Whats in your bowl?

[Sancho]

221b baker st in a peretti bent, pretty darn good

[hammondc]

Originally Posted by CoffeeWaterBeer

I love seeing others enjoying Samovar, one of my favorites.

I've been breaking with the norm and smoking GLP's Va Cream more and more lately. I'm not much of an aromatic fan but this stuff is good. There's plenty of good burley flavor to let you know you're not just steaming sugar.

Whats the room note on this? Is it like a vanilla candle or more subdued?

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

Hard to say as the smoker but it's not super synthetic like many aros. There is a prominent tobacco taste to it so I would think that translates into the room note. I'll take some to pipe club and see if I can get a better idea.

The taste is where the magic is, it's like smoking cream soda. Sounds wishy-washy but see for yourself.

[Mr.Maduro]

Tonight it was...

LJ Peretti's 500 in a Abe Herbaugh Volcano
McC 5100 in a BST American
Barclay Slice in a Stanwell Smooth Zebrano Billiard

[hammondc]

Originally Posted by CoffeeWaterBeer

Hard to say as the smoker but it's not super synthetic like many aros. There is a prominent tobacco taste to it so I would think that translates into the room note. I'll take some to pipe club and see if I can get a better idea.

The taste is where the magic is, it's like smoking cream soda. Sounds wishy-washy but see for yourself.

I'll order throw some in the basket on my next order. I do like cream soda.

[hammondc]

I just finished off a tin of Bengal Slices.

[MarkinAZ]

'08 Rattrays Old Gowie in the CAO meerschaum this morning on the patio. The red virginia flake has really aged nicely in this tin

Originally Posted by hammondc

I just finished off a tin of Bengal Slices.

...Man, I had a hard time getting into that blend Chip. I mean, I really struggled with it...

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

Horrible stuff for sure, those slices... hahaha


Peretti Royal Blend in a GBD pot on the drive in this morning. Meeting an old friend in DC tonight at Shelly's back room lounge, need to decide on a great stick.

[RevSmoke]

[quote=MarkinCA;2110447]'08 Rattrays Old Gowie in the CAO meerschaum this morning on the patio. The red virginia flake has really aged nicely in this tin



[quote]

Nice looking Meer!

[RevSmoke]

PS Luxury Twist Flake in my Castello Old Antiquari billiard.

[MarkinAZ]

^^^Thanks Todd

Good Evening Pipers. We've been experiencing some well deserved and welcomed rain here in the Santa Clarita Valley today. Started about 4:00PM as a very light rain, and is currently misting at this time. Its supposed to pick-up with intensity later. Love the rain.

Earlier this morning, the USPS delivered my new Todd Harris Rusticated Bent Poker. Loaded it with Mac Baren's Scottish Mixture, and it smokes like a charm:


This afternoon, pack the Charatan's Make Perfection 489DC with some Scotty's University Student. Not a bad Va/Bur/Cav blend. I don't smoke inside the house, and I think the aroma of this blend is lost out on the patio. I do enjoy the dense smoke that emits from the bowl just prior to taking a puff though. And, it tends to pick up more in aroma/flavor after about 1/4" has burned. I think this blend would definitely rock inside the home (or maybe your dorm room) I'll keep a pluggin' along with it though...

[cthulnado]

I had some C&D Crooner last night while watching "Holiday Inn" with the wife...it just seemed right! The Deertongue is definitely different, but I gotta say I like it!

[CoffeeWaterBeer]

Tashkent this AM in a Rattray's brandy.

[nutcracker]

Some McB Maval Flake in a restored unknown make Danish freehand egg
Not bad.

[MarkinAZ]

This afternoon, HofC Lord Craven Cigar Blend #3 in the F.Baki meer...

[cthulnado]

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

This afternoon, HofC Lord Craven Cigar Blend #3 in the F.Baki meer...

That thing is beautiful!!!

[nutcracker]

Peterson holiday season in a Peterson System delux.



The pipe I believe is courtesy of Badbriar - either a bomb or asymmetrical trade in which I came out on top.

The pipe is reserved for aros and handles them really well, keeping them cool and dry. I think the p-lip helps (?) I guess it's a "bent" - not quite an Oom Paul - smaller and more finesse, more like Cousin Paulina.

The 2016 Holiday Season is better than 2015 in my opinion. It is less chocolate cloying and more nut-cream-vanilla. (Think blonde Oreo cookies). Like most aros rather simplistic on the flavour profile, but lovely aroma. The pipe really puts the smoke under your nose.

[nutcracker]

Escudo in an old K&P Peterson. Unique pipe, with really odd rustication. 2 flakes using the roll up and stuff technique. Went for a good half hour with only the first relight. This is an excellent, flavour filled smokey classic.

[hammondc]

McClelland Three Cherries. Good stuff.

[hammondc]

Perettti Thanksgiving - Good stuff. Not sure I'd smoke a lot of it, but good just the same