Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread - Page 44

WaRevo · 12-06-2014, 02:29 AM

Very nice looking Pipe there. Congrats

James

Subvet642 · 12-06-2014, 02:46 AM

That's friggin' pretty!

Col. Kurtz · 12-06-2014, 12:59 PM

My local (JR) had some new stuff (to me) at MSRP, so I had to do it...

MarkinAZ · 12-06-2014, 01:09 PM

Excellent score on the Esoterica lines Jerry

They, especially the Penzance, have been hard to find on-line. But, like you've found, the B&M' have been the way to go regarding this brand. They have been around for quite some time. Never have tried them myself, but hear they are very tasty English blends. Enjoy. And again, good score...

Subvet642 · 12-06-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Excellent score on the Esoterica lines Jerry

They, especially the Penzance, have been hard to find on-line. But, like you've found, the B&M' have been the way to go regarding this brand. They have been around for quite some time. Never have tried them myself, but hear they are very tasty English blends. Enjoy. And again, good score...

I can't find Penzance anywhere.

RHNewfie · 12-08-2014, 10:01 AM

Picked up a bag of Stonehaven the other day. Talk about luck...

OnePyroTec · 12-11-2014, 08:38 PM

got a little Elephant & Castle Deerstalker from the mid 80's

RevSmoke · 12-11-2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OnePyroTec

got a little Elephant & Castle Deerstalker from the mid 80's

Oh my goodness, that should be astounding.

ApexAZ · 12-11-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OnePyroTec

got a little Elephant & Castle Deerstalker from the mid 80's

Wow nice! Let us know how it is!

MarkinAZ · 12-11-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OnePyroTec

got a little Elephant & Castle Deerstalker from the mid 80's...

Great score on the E&C Wayne. Here's a little tidbit I re-conned from Pipesmagazine.com , regarding a response to aging:

"I think all of the blends you mentioned are naturally going to improve with age. But, man, I think you're really overworrying this. You're certainly not going to "lose" anything by storing any of these blends for the long-term. But I think there may be some skewed expectations regarding aging.

Yes, you'll see some subtle marrying of flavors after 3-10 years. But I honestly think you need to look much further down the road to see any kind of significant change. I've had a 30-year-old tin of Elephant & Castle's Deerstalker -- an all-VA blend -- that tasted exactly as it did when it was fresh. It wasn't any sweeter or richer or deeper in any way (assuming my palate, memory, and tasting notes were fairly accurate).

Which leads me to this: I'd just encourage you to cellar the blends you enjoy now, the untried blends that you think you're likely to enjoy (based on ingredients/blender), and then just let nature take its course. But I think you're just going to drive yourself crazy if you try to parse out whether African Virginias will do better than American Virginias, at what point latakia starts to fade, or whether a flake will age faster than a broken flake or a ribbon cut."

Enjoy

OnePyroTec · 12-11-2014, 10:09 PM

Mark, I have talked with one of the guys behind this old blend and he has told me almost the same thing. Deerstalker has stayed good over the years while a few of the others have reached their prime and have gone downhill a bit.

I'll have a tin with me all three nights of Snowglobe if anyone can make it to South Lake Tahoe around New Year. @ Mark, I'll be sure to take some with me on my next trip to So. Cal.

MarkinAZ · 12-14-2014, 08:30 PM

Arrived in Vegas earlier this afternoon for 3+ days of work starting tomorrow. After a brief meal, I traveled over to the "Tobacco Leaf" Summerlin B&M and picked up some McClelland Domincan Glory and Dunhill The Aperitif:

The Tobacco Leaf has a decent selection of cans and bulk available, not to mention a nice size cigar humidor (I did notice a number of LP #9 and T52 boxes in there too - just sayin for you LP whores).

Tomorrow, there is another B&M called Tobacco Town I want to stop in briefly for a visit. I understand the Las Vegas Pipe Club meets here...

nutcracker · 12-15-2014, 08:13 AM

$30 off the Bay...
Peterson "Tyrone" - I really like the grain, ambivalent about the stem....

ApexAZ · 12-15-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

$30 off the Bay...
Peterson "Tyrone" - I really like the grain, ambivalent about the stem....

That's a really nice looking pipe. I kinda like the stem.

WhiteMamba · 12-15-2014, 12:38 PM

It's beautiful. But wouldn't the white stem begin to look bad?

12-15-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

My local (JR) had some new stuff (to me) at MSRP, so I had to do it...

Jerry -

Congrats on the big score!!!

Does your B & M ship? If so, would you mind sending the name of the place? Love to finally get hands on those two Esoterica blends! Always been favorites and are hard to come by, as Mark said!

Thx -

RR

nutcracker · 12-15-2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

It's beautiful. But wouldn't the white stem begin to look bad?

Ultrasonic cleaner. Vodka (only sensible use for the stuff), pipe cleaners and a soft cloth.

nutcracker · 12-15-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by badbriar

Jerry -

Congrats on the big score!!!

Does your B & M ship? If so, would you mind sending the name of the place? Love to finally get hands on those two Esoterica blends! Always been favorites and are hard to come by, as Mark said!

Thx -

RR

Wow - some rare birds there.

The.Sheepdog · 12-15-2014, 02:33 PM

Waiting for my in shipment! Lane 1Q, Lane BCA, Seattle Pipe Club Mississippi River, C&D Autumn Evening, Drew Estates &th Ave Blonde, Borkum Riff. Would love to try some esoteric blends also if I could fine any.

The.Sheepdog · 12-15-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

$30 off the Bay...
Peterson "Tyrone" - I really like the grain, ambivalent about the stem....

I think it is lovely including the stem! fantastic score!

12-06-2014, 02:29 AM	#861
WaRevo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: James Location: North Central Oregon Posts: 172 Trading: (2)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Very nice looking Pipe there. Congrats James

12-06-2014, 02:46 AM	#862
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread That's friggin' pretty! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

12-06-2014, 12:59 PM	#863
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread My local (JR) had some new stuff (to me) at MSRP, so I had to do it... __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

12-06-2014, 01:09 PM	#864
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Excellent score on the Esoterica lines Jerry They, especially the Penzance, have been hard to find on-line. But, like you've found, the B&M' have been the way to go regarding this brand. They have been around for quite some time. Never have tried them myself, but hear they are very tasty English blends. Enjoy. And again, good score... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

12-08-2014, 10:01 AM	#866
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Picked up a bag of Stonehaven the other day. Talk about luck... __________________ σπένδομαι

12-11-2014, 08:38 PM	#867
OnePyroTec Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Wayne Location: Nevada Posts: 332 Trading: (2)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread got a little Elephant & Castle Deerstalker from the mid 80's

12-11-2014, 10:09 PM	#871
OnePyroTec Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Wayne Location: Nevada Posts: 332 Trading: (2)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Mark, I have talked with one of the guys behind this old blend and he has told me almost the same thing. Deerstalker has stayed good over the years while a few of the others have reached their prime and have gone downhill a bit. I'll have a tin with me all three nights of Snowglobe if anyone can make it to South Lake Tahoe around New Year. @ Mark, I'll be sure to take some with me on my next trip to So. Cal.

12-14-2014, 08:30 PM	#872
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Arrived in Vegas earlier this afternoon for 3+ days of work starting tomorrow. After a brief meal, I traveled over to the "Tobacco Leaf" Summerlin B&M and picked up some McClelland Domincan Glory and Dunhill The Aperitif: The Tobacco Leaf has a decent selection of cans and bulk available, not to mention a nice size cigar humidor (I did notice a number of LP #9 and T52 boxes in there too - just sayin for you LP whores). Tomorrow, there is another B&M called Tobacco Town I want to stop in briefly for a visit. I understand the Las Vegas Pipe Club meets here... __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

12-15-2014, 08:13 AM	#873
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread $30 off the Bay... Peterson "Tyrone" - I really like the grain, ambivalent about the stem.... __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

12-15-2014, 12:38 PM	#875
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread It's beautiful. But wouldn't the white stem begin to look bad? __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

12-15-2014, 02:33 PM	#879
The.Sheepdog I Need More Pipes! Join Date: Nov 2014 First Name: Bill Location: Central Florida Posts: 313 Trading: (0)	Re: Latest Pipe-Related Purchase Thread Waiting for my in shipment! Lane 1Q, Lane BCA, Seattle Pipe Club Mississippi River, C&D Autumn Evening, Drew Estates &th Ave Blonde, Borkum Riff. Would love to try some esoteric blends also if I could fine any.