Old Ironsides status

[cakeanddottle]

This is available almost nowhere. Discontinued or just scarce at the moment?

 

[Mikem]

Old Ironsides has been out of production for about three years that I know of. It is/was a great blend IMHO.

 

[gandalfpc]

I picked up two tins last year - not sure if they were fresh produce or forgotten gems... Believe they came from one of the major online shops...

Looks like the tinderbox has some (pricey)
http://www.tinderboxsaltlake.com/index.fx

And some here...
http://pipesandpleasures.com/pipe-tobacco/dan-tobacco-old-ironsides-50g-tin.html

 

[Krusty]

16oz bags at Mars
Old Ironsides at Mars

 

[cakeanddottle]

Yeah, it can be had if you look, just most places are out.

My question basically boils down to, do I need to go buy a few pounds of this now, or can I wait.

It ages well. I am smoking a 4 year old sample and it is not bad at all.

 

[Krusty]

If you like it then YES you should pick up what you can!
I can't speak to whether it's out of production or not but I do know prices only go higher and the Anti's just keep getting their way all too often.
So you certainly want to stock up on any blend that you really like whenever your able.
Investment towards your future enjoyment and all.

 

[Raid]

I'm not sure if we're talking about the same Old Ironsides, but the one, made by Dan Tobacco, is surely not out of production. Of course i do know about the availability at your side of the Atlantic