pipes.orgThe grandparent of all pipe sitesMenuSkip to contentHomeCalendarContact usFAQsTHE ASP BUFFING AND POLISHING FAQForumsLinksPipes DigestJohn Cottons SmyrmaLeave a replyWhen the boss says he left you a little something in his mailbox and says it was a bit balklany for his tastes. You know I had to try.What I found was John Cottons Smyrma. Described as a combination of carefully matured Virginias, fragrant and zesty small-leaf Turkish tobaccos and plenty of Cyprian Latakia, John Cotton’s Smyrna is deep and bold, and a perfect meditative repast I was enchanted to give it a try.Being a fan of 957, Balkan Delight and Bill Bailey’s Balkan Blend, Smyrma had to be both potent and flavorful. The tin aroma was pretty weak for a Balkan but I gave it the benefit of the doubt. Loading up a Roma 3/4 bend, my usual Balkan pipe, I noticed it was a tad moist but workable. Lighting only took a few seconds with the Clipper. Smyrma was off to the races. The smokiness was there but the richness and spiciness lacked. I know that Russ is a master blender and all but in this tabac he cowered the Balkan down and made it more of a light English.  Not impressive.Smyrma makes a great all day not have to think about tobacco.  And that is where it , in my opine, will go.Into the pile of every day tobaccos.sweet smokesThis entry was posted in General on August 8, 2016 by oldmanpiper.The Beast is coming on April 292 RepliesWell it is now official Cornell and Diehl tobacco small batch is introducing their second tobacco in the series.  While most of us old timers remember the old Pease tobacco  Aleister and its later released GLPease  Haddos Delight, C&D is releasing The Beast. Based on the legend of Crowleys mind expanding recipe of smoking straight Perique soaked in rum. Although the new blend will tone it down a bit. The smoke is said to be strong but not overpowering. It will be released in a small batch of 777 tins available April 29th thru online retailers.We are definitely looking forward to this opportunity to relive days past.AS always,sweet smokesOldManPiperThis entry was posted in General on April 22, 2016 by oldmanpiper.Spring is in the air. And its time for Va/PersLeave a replySpring is in the air…..Its getting to be about time to put away the heavy English tabacs and wander the trails of the Va/Per.   And of course there are many to choose from.  Starting the spring was a tin of McClelland Black Shag (part of the Sherlock Holmes line). A light airy Va/Per that lights quick and is great for short lunts down the path.  AS the days get longer Beacon is a tad heavier on the Per  but is wonderful for those longer lunts.Occasionally I do like a light English tabac for early morning so I enjoy a bit of the Frog Morton as I ponder the day. Light and a tad sweet with my coffee. A good start to the day at hand.What do you all like on these early spring days.til next time.sweet smokesOMPThis entry was posted in General on April 5, 2016 by oldmanp