Burleys, Granger, Velvet and Artful Codger YT Video

[Swede]

Well, I've recently listened to a Russ Ouelette YT interview on tobacco types, and he mentioned that to get an idea of the taste of a burley try either Granger or Velvet because they were pretty much straight tobacco. I don't remember his exact words, but that's how I took it, so began reading on these two codger pipe tobaccos. I kind of lean toward Prince Albert at this time, but open to trying new codgers. I had a 5 year old remnant of an ounce of Granger bulk from 4noggins, and recently finished that. Thing is I don't recall any major impression other than it was a good smoke. In trying to look into Velvet, I came across a mention of a video by a guy going by "The Artful Codger" that did one on the history of Velvet, but I can't find the video on YT or through a Google search. Anybody remember this, and maybe have a link? Also, I've read BoB posts on Granger through a search, and noticed it pops up a lot in the "What are you smoking" thread, so anybody have any thoughts on why you like Granger, especially over Velvet? In looking at them on the Tobacco Reviews site, I see they are both owned by Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), but Velvet is blended by Lane while Granger by STG. Swede

 

[ftrplt]

I enjoy Granger; just a good ol' Burley smokin' tobacco! Haven't tried Velvet since the mid '60's!! Carter Hall is primo good; I prefer it over Prince Albert (but I do like PA!!). Sir Walter Raleigh is popular with some here; I don't keep it around. Most of these contain some other tobacco, usually some GinnyWeed! Half & Half comes to mind; CH has some GinnyWeed also. FWIW...FTRPLT

 

[Swede]

That's good to hear about Granger. It maybe on my next order. I noticed that about those tobaccos, and even PA is supposed to be burley and Cavendish which I've read can be burley or virginia.

 

[Fr_Tom]

I am a fan of Granger. It was my paternal grandfather's goto.

 

[Blackhorse]

Looking for posts by The Artful Codger on YouTube…I found one, in which there were posts complaining that his channel & posts had been removed and they were wondering why. I stopped looking at that point.

 

[Swede]

Looking for posts by The Artful Codger on YouTube…I found one, in which there were posts complaining that his channel & posts had been removed and they were wondering why. I stopped looking at that point.

Thanks, that solves it. Sadly, I guess that would have been the only source, unless someone downloaded it.

 

[LitUpPiper]

Artful Codger had to pull down his YT videos because it would have been a problem for him if his work found out. (Secondhand info).

 

[Swede]

Thank you for the update. I hope that situation improves for him someday.