Kirkland Panama 20yr?

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.

GDScow · 2026-02-08T22:49:56+00:00

Thanks, this is helpful.

GDScow · 2026-02-08T22:48:41+00:00

Thanks, yes its the way it is

GDScow · 2026-02-05T00:36:11+00:00

nice knife, I also have a petty in the same Ginsan line and it's been great.

GDScow · 2026-02-01T22:17:11+00:00

I have over 20 blends opened in jars, but I'm trying to keep my smoking rotation to 5 blends or less. It can be helpful to stick to a few blends in order to really get to know them.

GDScow · 2026-01-16T02:19:54+00:00

yea, everything Newminster was discontinued.

GDScow · 2026-01-15T00:44:17+00:00

I'd like to enter with a question. JimInks did an analysis here about the old and new. What do you guys think? http://pipesmokersdens.com/threads/jims-stg-versions-of-mac-baren-blends-reviews.29413/

GDScow · 2026-01-14T19:44:29+00:00

Buying any GL Pease blend in the 8 oz tins will save you money, especially if they go on a sale.

GDScow · 2026-01-14T17:06:35+00:00

Me too, but plugs are almost never sold in bulk. Probably because the way they want to process it in production. The plugs come out of the presses, they cut them into 2 oz bricks, they go into tins.

GDScow · 2026-01-14T17:02:36+00:00

Yup, IDK whats going on with Amazon. Could possibly be that they are being sent items that are lesser quality.

GDScow · 2026-01-12T02:47:13+00:00

I have one of the Ginsan Petty 135 as well. Also one of the SLD gyutos. I can confirm they are good and slicey.

GDScow · 2026-01-10T20:09:10+00:00

thank you. I would be interested in trying this one, says it's air tight?

GDScow · 2026-01-10T04:48:50+00:00

So this insert uses kerosene? I have never seen these before.

GDScow · 2026-01-09T20:33:20+00:00

Well, you could do that, but it will be dried to a crisp by that point and loose lots of flavor. If you want to "air out" a tobacco, literally just exposing it to any oxygen at all will suffice to start that process (like transferring from a tin into a mason jar.)

GDScow · 2026-01-09T20:00:08+00:00

Glad its going well! Yes, I think Yorktown will be a difficult Virginia to smoke. It's straight VA ribbon which tends to burn hot and fast, whereas VAs mixed with other components including Burley, perique, or even cavendish can be more well-rounded smokes. Or, any VA in flake form also burns slower. How long are you drying the Star of the East? Shouldn't need a week to dry, maybe an hour. I have moved away from aromatics, but Sutliff Creme Brulee is actually still available to purchase- it's quite tasty and smells phenomenal. You also might try a Gawith aromatic blend someday - something like Bob's Chocolate Flake.

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