Just finished getting all my samplers dried out and jarred up. I keep telling myself, "it's cheaper than cigars!
" Thanks again to the enablers @redneck_toy , @8ball and @CVAC085 .


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stop reminding me - already placed one order & its good for the next month +pipesandcigars 20% off with SUMMERjust saying... slippery... very very slippery
I got a temp cart of 39 items... oooooooo lordystop reminding me - already placed one order & its good for the next month +
Thanks brother! The drier baccy and two-finger trick makes all the difference in the world!I was glad I was able to give you some pointers the other day
More flavor imo. But packing, tobacco moisture, and lighting really determines the experience. It certainly is a lot cheaper... 10 bowls per oz I believe.So, for someone who's never smoked a pipe (not once), how does it compare/differ from smoking a cigar?
-Entirely different flavors in infinitely many blends; really enjoying it so farSo, for someone who's never smoked a pipe (not once), how does it compare/differ from smoking a cigar?
Looking good man! Hope you enjoy them.Just finished getting all my samplers dried out and jarred up. I keep telling myself, "it's cheaper than cigars!" Thanks again to the enablers @redneck_toy , @8ball and @CVAC085 .
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Thanks Dan...taking all this into consideration!Looking good man! Hope you enjoy them.
Only thing I'd suggest is don't go too crazy pre-drying before you jar them.
Generally I think you'll get a better result putting them straight from the tin into a jar, and drying the little bit you need each time.
I'm no expert but the stuff that's been pre-dried has never aged as well in my experience.
If you are planning on smoking quite quickly or want to have some on hand, you could always put some in a ziplock to take around with you and leave the remainder with the natural moisture in the jar.
If pre-drying works for you then by all means mate, just my personal experience.![]()
Let's just say that since I started smoking pipes a year or so ago, I hardly ever reach for a cigar anymore. So many different blends and flavors to explore. Probably more of a slippery slope than cigars, but your money goes further at least.So, for someone who's never smoked a pipe (not once), how does it compare/differ from smoking a cigar?
You're right. Sadly, I've been on more of the cigar kick again and my pipes been collecting dust. Just hard to drive and pipe, AKA very dangerous with the wonderful Long Island drivers we have here.....Let's just say that since I started smoking pipes a year or so ago, I hardly ever reach for a cigar anymore. So many different blends and flavors to explore. Probably more of a slippery slope than cigars, but your money goes further at least.
I keep thinking a cigar would be nice and that it's been a while sisince I've had one, but then just as I'm going for the humidor I get a whiff of all that aromatic and Latakia goodness in my closet and find myself packing pipe instead. But yeah, if I smoked in the car it would definitely be a cigar.....You're right. Sadly, I've been on more of the cigar kick again and my pipes been collecting dust. Just hard to drive and pipe, AKA very dangerous with the wonderful Long Island drivers we have here.....
All this talk of pipes and cigars, now I want one lol!!! It'll have to wait until the afternoon for me....I keep thinking a cigar would be nice and that it's been a while sisince I've had one, but then just as I'm going for the humidor I get a whiff of all that aromatic and Latakia goodness in my closet and find myself packing pipe instead. But yeah, if I smoked in the car it would definitely be a cigar.....
Me too! I'm already planning for some Mac Baren vanilla cream flake.All this talk of pipes and cigars, now I want one lol!!! It'll have to wait until the afternoon for me....