Whats in your bowl? - Page 135

ApexAZ · 10-29-2014, 09:47 PM

You try Barbary Coast yet, Darren? It's good.

WaRevo · 10-30-2014, 12:07 AM

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Oh wait, you sent me the my mixture, right?

Your right, you know what. I meant to send you some of the De Luxe as well. Don't know why it is still here in my drawer. Well!!! Shoot. Already on my second Tin. I will have to buy a Tin and see what is different.

James

Subvet642 · 10-30-2014, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

You try Barbary Coast yet, Darren? It's good.

No, I haven't. Who makes it? What'sit like? I haven't tried very much of anything yet, but I want to take a well reasoned approach to find my everyday smoke. I know, in my head, what I want, but it's hard to describe. I have some Comoy's Cask #2 on the way: chocolate and vanilla with a back note of port wine. Sounds good.

ApexAZ · 10-30-2014, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WaRevo

I will have to buy a Tin and see what is different.

James

You should hold off and wait for the mailman before you buy anything

ApexAZ · 10-30-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

No, I haven't. Who makes it? What'sit like? I haven't tried very much of anything yet, but I want to take a well reasoned approach to find my everyday smoke. I know, in my head, what I want, but it's hard to describe. I have some Comoy's Cask #2 on the way: chocolate and vanilla with a back note of port wine. Sounds good.

It's a very light aromatic by GLP. Burley based and very tasty. It's not overly aromatic, retaining much of the tobacco flavor and has a good room note. I like it a lot and coming from cigars I also like the English blends.

MarkinAZ · 10-30-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

No, I haven't. Who makes it? What'sit like? I haven't tried very much of anything yet, but I want to take a well reasoned approach to find my everyday smoke...

Here's a few reviews to help you out regarding the Barbary Coast Darren:

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/...-barbary-coast

Subvet642 · 10-30-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

It's a very light aromatic by GLP. Burley based and very tasty. It's not overly aromatic, retaining much of the tobacco flavor and has a good room note. I like it a lot and coming from cigars I also like the English blends.

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Here's a few reviews to help you out regarding the Barbary Coast Darren:

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/...-barbary-coast

Yeah guys, that's just the kind of thing I was thinking about. Something NOT like a Swisher Sweet. It's on the list.

The wife wanted me to check out aromatics because they remind her of her dad when she was growing up.

ApexAZ · 10-30-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Yeah guys, that's just the kind of thing I was thinking about. Something NOT like a Swisher Sweet. It's on the list.

The wife wanted me to check out aromatics because they remind her of her dad when she was growing up.

Ah, I gotcha. I haven't really delved too deep into those, cause it's not really my thing I guess. The ones I've tried were too sweet I guess, which is why I found the BC to be a nice balance. I wish I could help more.

Subvet642 · 10-30-2014, 09:32 PM

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Ah, I gotcha. I haven't really delved too deep into those, cause it's not really my thing I guess. The ones I've tried were too sweet I guess, which is why I found the BC to be a nice balance. I wish I could help more.

That's lotsa help! That's just the kinda thing I was looking for; I don't want to smoke a candy bar, either.

Subvet642 · 11-03-2014, 12:19 AM

On my regular supply run to the Granite State, I had an opportunity to stop at a great pipe and tobacco shop called Gold Leaf on Rt. 1 (Lafayette Rd.) in Hampton. I found them by checking out the GLP website and they were listed as a stockist. What a great shop! The proprietor is gentleman right out of Central Casting; he looks like he was born with a pipe in his mug. He mostly sells pipes, pipe tobacco and accessories, but he has some cigars. I bought his last tin of GPL Barbary Coast and got some good advice about gurgling pipes; counter sink the tenon. Another shop patron called it "G-Forcing".

MarkinAZ · 11-03-2014, 10:29 AM

A bowl full of Father Dempsey Blend from Kramers Pipe and Tobacco Shop in Beverly Hills. Good stuff

Smoked this in the unknown billiard estate pipe that I'm refurbishing to tighten the tenon in the mortise. Appears to be doing the job. Maybe a few more bowls and then I'll get rid of it (maybe)...

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

On my regular supply run to the Granite State, I had an opportunity to stop at a great pipe and tobacco shop called Gold Leaf on Rt. 1 (Lafayette Rd.) in Hampton. I bought his last tin of GPL Barbary Coast and got some good advice about gurgling pipes; counter sink the tenon. Another shop patron called it "G-Forcing".

Nice looking shop on line, probably better in-person. Glad you got a tin of BC Darren.

ApexAZ · 11-03-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

On my regular supply run to the Granite State, I had an opportunity to stop at a great pipe and tobacco shop called Gold Leaf on Rt. 1 (Lafayette Rd.) in Hampton. I found them by checking out the GLP website and they were listed as a stockist. What a great shop! The proprietor is gentleman right out of Central Casting; he looks like he was born with a pipe in his mug. He mostly sells pipes, pipe tobacco and accessories, but he has some cigars. I bought his last tin of GPL Barbary Coast and got some good advice about gurgling pipes; counter sink the tenon. Another shop patron called it "G-Forcing".

Let me know how you like the BC. I just smoked a bowl on the way in to work and continue to really enjoy it.

Also, since you gravitate toward the English blends, be sure to try GLP's Gaslight. I got a few samples of it with some tin orders and enjoyed it very much. I plan to buy a few tins on my next shopping spree

What does "counter sink the tenon" mean?

nutcracker · 11-03-2014, 11:42 AM

Just had a bowl of McC Oriental blend 14 in my little Kaywoodie acorn I acquired from BamBam. Pipe smoked really well and I thoroughly enjoyed the blend.

WaRevo · 11-03-2014, 11:50 AM

Smoking some Hearth & Home Caramel Apple Pie, in a cob this Monday AM.

James

CoffeeWaterBeer · 11-03-2014, 04:33 PM

Just had some Comoy's Cask #4. nice flake.

Darren, if you end up enjoying the BC, give Haddo's Delight by GLP as well.

Flynnster · 11-03-2014, 06:38 PM

Couple bowls of John Bull English over the weekend. Really pleasant stuff. Very classic "pipe" smell according to everyone I Was around.

ApexAZ · 11-03-2014, 09:20 PM

More Frog Morton On the Town. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of buying and using this brebbia pipe cleaner/sweetner stuff and all I taste is mint. Lesson for the day: NEVER USE BREBBIA MINT SWEETNER!!!!!

This stuff is so strong it masks even the latakia. Dang. Hopefully it will go away after this bowl and a cleaning with everclear. =(

Subvet642 · 11-03-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Nice looking shop on line, probably better in-person. Glad you got a tin of BC Darren.

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Let me know how you like the BC. I just smoked a bowl on the way in to work and continue to really enjoy it.

Also, since you gravitate toward the English blends, be sure to try GLP's Gaslight. I got a few samples of it with some tin orders and enjoyed it very much. I plan to buy a few tins on my next shopping spree

What does "counter sink the tenon" mean?

I'm smoking some BC in my new Ropp Silhouette prince. I like it! I have it in a tobacco jar I picked-up on the 'Bay. I'll post pix tomorrow in the purchase thread. Counter-sinking a tenon is actually just like it sounds: use a drill bit, by hand, to open the opening of the tenon such that it's funnel shaped. I imagine that it smooths out the air flow.
Wow, this BC stays lit and cool. The pipe, itself, is silent. I'm learning to time my puffs with my breathing and it helps a lot. Gaslight caught my eye and the description sounds good, so I was looking at that, as well. It caught my eye, because I like the movie so I got the reference. I still have a couple of tobaccos sitting around that I haven't tried yet: the Iwan Ries Three Star Blue that they sent free with the Ropp (another crossover, from the description), and the Comoy's Cask Nº 2 (a bit more aromatic). I'll probably get to them in the next couple of days. I'm only smoking a half bowl as its the pipe's first smoke, but this BC develops a bit as you go.

Thanks again for the help, everyone!

Subvet642 · 11-05-2014, 02:17 AM

Smoking some Comoy's Cask Nº2 in my Christiano bent rusticated Dublin setter. This is pretty good, too!

MarkinAZ · 11-06-2014, 10:57 AM

Father Dempsey Blend from Kramers Pipe and Tobacco Shop in Beverly Hills. Second bowl of this blend through the unknown billiard estate pipe that I'm refurbishing, and it has now tightened the tenon in the mortise very well

Thanks for the advice Todd (RevSmoke)

10-29-2014, 09:47 PM	#2681
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Whats in your bowl? You try Barbary Coast yet, Darren? It's good.

11-03-2014, 12:19 AM	#2690
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Whats in your bowl? On my regular supply run to the Granite State, I had an opportunity to stop at a great pipe and tobacco shop called Gold Leaf on Rt. 1 (Lafayette Rd.) in Hampton. I found them by checking out the GLP website and they were listed as a stockist. What a great shop! The proprietor is gentleman right out of Central Casting; he looks like he was born with a pipe in his mug. He mostly sells pipes, pipe tobacco and accessories, but he has some cigars. I bought his last tin of GPL Barbary Coast and got some good advice about gurgling pipes; counter sink the tenon. Another shop patron called it "G-Forcing". __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

11-03-2014, 11:42 AM	#2693
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Whats in your bowl? Just had a bowl of McC Oriental blend 14 in my little Kaywoodie acorn I acquired from BamBam. Pipe smoked really well and I thoroughly enjoyed the blend. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

11-03-2014, 11:50 AM	#2694
WaRevo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: James Location: North Central Oregon Posts: 172 Trading: (2)	Re: Whats in your bowl? Smoking some Hearth & Home Caramel Apple Pie, in a cob this Monday AM. James

11-03-2014, 04:33 PM	#2695
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Re: Whats in your bowl? Just had some Comoy's Cask #4. nice flake. Darren, if you end up enjoying the BC, give Haddo's Delight by GLP as well.

11-03-2014, 06:38 PM	#2696
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Whats in your bowl? Couple bowls of John Bull English over the weekend. Really pleasant stuff. Very classic "pipe" smell according to everyone I Was around.

11-03-2014, 09:20 PM	#2697
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Whats in your bowl? More Frog Morton On the Town. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of buying and using this brebbia pipe cleaner/sweetner stuff and all I taste is mint. Lesson for the day: NEVER USE BREBBIA MINT SWEETNER!!!!! This stuff is so strong it masks even the latakia. Dang. Hopefully it will go away after this bowl and a cleaning with everclear. =(

11-05-2014, 02:17 AM	#2699
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Whats in your bowl? Smoking some Comoy's Cask Nº2 in my Christiano bent rusticated Dublin setter. This is pretty good, too! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

11-06-2014, 10:57 AM	#2700
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Whats in your bowl? Father Dempsey Blend from Kramers Pipe and Tobacco Shop in Beverly Hills. Second bowl of this blend through the unknown billiard estate pipe that I'm refurbishing, and it has now tightened the tenon in the mortise very well Thanks for the advice Todd (RevSmoke) __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8