Recommendations?
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artsygeek
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Recommendations?
Two tobaccos that I love are Rattray's Hal O The Wind and Rattray's Marlin Flake. Any other recommendations?
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Goose55
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Re: Recommendations?
I've had neither of those blends so I can't be of any help. Sorry.
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Re: Recommendations?
Kohlhase and Kopp manufactured that tobacco. I’d suggest Old Gowrie from the same line, then exploring Astley’s from the same blender, with a particular point in the direction of No. 44 flake.
I am also of the opinion that the Jesuits should be suppressed.
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Re: Recommendations?
Based on those choices, Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake would be a good one.
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Re: Recommendations?
Are those two blends out of production?
Vauen #14 is a great VA flake.
Vauen #14 is a great VA flake.
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Jocose
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Re: Recommendations?
I'm not sure if the stuff is still around but F&T had some excellent Virginia's. Blackjack was a favorite of mine 10 years ago, I have a tin of Blackjack with the old name on it around here somewheres.
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"Death Wish and its progeny are some of the greatest films of the 1970s. If one disagrees with this, he is a foolish man with no taste." ~ TNLP
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artsygeek
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Re: Recommendations?
Thanks so far. I'll see what's available and meets my insanely limited budget. I'm continuously open to suggestions.
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hugodrax
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Re: Recommendations?
Blackjack is a wonderful suggestion.
I am also of the opinion that the Jesuits should be suppressed.
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Re: Recommendations?
As a fan of Marlin Flake (but not enjoying the difficulty in obtaining it at times) might I suggest Davidoff Medallions.
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JohnnyMcPiperson
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Recommendations?
Yes Blackjack is awesome, on the note of a budget, two suggestions.
1. Post about what blends you are curious about and see if someone will send you a sample. Someone did that for me years ago, was very helpful.
2. Wait for sales, get the newsletters for Smokingpipes and pipesandcigars and wait for a sale you like!
I’ve been enjoying Green Dragon from the Country Squire as well, this may be a less expensive option since it’s a bulk tobacco not a tinned one, bulks can be just as good and are usually about half or less of the cost.
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1. Post about what blends you are curious about and see if someone will send you a sample. Someone did that for me years ago, was very helpful.
2. Wait for sales, get the newsletters for Smokingpipes and pipesandcigars and wait for a sale you like!
I’ve been enjoying Green Dragon from the Country Squire as well, this may be a less expensive option since it’s a bulk tobacco not a tinned one, bulks can be just as good and are usually about half or less of the cost.
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