WhiteWolfIndulgence
Prince Sascha
First bowl: - Balkan Sobranie
Second bowl: Captain Earl's Nightwatch. Love teh creamy smokiness in this blend.
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BOTL UPCOMING MAINTENANCE
Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over the next few weekends BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.
What's in your bowl today
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Second bowl: Captain Earl's Nightwatch. Love teh creamy smokiness in this blend.
C&D Apricots & Cream in a Peterson Irish Army.
They're making Balkan sobranie again?
"The legendary Balkan Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture has now been reintroduced by Arango Cigar Co. The brand was originally produced by Sobranie of London in 1920, and became a top-selling brand worldwide. But, it disappeared in 1998, when Gallaher Group Plc, withdrew its tobacco products from the US market in order to avoid potential liability from class action and other lawsuits.
J. F. Germain & Son, Ltd., has obtained the recipe and is manufacturing the brand, in their factory on the Channel Isle of Jersey, Great Britain. Arango Cigar Co. is now the exclusive distributor for Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture in the United States.
Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture was the product of the Sobranie company, founded by a Russian family in 1879, making it one of the worlds oldest tobacco companies. The English mixtures Virginia tobaccos mellow the latakia, while oriental and Cavendish leaves add balance and a "round" flavor. Smokers delighted in its medium-to-robust body, incense-like aroma, and satisfying taste.
The mixture disappeared from retailers shelves, to the disappointment of English-blend smokers worldwide. Now, J. F. Germain & Son, the venerable tobacco blending house, has revived the authentic recipe. It is available in 50-gram (1.76 oz.) tins, with a manufacturers suggested retail pricing in the $12.00 range."
Had a bowl of English Luxury last night in my Eriksen.
gibbleguts
BoM april 09
Well too cold out for cigars today so time to break out the pipes once again.
Old Balkan sobranie. Was lucky enough to get some of the new stuff but won't try it for a few years when I run out of old stock
Old Balkan sobranie. Was lucky enough to get some of the new stuff but won't try it for a few years when I run out of old stock
Well I took the plunge last night and smoked my first pipe. I think it went well considering. I had a little tobacco left over in the bowl that never got burnt. Smoke lazy edna if that means anything to you. Had to relight it a lot though.
I think I am going to enjoy this every now and then and will be looking into getting another pipe so I can enjoy it more often.
I think I am going to enjoy this every now and then and will be looking into getting another pipe so I can enjoy it more often.
Finishing off the last of some Stonehaven that my buddy teased me with, not telling me that this stuff is like the tatuaje limited edition of the pipe tobacco world lol. Have a couple of oz coming in (thanks Tyler!) but I need to find some to put down. G1
cmhicksusmc
Corporal/USMC
Black Cavendish 