I'm a little late with this.
You must have the “delicious” filter on your phone, my God those look good!
The Pure Virginia, as with all VAs, will get better with time. I found PV to be great fresh, which is why I prefer it to Full Virginia Flake. Have you tried it in another pipe? I thought it was an okay tobacco, but when I smoked it in the 2018 LE pipe (which has a conical bore) it became stellar (to me). Do you have a conical bore pipe, or one with a smaller diameter bore?View attachment 987276
Dang, I put in an order with SP and I can't believe I forgot to add the 6 yo Capstan to the order. I'll chalk that up to computer error. These are all new to me, and as I smoke the PV, It's realized that this one definitely needs some time.
Good to know. I do have a bent Dublin with a conical bowl. I'll give that a try for sure. Thanks for the input.The Pure Virginia, as with all VAs, will get better with time. I found PV to be great fresh, which is why I prefer it to Full Virginia Flake. Have you tried it in another pipe? I thought it was an okay tobacco, but when I smoked it in the 2018 LE pipe (which has a conical bore) it became stellar (to me). Do you have a conical bore pipe, or one with a smaller diameter bore?
I had always heard that conical bores were perfect for VAs. I didn’t believe it made a difference, but found out that it really doesGood to know. I do have a bent Dublin with a conical bowl. I'll give that a try for sure. Thanks for the input.
Nice haul. If you are putting them in a humidor/coolidor take the plastic off. If not, then they should be at least put in a freezer bag with a Boveda in it or something to keep the humidity up.View attachment 988317
So, I never really bought boxes before. Leave the plastic on, or take it off?
They're in a ziploc (airtite) tote, with 5 or 6 60g bovedas.Nice haul. If you are putting them in a humidor/coolidor take the plastic off. If not, then they should be at least put in a freezer bag with a Boveda in it or something to keep the humidity up.