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[JimInks]

What's that Edward G. Robinsons like? I prefer a smoker's description rather than the marketing description.
Thanks in advance.

I'll give you my review.

The smell from a freshly opened tub or tin is entrancing. The nutty, earthy, woody burley also has a touch of molasses as the lead component. The gold Virginia cavendish provides some grass, tart and tangy citrus and few drops of honey as a secondary player. The brown sugary unsweetened black cavendish is a condiment, and has a tinge of vanilla, too. The smoky, woody, earthy sweet Cyprian Latakia isn’t very detectable being only one percent of the blend, but it’s just enough to add nuance to the flavor. I also observe a little fruity plum as well as a red wine topping. There's also a couple pinches of cinnamon present. The strength and nic-hit are a step past the mild mark, while the taste is almost at the center of mild to medium. I’ve never experienced any bite, though I know a few people have. I puff it a little on the slow side for best effect, and I recommend that pace. Has no harshness or rough edges. Burns cool, clean and even at a reasonable rate with avery consistent flavor from top to bottom. Leaves just a little dampness in the bowl. Requires few relights. Has a pleasant, short lived after taste, and room note. An all day mildly aromatic smoke.

This product has outlived Robinson (who supervised its creation) by many years, and has never been out of production. For those who remember him, it’s a trip down memory lane. For those who don’t know much about what a great actor Robinson was, it’s a chance to acquaint one’s self with a venerable blend and perhaps the man himself to some degree.

9-1-2013 Edit: The 1950s EGR was produced by the Greenfield & Winther company, who originated the blend. It was interesting to discover the taste of the new blend is close to the old, except the newer was slightly sweeter, and the spice note from the cinnamon was just a little more obvious in the older version. The Greenfield & Winther production was a little stronger as well.

 

[Eutychus]

Now smoking Arango Balkan Supreme in an '80s Peterson's smooth 312 with vulcanite p-lip stem.

 

[Singed]

Had a bowl of Granger in the Cobbler on the way to work. Decompressing with EGR in my Anton & Co.. @MLBbreton Short review: tub aroma reminds me of port, cut is coarse with a rich feel, smokes mellow with little nuisance, retains flavour throughout - just a little English on it. To me it has a hint of raisin bread to it. Be advised, this is a fresh tub and I only started smoking EGR myself in the last month.

 

[JimInks]

Now smoking year 2015 Sir Walter Raleigh in a black 1997 Brebbia Jubilee 925 silver banded grain sandblast briar calabash with a tapered black acrylic stem.

 

[Balisong]

I'm finishing my appetizer/dessert refill of GLP Westminster in today's bent MM Missouri Pride. Dinner was a butternut topped chicken casserole with peas.

 

[MLBbreton]

Had a bowl of Granger in the Cobbler on the way to work. Decompressing with EGR in my Anton & Co.. @MLBbreton Short review: tub aroma reminds me of port, cut is coarse with a rich feel, smokes mellow with little nuisance, retains flavour throughout - just a little English on it. To me it has a hint of raisin bread to it. Be advised, this is a fresh tub and I only started smoking EGR myself in the last month.
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Thank you. That sounds delicious. On my list for future orders.

 

[MLBbreton]

Same same but different
I just finished a bowl of honey and chocolate in my second new cob pipe. Number 3 will have to be briar. Until I buy one more..

 

[JimInks]

Relaxing after a wonderful salad, a rack of baby back ribs, baked potato, and pork and beans dinner with a banana split for dessert. I'm passing the half way mark of this bowl of year 2013 Capstan Blue Flake in a straight 1924 Dunhill’s “Shell Briar” patent pot 7 with a tapered black vulcanite stem. Community Coffee, neat, is my drink. Cleaned a few pipes, and am watching the Guardians-Yankees game.

A few minutes ago, Tomato the Brave wanted inside from the cold, and quickly went to his currently favorite place to snooze.

 

[Idlefellow]

Because of the wonderful economy comrades Byden and Harries has given us, I'm smoking a 50-50 mix of Blend DD and Crooner as an inaugural smoke in this li'l Boswell bent pot I got yesterday in my bi-monthly mail call. Sweet little pipe, I don't believe I've ever seen a Bos this small.

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So I guess that economy didn't prevent you from buying a new pipe, eh? Let's keep the political stuff in the rubber room as the site rules dictate. JMO.

 

[JimInks]

So I guess that economy didn't prevent you from buying a new pipe, eh? Let's keep the political stuff in the rubber room as the site rules dictate. JMO.

I agree. I don't come here for anybody's political opinion. The rest of the internet is full of that already for those who think they have to tell people how to think.

 

[Joshamee Gibbs]

So I guess that economy didn't prevent you from buying a new pipe, eh? Let's keep the political stuff in the rubber room as the site rules dictate. JMO.

Pipe was a gift.
However, will do as required on the "political stuff".

 

[JimInks]

Near the last quarter of this bowl of year 2020 D&R VIP in a 2004 smooth long shank Trever Talbot Ligne Bretagne Faite en Bretagne 4/3 lumberman with a tapered black vulcanite stem. Tomato the Brave is enjoying his comforter.

 

[RudyN]

Boswell Northwoods in a Nice Meerschaum.

 

[Balisong]

Watching the news and shopping for seeds with Orlik Golden Sliced in an MM Morgan and a cider cocktail.

 

[Aussiemike]

Decompressing after work with EGR in my Rossi Canadian with a Tyskie. Removed annuals today, cutting back perennials tomorrow, pruning line of sight on fairways by increments. Predictions of snow by the 25th ... I am skeptical but it will not be long.

AGGGGH Snow I would rather stick my head in a freezer, Hope all your plants will be ok mate. This is a thing over here even have a mate with one on a tree
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-27/yarn-bombing-lifts-spirits-of-drought-hit-warwick/11350632

https://jumpersandjazz.com.au/event/tree-jumper-exhibition/

 

[Aussiemike]

I'll give you my review.

The smell from a freshly opened tub or tin is entrancing. The nutty, earthy, woody burley also has a touch of molasses as the lead component. The gold Virginia cavendish provides some grass, tart and tangy citrus and few drops of honey as a secondary player. The brown sugary unsweetened black cavendish is a condiment, and has a tinge of vanilla, too. The smoky, woody, earthy sweet Cyprian Latakia isn’t very detectable being only one percent of the blend, but it’s just enough to add nuance to the flavor. I also observe a little fruity plum as well as a red wine topping. There's also a couple pinches of cinnamon present. The strength and nic-hit are a step past the mild mark, while the taste is almost at the center of mild to medium. I’ve never experienced any bite, though I know a few people have. I puff it a little on the slow side for best effect, and I recommend that pace. Has no harshness or rough edges. Burns cool, clean and even at a reasonable rate with avery consistent flavor from top to bottom. Leaves just a little dampness in the bowl. Requires few relights. Has a pleasant, short lived after taste, and room note. An all day mildly aromatic smoke.

This product has outlived Robinson (who supervised its creation) by many years, and has never been out of production. For those who remember him, it’s a trip down memory lane. For those who don’t know much about what a great actor Robinson was, it’s a chance to acquaint one’s self with a venerable blend and perhaps the man himself to some degree.

9-1-2013 Edit: The 1950s EGR was produced by the Greenfield & Winther company, who originated the blend. It was interesting to discover the taste of the new blend is close to the old, except the newer was slightly sweeter, and the spice note from the cinnamon was just a little more obvious in the older version. The Greenfield & Winther production was a little stronger as well.

Keep em coming please Jim

 

[MLBbreton]

Going to finish out my day with this Rossi Smeralda I just picked up. I'm going to cut a chunk off of this guy and load it up. G&H Brown Irish X.

 

[MLBbreton]

Keep em coming please Jim

Wow, thank you so much for the review and background. I am for sure getting some now.
I purchased what I hope is a birth year pipe and and I want to find the perfect blend to dedicate to it.
I think it will be easier to find it out "there"
with all the knowledge in here.
Thanks again

 

[Aussiemike]

I lied to you Jim and guys on saying I don't own a poker shape style I have had this one for over 10 years and never smoked it or gave it another loving glance on the rack. But after Misses post on here her beautiful pipe identification and saw what I think is the same wood as this one I lite him up.The bit goes directly into bowl, the chewing gum might be sap can barley make indentation with my finger nail. If you guys know what is a rocket stove.....well this bugger smokes like one Funny it will go into my "going over to mates place around the fire"pipe pouch as I enjoyed it more than my vest pipes
Still dont know what wood it is willow?
Smoking it with some carter hall. It looks horrible but will tidy it up and put some much needed obsidian oil on etc
OMG seeing the close ups I really should have given it some love before smoking it agggggg

 

[JimInks]

Enjoyed a tasty golden delicious apple, and am smoking year 2019 HU Directors Cut in a smooth slight bend dark brown 1940s-1950s Comoy’s Blue Riband 228C prince with a tapered black vulcanite stem. Daisy the Feral Princess came inside to eat, and is by my side. Tomato the Brave ate, and is back in the comforter. Abner the Eager ate, and is hiding from the others to take a snooze. Harry the Hairy ate as well, though we don't let him inside. Sleepy Suzy and Molly Danger are snoozin' on m'lady's lap over their favorite blanket.