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Like many of you, I'm spending a LOT more time at home these days. Much more time to be alone with my thoughts also allows for more time to smoke. Many of you have asked, and I've been listening. So now, The Pipe Nook carries not only 1.5 oz. pouches of my favorite Codger blends, but also the larger 12 to 14 oz. cans! For those who have a favorite "drug store blend," this is a great, economical way to stock up for those additional times of quiet reflection. In addition, I've begun carrying the larger 3.5 oz. versions of three Mac Baren HH blends: Burley Flake, Old Dark Fired, and Pure Virginia. Don't worry, larger tins of the other HH blends will be coming soon! Keep 'em lit, Eddie Gray   This week, I'm pleased to introduce a new pipe tobacco from Mac Baren, and a new line of pipes from Rossi! This is definitely a study in contrasts, hence the clever title to this post. Well, I thought it was kinda clever. :) First up, Rossi Piccolo pipes: The first petite series from Rossi, the Piccolo series adds six popular Savinelli shapes to the Rossi line, but for the first time scaling these shapes to elegant, pocket-pipe proportions. These unfiltered pipes are finished much like the Vittoria series in a dark, classic rustication and fitted with jet-black vulcanite stems! A Piccolo pipe is ideal for anyone searching for a traditional pipe that can be comfortably stowed in a pocket while on the go! Next, I'm happy (and a bit trepidatious) to introduce Mac Baren's HH Rustica tobacco! If you thought Bold Kentucky was strong...beware! Mac Baren's HH Rustica marks a first in the modern pipe tobacco industry. Blending Virginias and Burleys from the commonly used Nicotiana Tabacum with that of the rarely used Nicotiana Rustica, this blend provides an incredibly bold and one of a kind smoke! Hot-pressed and cut into flakes, this high-nicotine blend is not for the faint of heart! But it might be right up your alley if you like distinctive flavors such as peaty Scotches, strong black coffee, sharp cheeses, or strong cigars. This is a Limited Edition offering of only 7,100 numbered 3.5 oz. tins, and when they're gone, that's all folks! Keep 'em lit, Eddie Gray   Well, this is a first for me: I was able to obtain and make available a Cornell & Diehl small batch offering on the official street date! Celebrate with me by being one of the first to obtain a tin or two (or three, or four...) of this excellent blend! Merging the Old World with the New, Sansepolcro is a very special entry into the Small Batch project — carefully blended from unique, Italian dark-fired leaf and some of the finest red Virginias from North Carolina. Aromatically spicy with earthy, clove-like undertones, this Italian dark-fired leaf is grown in the Sansepolcro region of Italy, which boasts a history and tradition of tobacco cultivation to the 17th century. Combined with mellow citrus and bread-like notes of the reds, it makes for a wonderful melange of flavors and aromas — at once both familiar and exotic. This Small Batch offering was first released in 2016, but proved to be so popular that it has since been released annually. However, that's no guarantee that it will be available next year. This 2020 Edition is limited to 8,000 numbered tins. They won't last long, so come grab 'em while they're still around! Keep 'em lit, Eddie Gray  If you’ve ever looked at your Savinelli 320 KS Author shape and thought it just wasn’t big enough...be careful what you wish for! Introducing Rossi Lucca EX-Sized Pipes at The Pipe Nook! Offering a range of classic Italian smokers in a no-nonsense style, Rossi's Lucca line is perfect for those who prefer larger pipes. All the designs in this series are scaled up to "EX" proportions, providing smokers with loads of chamber and plenty of insulating briar all around. All pipes in this line are also finished in an extra dark, rugged rustication and accented by a thin ring of bright nickel, keeping the focus on the shapes themselves. While you're browsing, be sure to also check out some new tobaccos on the shop, including Peterson Aran Mixture, De Luxe Navy Rolls, Irish Dew, My Mixture 965, Standard Mixture, and The Royal Yacht! Keep 'em lit, Eddie Gray  Here at The Pipe Nook, there is a definite Top 3 when it comes to my customers' favorite tobaccos: Autumn Evening, The Virginia Cream, and Haunted Bookshop. I've often been asked to carry these particular blends in the larger 8oz tins, and I'm happy to say that all of the "Big Three" are now available in the Big Tins! If you've not tried all three of these, you're almost certain to find a favorite among them. I have these in 2oz tins for those not yet ready to commit to 8 full ounces, so why not give 'em a try? And for those of you who've been hoping to not have to order your 8oz tins elsewhere, thank you for your loyalty, and your patience. I'm glad that I'm finally able to honor your requests! Keep 'em lit, Eddie Gray |