Ordering from The Country Squire

jim102864

Having heard good things about The Country Squire, particularly regarding some of their self-blended tobacco creations, I decided to order 4 ounces of two blends (Parson's Blend and Second Breakfast) from them yesterday as part of IPSD.  I realize they may have more orders than usual at the moment because of IPSD, but does anyone have a sense for how many days it typically takes to receive your order from them using the Standard US Mail shipping option?  I live in the Northeast.  

motie2

With standard US Mail, every day is "Anything Can Happen Day."
Whilst living in ND, and before home computers, I had to get a letter to HQ in New York City.
I chose the US Postal Services Overnight Delivery. 
Cost a lot, but was just what I needed.
Took four days.
'Nuff Said!

Oddjob27

Hopefully it shouldn't take more than 6 days. If I order anything from P&C it takes about 6-7 days for me, P&C (PA) -> Me (CA). Since TCS is in Mississippi to the Northeast, I don't think it should take more than 3-4 days. That being said, it is the USPS. Though I think they've gotten a LOT better, you never know.

jfreedy

My Country Squire orders are typically to my house in around 5 days. I love their blends. Jon David is gifted. 

ocpunk714

They were just getting the Second Breakfast out yesterday. Their supplies for a couple blends were low. I talked to JD on the phone cause I ordered a half pound last week I was hoping to have by yesterday. Great choice by the way!

Jayhawk422

I have ordered from The Country Squire and it took a few days . I made an order yesterday online and paid via pay pal, I got the pay pal receipt but no order confirmation yet. I understand they may be behind too with the sudden influx.

I too decided to try parsons blend as for some reason I have been wanting to find an aromatic that smoked with a full body. I enjoy many types of blends, but I gravitate to having to be a full body no matter the blend is. For some aromatics I usually have to add more burley in to give it that extra oomph.

jfreedy

@Jayhawk422 — since you like full-bodied aromatics have you tried Old Toby? It’s great. My all time favorite Country Squire blend, however, is Bag End. It’s a mild Scottish blend with some cavendish for sweetness. Good stuff. Cherokee is also a great aro & their most popular blend. 

Jayhawk422

@jfreedy I have tried Cherokee but have to add more burley too it for my taste. I need to make an order of Old Toby to try it out.  At one point in my life I worked as toboacconist for a couple of years in addition to my day job. That’s when i learned how to smoke a pipe, came in a cigar smoker and left a pipe first smoker (I still enjoy my cigars).  Like many peoples journeys started out on aros, were too light and went straight to English and VaPer after a couple bowls of aros. You can say I’m always on the hunt for a full body aro. 

jim102864

@Jayhawk422 You and I are in the same camp regarding preferring fuller bodied Aros.  I've spent the better part of this year smoking English but was gifted a tin of CAO Eileen's Dream.  While I wouldn't say it's full bodied, the tin note essentially mirrored the flavor, though even still I'd like it to be fuller.  That tin has me on the trail for new Aro's. The search for interesting flavors never ends, which is why I love the hobby so much.

Jayhawk422

D&R’s London Dock is one that I gravitate towards. Also Lane Ready Rubbed, if you would consider those aros. I purchased some Eileen’s dream and looking forward to it. This hobby can be fun and sometimes a drain on my bank account as I am always more than willing to try a new blend.

buflosab

Again it depends on we're you live, I usually get my order quick because I live in Florida. On the other hand when I order from P&C it usually takes maybe 4 or 5 days. I think some of it depends on how quick, the various middle men are between item shipped and arrival at your residence.

mfresa

I usually get a CS order in 4 days or so.  Pretty quick.

jfreedy

Another interesting/spicy aro is McClelland’s Holiday Spirit. Just smoked some today. Also, the best English Aro in the world is Frog Morton’s Cellar followed closely by John Cotton’s Sweet English. So if you want a more English twist on aromatics both are great. 

Jayhawk422

I’ve smoked all of those and are good. Sorry to derail the topic of country squire shipping times.

motie2

Three days between order and delivery from P&C.

Charles

Usually orders ship same day if order is in stock and placed before 2PM.  That holds true for pipes & cigars as well as smokingpipes.com. 

ocpunk714

It’s gonna be a decent afternoon I think. Lol. The Squire comes through again!

Had to try the White Rose since I’ve heard quite a bit on it.

Jayhawk422

I was informed by Jon David that mine is sitting in my mail box since they had trouble with their system not generating orders properly. I get to try Parsons blend today, and get to brake in my unfinished Savinelli with my typical Virginia’s.

ocpunk714

My Second Breakfast was ordered over a week ago, so I am one happy boy right now

Jayhawk422

Thats great, I live a little closer than California for shipping times.

ocpunk714

Jon David is pretty prompt. Only takes about 5 days or so depending on whether I order more towards the weekend.

Jayhawk422

He is a great guy, and with the exception of a couple tin blends, his bulk are usually the aromtics I tend to try or what he recommends.

ocpunk714

He got me into some non aromatics...particularly the Cornishman. You should try that. It’s so smooth. He also recommended me some Haunted Bookshop which I dig, but it’s not my fave from C&D. I’ve been really into some non aromatics lately like Stokkebye’s Balkan Supreme and Voodoo Queen by Sutliff.

Jayhawk422

@ocpunk714 I have tried many of his creations and I like Meriweather and Pirates Alley. When I got started smoking a pipe I turned out to be a non aromatic smoker who wanted to like aromatics. I have found a few that I really like; most of being Jon David’s. 

Enjoy your our tobacco journey, my best advice is to never stop trying blends, you never know when you will find a new favorite. Mine was an aromatic by Daughters & Ryan of their recreation of London Dock, it has that great classic aromatic smell but the taste to back it up.

mfresa

@ocpunk714, Cornishman and Angry Cornishman are excellent blends.  JD has a great nose for tobacco.

Jayhawk422

Just got home from work, and had this nice little haul waiting for me. 

ocpunk714

One final hurrah for the IPSD sale...had my eye on this Tom Sawyer for awhile. Looks like I got the last one.

jim102864

Given that you guys ordered around the same time I did, I guess I should expect a package in my mailbox soon.  Can't wait to try these new aro's, particularly since everyone seems to like them!

Jayhawk422

@ocpunk714 , not to take away business from The Country Squire, but getting a grab bag of seconds from MM is a good investment. This allows you to build up your rotation and try a bunch of different shapes. 
https://corncobpipe.com/10-pipe-grab-bag-of-smokable-seconds.html

ocpunk714

@Jayhawk422 I think I’ll have to grab those soon. I also am looking at a sweet Cobbit right now. 

TaylorJDutton

i ordered on IPSD and got my package 3 days later.  i live in New York as well, so it shouldnt be long (ordered from the country squire to be clear)