Steven Books passed away a few years back. His daughter tried to keep the business going but couldn’t sustain it. I’d guess 2 years now, maybe 3.
I have a small bit of HOC left in my stash. Some Irishman’s 5 o’clock, Grandfather’s Own, Wild Rose and a we bit of Young Master & For Meerschaum’s Only. All of it quite good. Especially the first two.