Oh man , I hear ya about cellaring . Im good for a while myself . Actually , I boxed up my unopened tins and tossed them is a closet to forget about .... and mainly to make " cellar ' easier to see my jars . Actually , at least half of my jars are vintage stuff and I should probably box them up and toss them in the same closet as the tins , then Id see what I actually have that I usually smokePuff nstuff wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:36 pm Thanks for the alert for the new tobacco, @Ruffinogold! At the rate I smoke, I really don't need to cellar more tobacco - I've got plenty waiting for me to bust into.
But...it's really tempting to grab some of this, being a VaPer coin-cut from Sutliff. That's right up my alley. In fact, I've really been enjoying their 1849 of late, so I can imagine a VaPer with some cavendish a là Flake Medallions would be pretty damned tasty. So I may just have to get some to squirrel away!
Yeah, I have sort of resigned myself to the idea that I will never smoke any Germain's unless it's through sheer luck of finding some in a dusty old shop or the generosity of some fellow I might meet someday. Having only joined the party recently, I only know about the way things have been over the last few years with so many tobaccos being MIA or selling out within minutes. I'm just glad that stuff from SG/GH has become more available again, and that I've learned so much through this forum and the SP forum about other good stuff that IS usually available.Ruffinogold wrote: ↑Thu Aug 22, 2024 5:29 pmOh man , I hear ya about cellaring . Im good for a while myself . Actually , I boxed up my unopened tins and tossed them is a closet to forget about .... and mainly to make " cellar ' easier to see my jars . Actually , at least half of my jars are vintage stuff and I should probably box them up and toss them in the same closet as the tins , then Id see what I actually have that I usually smokePuff nstuff wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:36 pm Thanks for the alert for the new tobacco, @Ruffinogold! At the rate I smoke, I really don't need to cellar more tobacco - I've got plenty waiting for me to bust into.
But...it's really tempting to grab some of this, being a VaPer coin-cut from Sutliff. That's right up my alley. In fact, I've really been enjoying their 1849 of late, so I can imagine a VaPer with some cavendish a là Flake Medallions would be pretty damned tasty. So I may just have to get some to squirrel away!
Its funny , sometimes Ill be in the mood for a tinned blend , like say MB Navy Flake [ which is really excellent ] , but then Ill think ... jeez , Ill have to dig it out , pop it and put it in a jar etc .. then Im like , yeah , whatever , Ill just smoke whatever is out on my table in the living rom . The tin thing was really fun when you could just order whatever you wanted ... but the original PSF kinda help ruin the good ole days . We could mention a certain blend being awesome and the next day or two it would disappear from stock and some havent really been back since
I cant remember the last bowl of German Royal Jersey Perique I smoked . Thankfully Peterson Elizabethan is a bit similar
Yes , lol .... I could just send you some MBGE and Elizabethan to try . Granted , the open MBGE I smoke from currently is from 2013 . I bought a pound recently but havent opened it . Ive got a few different " vintages " of MBGE . Honestly , I think both MBGE and Elizabethan are each " in the middle " , flavor wise , for their type . The 2013 MBGE is a little ricer tasting than a fresh . I dont believe I have any plumcakePuff nstuff wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 1:02 amYeah, I have sort of resigned myself to the idea that I will never smoke any Germain's unless it's through sheer luck of finding some in a dusty old shop or the generosity of some fellow I might meet someday. Having only joined the party recently, I only know about the way things have been over the last few years with so many tobaccos being MIA or selling out within minutes. I'm just glad that stuff from SG/GH has become more available again, and that I've learned so much through this forum and the SP forum about other good stuff that IS usually available.Ruffinogold wrote: ↑Thu Aug 22, 2024 5:29 pmOh man , I hear ya about cellaring . Im good for a while myself . Actually , I boxed up my unopened tins and tossed them is a closet to forget about .... and mainly to make " cellar ' easier to see my jars . Actually , at least half of my jars are vintage stuff and I should probably box them up and toss them in the same closet as the tins , then Id see what I actually have that I usually smokePuff nstuff wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:36 pm Thanks for the alert for the new tobacco, @Ruffinogold! At the rate I smoke, I really don't need to cellar more tobacco - I've got plenty waiting for me to bust into.
But...it's really tempting to grab some of this, being a VaPer coin-cut from Sutliff. That's right up my alley. In fact, I've really been enjoying their 1849 of late, so I can imagine a VaPer with some cavendish a là Flake Medallions would be pretty damned tasty. So I may just have to get some to squirrel away!
Its funny , sometimes Ill be in the mood for a tinned blend , like say MB Navy Flake [ which is really excellent ] , but then Ill think ... jeez , Ill have to dig it out , pop it and put it in a jar etc .. then Im like , yeah , whatever , Ill just smoke whatever is out on my table in the living rom . The tin thing was really fun when you could just order whatever you wanted ... but the original PSF kinda help ruin the good ole days . We could mention a certain blend being awesome and the next day or two it would disappear from stock and some havent really been back since
I cant remember the last bowl of German Royal Jersey Perique I smoked . Thankfully Peterson Elizabethan is a bit similar
I just order stuff that sounds good now and then and hope for the best. I'm often tempted to grab a pound of one of my favorites, but I know it would likely be forever and a day before I'd get to smoking it because I have so many other things to try already. I'm not retired yet so I simply can't smoke very often.
I guess I better get some of that Elizabethan, though. And some MBGE, and maybe the Plum Cake...you know, just in case.
Awesome of you to offer, and I will certainly take you up on that! It will also be a good opportunity for me send you a couple of things I've been meaning to as well.Ruffinogold wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 2:16 pmYes , lol .... I could just send you some MBGE and Elizabethan to try . Granted , the open MBGE I smoke from currently is from 2013 . I bought a pound recently but havent opened it . Ive got a few different " vintages " of MBGE . Honestly , I think both MBGE and Elizabethan are each " in the middle " , flavor wise , for their type . The 2013 MBGE is a little ricer tasting than a fresh . I dont believe I have any plumcakePuff nstuff wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 1:02 amYeah, I have sort of resigned myself to the idea that I will never smoke any Germain's unless it's through sheer luck of finding some in a dusty old shop or the generosity of some fellow I might meet someday. Having only joined the party recently, I only know about the way things have been over the last few years with so many tobaccos being MIA or selling out within minutes. I'm just glad that stuff from SG/GH has become more available again, and that I've learned so much through this forum and the SP forum about other good stuff that IS usually available.Ruffinogold wrote: ↑Thu Aug 22, 2024 5:29 pm
Oh man , I hear ya about cellaring . Im good for a while myself . Actually , I boxed up my unopened tins and tossed them is a closet to forget about .... and mainly to make " cellar ' easier to see my jars . Actually , at least half of my jars are vintage stuff and I should probably box them up and toss them in the same closet as the tins , then Id see what I actually have that I usually smoke
Its funny , sometimes Ill be in the mood for a tinned blend , like say MB Navy Flake [ which is really excellent ] , but then Ill think ... jeez , Ill have to dig it out , pop it and put it in a jar etc .. then Im like , yeah , whatever , Ill just smoke whatever is out on my table in the living rom . The tin thing was really fun when you could just order whatever you wanted ... but the original PSF kinda help ruin the good ole days . We could mention a certain blend being awesome and the next day or two it would disappear from stock and some havent really been back since
I cant remember the last bowl of German Royal Jersey Perique I smoked . Thankfully Peterson Elizabethan is a bit similar
I just order stuff that sounds good now and then and hope for the best. I'm often tempted to grab a pound of one of my favorites, but I know it would likely be forever and a day before I'd get to smoking it because I have so many other things to try already. I'm not retired yet so I simply can't smoke very often.
I guess I better get some of that Elizabethan, though. And some MBGE, and maybe the Plum Cake...you know, just in case.
Remind me .... this coming winter Ill pop a tin of Germains King Charles or 1820 . Ill post it when I do and just remind me to shoot you some to try . Actually , anyone just ask me and we'll burn up that tin , no big deal.
I rarely smoke hand mades in any quantity in a months time
Im ranting , I apologize
Cool ..pm me yer addyPuff nstuff wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 8:56 pmAwesome of you to offer, and I will certainly take you up on that! It will also be a good opportunity for me send you a couple of things I've been meaning to as well.Ruffinogold wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 2:16 pmYes , lol .... I could just send you some MBGE and Elizabethan to try . Granted , the open MBGE I smoke from currently is from 2013 . I bought a pound recently but havent opened it . Ive got a few different " vintages " of MBGE . Honestly , I think both MBGE and Elizabethan are each " in the middle " , flavor wise , for their type . The 2013 MBGE is a little ricer tasting than a fresh . I dont believe I have any plumcakePuff nstuff wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2024 1:02 am
Yeah, I have sort of resigned myself to the idea that I will never smoke any Germain's unless it's through sheer luck of finding some in a dusty old shop or the generosity of some fellow I might meet someday. Having only joined the party recently, I only know about the way things have been over the last few years with so many tobaccos being MIA or selling out within minutes. I'm just glad that stuff from SG/GH has become more available again, and that I've learned so much through this forum and the SP forum about other good stuff that IS usually available.
I just order stuff that sounds good now and then and hope for the best. I'm often tempted to grab a pound of one of my favorites, but I know it would likely be forever and a day before I'd get to smoking it because I have so many other things to try already. I'm not retired yet so I simply can't smoke very often.
I guess I better get some of that Elizabethan, though. And some MBGE, and maybe the Plum Cake...you know, just in case.
Remind me .... this coming winter Ill pop a tin of Germains King Charles or 1820 . Ill post it when I do and just remind me to shoot you some to try . Actually , anyone just ask me and we'll burn up that tin , no big deal.
I rarely smoke hand mades in any quantity in a months time
Im ranting , I apologize
I very rarely light up a hand made cigar anymore either. The cost-to-pleasure ratio rarely meets the mark for me. Whereas a Swisher or a dry cured Italian style cigar always meets or exceeds expectations, and the cost is never prohibitive. And I can smoke excellent, high quality pipe tobacco at a fraction of the price of a good handmade puro.
As far as ranting...well, I think that's to be expected from time to time, especially among friends.
Lol , you were south of the Georgia swamps . 1792 is really good flavorful rich stuffPiping Abe wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2024 12:09 pm I have recently retried SG 1792. And have been really enjoying it. Since moving to a dryer climate I have noticed that my tobacco can actually dry out more, which makes smoking GH and SG way easier. I have even loaded it straight from the tin. But even just 10-30 minutes and it dries out well. Where as in GA, I could leave SG out for 2 days and it was still wet. Maybe even more damp than before! I even used the microwave at one point and it did nothing to blends. Being able to revisit and actually smoke these blends and not have to relight endlessy is real pleasant.
1792 is a Dark Fired powerhouse. The Sauce is always there but now overpowering. An after meal smoke. Absolutely wonderful stuff, now that I can smoke it!
