Here is something that has been on my mind for a while now.
I am a big supporter of naturally grown and organics foods; meaning no pesticides, herbicides, unnatural fertilizers, etc. I find that these foods are superior in nutrition and taste to commercially grown produce and meats. And...
I have purchased this kit from this very ebay seller and I must say, you get awesome results. Mine is over two years old and it's still going strong as ever, no cracks, chips, etc. I've probably used it around 15 times to clean up estates that I buy or for my friends. The kit is inexpensive...
Third the seals. I always get new mason jar seals when putting tobacco in used jars, it's really inexpensive and you ensure protection of the original flavor.
Know of any? Post a link.
Trey Rice was discussed on this forum some time ago, I checked out his work and I really like the simplicity and gracefulness of his pipes. They are, as Itinerant and I would say, "a working man's pipes".
http://treyricepipes.com/Home_Page.php
If you do a search you may pull up a link that is out of date, such as this one. If you go to bulk tobaccos, then Samuel Gawith on this site, you will see that the blend is not actually available.
I once ordered a lot of tobacco from a bad link :oops: Kind of embarassing.
For an american rhodesian, I'd have to recommend Rad Davis. His rhodesians are so iconic and so unique, that they are commonly referred to as "radesians".
You might ask Greg himself! He lurks around BoB as "The Darklord". He always answers questions about his own blends, so I'm sure if you PM him he would respond happily.
I second the talbert Halloweens
http://www.talbertpipes.pair.com/goblins.shtml
This is a link to his Goblins, which are in the same vein, though I suspect they are not as highly graded or sought after as the Halloween.
Doesn't Trevor pop on BOB sometimes? Can he give us an update on any...
I have often heard that this is true, though the tobacco will continue to age. What happens is when it reaches the "peak" year, the aging process slows considerably (though it is till moving forward).
That is, of course, what they say.
If you miss the taste of a good cigar, there are a few blends that offer a mix of pipe tobacco and maduro cigar leaf...
Gl Pease Key Largo being a notable one.