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    Bourbon, Irish Whiskey or Scotch?

    Single Malts for me , I stick to the second Tier labels since the prices have gone crazy. usually keep a bottle or two on the shelf in the Computer room. Google Photos
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    Stem cleaner/sweetner

    I use a pipe cleaner dipped in 15 yr. old Single Malt Scotch, when I'm done I drink what's left over1
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    Aging Va/pers

    A bit late to this thread, but I dug up some old links. Tried them today & most still work! The Pipe Tobacco Aging, Storage and Cellaring FAQ
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    Winter pipe smoking

    She Who Must Be Obeyed, Won't let me smoke in the house! So I've been outside for 40+ years. During the winter season, I set up a nest in the garage, have the door rolled up about 4 feet so I can see outside then block the area not by my chair with plywood. have a small heater fed by a 220 V...
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    Rattray's in stock at Iwan Ries

    Just picked up Marlin Flake, Old Gowrie & Hal O' The Wynd. get your's while supplies last
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    Robert McConnell Scottish Cake

    In stock at Iwan Ries & Co. limit 5 per order
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    How was your weather today?

    108 yesterday, a bit cooler today only 90 ish expected
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    What Are You Smoking Pages.

    GL Pease Union Square from 2011, paired with a generous dram of Glen Scotia 15 yr.
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    My Zippos

    Zippos are like Pringle's you can't stop a just one
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    What's your drink for the night?

    tolerating being stuck inside by enjoying some freshly opened PCCA Beacon from 2008 & a generous Dram of GlenCadam 15 yo. in the garage as some Very Rare Thunder Showers roll thru Sonoma County
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    A History of Tobacco Cellaring?

    A couple of links for general info http://pipe-club.com/tobacco_aging_faq/eng/cellaring.php http://pipes.priss.org/
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    How was your weather today?

    A Balmy 29 degrees here north of the Golden Gate. No snow, but plenty of frost to go around. Have had to scrape the truck windows the last couple of days. have a little space heater & extra lap blanket set up in the garage for my morning smokes, the wife doesn't let me smoke in the house.
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    What is Your Holy Grail Blend, and Why?

    Both are Robert McConnell's Scottish Cake. the 100 g. tins are from an old warehouse score I did around 2008. Only have 5 of the big ones left, still in good shape on the 50's & Escudo.
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    What is Your Holy Grail Blend, and Why?

    If I had to pick one to face the end of the world, when that runs out, I would have to settle for
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    dose any one know?

    I've done it with GLP Union Square + Pussers. Blue Label , or if you can get it your area the Black lable Gun Powder  Proof. http://pussersrum.com/pussers-rum-portfolio/ it does'nt take much, you do'nt want soggy tobacco. clamp it down & leave for about a month
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