Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

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Re: Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

Post by WatchyShooter » 08 Aug 2017, 1:44 am

https://www.tobaccoblends.com.au/products/tobacco/ Is a good place, if you’ve got a smokemart or even a small servo, I made friends with one of the guys who also smoked and dealt with the tobacco reps, if they don’t stock something your after then can usually get it in
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Re: Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

Post by Lorgar » 09 Aug 2017, 1:28 pm

inventurkey wrote:I see some guys sprits their pipe tobacco with whiskey, or brandy to add flavour.

Dry it a little, sprits with your spirit to re-hydrate then let it dry down a little again.

That could be a great way of getting flavours :D


Indeed they do mate.

You should give it a go, it's not hard and I think you'd be pleased with the result, especially if you're finding the Dr. Pats underwhelming.

You can infuse or soak it depending on subtle or intense you like the flavour.

A good way to infuse is to cut a section of paper towel to the size of your tin/bag, soak that in your flavour of choice, and seal it in with your tobacco. After a day or two you'll find the paper is basically dry with the spirit having been absorbed by the tobacco.

Personally I like a bold flavour, I've got a little recipe experiment in progress at the moment actually and have gone the full soak option for this one.

I like that port flavour/smell. I've done a 20ml of whiskey / 40ml of port mix this time for a whole tin of tobacco which was 60gr, I think.

Put the lot into a small jar so you've got enough room for everything to mix around and let it soak for a few days. 60ml was enough liquid to soak all the tobacco through and have a little extra rolling around the jar, without being wasteful.

After a few days spread the lot out thinly on a tray and let it dry.

Clean out your jar after soaking. Once the tobacco is dried to your liking, stick it back in the jar for storage and you're good to go. I use a canning jar with a rubber gasket for everything as I find this preserves the flavour best.

I'm using a Mr Brog no. 43 Kentucky pipe at the moment. I'm going to get myself one of their no. 14 Churchwarden next I think :)
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Re: Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

Post by franc » 09 Aug 2017, 10:05 pm

Like the Gandalf pipe? Ha ha.
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Re: Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

Post by Gregg » 12 Aug 2017, 10:27 pm

Yep, Franc.

That's a Churchwarden.

I don't know how true this is supposedly the idea behind them was so that Churchwardens (obviously) could smoke at night while guarding the church without the ember and smoke ruining their night vision. No pipe directly in your face.

Lorgar wrote:I like that port flavour/smell. I've done a 20ml of whiskey / 40ml of port mix this time for a whole tin of tobacco which was 60gr, I think.


Sound like a potent mix mate. Any hint of tobacco left? :lol:
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Re: Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

Post by Lorgar » 12 Aug 2017, 10:58 pm

It smells like Christmas pudding :D
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Re: Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

Post by Gunplumber » 12 May 2018, 5:23 pm

I like Erinmore Flake too. But it tends to be a touch wet straight out of the pouch. I give it a rub then let it sit for about half an hour. Very nice baccy though.
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Re: Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

Post by bigpete » 12 May 2018, 6:20 pm

Just a question,the prices I've seen for a tin of pipe tobacco are outrageous ( in my eyes ? ) is there any reason one couldn't buy normal tobacco and spritz it with the flavour of their choice ?
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Re: Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

Post by southwest shooter » 12 May 2018, 6:21 pm

In Afghanistan we give the baccy a miss , just some green with the Johnny Cash with my mate Jack Daniels .
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Re: Pipe tobacco? (like Champion Ruby)

Post by Tiger650 » 12 May 2018, 7:19 pm

I buy vaping fluid from Mt Baker Vapor in the US, costs me $30 a month to feed the addiction rather than $280 a month with rollies.
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