I was wondering if I bought perique from WLT if i could press the air out of it and store it long term and would it still ferment or mature? what container would be best and what wrapping would I use in the container? I am looking to do about 15 pounds total. Thank you in advance for any advice ..read more

Hey gents . How are everyone doing? I cant even remember when I was in here last ..read more

[Forum Admin: This post may have been generated by AI. See subsequent posts.] Cleaning your glass pipe is essential for maintaining its performance and ensuring a smooth smoking experience. Whether you're a seasoned smoker or just starting out, knowing the right techniques can make a big difference. In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about cleaning your glass pipe, including why it's important, different cleaning methods, and tips for preventing... Read more ..read more

Back in 2014-2015 I got into pipes & pipe tobacco a bit. I picked up a little bit here and there and did some trades for a couple pipes & some pipe tobacco to get started. Needless to say, I enjoyed it for 1 winter season and didn’t pick it back up (no particular reason). I’ve been scoping out some forums here on different pipes & tobacco blends you’ve all been putting together and it’s been in my radar to try out again. In addition to trying some small taste tests of some cigar blends I put... Read more ..read more

This is what happened to some stuff from another supplier. Been jarred since august. I can’t afford for shit like this to happen here in NZ. I accept it may have just been a bad batch, my fault, or just an accident, but non of my WLT leaf has any issues despite getting the same treatment ..read more

Lay it on me. My first WLT sampler plus a lb of Latakia arrives tomorrow, what blends should I try first? For context: I'm currently enjoying early morning pipe every morning and switching between C&D engine 99 and Awakened Elder in the evening. EMP I've really enjoyed from the moment I opened the tin till the last bowl. 99 started out tasting a bit too bitter but after an ounce or so I'm enjoying it decently. Elder tastes insane (in a good way), starts off tasting like pure soap, gets... Read more ..read more

I really enjoy variety, sure when I find something I really like it goes into rotation, but I'm never satisfied with just two or three regulars. This seems to present a dilema. I found that I really can't judge a blend well until I've smoked a good 1/2+ oz of it through the pipe. Sometimes something that was just ok or even "not great" the first bowl ends up changing my mind by the time I finish the tin or 1-2 oz bulk. Other times it seems to taste great in only one of my pipes. Am I crazy... Read more ..read more

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024, i wish to you all many pipe smoking days, many pipe and tobacco purchases! McClelland Best of Show ..read more

I don't know how many Canadian pipe smokers frequent this forum and have Brigham pipes but I thought I would share the Christmas present I received. It is a book on the history of "Brigham" pipes. It it written by Charles Lemon who repaired three pipes for me earlier this year. He can fix Brigham maple insert pipes and did a great job resorting on one of my patent pipes. He extracted and reused the old aluminum filter insert in the new stem so it is old and new very cool. I read this in one... Read more ..read more

There are a few different blend I enjoy that have a cube cut Burley. Some are cased(I imagine). In the spirit of creating ingredients for pipe blends I tried a toasted cube cut. First I cased leaves with water and then toasted at 220F until crispy. 35-40 mins. (Next time I may do a couple rounds of this) I then brought back into case and pressed for a few days, adding a little more pressure every once and awhile. I feel like a good cube cut will come from a good tight plug which steam or... Read more ..read more