the tin because they didn't like the top note it was finished with. I smoked up the rest of that tin, and I've gone through another since then, but it has been a while, as I haven't been smoking either English blends or Aromatics lately.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

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I like the cricket so far. I don't have enough experience to love it or hate it. It just IS for me currently. I see reviews that equate it to Hawaiian punch. I suppose some of the subtleties of pipe tobacco are lost on me. To date I've had: captain black about 10 years ago, pipe and cigars house burley cake and the cricket.

I loved the smell of the burley in the bag. In the pipe, not so much. I can't wait to try the Elizabethan

I'll probably post another query in the old farts thread soon. I'm still learning, but I can tell this is quite a different slope. No less steep, just different. :tu

And also with you.

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Yeah, the 320 was the first to sell out on at least 2 different sites that I frequent.

I'm glad that I didn't hesitate, otherwise I'd be kicking myself square in the ass.

Keep looking, and if I happen to spy one, I'll let you know.

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Take Mike's advice too, it does smoke like a freight train!

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Not a big fan of burley either. Smells nice to me in the pouch, but not a fan of the taste. It is supposed to have nutty flavors and such, and is supposed to be what our ancestors on this continent smoked a ton of. OK, I personally do not like it. Virginias and VaPers (Virginia/Perique blends) are my favorites. I will still smoke an occasional Latakia blend, and an aromatic might make it into the rotation.

Oh, here is a biggie. I do not know if you have read or heard this before, but do not expect the volume of smoke that you get out of a cigar when you smoke your pipe. To get that much smoke, you will burn out pipes and fry your tongue.

The best way to explain the perfect burn is to sip pipe tobacco.

Another thing is that a pipe kept in the mouth will smoke better and stay burning longer than a pipe held in the hand, just the simple movement of air in the mouth helps the tobacco to smolder perfectly.

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Choo Choo

:pi

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Thanks for the tips Rev. I've learned that an ash cap helps greatly, similar to how I like to smoke cigars...

The Virgina I smoked was sipped so slow it kept going out. Then when using your method of just keeping it in your mouth, it was much more productive... Thanks for all the info!


Peace of the Lord be with you.

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If you can find a place where there is a long time tobacconist who smokes a pipe, sitting with him and learning first hand will teach you tons. WHile you claim the difference was sipping -vs- sipping and keeping it in your mouth, it may have had to do with how you packed the different bowls too. Sipping is a learned art, it takes plenty of practice.

Keep trying new blends and practicing your technique.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

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My journey into pipes begins with a few purchases. Grabbed a Savinelli Trevi 320 and cob pipe along with some Petersen Sunset Breeze, McClelland Holiday Spirt, and Mac Baren Plumcake.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...805D9C5AD0.jpg

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http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps3e0fa02b.jpg

E-bay pickups. Sorry if I was bidding against you, but I really wanted that Kaywoodie :D

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I recently picked up a neat tamper from a fellow on Redit.
I got the one on the right.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7878591...57638895928375

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Very nice pick-ups Jerry and Darryl:tu

I don't blame you Jerry. Kaywoodies are wonderfull smoking pipes!

That's a heavy duty tamper Darryl. How much does that sucker weigh?;)

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Just picked up a bunch of English blends from an online buddy

14 oz of Boswells Northwoods
8 oz of Boswells Countryside

Some Squadron Leader, Jack Knife Ready rubbed, FMOTB and some Fox and Hound

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It is a little over 4" long and 3 oz.

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A little more grease on the skids....

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...ps04f4add7.jpg

Question is; which one to crack open to enjoy while Auburn buries FSU tonight?

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Two blends I keep on hand at all times. Wonderful smokes, both of them.

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:tu. can't wait to try them. I think the escudo will be cracked first. I was looking for dunhill de luxe navy rolls but jr didn't carry it. The Elizabethan set the hook on Va/pers. i can't wait to try a few more, though it will be a few months.

Luckily, (or not) I live between two large jr stores. Both have very knowledgeable staff and quite a good selection. Worst of all, they let me fondle a very affordable nording :dr

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todays acquisitions
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If you like the Escudo, then don't bother with the Dunhill de luxe Navy Rolls. Of course, you could. I have found that I cannot tell the difference between the two. But that is just me.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

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Made a quick stop at Pipes by George before work and picked up a tin of C&D Purple Cow and a restock tin of Frog Morton On The Town as well as a couple new cobs. Then I got to work and splurged, grabbed one of the Savinellis we had and a Xikar Pipeline. Twas a good day.

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Thank goodness for employee discounts:D Good work Bear:tu How was the Purple Cow?

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Can't beat the ol employee discount. The Purple Cow was good. I tried it in a brand new cob, so I'm gonna hold out on a final verdict till I smoke it in one of my broken in ones.

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Purple Cow? Hints of grape with digested field grasses? Color me curious...

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Swung by the B&M on the way home and got myself a tin of Dunhill Nightcap. Smells awesome! Can't wait to have a bowl tonight.

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Its a blend that uses a bit of cigar leaf in it.

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/...ehl-purple-cow

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My favorite so far

:tu

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It sounds like you may be a Latakia head. ;) Other things I'd suggest if this is the case are C&D Pirate Kake, GLP Lagonda, GLP Quiet Nights, and H&H 10 to Midnight to name just a few.

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Christmas gift cards well spent, grabbed a Stefano pipe, some Dunhill. Mmmmmmmmmmm I likey!
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...pslvr2oqvc.jpg

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Indeed I am

:D

I have Pirate Kake...delicious

I'll look into those too, thanks