James A.
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Cutters & Accessories - Savinelli Toscano Mouthpiece Green
Top-notch Cheroot Accessory
The Savinelli Toscano cheroot holders are top-notch! Perfect for holding my Toscano cheroots which I cut in half. Helps to ensure I don't accidentally light my mustache on fire when lighting up my Toscano! Adding a rubber pipe bit to the cheroot holder makes it even better.

G. L. Pease - Key Largo 2oz
A Wonderful Blend
The tin notes describe Key Largo as "Deep, earthy and creamy", and that is a perfect description that needs no amplification! I have smoked Key Largo by rubbing out the broken flake, and I have also simply filled the bowl with the folded flake. Either method, the tobacco remains easily lit and is a wonderful smoke! Highly recommended. If I could rate Key Largo higher than 5 stars, I certainly would!

Tampers & Tools - Rubber Pipe Bits (2 pack)
Awesome Pipe Accessory
These rubber pipe bits are awesome to the max! I have added these to nearly all of the pipes in my collection of over 200 pipes. I was never a big fan of Peterson's P-Lip until I added these, and now I am completely happy with the P-Lip bit! I totally recommend these rubber bits.

Cornell & Diehl - New Market
An Enjoyable Alternative
I usually prefer English or Balkan blends, but with the temperature in Phoenix being so unbearably hot in the summer, I decided to try something a little different. I don't know why, but I became curious about tobacco blends that contain Deer Tongue. That is why I decided to try New Market. Sure glad I did, because I discovered it was a nice change of pace from my usual tobacco fare. Very enjoyable, and I highly recommend it! My only regret is that New Market is not available in tins because I would like to cellar a few.

Seattle Pipe Club - Plum Pudding Bourbon Barrel Aged 2oz
One of the Best!
Hands down, this is one of the Best pipe tobaccos I've ever smoked! I really enjoy English blends that have been aged in bourbon barrels, and this tobacco did not disappoint on any level. From the tin note when I first opened it to the last sip/puff the experience was superb! Why only 4 stars instead of 5? It's only because I would not want this to be an all day tobacco. I think that it is best enjoyed in occasional and small doses in order to truly appreciate it's wonderful qualities. Guess I want to keep the smoking of this tobacco special rather than risk taking it for granted and have it become commonplace.

Cornell & Diehl - Byzantium 2oz
Top Notch Smoking Enjoyment
Originally, I was searching for a tobacco that had the components of an English blend without the Virginia's. Man, I found a winner in Byzantium! Upon first lighting, there is a nice spiciness to the smoke. As the bowl burns down, the spiciness mellows a bit and a mellow complexity, reminding me of hot buttered popcorn, seems to develop. Most definitely a great choice for anyone interested in a top notch smoking experience!

Cornell & Diehl - Purple Cow 2oz
Excellent Any Time Smoke
I don't recall what prompted me to try Purple Cow, but I'm glad I did. I'm a huge fan of Latakia. With the addition of the Maduro cigar leaf, this is a superb smoke any time of the day! Hard to beat with with a cup of coffee!

Cornell & Diehl - Latakia 2oz
Awesome
I bought this tobacco on a whim, and am I glad I did! Obviously intended for mixing, I decided to smoke a bowl straight, and boy am I glad I did. Smooth and smokey tasting with volumes of smoke. Then I discovered some 15 year old Iwan Ries Three Star Green that I hadn't finished up because I just didn't like it. Added some of this Latakia to it and turned it into a very enjoyable smoke. Highly recommend this Latakia!

Captain Earle's - Diamond Head 2oz
A Great Smoke
Having favored English blends ever since I started smoking a pipe in 2000, I had never tried a Captain Earle's blend until recently. That was when I opened a tin of Diamond Head for the first time, and it was love from the first puff! With just the right amounts of Latakia and Oriental leaf, Diamond Head has become my new favorite all day smoke. A great find and a great smoke!

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