What are you guys smoking right Now?

Zouave1864 · September 15

So, I guess its riverboat queen now.

motie2 · September 15

@Zouave1864
@RockyMountainBriar

I was the one who asked whether your Rivendell was Straus or Country Squire. Thanks for the response.

Zouave1864 · September 16

@motie2 I didn't realize that. My mistake. What i would love to try is the straus sleepy hollow.

motie2 · September 16

@Zouave1864

Amen, brother.

motie2 · September 16

For those unfamiliar with this heritage/seasonal blend…..

Here are the facts about Straus Tobacconist Sleepy Hollow

Description

Spring/fall seasonal aromatic blend. Offered for a few weeks around autumn; often sold September–October.
Comes in bulk (plastic bag) by Straus Tobacconist in Cincinnati / Florence, KY.

Blend Components & Flavoring

Leaf types include Black Cavendish, Cavendish, Burley, and Virginia.
Flavorings / toppings: pumpkin, cinnamon, spices (nutmeg, allspice), vanilla. Some describe light sweetness and warm bread or bakery notes.
Aroma in pouch (“bag note”): strong pumpkin-spice with sugar, vanilla, cinnamon scents. Some detect brown sugar or caramel undertones.

Smoking Experience & Strength

Strength: Mild to mild-medium. Not overwhelming on nicotine.
Flavor impact: Topping dominates early. Toward mid-bowl the natural tobacco flavors (Burley nuttiness, Virginia grass notes) become more perceptible.
Burn & Moisture: Moist out of the bag; some drying time helps. Burns smoothly, often “cool” and clean.

Reviewer Impressions

Many find it very pleasant for autumn. Evokes fall with pumpkin pie / spice loaf imagery.
Room note is praised: pleasant even for non-smokers.
Some say the flavor diminishes if tobacco is over-dried or aged poorly. Proper storage (sealed, away from sun) helps.

Considerations / Drawbacks

Because it is heavily flavored / “cased”, may appeal less to those who prefer tobacco-forward or non-aromatic blends.
Moisture content can be high; risk of gurgling or needing to dry before smoking.
Limited availability; once the seasonal run is gone, you may need to wait until next year or acquire via secondary market.

motie2 · September 16

RockyMountainBriar · September 17

@Zouave1864
Ahh, I think that comment, bit of info, was requested by @motie2, not myself

Hence my confusion.

Heh, I just read through the new comments, @motie2 had it handled

motie2 · September 17

RockyMountainBriar · September 19

I’m preparing to load a few thin-cut coins of Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. “Happy Brown Bogie” in one of the first estate pipes that I made a replacement stem for. I like short pipes, very handy🙂. It’s a Yello-Bolle Imperial and according to a dating guide, made from 1936 to 1955. I have an original scoop style stinger in place. I have found it to be one of the few stinger designs that actually work, provided it is installed correctly…..with the scoop-up. When I refurbished the pipe, I also deeply chamfered the rim and added a brass ring in the stem for the Yello-Bole logo.

motie2 · September 19

@RockyMountainBriar

Interesting observation about the scoop style stinger’s correct installation. Hard for most of us to accomplish!

KA9FFJ · September 23

Meerschaum Monday with Stokkebye 24 Nougat...

RockyMountainBriar · September 23

Meerschaum Monday…I almost forgot.
An IMP with some Planta Anno MMXV (2015) “Brazilian Mixture”, and a “spot of tea”….in a coffee mug🤔

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6029410/uploads/editor/9a/mp0i3p3mofts.jpeg

KA9FFJ · September 23

I really like that meer.
I have a briar with a very similar shape. If I think about it, I'll send a pic later...

motie2 · September 23

Briar version? Close?

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