Tobaccos for smoking in pipes are often carefully treated and blended to achieve flavor nuances not available in other tobacco products.[citation needed] Many of these are blends using staple ingredients of variously cured Burley and Virginia tobaccos which are enhanced by spice tobaccos, among them many Oriental or Balkan varietals, Latakia (a fire-cured spice tobacco of Syrian origin, but now made in other regions, such as, Cyprus and Lebanon ), Perique (uniquely grown in St. James Parish, Louisiana) which is also an old method of fermentation, or blends of Virginia and Burley tobaccos of African, Indian, or South American origins. Traditionally, many U.S. blends are made of American Burley with sweeteners and flavorings added to create an "aromatic" flavor, whereas "English" blends are based on natural Virginia tobaccos enhanced with Oriental and other natural tobaccos. There is a growing tendency towards "natural" tobaccos which derive their aromas from artful blending with selected spice tobaccos only and careful, often historically-based, curing processes.
Pipe tobacco can be purchased in several forms, which vary both in flavor (leading to many blends and opportunities for smokers to blend their own tobaccos) and in the physical shape and size to which the tobacco has been reduced. Most pipe tobaccos are less mild than cigarette tobacco, substantially more moist and cut much more coarsely. Too finely cut tobacco does not allow enough air to flow through the pipe, and overly dry tobacco burns too quickly with little flavor. Pipe tobacco must be kept in an airtight container, such as a canning jar or sealed tin, to keep from drying out.
Some pipe tobaccos are cut into long narrow ribbons. Some are pressed into flat plugs which are sliced into flakes. Others are tightly wound into long ropes, then sliced into discs. Plug tobacco is maintained in its pressed block form and sold in small blocks. The plug will be sliced into thin flakes by the smoker and then prepared in a similar fashion to flake tobacco. It is considered that plug tobacco holds its flavor better than rubbed or flake tobacco. Flake tobacco (sliced cakes or ropes) may be prepared in several ways. Generally it is rubbed out with the fingers and palms until it is loose enough to pack. It can also be crumbled or simply folded and stuffed into a pipe. Some people also prefer to dice up very coarse tobaccos before using them, making them easier to pack.
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Seattle Pipe Club Mississippi River is a blend that's hard to put
your finger on. There's a ton of complexity in this crumble cake
created by the club's master blender, Joe Lankford. Specially
selected matured red Virginias and carefully stoved black
Virginia form the base, to which some exotic Orientals are added.
Then comes a hearty amount of Acadian Perique and a touch of
Cyprian Latakia. The soft cake crumbles apart easily and packs
and lights readily.
The flavor is markedly sweet and tangy with a good amount of
mellow spice, and the hint of Latakia adds body, giving it a lush
mouth feel and complexity. SPC Mississippi River quickly became a
favorite among the P&C Faithful, and its continued high
volume of sales have proven that this blend is a modern-day
classic. If you've never tried it before, this is a roller
coaster ride for the palate, and you should get some immediately,
and if you're one of the many fans of the blend, we don't have to
convince you any further.
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Okay, what could possibly make Seattle Pipe Club's Mississippi
River any better? How about taking the base tobaccos and storing
them in a freshly-emptied rum barrel for a full month before
pressing? This makes a lot of sense since Mississippi River is
basically a VaPer on steroids so in this process it becomes a
super-flavorful navy cake because of the rum and oak influence.
Then, to make sure the rum essence doesn't fade before you get
the chance to pop a can open, they inserted a piece of one of the
barrel staves into each tin so you get the most benefit from this
amazing blend.
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Recently, Joe Lankford was offered some very special, well-aged
Virginias. Instead of creating a whole new blend, he thought that
he would use them to make a limited edition version of his wildly
popular Mississippi River. Seattle Pipe Club Mississippi River
Special Reserve is everything you love about the original but
with very rare flue-cured tobaccos included for richer, smoother
flavor.
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This scrumptious, highly sought after pipe tobacco it perfect for
the enthusiast who is looking for a bolder blend with a fuller
body. Welcome, Seattle Pipe Club's Plum Pudding. This medium to
full-bodied blend features a smokey, spicy character that creator
Joe Lankford can barely keep up demand for. A combination of
Latakia, Perique, Orientals, and Virginias meld beautifully
together, its not wonder that quantities remain extremely limited
with such a tasty blend as this.
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On a shelf in a warehouse, a small quantity of special small-leaf
tobaccos were found. When they were discovered, they were offered
to Joe lankford, the blender of the Seattle Pipe Club blends.
Rather than coming up with a whole new blend, Joe took these rare
tobaccos and substituted them for some of the Orientals in his
very popular Plum Pudding. Plum Pudding Special Reserve is a
limited release version of his bold Balkan cake in a 4 oz. plug,
featuring these very rare sun-cured tobaccos. Save on Seattle
Pipe Club’s Plum Pudding Special Reserve here and enjoy this
one-of-a-kind blend.
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When we heard that they were going to age some Seattle Pipe Club
Plum Pudding in a Bourbon barrel, we just had to check it out. We
got a chance to see the tobacco not long after it had been put in
the barrel, We were told that the barrel had only been emptied of
its boozy cargo two weeks prior, so the aroma of Bourbon was
intense. After a month-long nap, the tobacco was pressed into the
familiar crumble cake format, and in a nod to other well-known
infused blends, a chunk of one of the staves from the barrel is
included. Although the scent of Bourbon is very noticeable, it
melds well with the tobacco so that you get a burst of the flavor
at first light and then it moves into the background, but is
always present. Fans of the original are going to want to pick up
some Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Bourbon Barrel Aged.
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On a shelf in a warehouse, a small quantity of special small-leaf
tobaccos were found. When they were discovered, they were offered
to Joe lankford, the blender of the Seattle Pipe Club blends.
Rather than coming up with a whole new blend, Joe took these rare
tobaccos and substituted them for some of the Orientals in his
very popular Plum Pudding. Plum Pudding Special Reserve is a
limited release version of his bold Balkan cake in a 4 oz. plug,
featuring these very rare sun-cured tobaccos. Save on Seattle
Pipe Club’s Plum Pudding Special Reserve here and enjoy this
one-of-a-kind blend.
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Seattle Pipe Club's Potlatch, created by SPC's master blender,
Joe Lankford, is a stroke of genius. This distinctly different
approach to the American-English genre will appeal to a broad
range of pipe enthusiasts. The ingredients include nutty-sweet
toasted black Cavendish, specially selected Burley, smoky Cyprian
Latakia, zesty golden Virginias, fragrant Turkish and Acadian
Perique. Blends of this type were incredibly popular at the peak
of pipe smoking's popularity, and are making a comeback among
American pipesters. SPC Potlatch will transport you back in time.
If you haven't tried this amazingly complex blend yet, you're
missing out.
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Joe Lankford has fond memories of some of the blends that the
legendary tobaccos from Drucquer & Sons. One particular favorite
of his was Levant Mixture, and he missed it so much that he
decided to develop his own tribute to it - introducing Seattle
Pipe Club Rainier Levant. This is a rich and fragrant
Balkan-style blend made of zesty red Virginia, earthy/spicy
Turkish Orientals and plenty of Cyprian Latakia.
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Seattle Pipe Club's Seattle Evening is another real treat from
master blender Joe Lankford. For the club's 2008 annual dinner,
Joe decided to create a blend for the Orientals lovers, so he
combined Cyprian Latakia with a blend of Turkish tobaccos along
with a very well-known Oriental tobacco and matured Virginias.
Seattle Evening is smooth and exotic - smoky, spicy and sweet.
The fragrance is intoxicatingly bright and it's easy on the
tongue and palate. If you enjoy Orientals-forward blends and you
haven't tried Seattle Evening, you need to get some of this SPC
blend post-haste.
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New from the Seattle Pipe Club and their master blender Joe
Lankford - Wild Man. This is a medium-bodied blend of rich and
smoky Cyprian Latakia, complex and exotic Orientals, and select,
sweet Virginias, pressed into an easy-to-prepare crumble cake.
The aroma will remind you of incense, but the flavor is smooth,
smoky, and intriguingly unique. See for yourself what an amazing
experience you'll get with Seattle Pipe Club - Wild Man.
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Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic Pipe tobacco combines ripe, mature
tobaccos with French and Dutch liquors to create a rich,
pleasantly aromatic experience.
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Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic Pipe tobacco combines ripe, mature
tobaccos with French and Dutch liquors to create a rich,
pleasantly aromatic experience.
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Smoker's Pride Whiskey Pipe Tobacco utilizes the regular Smoker's
Pride blend but adds in a hint of Whiskey flavoring to create a
rich, luxurious experience.
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St. Bruno Flake is a distinctive blend of smooth Virginia and
smoky dark fired Kentucky pressed and sliced into thin flakes
that are easy to prepare and enjoy. It's topped with subtle
floral and fruity notes for a unique Aromatic experience.
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St. Bruno was originally conceived in the 1890s by Thomas Ogden,
a businessman who had started a tobacco shop in 1860 along Park
Lane in Liverpool, England. Within a few years, Ogden opened
several other shops throughout Liverpool, and after seeing how
successful his retail operation was, Ogden decided to venture
into manufacturing, establishing his first factory in 1866. By
1890, Ogden owned six small factories and a snuff mill. Since its
beginnings, St. Bruno has become a staple pipe tobacco, with Mac
Baren taking over production in 2006 and purchasing the blend
completely in 2015.
As a pipe tobacco, St. Bruno features smooth Virginias and smoky
Dark-Fired Kentucky, all steam pressed and sliced into thin
flakes — with this version, then, rubbed out before being
packaged. It's topped with subtle floral and citrus notes for a
delightful character that complements the natural tobacco without
drifting fully into Aromatic territory.
The name is De Luxe for a reason. Stanwell is very selective when
it come to this series of pipes. The brown polished De Luxe
briars are chosen for having outstanding grain, which is
complemented by a warm, golden-brown color.
The Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen series might well be their
most iconic line. All of them exhibit the graceful styling for
which Stanwell is renowned, but with a unique twist. All of them
come with a standard length and a churchwarden stem so you can
enjoy your pipe when you're a bit more active, or when you have
the time to lounge and relax.
The Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen Brushed Black is not only
the most affordable finish in the lineup, but it's incredibly
attractive. The bowl and shank get a wire brush treatment and a
glossy black finish, but the rims are smooth and stained in a
rich red tone. Treat yourself to one of the unique shapes in the
Stanwell Hans Christian Andersen series at the lowest price.
Please note - The pipe lengths in the More Details section are
for the pipes with the sort stem installed. With the churchwarden
stem in place, they will typically be between 10 and 11 inches
long.
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Best known for their high-end Danish pipes, Stanwell also has a
pretty popular pipe tobacco line and the quality is exceptional.
Utilizing complex tobacco mixtures and premium, perfectly
proportioned top flavors, Stanwell pipe tobacco offers a
top-notch, aromatic experience that's delicious through and
through.
Stanwell Melange pipe tobacco showcases a blend of Danish Dark
Cavendish, Burley, and Virginia tobaccos complemented by a touch
of mature Oriental. These tobaccos have been gently cased with
premium flavorings to create a rich, smooth smoke that's brimming
with notes of vanilla, fruit, and sweetness.
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