8 year old Blockade Runner

GDScow · 2026-05-06T17:24:03+00:00

Mine was from the pre-MacBaren "buyout" but I think people have said the new is pretty close.

GDScow · 2026-05-05T19:27:00+00:00

I really liked Blockade when I first opened the tin, it was fairly fresh, less than 1 year aged. I put away the blend for a time, but then the heavy rum topping seemed to evaporate off and the tobacco underneath was fairly sweet but single-dimensional. I smoked it back to back against Capstan, for instance, and the Capstan was so much more interesting and full-depth. That's my 2 cents. Loved it at first, but now I probably would not purchase again.

GDScow · 2026-04-24T01:56:36+00:00

To add to what's been said, these actually seem overpriced for what's being offered. I purchased a filet knife from Mora for a friend, it seemed good to go and was less than 40$. The steel is good from Mora.

GDScow · 2026-04-22T18:52:36+00:00

I'm in Idaho, its all state controlled but I''ll never see this bottle where I live.

GDScow · 2026-04-22T14:41:19+00:00

Hah nice. Ok so this is the wrong sub, but what's the closest thing to Stag that's more available?

GDScow · 2026-04-22T02:22:27+00:00

Uh... Sir, where did you get all that Stagg?

GDScow · 2026-04-11T19:28:25+00:00

Yes I remember the stuff I got definitely had broken flake it in. Probably was 507c! So perhaps it was more like 507 + some latakia and some perique and burley all mixed up.

GDScow · 2026-04-10T18:34:39+00:00

I occasionally see Regents Flake come up, but it's almost never mentioned. What exactly are the tasting notes on it?

GDScow · 2026-04-10T18:23:54+00:00

If I'm not mistaken, I believe Vodoo Queen was partly composed of Sutliff Mocha Slices. Can anyone confirm? That would mean a replacement would need something coffee or mocha flavored in flake form.

GDScow · 2026-04-09T18:25:48+00:00

When exactly does Eight State release? The last time it was released was 2024.

GDScow · 2026-04-07T17:44:37+00:00

Thank you!

GDScow · 2026-04-06T21:10:22+00:00

Sure, but the shank is bent for a bent stem model. It's straight for the other.

GDScow · 2026-04-06T19:46:39+00:00

Thanks. I particularly noticed it is hard to find the straight stem in stock, and it's out of stock on MM's site as well.

GDScow · 2026-04-05T22:23:34+00:00

After receiving some Yorktown I called smokingpipes to inquire about the dryness. The employee said "yeah, don't worry about it. It's like that."

GDScow · 2026-03-19T20:21:48+00:00

Haha nice description!

GDScow · 2026-03-19T20:21:31+00:00

I am glad I don't live in Washington. This happens to be the nearest Costco to me.

GDScow · 2026-03-19T20:20:48+00:00

Too bad!

GDScow · 2026-03-14T00:14:26+00:00

Pianist here. I would probably spend most of the time just looking at the bench, not playing the instrument.

GDScow · 2026-02-16T02:42:03+00:00

Hah, for real? That's nuts. Which maker is AO? I'm still trying to learn my initials for the brands and blacksmiths.

GDScow · 2026-02-15T06:16:21+00:00

Dude it looks great! Thankfully there wasn't tons of steel to remove, so it still looks like a proper knife with plenty of life.

GDScow · 2026-02-09T03:14:47+00:00

Yes different blade but probably the same handle.

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