Free pipe tobacco? [Archive]

OldSaw

10-26-2008, 08:01 PM

Did something similar a while ago. Altidas sends you an absolute metric butt load of various aromatic pipe tobaccos of likely low to middlin quality.

What is that in SAE units?

burningdarkness

10-26-2008, 09:14 PM

Free pipe tobacco?

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bbsupersport

10-26-2008, 09:25 PM

HUH?

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CitizenDan

10-26-2008, 09:54 PM

most of the altadis blends I've tried (about 7 I think), have been mediocre to terrible; with one exception being Count Pulaski (not great but enjoyable). Altadis blends are dirt cheap so you basicly get what you pay for, IMHO, YMMV etc.

citizensoldierny

10-27-2008, 05:21 AM

Sounds like you get what you pay for in this case...

TwelveBravo

10-27-2008, 06:00 AM

Thank you for the info. Thus far I have sampled "Count Pulaski" and "Blue Note" both are decent. My wife enjoys the room note of "Blue Note".

Finnigan

10-27-2008, 08:09 AM

Is this stuff any better or worse than something like Captain Black?

I'm looking to try a pipe for the first time without spending too much. For now, the cheaper the better so when SWMBO shakes her head and wags her finger I can say it didn't cost much. :biggrin:

citizensoldierny

10-27-2008, 10:58 AM

Lynchmeister

10-27-2008, 03:28 PM

BTW, I love the smell of pipe's but I still look way too young for a pipe.(young looking 36 here, so I'm told) Thinking you need gray hair to pull one off, and a beard is definitely a plus. Knew a guy in his early 20's who was trying to take up pipe smoking and looked utterly ridiculous. On the other hand I might be a cigar natural. A lot of people say I could be a Soprano's cast member when they see smoking a stogie:wink:

I hear what your saying as I'm 27 and look like I'm 18 (damn baby face!). I've recently picked up pipe smoking with a corn cob (automatically doubles the ridiculous factor). I'm not gonna lie and say that I don't occasionally feel foolish smoking it outside of my apartment, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I'm really enjoying it and finding it to be a whole heck of a lot cheaper than my beloved cigars. Needless to say, I hope to enjoy both in moderation for some time to come.

:thumbsup:

OldSaw

10-27-2008, 03:56 PM

I hear what your saying as I'm 27 and look like I'm 18 (damn baby face!). I've recently picked up pipe smoking with a corn cob (automatically doubles the ridiculous factor). I'm not gonna lie and say that I don't occasionally feel foolish smoking it outside of my apartment, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I'm really enjoying it and finding it to be a whole heck of a lot cheaper than my beloved cigars. Needless to say, I hope to enjoy both in moderation for some time to come.

:thumbsup:

Just don the old sable hat and you will automatically age 10-20 years. :lol:

RichGem

10-27-2008, 04:02 PM

Just don the old sable hat and you will automatically age 10-20 years. :lol:

Cory, putting actual tobacco in the pipe instead of soap bubbles might help too. :tongue:

Lynchmeister

10-27-2008, 04:15 PM

Just don the old sable hat and you will automatically age 10-20 years. :lol:

Cory, putting actual tobacco in the pipe instead of soap bubbles might help too. :tongue:

Well done, gentlemen...well done.

:lol:!!!

Bristlingbeardofodin

10-27-2008, 05:29 PM

I recently received the samples -- one pouch of Blue Note (an ok aromatic), one pouch of Fox & Hound (an English blend which I found tasty) and a pouch of Irish Cream an aromatic I didn't care for. Give them a try -- the price is right.

TwelveBravo

10-27-2008, 06:52 PM

BTW, I love the smell of pipe's but I still look way too young for a pipe.(young looking 36 here, so I'm told) Thinking you need gray hair to pull one off, and a beard is definitely a plus. Knew a guy in his early 20's who was trying to take up pipe smoking and looked utterly ridiculous. On the other hand I might be a cigar natural. A lot of people say I could be a Soprano's cast member when they see smoking a stogie:wink:

Isn't vanity a royal pain in the a**? I'm 38 and have been smoking a pipe for a few years. SWMBO refers to me as "Captain Ahab" or "old man" and my 10 year old son calls me "Frosty" when I smoke a cob. Oh well, the dogs don't mind and I enjoy a bowl very much. Do what makes you happy naysayers be damned!!!:wink:

TimmyBoston

10-28-2008, 01:14 AM

There's no such thing as a free lunch (Or pipe tobacco) :biggrin:

Lynchmeister

10-28-2008, 07:53 PM

There's no such thing as a free lunch (Or pipe tobacco) :biggrin:

You got that straight! I coughed up my address to Altadis for a couple "free" Montecristos last year and, while the cigars did arrive safe and sound, so too did several JR Cigar catalogs. Now, every time some random junk mail arrives, I wonder: Is this the result of Altadis USA selling my mailing address?

Yes. I'm waiting for my "free" pipe tobacco. :w00t:

Ookla The Mok

10-28-2008, 08:07 PM

I pay about $2 per ounce of my favorites. (Iwan Ries 3star Blue, Uhle's House of Uhle, and Uhle's Blend 232) I just don't see a need to fill my pipe with subpar tobacco just to save a handful of pennies. That's half the beauty of pipe smoking, the really nice smoke won't cost you an arm and a leg.

*Iwan Ries ships orders with a full catalog. That's a dangerous book to browse.

Finnigan

10-28-2008, 10:30 PM

How many pipes cab you fill with an ounce?

Tinzien

10-29-2008, 04:45 AM

6 to 8 bowls on average.

MCsommerreid

10-29-2008, 08:29 AM

What is that in SAE units?

An Imperial butt load. I think it converts much like centiliters into pounds.

marco polo

11-01-2008, 12:19 AM

Only in America will you get free tobacco....am jealous....

Finnigan

11-04-2008, 06:18 AM

Bristlingbeardofodin

11-04-2008, 06:46 AM

Mine came in about a week or two. I hope you get them soon.
How folks enjoy pipe tobacco is even more of a YMMV than shaving supplies. Personally I hate Three Star Blue but some really like it and so good for them I am glad they enjoy it. I hope you find something you like in the sampler. None of them are even close to being my favorites but the Fox and Hound was pretty good and the Blue Note was certainly passable if you like aromatics. You may get different samples than the ones I received. An inexpensive choice which is quite tasty is Peter Stokkebye's Balkan Supreme if you like Balkan blends. If you like inexpensive aromatics Lanes BCA (a vanilla black cavenidsh) is cheap and smokeable. These are both sold in bulk which tends to be more economical than tins. Best of luck.

Lynchmeister

11-04-2008, 06:57 AM

Has anyone else received their sample? I'm still waiting.

Bristling Beard, how long did it take?

Sorry, I'm just anxious, and tobacco isn't in the budget for a while. Free samples would hit the spot.

Yes, inquiring minds want to know! However, I will say that my dwindling stash of three, which is now one, had a beneficial side effect. I've since learned how to properly pack a flake and find my desired moisture content so that my full tin of Hamborger Veermaster can and will(!) be thoroughly enjoyed.

CarlJN

11-04-2008, 09:26 AM

Haha I'm glad I'm not alone on this

BTW, the Dunhill tins (royal yacht (pretty good) and nightcap (fantastic)) are wonderful and not too expensive.

CarlJN

11-04-2008, 09:28 AM

I hear what your saying as I'm 27 and look like I'm 18 (damn baby face!). I've recently picked up pipe smoking with a corn cob (automatically doubles the ridiculous factor). I'm not gonna lie and say that I don't occasionally feel foolish smoking it outside of my apartment, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I'm really enjoying it and finding it to be a whole heck of a lot cheaper than my beloved cigars. Needless to say, I hope to enjoy both in moderation for some time to come.

:thumbsup:
Redone...

Haha I'm glad I'm not alone on this, except I wasn't going for the corncob, the straight briar is much better when it comes to not looking ridiculous

BTW, the Dunhill tins (royal yacht (pretty good) and nightcap (fantastic)) are wonderful and not too expensive.

Lynchmeister

11-04-2008, 09:40 AM

Redone...

Haha I'm glad I'm not alone on this, except I wasn't going for the corncob, the straight briar is much better when it comes to not looking ridiculous

BTW, the Dunhill tins (royal yacht (pretty good) and nightcap (fantastic)) are wonderful and not too expensive.

Yeah, looks aside, the cob has been performing like a champ! I'd like to try a bent cob and then based on what I find to be my preference, my first briar I'm 99% positive will be a Savinelli Natural from Frenchy. $35 for a brand new Sav in addition to the fact that it will take on its own unique color much the same as a meerschaum does. Can't beat that!

D.Irving79

11-06-2008, 12:18 PM

awesome. i dont smoke a pipe but ill see how this smokes in a cigarette (i roll my own).

MCsommerreid

11-07-2008, 08:41 AM

awesome. i dont smoke a pipe but ill see how this smokes in a cigarette (i roll my own).

You need a very healthy paper (medium rizla+ worked), and a rolling device helps greatly since most of the tobaccos in this are crumb like. I kind of enjoyed my ocassional cigapipearette.

D.Irving79

11-07-2008, 10:25 AM

i use athey (non filter paper) and i have a mascote injector which, despite being plastic, is a tank.

-Devil-

11-07-2008, 05:03 PM

i have been smoking a pipe for close to 7 years now .. i am 34

about a year ago i got that sample pack ... i think most of it went into a campfire not to long afterwards...

i stick with tobac from pipes and cigars ( http://www.pipesandcigars.com/ruouhobl.html ) mostly from the Hearth and Home by Russ .. nice stuff in there.

-Devil-

11-07-2008, 05:05 PM

Yeah, looks aside, the cob has been performing like a champ! I'd like to try a bent cob and then based on what I find to be my preference, my first briar I'm 99% positive will be a Savinelli Natural from Frenchy. $35 for a brand new Sav in addition to the fact that it will take on its own unique color much the same as a meerschaum does. Can't beat that!

Frenchy is a great guy most all of my pipes came from him if you dont see what you are looking for just shoot em an email

Lynchmeister

11-07-2008, 05:18 PM

Frenchy is a great guy most all of my pipes came from him if you dont see what you are looking for just shoot em an email

Speaking of Frenchy, about a week ago I listened to an interview with him on the Pipe Talk podcast. He is a character!

Lynchmeister

02-02-2009, 02:09 PM

Update: My three 1.5oz samples of Blue Note, Fox and Hound, and Irish Creme have arrived. Looking forward to trying them out once Wisconsin thaws out.

D.Irving79

02-02-2009, 02:57 PM

none of mine has arrived yet:mad:

i want to try making a/s with it.

sause

02-02-2009, 04:41 PM

I've been smoking a pipe since the day I turned 18. It is a great conversation starter if you are outside. Harder to find a bar that lets you smoke inside during the winter. I can probably get over 10 bowls out of an ounce but I've never actually counted.

Commander Quan

02-03-2009, 08:11 AM

Alitdis has cut back on what they are sending out. I signed up for this a couple years ago and got 22 or 24 packages of tobacco from them. For me it is literally a lifetime supply.

allawd

02-03-2009, 08:21 AM

If I take my pipe to just about any good local tobacco store they will let me try any of the store blends for free, some will give you a few bowls worth to take home if you are a paying customer. Heck, buying an oz is cheaper than a single good cigar.

I'm also a 26 year old pipe smoker, but I have a standard briar and a cheap meerschuem. I think pipe-smokers of any age will get looks, because it's not that common, especially with the smell of an aromatic.

yardpup01

02-03-2009, 08:37 AM

I just picked up pipe smoking and I'm 21. But most people I've talked to said it looked natural for me. Though I also run around with a fedora on my head so that probably helps.

edenri

02-03-2009, 10:13 AM

I got some samples from these guys about a year or two ago. Honestly, I did not like them at all. They hurt to smoke, they hurt my mouth, tongue, throat, everything. I ended up throwing them away after trying a few.