I've never tried the #79, but I was fond of the #965. It was my first English blend. I also want to try Squadron Leader.
Can't find a reference for #79, but yes, #965 is good stuff. TobaccoReviews.com has been a pretty useful site as far as getting a feel for what's out there. Obviously, since the reviews are just submissions by the readers, you can't take any of them as gospel. But if you know what you like and find a reviewer that likes similar things, it can make finding new blends a bit easier.
I have tried several McClellands blends and every one has been very good. Deep Hollow is my choice right now. I stay away from the sweet cased or flavored blends and prefer the English types.
If you're talking about Sutliffe Mixture 79, all I can say is DANGER WILL ROBINSON, DANGER, DANGER, DANGER. Having smoked a pipe for over 31 years, pipe tobacco has, for the most part been like pizza or sex (some is better than others but it's all pretty good). Mixture #79 is one of the few exceptions I've found to this rule. It's horrible. Very reminiscent of smoking a bowl of your great grandmothers perfume. It's bitey as hell and will permanently foul any pipe it comes in contact with. I have heard of a few folks that like it but they're few and far between.
Some of my new baccy: Cornell & Diehls Sunday Picnic (VaPer with Golden Va and Turkish) C&D Briar Fox C&D Three Friars Uhle's 300 Uhle's Perfection Plug Burley .......................all are highly recommended Of course, there aint much I dont like. :eatdrink047
Unfortunately I have only been able to get Capt. around here since there is no local tobacconist, I will be trying Boswells a I have heard good things about there stuff. In the mean time a Padron will have to do
Shopping online is your friend. I'm lucky enough to have some decent local shops, but since you can't control what they stock, sometimes the online shops are the best source. http://www.pipesandcigars.com/ http://www.4noggins.com/ http://www.iwanries.com/
Where can i find an inexpensive pipe? I looking at the 10 -20 dollar range. These pipes ive been looking at cost an arm and a leg. Can someone lead me in the right direction. I do want a quality pipe, not something that will tear up after a few uses. I love smoking cigars, but this seems to be a cheaper route
Take a look at that first link I posted. Also, give corn cob pipes a look. While some people look down their nose at anything that isn't a $100+ briar, cob pipes are inexpensive, good smoking, and will let you work on your technique without dropping a large sum on something you either might not like or might damage. I have a few made by Missouri Meerschaum and they all serve me well.
im awesome. admirals choice vanilla cavendish - $9, sold at CVS blenders gold burley and black - walgreens house brand both with some drying actually end up being great smokers instead of bubbling pipe killers. as for real stuff: half and half skandanavik altadis tobacco galleria blue note
Mmmm, a few of my favourites are: -Penzance -Dunhill's 965, Early Morning Pipe & Nightcap - And of course, St Bruno Flake!!! A few pics of my stash:
x2 on the cobs. Cobs have several advantages: - cheap - smokeable all day, briar has to rest between smokes due to condensation - no ghosting of flavors (they make great sampling pipes) The only downsides are the lack of an imparted flavor profile (some pipes smoke certain blends better and the cake buildup provides some subtle flavoring) and the small size. I can maybe get 45 min out of a Missouri Meer Cob. Compared to a ~2 hour smoke from a Sav. Hercules, it doesn't hold a candle. My favorite briars are Savineli Hercules, larger Bjarnes, Johs, and vintage Dr. Grabows. Cleaning out old Dr. Grabows actually gives a pretty decent short smoke. My favorite canadian was a Dr. Grabow Westbrook estate pipe restored. As far as baccy, see below: Virginian: Rattray's Hal O The Wynd, McClelland Christmas Cheer (08 was outstanding, imho), Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake, etc. VA/Perique: Escudo, McConnels Scottish Cake English: Penzance, SG Squadron Leader, GL Pease Westminster, GLP Maltese Falcon There are many great baccys, but those are must try baccys imo. For a great resource and opportunities to trade for newbie samplers, check out the pipe forums at Cigar Asylum and puff.com. All great guys at these forums. -Tyler
Just finished some Big n Burley (Cornell and Diehl) in a 1938 Kaywoodie Apple. Very good, UBER cigarish.
Started smoking pipe on occasion about a year ago, I still smoke more cigars than pipe, but its a nice change and my lady doesn't mind it as much. I haven't had much experience with the mass produced tobacco blends. I'm one of those lucky enough to have a couple of good tobacconists within a reasonable distance from my home. However, who really knows what they are putting in a jar and sticking a name on. I've never had a Captain Black that wasn't at least palatable. I bought a cherry Prince Albert that I didn't care for, but it might have just been an old package from a disreputable source. @jimmyfingers, I agree with the rest about Corn Cobs. For my first pipe I bought a $50 briar. I like it, but afterwards I bought a couple corn cob pipes for $5 each and I like every one of them as much as my briar. They don't look as fancy, but smoke just as good.
