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So the thought police seem to march ever onwards in every country. I find it a crying shame that we can't buy our favourite baccy without seeing a picture of a diseased lung or a sub-par sperm. Yes, authorities, we get the Draconian message you are propagating - you don't have the money to...

Hi guys. Since ordering my first succesful international shipment from 4 Noggins (Becks Ol Limey b*std - fantastic stuff) I'm wondering what blends available in The States you would rate as being similar (or better?) than either Rattrays Black Mallory or Red Rapparee (both current faves). With...

A bit about my tobacco tastes. Predominantly an English fan I'm also comfortable with VA's and aromatics (on occasion). I guess tastes change depending on the time of day, the season, and the pipe one smokes, but currently my "go to" daily smoke is My Mixture 965. Not so strong on the latakia as...

Hi. I know that many favour the salt/alcohol treatment for cleaning up an estate pipe. I suspect many fear using their favourite tipple - whiskey, rum or whatever for fear of ghosting the pipe. Personally I like to use Absinthe - which is about 60% proof (note the UK and US proofing is...

Hi Guys, Duncan here from beautiful Snowdonia in North wales. Just found this great site. I'm a latakia nut but have been known to smoke other baccies, including aromatics. I've got about thirty pipes and have been enjoying the wonders of the briar for many years. Like many of us, I guess, I'm...