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  1. ChefRuss

    My First ever non-aromatic

    Hmmm... I will be giving those a shot as well. It's finny how there are sooooo many different blends. So much more than there are cigar fillers and wrappers.
  2. ChefRuss

    My First ever non-aromatic

    Yea, that 14 is included in the sampler and I guess it's their strongest Oriental. So yes, thanks for the recommendation. I can't wait to give it a shot!
  3. ChefRuss

    Greetings from Tampa Bay!

    Thanks Friar!! I look forward to it!
  4. ChefRuss

    Greetings from Tampa Bay!

    Oh Dan, Dan, Dan..... yes... this damn flu. It is the worst... however, this morning, I decided to take another day off from work and I feel much better... so I am looking forward to a morning bowl with some coffee for sure. :cheers:
  5. ChefRuss

    Greetings from Tampa Bay!

    Nice soylentgreen! Yea I lived in Orlando for like 4 years in Metro west and then Windermere. Then came back to good Old Tampa... looking to relocate to Lakeland with my fiance to be. Good to know that there are some pipe smokers locally!!
  6. ChefRuss

    My First ever non-aromatic

    Thanks George. Funny that you mention the nightcap... I have been reading and watching quite a few YouTube reviews on that and people love it. Man, the choices... I have so many tobaccos I want to try now... lol I am curious though... What is the best way to "cellar" tobaccos? Do they age...
  7. ChefRuss

    My First ever non-aromatic

    That's awesome, Edward. I totally agree with the smell from the tin tasting and smelling totally differently when burned and smoked... I kind of wanted to eat my pipe while smoking it. lol It also left a pleasant aroma and when I suck through the tip without anything in the bowl (after...
  8. ChefRuss

    My First ever non-aromatic

    Thanks! Yes, I look forward to having several tins of luscious leathery smokes. Thinking of getting the McClelland's Oriental sampler.
  9. ChefRuss

    My First ever non-aromatic

    Well, I took the chance with this flu and packed a 3/4 bowl of McClelland's Blue Mountain... I have to say that compared to the aromatics that I have been caking up my pipe with, this is far superior. From an avid cigar smoker and a foodist's perspective, I must say that the smokyness and...
  10. ChefRuss

    Greetings from Tampa Bay!

    Kirk, I couldn't agree with you more about one hell of a ride. Thank you so much for your recommendations. I will be sure to let you know which ones I get and will take pics and share my experiences with them.
  11. ChefRuss

    Greetings from Tampa Bay!

    Hey Rev, Thanks for the welcome... I mainly enjoy classical French technique and I love Mediterranean cuisine along with Avant Garde cuisine. My families are both from Jamaica and Barbados, so naturally, I fuse Caribbean flavors with that... and also, who doesn't like comfort food? lol...
  12. ChefRuss

    Greetings from Tampa Bay!

    Thanks Tom!!! I have heard of the Va company and I will be sure to give all of these a try. I will be placing a cigar order next weekend and I will add these to the ticket. I really appreciate it. Yes, I will be here everyday. I'm a forum junkie with my hobbies. lol
  13. ChefRuss

    Greetings from Tampa Bay!

    Thank you!!!!
  14. ChefRuss

    Greetings from Tampa Bay!

    Thank you all!! I look forward to getting to know you all here. Any recommendations on some nice earthy smooth blends that I should try out? I am enjoying the aromatics that I have started with, but I just got my first tin of Blue Mountain from McClelland... I haven't gotten to smoke it yet...
  15. ChefRuss

    Greetings from Tampa Bay!

    New smoker here (pipes). I am an avid cigar smoker and enjoy the likes of Naturals wrappers and Ligera! What got me into pipe smoking has always been the amazing smell of them and the elegance and class that came along with pipes. I finally took the leap last week and got my first pipe and...
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