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Drew Estate - Ambrosia Clove Tiki (10 Pack)
Good, unique flavor
I agree with the prior reviewer, David M, that this doesn’t replicate the flavors of an Indonesian clove cigarette. I disagree, though, that these Tikis lack any clove flavoring. I definitely get clove in the flavor profile, though it’s competing with the natural cigar leaf. Based on our reactions, I think the message is clear: if you’re looking for a clove cigarette replacement, look elsewhere because this isn’t it. If, however, you’re looking for a nice

Cornell & Diehl - Midnight Orchard 2oz
I like it! (An actual review)
My tins arrived yesterday and I wanted to write an actual review. The short take: I like it. My wife likes it even more because this is a uniquely scented aromatic that throws off a dense cloud of sweetness. Does it smell like a kumquat tree? No idea. To my knowledge I’ve never been in the same zip code as one. But does it smell like some sort of fruit I can’t quite identify? You bet. C&D describes this as appealing to pipe smokers who aren’t really into aromatics. I agree in part. The underlying tobacco is quality stuff, so if you’re someone who avoids the heavily-sauced, PG-impregnated, low quality Cavendish aromatics, this may be to your liking. If, however, you’re someone who avoids aromatics because of the topping itself—say, you just don’t like to smell a lot of fruit while smoking— look elsewhere. While the tobacco rules the blend here, the topping is stronger than I expected. I like the topping and, as I mentioned, my wife loves it. So this is a good fit for me. But not for someone who wants a faintly scented tobacco experience. I bought 6 tins and that feels like the right amount for my cellar. I’m not sure I’ll turn to this one regularly, like I do with some of the other Small Batch releases (lookin’ at you. Firebird and Steamworks). In all, I’d say C&D’s foray into steaming and caramelizing high-sugar Virginias is off to a strong start. I’d also say that this isn’t one to wail and gnash your teeth about missing out on. I’m confident it will be well-received And that we’ll see a return in the future.

Sutliff - Per G. Jensen Bold & Strong
Why Rustica matters
This review likely will be hidden because this blend is out of production and doesn’t show up on SmokingPipes except for an external Google search. But damn, this is good stuff. Per Jensen basically brought Rustica back with his Mac Baren HH Rustica flake and Ready-Rubbed, his use of regular and stoved Rustica in the Sutliff Birds of a Feather and Pipe Force limited runs, and this blend. (I’d be surprised if he didn’t also have a hand in my favorite of all—Sutliff’s Limited Edition Barrel Aged No. 5.) I’m smoking a bowl of the PGJ bulk blending Rustica as I write this and realize how much of a loss it would be if we no longer had access to blends with this uniquely bold, strong leaf. But I have hope that Per’s collaboration with Laudisi will yield new and exciting blends using Rustica. And I’m excited to imagine what someone like Jeremy Reeves would do if he started to experiment with Rustica. One other note: two of my favorite small-run blenders, Ken Byron Ventures and Mad Hatter, released a handful of (mostly discontinued) blends featuring Rustica. KBV had Myrkwood, Nightmare, and Thunderlord; MadHatter did Destroyer. I assume all four of these blends used Per’s HH or blending Rustica as their source, but the bottom line is that there are some amazing things that can be done with this leaf. Fingers crossed for more creativity in the future!

Savinelli - Armonia 50g
Surprisingly good!
It looks like Savinelli and Kopp made a significant change the recipe a few years ago, which may explain why I like this so much more than many others. The old topping was citrus, I think, but the version I’m smoking is described as rum and chocolate. The good news, for this non-aromatic smoker, is that the topping compliments the strong tobaccos that form the base of Armonia (Italian for “Harmony”). I enjoy the mix of Orientals and Dark Fired Kentucky (C&D Fire Bird Flake, a favorite, is overwhelmingly just those two). Armonia features these leaves on a base of nutty Burley and sweet (red?) Virginia. The topping stays where a topping belongs (in the background) and does what a topping should do (compliments the leaf). Never thought I’d give a blend like this 4.5 stars, but there you have it!

Cornell & Diehl - Fires on the Levee 2oz
Completely unique
This is a new favorite and I’m not sure I’ve ever smoked anything in the same ballpark. Got a tin from my local brick and mortar yesterday evening after ordering some online. Popping the tin produced what might be the sweetest natural tin note I’ve ever smelled. Nothing artificial, but somehow I felt like I was smelling raisin cookies (or maybe raisin cookie dough). The blend itself is a real flavor bomb. Dark-Fired Kentucky leads the way, the Perique provides depth and contrast, and the Virginias hold everything together. Between this and Firebird Flake, C&D is producing outstanding blends that push the boundaries of what we think of as classic pipe tobacco categories. These blends aren’t just iterations on something classic—they’re something new under the sun. (Not that there’s anything wrong with iterating on tried-and-true formulas the way, say, Palmetto Balkan and From Beyond do.) Just outstanding. I hope it comes back in the future.

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Westmorland Slices
Another winner
At some point I’m going to have to create a chart of the various Gawith Hoggarth flakes, cut plugs, and slices—sometimes the differences are subtle, sometimes they’re obvious. Whatever the case, this is one of the most finely balanced of the bunch. I’m glad SmokingPipes is clear about the ingredients: despite the use of “dark fired,” this is a pure Virginia blend much like the majority of Gawith ropes. Dark-fired Virginia shares some of the flavors you’d find in Dark-Fired Kentucky (which I also love), but there’s more of a grilled meat flavor (DFV) than outright barbeque (DFK). The toppings here are absolutely recognizable as “Lakeland” (to me that means floral, semi-pungent, perfume), and they aren’t light—but they’re perfectly applied to allow that meaty, oily tobacco flavor to come through. Drying is helpful for an easy light, but I think it’s important to avoid losing the flavors that come from the moist flake. What I do is dry some overnight (or even for a day or more) and rub that out into kindling. Then I tear a fresh slice lengthwise into short “sticks” that are just shorter than the bowl’s depth. I pack these loosely, standing up in the bowl, then sprinkle kindling around the edges and on top. Works great and produces a reliable burn and a ton of flavor. One other note: I’m sensitive to some Virginias, which bite me no matter how slowly I try to smoke them. This one doesn’t bite me. Ever. 5 stars. A treat for Lakeland veterans like me and a great introduction for people just dipping their toe into this type of blend.

Cornell & Diehl - XXV Reserve: Dawn 2oz
Worth the wait
Yeah, this one is special. Just a word on the ordering experience: contrary to some early complaining, the queue system (let alone the toll-free talk-to-an-actual-person option) worked fine. And 10,000 tins were enough to last through to the next day (longer for Dusk). My order arrived today and I started in with this blend, since it’s a light straight Virginia blend. I’m hit-and-miss with straight Virginias, especially C&D blends, but I feel like something has improved with the most recent offerings. Not sure whether it’s the choice of leaf, the processing, or something else, but this one, Nording Pointer, and Savinelli Juno (not quite as recent but new to me) are just top-notch. Zero bite, no rough edges, and full of flavor. Dawn is interesting because, while the blend is fresh, it’s got the aged Virginia that’s been through 25 “sweats,” and I think that’s the fermentation I’m getting—it’s different from an aged tin, where the whole blend is fermented together. So you get this kind of melange of fresher, sweeter Virginia with a constant underlying note of deep tanginess. Highly recommended.

Savinelli - Juno 2oz
Top Virginia from C&D
This is another blend that disproves the theory that C&D can’t make a top-notch Virginia. For me, this and Nørding Pointer (also by C&D) are excellent straight Virginias. None of the “too young, needs to age” nature we sometimes get from other C&D blends. An added benefit is that the tin tends to keep the flakes more intact than the usual C&D cans. (The tins don’t indicate production date, though, which is unfortunate.) Highly recommend, esp. if you’re a C&D skeptic!

Nørding - Pointer 2oz
Top-notch VA . . . from C&D!
Yes, you read that right. I’m the fourth reviewer and we’re all giving this C&D straight Virginia five stars. And for good reason. Some of us (including me) snark about C&D’s Virginias being young or harsh or sub-par. This blend is the definitive retort. Pointer is the first of the new C&D produced Nørding blends I’ve tried. In a word, it’s excellent. I’ll be honest: I’ve never had a straight Virginia from C&D that wowed me without several years of age on it. Until now. Pointer combines at least four Virginias: toasted and untoasted reds and toasted and untoasted golds. The result is something really special: a light, sweet, uncomplicated, creamy Virginia that tastes great fresh from the tin. No aging or stoving required. No other varietals for the Virginias to lean on. Just pure goodness. Though I have to admit that Labrador is my favorite of the three new Nørdings, this is a real winner. Highly recommend.

Nørding - Labrador 2oz
A new favorite VAPer!
This is the second of the three new C&D-produced Nørding blends I’ve tried. All three are great but this is my favorite. From the tin, this was sweet smelling and needed very little dry time. I gave it a medium gravity pack in both my meerschaum taster (an inexpensive AKB cherrywood) and my briar (the Ropp PipeSmokersDen 2024 Pipe of the Year). With a charring light and a quick true light, it burned nice and cool with no relights until late in the bowl. VAPers are terrific and varied. Some are bold and even harsh, others are tasty and comforting. This falls into the latter category for me, along with blends like Elizabethan Mixture and Dorchester (though without the apricot flavor that somehow makes that one magical). It’s sweet and light, with a full mouthfeel and creamy smoke (likely the Cav). The Perique expresses itself as sour fruit, not pepper. And the Virginias, like those in its sister blend, Pointer, are smooth and mature. Those who criticize C&D Virginias (I’m sometimes one of you) need look no further. Highly recommended.

Nørding - Fox Hound 2oz
Excellent “American-style” blend
This is the third of the three new C&D Nørding blends that I’ve tried. It’s very different from the other two, both of which I really enjoyed. It’s hard to categorize this blend, which is listed as an English, because the Turkish Latakia is restrained—you know it’s there, but it’s a condiment that serves to add body and cool the blend. The Perique is more prominent, but also restrained. Most blends feature one side of the Perique spectrum—the stewed fruit or the peppery spice—but this one somehow captures both aspects. All of these merge well with the base of quality Virginias and Burley, with the Cavendish serving to smooth and merge everything. In all, this is a really well-conceived blend where the five varietals each play a noticeable role, but don’t compete for attention. It’s unique enough that I can’t think of many clear comparisons—I’d love to see what other reviewers think. Highly recommend.

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Aleister Crowley: The Beast That Inspired The Beast
  • ► Since I’m Friendly, I won’t get into the controversy other than to say that some of the comments about Laudisi employees’ appearances are gratuitous and undermine the supposedly Christ-based nature of the complaints. We should all be a lot kinder. That doesn’t mean backing down from your beliefs! It just means behaving in a way that amplifies them.In that spirit of kindness, I’d recommend that we all consider voting with our dollars for blends we enjoy. If that means choosing solely based on flavor, Laudisi has hundreds from which we can choose: C&D; 4th Generation’s Fathers, Friends, and Fire; Drucquer; Nording (I really enjoyed these); Pease; Two Friends; and more. And for those who choose their blends based on more than that—including the name, tin art, and backstory—there are some great choices here, too. First Responders, the Black Servicemen series (Montfort Point Marine, Tuskegee Airman, and USS Mason all are terrific), and the Hebraica series (I met Rabbi Ira Stone at the Morley Pipe Club in Philadelphia last year and he had some great stories about those). Another constructive suggestion might be to think of some themes that would be appealing to you. I was raised in a different faith but have a great appreciation of the Gospels and would be happy with blends that celebrate Faith, Hope, and Love—but keep in mind that Paul told us “the greatest of these is Love.”Christian or not, we in the pipe smoking community would do well to keep that in mind.
  • ► In a fairly grim comments thread, this one made me chuckle for its creativity and the clear mental image. Well played!
  • ► While I’m not offended by the release (though I am offended by the tin note!), this is the sort of calm, clear statement of conviction I truly respect.
  • ► Probably worth noting that “Haddo’s Delight” also is Crowley-related (and for the same reason—the high Perique and rum). And those looking to boycott Laudisi may be deterred by Dan Tobacco’s “Devil’s Holiday.”So maybe we end up with Kopp? But if naming a blend after a villain is verböten, the pirate series over there is a problem because those guys raped and pillaged and enslaved. So I guess the principled among us are down to Gawith Hoggarth and Samuel Gawith. As for me, I’m going to smoke from all the manufacturers and blenders, based on the quality of the blends.
  • ► May not change minds, but definitely brings some reason and perspective.
  • ► For what it’s worth, I don’t imagine the Laudisi team was trying to incite controversy and drama by rereleasing a blend (on April Fools Day, no less) with a long history of peaceful releases. The drama isn’t grass-roots, as evidenced by the no-drama past launches. It’s contrived controversy whipped up by an individual who revels in feigned outrages and grievances. Maybe he’ll quit the piping community for good this time or maybe we’ll see another online “suicidal gesture.” Either way, I hope he finds peace (and lets the rest of us have a little peace of our own).
  • ► First, I respect anyone who owns a family business. My father did and it was really difficult. Takes a lot of discipline and a tolerance for risk. I do think this was contrived, but you’re right that it’s it also includes people like you who legitimately disapprove of Laudisi’s actions. I think the first pebbles that became an avalanche of comments definitely were set in motion by a specific individual—but that isn’t to denigrate or dismiss those of you who saw the comments and shared your personal thoughts.Still feels to me like a tempest in a teapot, but those of you who are weighing in here without name-calling are people Laudisi should care about. You’re not looking for drama, you’re letting them know your thoughts. Appreciate your reply and wish your family business as much success as my father had (and hopefully less aggravation and stress than he had!).
  • ► First, I respect anyone who owns a family business. My father did and it was really difficult. Takes a lot of discipline and a tolerance for risk.I do think this was contrived, but you’re right that it’s it also includes people like you who legitimately disapprove of Laudisi’s actions. I think the first pebbles that became an avalanche of comments definitely were set in motion by a specific individual—but that isn’t to denigrate or dismiss those of you who saw the comments and shared your personal thoughts.Still feels to me like a tempest in a teapot, but those of you who are weighing in here without name-calling are people Laudisi should care about. You’re not looking for drama, you’re letting them know your thoughts.Appreciate your reply and wish your family business as much success as my father had (and hopefully less aggravation and stress than he had!).
  • ► Not Easter. April Fool’s day. Sorry, you have to criticize what’s real. It seems like the name and article legitimately upset you—I’m not taking issue with that and believe you’re sincere in your unhappiness. But we shouldn’t exaggerate the facts to somehow provide evidence of an intentional insult where I don’t believe any was intended. It’s possible for people or companies to be insensitive without being malicious.
  • ► Hey, I’m moving on from this thread but since it’s frequented by so many people who celebrate Easter, I wanted to wish you all a happy, healthy, and meaningful holiday.
A Long-Ago Father's Day
  • ► I always wondered about the Tobys and never expected to know the secret of their name. Absolutely terrific story, Chuck.
Anyone Can Become Filthy Rich Just By Smoking Some Pipes
  • ► Oddly, I’m pretty sure this is how Enron accounting worked.
Christopher Lee: Cinema's Charismatic Villain and Cigar Smoker
  • ► Great article! I’m a Christopher Lee fan, but didn’t know many of the stories here.
Codger Country: Amphora Kentucky Blend
  • ► Great review, Rose. I never thought of Amphora KY as a codger blend, but I do agree that it’s really good. Not sure kite at the level of the HHs (Old Dark Fired or Bold KY), but better than just about anything else I’ve smoked from a pouch.
Cornell & Diehl Small Batch: Fires on the Levee Roundtable
  • ► This is a new favorite and I’m not sure I’ve ever smoked anything in the same ballpark. Got a tin from my local brick and mortar yesterday evening after ordering some online. Popping the tin produced what might be the sweetest natural tin note I’ve ever smelled. Nothing artificial, but somehow I felt like I was smelling raisin cookies (or maybe raisin cookie dough).The blend itself is a real flavor bomb. Dark-Fired Kentucky leads the way, the Perique provides depth and contrast, and the Virginias hold everything together. Between this and Firebird Flake, C&D is producing outstanding blends that push the boundaries of what we think of as classic pipe tobacco categories. These blends aren’t just iterations on something classic—they’re something new under the sun. (Not that there’s anything wrong with iterating on tried-and-true formulas the way, say, Palmetto Balkan and From Beyond do.)Just outstanding. I hope it comes back in the future.
Cozy Reading and Smoking 2024
  • ► I enjoy getting to know more about members of the SP team and think you can tell a lot about someone by the books they choose to read (and, in some cases, whether they read books in the first place).Kayla, we didn’t get to hear what you’re reading! Care to share?I’m re-reading (aloud, to my son) an old favorite: “The Screwtape Letters,” by C.S. Lewis. Not /always/ with Three Nuns, as that blend isn’t what it was in his day, but always with a pipe. —FP
  • ► Thanks for sharing. Haven’t read the former, but my wife did and . . . maybe “enjoyed it” isn’t the right phrase. She appreciated it. A Christmas Carol is terrific.
  • ► Appreciate the comment (and especially the note that you’re on the spectrum, which I know can affect how things are interpreted).I don’t /judge/ people for not reading. I just learn about them. I have a ton of good friends who aren’t readers, some of whom are wicked smart and well-informed. It’s just a matter of how we absorb information. Definitely not meant in an unfriendly way, so I hope that helps. Also, you can learn a lot about someone by what they drink, and Elijah Craig is a mighty fine choice!
  • ► Great YouTube recommendation. Watched TFE’s video on the 1980s U.S.-Iran naval conflict. Thanks!
First Pipe Stories: Andy Wike
  • ► I’m enjoying this series a lot. I didn’t get into pipe smoking (or any smoking) until later in life, so stories from those who started at an earlier age are a lot of fun.
Five Things To Do While Smoking a Pipe
  • ► I’m not sure my wife would be happy if I did this, but it sounds like heaven to me.
  • ► I’ve never combined a horror movie and a smoke—it sounds like such a contrast, but the experience you describe seems really interesting.
In Memory of Tony Whelan
  • ► Lovely tribute to a man who helped to create and preserve important traditions. Wishing his family peace and comfort in his memory.
Into the Past: Pipes as a Status Symbol in Europe
  • ► Very interesting piece!
Letter from the Editor: Transitions
  • ► Chuck, I’m grateful to have had you as a smoking companion (at least on the page) and hope you realize how much wisdom and good humor you’ve brought to our hobby.
Letters to Sherlock Holmes
  • ► Another fun read, Chuck—thanks!
  • ► Another fun read, Chuck—thanks!
  • ► Agreed! Which narrator do you favor? I’ve been enjoying Stephen Fry’s version.
Pipes and Cannibalism: The Donner Party
  • ► Great article. One interesting point is that the party twice was forced to abandon much-needed supplies, yet kept their tobacco in both instances.
  • ► Similar thoughts. Most of us will never know, thankfully, how we would behave in similar straits.
  • ► I’m curious about this, too. Bright, flue-cured tobacco was first created by accident in the 1830s, but I believe it was first produced in quantity a few years after these events. My guess is that the party was carrying Burley in a twist or rope form that traveled well and could be chewed or smoked. Others may have a better idea.
Smokingpipes' 25th Anniversary Savinelli Pipes
  • ► A great article that could have been a (well-deserved) victory lap but instead gives a glimpse of what might not have been. Also, “I was working part-time in 1999” is a great cross between the opening line of one Prince song and the chorus to another (bonus points to anyone who can name both).
Smoking Serenity: A Closer Look at Cornell & Diehl's Serenity Series
  • ► Rose, this article was perfectly timed—I’ve purchased at least 1oz of 125 C&D blends (not counting small batches or other limited runs) and somehow never tried any of the Serenity series. Probably because the branding just didn’t speak to me like the Black Servicemen, Hebraica, Sea Scoundrels, and Old Ones did. I’m going to add a tin of each to today’s order. Thanks for the guide!
  • ► Hey, there, Petey.I have nothing to do with Laudisi other than enjoying a lot of their blends (and criticizing some that don’t agree with me). Well, I guess you’re right that I do have a monetary relationship with them. Unfortunately for me, it’s one-way and not in my favor!Feel free to message me (same user name on PipesMagazine and Pipe Smokers’ Den forums) and we can confirm one another’s real life identities via LinkedIn or any other way you like. If we live in the Ame region, it’d be good to have another smoking partner. And it wouldn’t be the first time I ended up on good with someone who started out discourteously. I won’t hold it against you!
  • ► Hey, there, Petey.I have nothing to do with Laudisi other than enjoying a lot of their blends (and criticizing some that don’t agree with me). Well, I guess you’re right that I do have a monetary relationship with them. Unfortunately for me, it’s one-way and not in my favor!Feel free to message me (same user name on PipesMagazine and Pipe Smokers’ Den forums) and we can confirm one another’s real life identities via LinkedIn or any other way you like. If we live in the Ame region, it’d be good to have another smoking partner. And it wouldn’t be the first time I ended up on good with someone who started out discourteously. I won’t hold it against you!
  • ► Okay, KNO3, that provoked an actual LOL. Marketing aside, I think Montfort Point Marine is awesome and my friend and I found some aged USS Mason at a local B&M that had gone from good to great as the brandy topping . . . did something. Fermented? Melded the other components? Whatever happened, it was tasty. Happy Easter.
  • ► Hey, even if you’re not in the area (VA/MD/PA) I hope we can meet up at a show. I’m definitely sending CORPS in Richmond and am hoping to be at Vegas this year. :-)
  • ► Eric B., I’m on the PipesMagazine and Pipe Smokers Den forums with the same username: give me a shout!
  • ► My Serenity series tins arrived today and now I wish I’d known SP would be discounting all the C&D blends just a few days after this article convinced me to order. Oh well!I’m smoking my first bowl now—Comfort—and it’s really unusual. Somehow both full (20% Perique) and light, with the Burleys and Cavendish making everything smooth. I definitely get the cocoa-like notes promised in the article, and they’re very natural tasting—you can tell it’s not a topping. I’m curious whether the cavendished Dominican cigar leaf is the same thing used in Warped Kings Stride, one of my favorites. Any chance someone could ask about that for me?
SPC University: How to Pack and Light Ribbon Tobacco
  • ► Any chance the video can be re-linked here? Thanks!
Stocking Stuffers for Pipe Smokers
  • ► This is a great guide and I saw a few items I’ll be purchasing for pipe smoking friends (and maybe one or two for myself!). It looks like the Low Country Carolina Christmas already is out of inventory—any chance of a restock?—FP
Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake
  • ► I think this is the only Pease blend, other than Caravan, that uses Burley without any topping. As a Burleyphile, I was excited when my tins arrived a few days ago. Like the first two Zeitgeist releases (Bankside and géométrie), this is a really complex blend. I’ve finished a few bowls and it’s going to take some time for me to really figure out.Not an instant “love it” for me, but definitely enjoyable. I’m excited to smoke more.
The Christmas Chimney Fire
  • ► Terrific story. It reminds me of a book that’s well worth reading when the world seems to have lost the magic described in Chuck’s story: “The Day the World Came to Town,” by Jim DeFede, is the true story of how the town of Gander, Newfoundland (population 10,000) reacted to the arrival of nearly 6,600 passengers and crew members who were stranded there following the airspace shutdown on September 11, 2001. Sometimes the worst events bring out the best in us. Thanks for sharing, Chuck.
The History of Pipe Cleaners
  • ► Great, informative, witty piece that fills in the period between reeds-and-feathers and the pipe cleaners of today.
The Kemble Pipe
  • ► I’d never heard this story. What an extraordinary man.
The Supreme Balance of Small Batch: Firebird Flake
  • ► Great description of a terrific new blend. If others like it as much as I’ve enjoyed my first four bowls, I’m expecting another release next year. C&D (rightly) gets credit for its Burley-based blend, but I think many of their Oriental-heavy offerings have earned the same high regard. This one, like Steamworks, just nails the balance of quality Oriented leaf to the other components. For those of you who missed out, feel free to message me on the Pipe Smokers Den or PipesMagazine forums. I have enough to send some samples your way. My full review is here:https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/13483/cornell-diehl-firebird-flake/?review=125198
Tobacco and Pipe Expertise: William Serad
  • ► I was looking for information about Serad because I’ve been revisiting the C&D Hebraica blends he developed with Rabbi Stone (I love 4 of the 5 and the fifth is still a darned good blend)—and now I’m starting in on the Serenity series with my first bowl of Comfort (it’s very interesting—simultaneously full and subdued). I’m a data-driven guy and would love to hear more about what Serad discovered in all his meticulous testing. It would take several lifetimes to map out all the permutations between pipe (shape, size, design, briar, cake), tobacco (literally thousands of blends), environment (temperature, weather, humidity), and smoker (technique, pH levels) that result in what Fred Hanna calls the perfect smoke. Terrific article.
XXV Reserve Dawn and Dusk Blends: Celebrating 25 Years of Smokingpipes
  • ► David, this was a limited edition (10k tins each) that sold out in a couple of days. I didn’t get the maximum, but I did buy a few extras for friends who didn’t get any. I’d be happy to send you some (no cost) if you message me on PipeSmokersDen (same handle as here).