221b baker st in a peretti bent, pretty darn good
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Whats the room note on this? Is it like a vanilla candle or more subdued?
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Hard to say as the smoker but it's not super synthetic like many aros. There is a prominent tobacco taste to it so I would think that translates into the room note. I'll take some to pipe club and see if I can get a better idea.

The taste is where the magic is, it's like smoking cream soda. Sounds wishy-washy but see for yourself.
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Tonight it was...

LJ Peretti's 500 in a Abe Herbaugh Volcano
McC 5100 in a BST American
Barclay Slice in a Stanwell Smooth Zebrano Billiard
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I'll order throw some in the basket on my next order. I do like cream soda.
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I just finished off a tin of Bengal Slices.
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'08 Rattrays Old Gowie in the CAO meerschaum this morning on the patio. The red virginia flake has really aged nicely in this tin:-)

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:-)...Man, I had a hard time getting into that blend Chip. I mean, I really struggled with it...
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Horrible stuff for sure, those slices... hahaha


Peretti Royal Blend in a GBD pot on the drive in this morning. Meeting an old friend in DC tonight at Shelly's back room lounge, need to decide on a great stick.
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[quote=MarkinCA;2110447]'08 Rattrays Old Gowie in the CAO meerschaum this morning on the patio. The red virginia flake has really aged nicely in this tin:-)

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Nice looking Meer!
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PS Luxury Twist Flake in my Castello Old Antiquari billiard.
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^^^Thanks Todd:-)

Good Evening Pipers. We've been experiencing some well deserved and welcomed rain here in the Santa Clarita Valley today. Started about 4:00PM as a very light rain, and is currently misting at this time. Its supposed to pick-up with intensity later. Love the rain.

Earlier this morning, the USPS delivered my new Todd Harris Rusticated Bent Poker. Loaded it with Mac Baren's Scottish Mixture, and it smokes like a charm:
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This afternoon, pack the Charatan's Make Perfection 489DC with some Scotty's University Student. Not a bad Va/Bur/Cav blend. I don't smoke inside the house, and I think the aroma of this blend is lost out on the patio. I do enjoy the dense smoke that emits from the bowl just prior to taking a puff though. And, it tends to pick up more in aroma/flavor after about 1/4" has burned. I think this blend would definitely rock inside the home (or maybe your dorm room)Image I'll keep a pluggin' along with it though...
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I had some C&D Crooner last night while watching "Holiday Inn" with the wife...it just seemed right! The Deertongue is definitely different, but I gotta say I like it!
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Tashkent this AM in a Rattray's brandy.
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Some McB Maval Flake in a restored unknown make Danish freehand egg
Not bad.
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This afternoon, HofC Lord Craven Cigar Blend #3 in the F.Baki meer...:-)

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That thing is beautiful!!!
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Peterson holiday season in a Peterson System delux.

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The pipe I believe is courtesy of Badbriar - either a bomb or asymmetrical trade in which I came out on top.

The pipe is reserved for aros and handles them really well, keeping them cool and dry. I think the p-lip helps (?) I guess it's a "bent" - not quite an Oom Paul - smaller and more finesse, more like Cousin Paulina.

The 2016 Holiday Season is better than 2015 in my opinion. It is less chocolate cloying and more nut-cream-vanilla. (Think blonde Oreo cookies). Like most aros rather simplistic on the flavour profile, but lovely aroma. The pipe really puts the smoke under your nose.
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Escudo in an old K&P Peterson. Unique pipe, with really odd rustication. 2 flakes using the roll up and stuff technique. Went for a good half hour with only the first relight. This is an excellent, flavour filled smokey classic.

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McClelland Three Cherries. Good stuff.
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Perettti Thanksgiving - Good stuff. Not sure I'd smoke a lot of it, but good just the same
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