Doctor, I surely owe you a debt of gratitude for your kind words about our shop, about our tobacco, about Mr Dave Edwards. He is indeed a congenial fellow with a lively sense of humor and imagination. Your kindness regarding me and my little talks I mention last. The property of a man deserving praise is to feel it undeserved, but to say that much is to betray his false humility. What a quandary! In brief, sir, aw shucks. As a testament to your own popularity and the regard with which your advice is held by those who listen to you, my subscriptions have risen a little more than 30%. I believe that ball is now in your court.
You, sir, are a delight to listen to! I love the quotes you gave us this time!! It gave me something to think about and be grateful for! God bless sir!
Farming is a noble calling, and to avoid being political, I'll simply say that I believe it to be more important now than ever. Would love to watch videos of your experiences growing and curing tobacco! Would you build a barn or something and have a big brick oven for fire curing or...?
I have three connections to Paul Harvey. We're both from Oklahoma, We were both broadcasters, we both worked at KOMA in Oklahoma City. At my first radio station in Shawnee, OK I worked the mid-day shift and got to run Paul Harvey every day. As a grade school kid I always made it a point to watch his afternoon TV show when I got home. There will never be another like him.
I wish I could share pics here in the comments. I've got my first tobacco sprouts coming up right now. Pipe smoking, I think is growing with the quantity of thinking men.
Six inches of top soil and rain. I love it! I'm not a big believer in deep tilling the ground. I don't want to go more eight inches down maximum. I have a fork with nine inch tines so I know from looking when I'm down to seven or eight. I always have a lush garden of vegetables. I also fallow sections year to year. Glad to hear you'll be growing your own Tobacco. My family all came from extreme southwestern Kentucky on The Mississippi River just ten miles from the Tennessee state line. Little town called Hickman. That's all bottom country over there. You'd better be a farmer or you need to find another place to get. I spent many evenings on top of a levee wall under a bright moon reflecting down into the river on a star lit night smoking a favorite pipe blend and chatting with a friend. I wouldn't trade it for the world. Everyone from all around the country would travel back home to Hickman for the church homecoming on fourth of July weekend. Of course they're all gone now and only we who grew up in those days are left to tell the stories. Our children and grandchildren didn't know any of it. That's to bad. I do enjoy your posts. Now I'm going to smoke a bowl full out on the front porch!
Ok Alan I know at least one thing this Boston Yankee can brag about on this channel! My office is a five minute walk from LJ Peretti’s, tho home of the world famous London Flake and Tashkent blends. It is a trip back in time, and the type of place that makes you feel warm even on the coldest of days. Rock on
Got a pipe made from wood that's 80 years old. The Algerian briar was sourced from a pre ww2 pipe factory, it was sitting there for decades before being rediscovered. Can't wait to try it out (:
"Grow your own!" 🌿 May the good Lord bless this venture, and bring you bountiful harvest! 🙏 "Return to the land, and Cut out the middleman!" From Timothy in the Willamette Valley, of western Oregon.
Looking forward to celebrating the art of pipe smoking with you this evening, Sir! Blessed with sunshine out here in Northern California today, too. Thanks for the always excellent content!!
Sat on the Lynchburg TN square today, absolutely sunny, cloudless day.. smelling that sour mash from Jack Daniels..had a couple good bowls of C&D Peaches & Apricot. And oddly enough..relayed a story by Paul Harvey about Mr. Jack Daniels to someone. Loved Paul Harvey. Also got some honey from the Moore County hills that is just delicious. So blessed to be from this area.
Enjoying my Peterson 120 Christmas edition pipe with some Black Cavendish mixed with Cornell and Diehl Green river Vanilla blend while I enjoy my view of the TN River and watching your latest video and drinking our Lord’s beer “ St Bernardus ABT 12” Great job Sir 😊
Paul Harvey's "If I were the devil" is highly pertinent in this day and age. Cheers, from a new pipe smoker (started Dec. 2022) getting away from cigarettes! P.S. I grew Nicotiana Rustica years ago, and you were correct in a recent video: growing it is the easy part, while processing it is the real art that takes honing.
I just started September 2022, had never smoked anything before, but re-watching Lord of the Rings after considering smoking pipes or cigars for a couple years convinced me to try it at the ripe old age of 33. I don't regret it.😁
Picked up my first pipe last month from Dave at the Gatlin-Burlier and I’ve been hooked ever since. Dave was kind enough to douse his smoke and show me the ropes. I’ve watched so many of your videos now, I ponder in your accent! Keep up the the content and I’ll keep up the hobby!
Thank you for your Video. It’s a real pleasure to watch and have a morning pipe with you although there’s an whole ocean between us. I would be highly interested in a tobacco growing series.All the best wishes from your German subscriber Frederick
Alan, great to see you, you are absolutely right about cellaring, sealed jars are the only way to go. Birth year of 1986? That dates me as I have a pipe that was made in 1948 which is my birth year pipe, makes me an old guy. Love the new pup, like a lot of puppies he is curious about everything. On the west coast (or as we call it out here, the left coast, California and Oregon are in the process of outlawing all tobacco products that have been in any way, flavor enhanced. So you are right, stock up now, it is unfortunately the wave of the future, and it is dark. Keep Puffin.
I've been doing the same, I buy two pounds per month to put away. This month I bought a pound of ES Evening Flake and PS Luxury Twist Flake. I'm currently smoking some Watch City Cigar Flake 558 and I may put a pound of it away next month. The Arrowhead blend from Pauls is a classic, it ages really well for an aromatic.
I enjoy your channel very much. The topics are always great. I love learning more about the pipe and history. I love the shop in Gatlinburg to. I have been friends with Richard for a long time. He sold me my first high-end pipe. I bought another one the last time I was there a couple of years ago. That cigar you mentioned is absolutely great. I love the new found blend pipe tobacco also. Keep putting out these videos it is blessing to see people like your self that still believes in the good Lord above.
Enjoy your videos, I usually watch as I enjoy a pipe. I live close to McCranies and enjoy several of their blends. Glad to hear you mention them. Smoking a cigar tonight on their recommendation, Le Bijou 1922. Great video tonight
I had the privilege of visiting Harrodsburg Ky last week. Visited the Buffalo Trace distillery and a civil war museum. I visited a wonderful meat market in Bardstown called "Boon's Butcher shop" and got wonderful pork chops and t-bone steaks. KY area Wonderful state. I asked about farming tobacco in KY. Apparently most of the farms have subsidized and are being payed not to grow tobacco????
Long before randy Travis we listened to Paul Harvey at breakfast at I believe 6:30 in the morning. After chores and before the the school bus. I do believe he had the greatest speeking voice ever recorded.
Fellow TAD sufferer here, good on you, sir! Another little reason to cellar: You never know when your favorites will cease to exist. McClelland was my number one go-to, and my tobacco acquisition disorder has ensured that I have no fewer than 10 pounds of their blends stashed away between all of my tins. Completely worth it, just don't tell my wife. (Shout out to KB Ventures, by the way...the closest thing to McClelland still in production)
:0 as it turns out yesterday, IPD, I FINIALY received the tobacco and pipe i ordered back in NOV. :-/ It was held by customs here in Asia. Thank you Lord!
Thank you for your style and perspective! You also have a great setting as I’m an oil painter and feel your atmosphere would make an AWSOME oil painting. Lighting is perfect! Title… Wholesomeness at its best!
I stopped into the Gatlenburlier last fall while on vacation, I agree, great little shop. I picked up a couple of their aromatics to trial. Exceptionally well prepared, a little pricey, but again that is to be expected in a tourist town. And yes, like you, I love cigars too, Rocky Patel and Gurkha in particular. Being a tobacco hoarder myself, I understand your point of view. TAD is a tragic condition to suffer with indeed yet am quite content with that selective illness. Good message on supporting the little guys. Nice video my friend.
Still quite cold up here in Ontario, but I'll breakout my favorite pipe and small-shop blend to celebrate on Monday. If you can, try some of the blends from Maison Edwards in Ann Arbor, MI. They've been blending small batches since 1963.
My son and I are pipe smokers and, we too are trying our hand at growing some 'baccer' as well! Love your videos! We were in Gatlinburg not long ago and acquired some Not No Local blend and thoroughly enjoyed the store and the the blend! Keep puffing!
Your videos are a breath of fresh air & like sitting down with my grandpa or friends & just chewing the fat & gaining knowledge of years lived,I buy my tobacco in bulk & keep it in refrigerator & never had an issue yet,I agree with you about supporting local businesses
Hello, Dr. Harrelson, this is Daniel Moore, former HIST 491 student during the spring semester of 2020. You have just took your already awesome channel to a whole new level of awesome. I love the opening music. I am an Irish fiddler and that tune is one of my favorites. Keep up the great content. Thank you. God bless...
Alan it was such a pleasure to be part of your first livestream last night. I want to take this opportunity to recommend to anyone who enjoys Alan's channel to consider joining the livestream. It was great fun and wonderful to be able to connect with fellow pipe smokers. Join up guys and gals, it is well worth the 4 bucks a month. Keep puffin.
I agree with what your opinions on Cornell and Diehl. They have a handful of really great blends, but the vast majority tend to be mediocre. A lot of them seem to be too similar that they end up tasting the exact same or have a VERY minor difference that is too hard to notice. I've noticed this mostly with their Virginia blends (I'm mostly a Virginia smoker). I think the big problem with C&D is they are more concerned with the quantity that they are offering than they are with quality of their offerings. But to add to your comment on pipe smoking growing in popularity, that is 100% right. The community is surprisingly growing. Slowly, but steadily. I don't know if it will ever hit the peak that it once was, but it is growing at a surprising rate and it seems to have really kicked off around the time of the lockdowns. It could be a comfort thing, but I think it is more of a financial reason. They are continuing to crack down on cigarettes. They are continuously rising in price, but pipe tobacco, as a whole, is still REALLY cheap. As they continue to fight cigarettes, I think more and more smokers are going to flood over to pipes and cigars causing a resurgence in the tobacco industry. It's lookin more and more likely that this decade could be a great time to be involved with tobacco.
I’m glad the Indian Peace-pipe Tobacco seeds arrived safely. If you’re a ginger ale person, you should definitely try Vernor’s ginger ale. It originated in Detroit, Michigan. Vernor’s Ginger Ale was first served to the public in 1866. The drink was created by Detroiter James Vernor, a well-respected pharmacist with a reputation for meticulous care with his prescriptions. James Venor began his career as an errand boy at Higby & Stearns Drug Store in 1858, later becoming a junior clerk. Experimenting with a medicinal tonic of vanilla and spices, adding ginger to calm the stomach, he left the mixture in an oak barrel when he went to serve in the Civil War in 1862. The popular story is that when Vernor returned from the war, he opened the barrel and was surprised by its delicious contents. The beverage had a zesty, sweet, gingery flavor that was accentuated by the wood’s aging process. However another claim, backed by a family member, is that Vernor did not create the formula for his drink until after the Civil War. He opened his own pharmacy in 1866 and for several years, Vernor’s soda fountain was the only place where one could purchase the beverage. As demand grew Vernor began to sell his product to other soda fountains, requiring them to install special equipment in order to properly serve the soda. Vernor was vigilant about each ingredient, including the carbonated water, which he also sold, with which the extract was mixed, reportedly treating the soda with the same consistency and attention that he paid to his prescriptions. As its fame grew, Vernor’s became available throughout the Midwest. A plant was soon opened in Detroit so that Vernor’s could be mass produced locally. The factory continually expanded with the company’s increasing success. The company’s last plant was at 4501 Woodward Avenue in what is now Midtown (The Cass Corridor), and featured a block long glass front that revealed the bottling process. James Vernor II became president of the company in 1896, and the company remained in family hands until 1966. James Vernor was 84 when he passed away in 1927. His family joked that he did not retire until just hours before his death. It’s still used by those of us from Michigan, as a remedy for upset stomach, the common cold, etc. It is also used to make a drink know as a “Boston Cooler”, which consists of vanilla ice cream and Vernor’s, blended to a milkshake consistency. The Boston cooler got its name from Detroit’s Boston Boulevard and its proximity to Dr. Vernor’s original soda fountain.
I find myself jotting down suggestions for pipe tobacco and different shops during your videos. Any chance you could include notes in your description of the different pipe tobacco's and shops that you mention? This would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless🥰
I’ve been listening to the hype cottage podcast and watching the videos for a couple of weeks now. I was wondering if you were ever going to mention the Gatlin-burlier and I finally got to the episode. I have been going there for years and I bought my first ounce of tobacco from them. I love visiting them every time I go up north. It brings me back to when I was a child and my father worked in a pipe store down here in Tampa, FL called the Tinderbox. It’s been closed now for over 30 years, but every time I visit the Gatlin-burlier, it brings me right back to my youth. My favorite blend of theirs is the Cades Cove Cavendish. I have several ounces of it in a airtight jar.
Hey mister, would love to get a video on book recommendations and some advice you'd give for a young man trying to live the proper way. Thank ya, your videos are always a delight.
Always good to hear and see you sir. Premium tobacco without additives and growing as it was intended is a gift and a comfort. It should be enjoyed in moderation for relaxation, celebrating a special occasion and with good friends. I have good memories of times spent with a few good friends having a whiskey and premium tobacco while engaging in conversation about whatever comes to mind I appreciate you taking the time to create these magnificent, thoughtful, and engaging videos. I believe it provides an opportunity to sit, reflect and enjoy a pipe to relax and unwind. Cheers Alan.
Well Alan it is Good to see you in such Great Spirits!!! It is contagious and a joy to experience that with you on this Great Day the Lord has given us. I just want to thank you for the suggestion of Boswell's Old School Blend recently introduced. While beginning my journey into burley blend I recently purchased some Carter Hall, Velvet, Haunted Bookshop, Amphora Burley, and lastly some Old School. I must say that I am truly happy and enjoying myself like a little Child in the Candy Store. It seems that there is something about these blends so far that put me in a state of super relaxation!!! At this point (only going on about two months) I have broken in a very lightly smoked Kaywoodie Estate with a nice sized bowl solely with these blends and they are some kinda of tasty!!! Your channel is one I have enjoyed since embarking on my pipe smoking journey about a year ago and appreciate the subject matter greatly. Keep it coming!!! Until next time be Peaceful and Blessed.
You just reminded me to transfer my SPC blends out of the "tins" to jars. For what they charge you'd think they could afford something better. I'm with you on Sutliff. C&D I mainly like the GL Pease line and a few others. Macbaren I like a bit more, all of the HH line plus quite a few more. I do like to buy from the small shops, Watch City is my local
A man can never have too much tobacco. I have multiple humidors for my cigars, as well as a writing desk where I keep all my pipes, tins, and jars of tobacco.
Awesome to hear your growing your own! It is a lengthy process but not hard. Not to mention very rewarding. Good luck and I'll be glad to hear updates on it
Just remember. Ginger ale is more sugar or corn syrup than coke. Remember, 1 gram is a pink sweetener pack. Now add that up. Just keeping you informed.
Pipe smoking has made my life much happier and healtheir. I live life slower, i put time aside for a bowl, no more cigarettes, i dress better, my personal hygiene is better, i am more disciplined and put my phone down far more regularly. I could go on, however there is a max character count :) In short, pipe smoking has been a massive asset to my life and wellbeing ❤ I am only thirty odd and i cannot abide by real tobacco being made illegal, it would be a travesty against a historic and wholesome activity that brings solice and deepens appreciation for life and the self... Much love from New Zealand 🇳🇿
IPSD just happens to be in very close proximity to my birthday, so I just had to get a new pipe and some accessories while everyone has their sales as a present to myself. I picked up a Brebbia “Aero” series piece from Laudisi. I’ve just not seen anything quite like it. Very intriguing… Excited to see it in person.
Another good video, Alan. Congratulations on the Savenelli pipe. I've never owned one of those but can appreciate finding a "birth year" model. I also collect pocket watch and I found a Hamilton RR watch from my birth year (late fifties) and it is neat to have that. Thanks again for the videos.
Please do keep us updated on the growing sir. I was hoping you may get into that side given your talks on "back to the land". I grew up with a vegetable garden and grow one every year. I've been thinking of adding a few rows of tobacco just for the nostalgia. I recently found the channel so forgive me if you covered this in another video I have yet to find, but have you ever tried making your own pipes? A friend and I have begun trying our hand at it, both being inclined to tinker with things and have greatly enjoyed it. I believe hunting for a good piece of wood on the property, preparing it, and watching it take shape is more rewarding than actually smoking it.
Love that beautiful town Gatlinburg went visit there back in 2012 my heart dropped from that forest fire that destroy most of the log homes and I hope to visit it again soon and to fix the cigar nicotine a pack of sugar or sweet drink will fix that problem asap as I smoking a placencia reserva original right now but I prefer to smoke pipes better
That is great advice friend regarding keeping blends in the house, in Ball jars and in a cabinet. That's what I do and it stays good. I do have a question that probably you have touched on in another video but I didn't catch it, and that is what type of lighter are you using? It seems to light your pipe really easily and barely makes a noise! Thanks for the great videos!
I just placed my first order with The Country Squire. Looking forward to trying some of their blends. Don’t forget L.J. Perrettis and J.M Bosewell. There is another called Wilke. I haven’t tried any of theirs. Maybe somebody else has and can chime in on a recomended Wilkes tobacco blend.
Yes, you do need the hound dog to be part of this! A pipe of fragrant tobacco, a crackling fire in the grate, something inspirational to read, something soothing to sip, and a noble hunting dog by your side--hey, it doesn't get any better than this!
I am definitely going to buy a bunch more tobacco from Country Squire, since they ship to the Old World. I really like what I got from them, especially Rivendell, which is what I am enjoying in my Savinelli 626 Qandale as I'm typing this. But yeah, things are very volatile these days. Governments all over the world have tasted the blood of overreach and abuse of power, and they are thirsty for more. If things keep going like this, I'm not sure there will be anything on the market a decade from now for a pipe smoker to enjoy. And I don't know what things are like in the US, but here in the UK we thankfully have Mr. Jeremy Clarkson to remind us just how hellish life is for the English farmer. He set out to create a comedy series where he, the clumsiest man in existence, tries to farm his own land. And he ended up creating a documentary about all the hurdles the UK government are placing in the path of farmers, making food incredibly expensive and destroying British farming. And the Dutch aren't fairing too bad either, going out on regular protests, raising awareness over how their government is trying to wipe them out completely.
Your videos are like visiting with an old friend. It's comfortable and relaxing. The YTPC hasn't had that since Matches860
Do you also like Muttnchop Piper?
@@Ghost_Os I certainly do!
@@blackrook1 Great channel, seems a very decent fellow 🍷
@@mushroomleg thanks lol. 85% is good.
The Dread Tyger has a wonderful channel as well. I enjoy his conversations and stories greatly.
“And now you know the rest of the story” 😆
You must be oldish like me. I lived that series. !
Doctor, I surely owe you a debt of gratitude for your kind words about our shop, about our tobacco, about Mr Dave Edwards. He is indeed a congenial fellow with a lively sense of humor and imagination.
Your kindness regarding me and my little talks I mention last. The property of a man deserving praise is to feel it undeserved, but to say that much is to betray his false humility. What a quandary!
In brief, sir, aw shucks.
As a testament to your own popularity and the regard with which your advice is held by those who listen to you, my subscriptions have risen a little more than 30%.
I believe that ball is now in your court.
You, sir, are a delight to listen to!
I love the quotes you gave us this time!! It gave me something to think about and be grateful for!
God bless sir!
“Civilization it’s self rest upon the soil.” T. Jefferson
Farming is a noble calling, and to avoid being political, I'll simply say that I believe it to be more important now than ever. Would love to watch videos of your experiences growing and curing tobacco! Would you build a barn or something and have a big brick oven for fire curing or...?
I have a nice, un-smoked when I bought it,, Dunhill birth year shell briar. I only smoke it on my birthday each year.
Paul Harvey was the best! I loved listening to him!
Greetings from New Mexico, Paul Harvey was a saint!
The Dread Tyger is a channel I discovered a few weeks ago and I must say it is a great place for me to unwind and learn a lot of new things.
I have three connections to Paul Harvey. We're both from Oklahoma, We were both broadcasters, we both worked at KOMA in Oklahoma City. At my first radio station in Shawnee, OK I worked the mid-day shift and got to run Paul Harvey every day. As a grade school kid I always made it a point to watch his afternoon TV show when I got home. There will never be another like him.
I wish I could share pics here in the comments. I've got my first tobacco sprouts coming up right now.
Pipe smoking, I think is growing with the quantity of thinking men.
1986. Making me feel old, haha!
Same here
Six inches of top soil and rain. I love it! I'm not a big believer in deep tilling the ground. I don't want to go more eight inches down maximum. I have a fork with nine inch tines so I know from looking when I'm down to seven or eight. I always have a lush garden of vegetables. I also fallow sections year to year. Glad to hear you'll be growing your own Tobacco. My family all came from extreme southwestern Kentucky on The Mississippi River just ten miles from the Tennessee state line. Little town called Hickman. That's all bottom country over there. You'd better be a farmer or you need to find another place to get. I spent many evenings on top of a levee wall under a bright moon reflecting down into the river on a star lit night smoking a favorite pipe blend and chatting with a friend. I wouldn't trade it for the world. Everyone from all around the country would travel back home to Hickman for the church homecoming on fourth of July weekend. Of course they're all gone now and only we who grew up in those days are left to tell the stories. Our children and grandchildren didn't know any of it. That's to bad. I do enjoy your posts. Now I'm going to smoke a bowl full out on the front porch!
Just picked up some C&D Apricots and Cream. I chose it from watching your enjoyment on your previous years video's.
Wise words. Thank you for the videos. Hello from Arkansas
Ok Alan I know at least one thing this Boston Yankee can brag about on this channel! My office is a five minute walk from LJ Peretti’s, tho home of the world famous London Flake and Tashkent blends. It is a trip back in time, and the type of place that makes you feel warm even on the coldest of days. Rock on
Got a pipe made from wood that's 80 years old. The Algerian briar was sourced from a pre ww2 pipe factory, it was sitting there for decades before being rediscovered. Can't wait to try it out (:
"Grow your own!" 🌿
May the good Lord bless this venture, and bring you bountiful harvest! 🙏
"Return to the land, and
Cut out the middleman!"
From Timothy in the Willamette Valley, of western Oregon.
Was there last month.... great people 🙏🏻
Looking forward to celebrating the art of pipe smoking with you this evening, Sir! Blessed with sunshine out here in Northern California today, too. Thanks for the always excellent content!!
Sat on the Lynchburg TN square today, absolutely sunny, cloudless day.. smelling that sour mash from Jack Daniels..had a couple good bowls of C&D Peaches & Apricot. And oddly enough..relayed a story by Paul Harvey about Mr. Jack Daniels to someone. Loved Paul Harvey. Also got some honey from the Moore County hills that is just delicious. So blessed to be from this area.
Speaking of Paul Harvey. my favorite commentary by Paul was his, "If I were the Devil". It was quite prophetic for the day.
Enjoying my Peterson 120 Christmas edition pipe with some Black Cavendish mixed with Cornell and Diehl Green river Vanilla blend while I enjoy my view of the TN River and watching your latest video and drinking our Lord’s beer “ St Bernardus ABT 12” Great job Sir 😊
Well I enjoyed that Alan.
Paul Harvey's "If I were the devil" is highly pertinent in this day and age.
Cheers, from a new pipe smoker (started Dec. 2022) getting away from cigarettes!
P.S. I grew Nicotiana Rustica years ago, and you were correct in a recent video: growing it is the easy part, while processing it is the real art that takes honing.
I just started September 2022, had never smoked anything before, but re-watching Lord of the Rings after considering smoking pipes or cigars for a couple years convinced me to try it at the ripe old age of 33. I don't regret it.😁
Picked up my first pipe last month from Dave at the Gatlin-Burlier and I’ve been hooked ever since. Dave was kind enough to douse his smoke and show me the ropes. I’ve watched so many of your videos now, I ponder in your accent! Keep up the the content and I’ll keep up the hobby!
My storage is from a old hard oak tool box i got out of a barn that my family had 200yrs ago. Sits right out side my bedroom. Works great.
Thank you for your Video. It’s a real pleasure to watch and have a morning pipe with you although there’s an whole ocean between us. I would be highly interested in a tobacco growing series.All the best wishes from your German subscriber Frederick
I'm 60 and I love Paul Harvey.
I'd hear him every day and my grandpa's truck
Not no local is such a wonderful blend. I’ve went through a whole bag of it.
Thanks for the video. I'm currently building up my cellar and pipe collection and now adding cigars to the mix.
Alan, great to see you, you are absolutely right about cellaring, sealed jars are the only way to go. Birth year of 1986? That dates me as I have a pipe that was made in 1948 which is my birth year pipe, makes me an old guy. Love the new pup, like a lot of puppies he is curious about everything. On the west coast (or as we call it out here, the left coast, California and Oregon are in the process of outlawing all tobacco products that have been in any way, flavor enhanced. So you are right, stock up now, it is unfortunately the wave of the future, and it is dark. Keep Puffin.
Such a nice way to spend a few minutes listening to what you have to say. God bless you my friend John.
I've been doing the same, I buy two pounds per month to put away. This month I bought a pound of ES Evening Flake and PS Luxury Twist Flake. I'm currently smoking some Watch City Cigar Flake 558 and I may put a pound of it away next month. The Arrowhead blend from Pauls is a classic, it ages really well for an aromatic.
I always enjoy your talks, sir. Thank you very much indeed. Best wishes from the north of Scotland.
I enjoy your channel very much. The topics are always great. I love learning more about the pipe and history. I love the shop in Gatlinburg to. I have been friends with Richard for a long time. He sold me my first high-end pipe. I bought another one the last time I was there a couple of years ago. That cigar you mentioned is absolutely great. I love the new found blend pipe tobacco also. Keep putting out these videos it is blessing to see people like your self that still believes in the good Lord above.
Enjoy your videos, I usually watch as I enjoy a pipe. I live close to McCranies and enjoy several of their blends. Glad to hear you mention them. Smoking a cigar tonight on their recommendation, Le Bijou 1922. Great video tonight
Good video. You are a man of knowledge . Very interesting.
I had the privilege of visiting Harrodsburg Ky last week. Visited the Buffalo Trace distillery and a civil war museum. I visited a wonderful meat market in Bardstown called "Boon's Butcher shop" and got wonderful pork chops and t-bone steaks.
KY area Wonderful state. I asked about farming tobacco in KY. Apparently most of the farms have subsidized and are being payed not to grow tobacco????
Long before randy Travis we listened to Paul Harvey at breakfast at I believe 6:30 in the morning. After chores and before the the school bus. I do believe he had the greatest speeking voice ever recorded.
Fellow TAD sufferer here, good on you, sir! Another little reason to cellar:
You never know when your favorites will cease to exist. McClelland was my number one go-to, and my tobacco acquisition disorder has ensured that I have no fewer than 10 pounds of their blends stashed away between all of my tins.
Completely worth it, just don't tell my wife.
(Shout out to KB Ventures, by the way...the closest thing to McClelland still in production)
Still loving the new intro
:)
Not No Local is one of my favorites from the Gatlinburlier!
Richard is a gem of the YTPC!
:0 as it turns out yesterday, IPD, I FINIALY received the tobacco and pipe i ordered back in NOV. :-/ It was held by customs here in Asia. Thank you Lord!
Thank you for your numerous presentations, they are like sitting and chatting with an old friend
Thank you for your style and perspective! You also have a great setting as I’m an oil painter and feel your atmosphere would make an AWSOME oil painting. Lighting is perfect!
Title… Wholesomeness at its best!
I stopped into the Gatlenburlier last fall while on vacation, I agree, great little shop. I picked up a couple of their aromatics to trial. Exceptionally well prepared, a little pricey, but again that is to be expected in a tourist town. And yes, like you, I love cigars too, Rocky Patel and Gurkha in particular. Being a tobacco hoarder myself, I understand your point of view. TAD is a tragic condition to suffer with indeed yet am quite content with that selective illness. Good message on supporting the little guys. Nice video my friend.
Still quite cold up here in Ontario, but I'll breakout my favorite pipe and small-shop blend to celebrate on Monday. If you can, try some of the blends from Maison Edwards in Ann Arbor, MI. They've been blending small batches since 1963.
Wow I really enjoyed sitting on my porch with my pipe listening to this fine video. Thank you sir
Great video Alan! Enjoy IPSD!!
My fav house blend is gorilla glue#4
I would love to be taken along with you on your journey of growing and processing your own tobacco! Much love from Germany!
I love your classes of pipeing and conversation!!!
Please give a tour of your farm soon. It sounds like it's coming along nicely. Thanks for all you do for the hobby!!
Love the Gatlinburlier, go there whenever I'm in the area. I've got that same blend, it's one of my favorites!
Looking forward to your tobacco growing journey.
My son and I are pipe smokers and, we too are trying our hand at growing some 'baccer' as well! Love your videos! We were in Gatlinburg not long ago and acquired some Not No Local blend and thoroughly enjoyed the store and the the blend! Keep puffing!
Your videos are a breath of fresh air & like sitting down with my grandpa or friends & just chewing the fat & gaining knowledge of years lived,I buy my tobacco in bulk & keep it in refrigerator & never had an issue yet,I agree with you about supporting local businesses
Hello, Dr. Harrelson, this is Daniel Moore, former HIST 491 student during the spring semester of 2020. You have just took your already awesome channel to a whole new level of awesome. I love the opening music. I am an Irish fiddler and that tune is one of my favorites. Keep up the great content. Thank you. God bless...
Alan it was such a pleasure to be part of your first livestream last night. I want to take this opportunity to recommend to anyone who enjoys Alan's channel to consider joining the livestream. It was great fun and wonderful to be able to connect with fellow pipe smokers. Join up guys and gals, it is well worth the 4 bucks a month. Keep puffin.
I agree with what your opinions on Cornell and Diehl. They have a handful of really great blends, but the vast majority tend to be mediocre. A lot of them seem to be too similar that they end up tasting the exact same or have a VERY minor difference that is too hard to notice. I've noticed this mostly with their Virginia blends (I'm mostly a Virginia smoker). I think the big problem with C&D is they are more concerned with the quantity that they are offering than they are with quality of their offerings.
But to add to your comment on pipe smoking growing in popularity, that is 100% right. The community is surprisingly growing. Slowly, but steadily. I don't know if it will ever hit the peak that it once was, but it is growing at a surprising rate and it seems to have really kicked off around the time of the lockdowns. It could be a comfort thing, but I think it is more of a financial reason. They are continuing to crack down on cigarettes. They are continuously rising in price, but pipe tobacco, as a whole, is still REALLY cheap. As they continue to fight cigarettes, I think more and more smokers are going to flood over to pipes and cigars causing a resurgence in the tobacco industry. It's lookin more and more likely that this decade could be a great time to be involved with tobacco.
I’m glad the Indian Peace-pipe Tobacco seeds arrived safely.
If you’re a ginger ale person, you should definitely try Vernor’s ginger ale. It originated in Detroit, Michigan.
Vernor’s Ginger Ale was first served to the public in 1866. The drink was created by Detroiter James Vernor, a well-respected pharmacist with a reputation for meticulous care with his prescriptions.
James Venor began his career as an errand boy at Higby & Stearns Drug Store in 1858, later becoming a junior clerk. Experimenting with a medicinal tonic of vanilla and spices, adding ginger to calm the stomach, he left the mixture in an oak barrel when he went to serve in the Civil War in 1862. The popular story is that when Vernor returned from the war, he opened the barrel and was surprised by its delicious contents. The beverage had a zesty, sweet, gingery flavor that was accentuated by the wood’s aging process. However another claim, backed by a family member, is that Vernor did not create the formula for his drink until after the Civil War.
He opened his own pharmacy in 1866 and for several years, Vernor’s soda fountain was the only place where one could purchase the beverage. As demand grew Vernor began to sell his product to other soda fountains, requiring them to install special equipment in order to properly serve the soda. Vernor was vigilant about each ingredient, including the carbonated water, which he also sold, with which the extract was mixed, reportedly treating the soda with the same consistency and attention that he paid to his prescriptions.
As its fame grew, Vernor’s became available throughout the Midwest. A plant was soon opened in Detroit so that Vernor’s could be mass produced locally. The factory continually expanded with the company’s increasing success. The company’s last plant was at 4501 Woodward Avenue in what is now Midtown (The Cass Corridor), and featured a block long glass front that revealed the bottling process.
James Vernor II became president of the company in 1896, and the company remained in family hands until 1966. James Vernor was 84 when he passed away in 1927. His family joked that he did not retire until just hours before his death.
It’s still used by those of us from Michigan, as a remedy for upset stomach, the common cold, etc. It is also used to make a drink know as a “Boston Cooler”, which consists of vanilla ice cream and Vernor’s, blended to a milkshake consistency. The Boston cooler got its name from Detroit’s Boston Boulevard and its proximity to Dr. Vernor’s original soda fountain.
Excellent content. Between you and Dry Creek I’ve been able to absorb some excellent knowledge. Looking forward to seeing more.
Wishing you all the best to Alan on the Great Pipe Smoking Day!!
Thanks for the great conversation on your videos.👍🤠
I find myself jotting down suggestions for pipe tobacco and different shops during your videos.
Any chance you could include notes in your description of the different pipe tobacco's and shops that you mention?
This would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and God bless🥰
I’ve been listening to the hype cottage podcast and watching the videos for a couple of weeks now. I was wondering if you were ever going to mention the Gatlin-burlier and I finally got to the episode. I have been going there for years and I bought my first ounce of tobacco from them. I love visiting them every time I go up north. It brings me back to when I was a child and my father worked in a pipe store down here in Tampa, FL called the Tinderbox. It’s been closed now for over 30 years, but every time I visit the Gatlin-burlier, it brings me right back to my youth. My favorite blend of theirs is the Cades Cove Cavendish. I have several ounces of it in a airtight jar.
Hey mister, would love to get a video on book recommendations and some advice you'd give for a young man trying to live the proper way. Thank ya, your videos are always a delight.
Always good to hear and see you sir. Premium tobacco without additives and growing as it was intended is a gift and a comfort. It should be enjoyed in moderation for relaxation, celebrating a special occasion and with good friends. I have good memories of times spent with a few good friends having a whiskey and premium tobacco while engaging in conversation about whatever comes to mind I appreciate you taking the time to create these magnificent, thoughtful, and engaging videos. I believe it provides an opportunity to sit, reflect and enjoy a pipe to relax and unwind. Cheers Alan.
Well Alan it is Good to see you in such Great Spirits!!! It is contagious and a joy to experience that with you on this Great Day the Lord has given us. I just want to thank you for the suggestion of Boswell's Old School Blend recently introduced. While beginning my journey into burley blend I recently purchased some Carter Hall, Velvet, Haunted Bookshop, Amphora Burley, and lastly some Old School. I must say that I am truly happy and enjoying myself like a little Child in the Candy Store. It seems that there is something about these blends so far that put me in a state of super relaxation!!! At this point (only going on about two months) I have broken in a very lightly smoked Kaywoodie Estate with a nice sized bowl solely with these blends and they are some kinda of tasty!!! Your channel is one I have enjoyed since embarking on my pipe smoking journey about a year ago and appreciate the subject matter greatly. Keep it coming!!! Until next time be Peaceful and Blessed.
Good to see you, thanks for the vine, ordered some house blends from Watch City, looking forward to your next Video! Be well!
Thee most southern voice I've ever heard, Nice boots btw.
You just reminded me to transfer my SPC blends out of the "tins" to jars. For what they charge you'd think they could afford something better.
I'm with you on Sutliff. C&D I mainly like the GL Pease line and a few others. Macbaren I like a bit more, all of the HH line plus quite a few more. I do like to buy from the small shops, Watch City is my local
I have found that a good way to watch your videos is with a good Kentucky bourbon and a bowl of sweet dreams tobacco.
A man can never have too much tobacco. I have multiple humidors for my cigars, as well as a writing desk where I keep all my pipes, tins, and jars of tobacco.
We all get something different out of life, i used to listen to paul Harvey because he was fun, he made me Laugh every day
Awesome to hear your growing your own! It is a lengthy process but not hard. Not to mention very rewarding. Good luck and I'll be glad to hear updates on it
Good to see you again!
Wonderful video. Thanks for this one Alan.
Love you're channel mate listen to you're stories often just haven't made one my self at the moment because of grief
Just remember. Ginger ale is more sugar or corn syrup than coke. Remember, 1 gram is a pink sweetener pack. Now add that up.
Just keeping you informed.
Pipe smoking has made my life much happier and healtheir. I live life slower, i put time aside for a bowl, no more cigarettes, i dress better, my personal hygiene is better, i am more disciplined and put my phone down far more regularly. I could go on, however there is a max character count :)
In short, pipe smoking has been a massive asset to my life and wellbeing ❤
I am only thirty odd and i cannot abide by real tobacco being made illegal, it would be a travesty against a historic and wholesome activity that brings solice and deepens appreciation for life and the self...
Much love from New Zealand 🇳🇿
Nice video! Well spoken words. Excited for the next brother
I buy Ale8 at sams club in ETown by the case it’s $14-15 a case they had plenty sunday
IPSD just happens to be in very close proximity to my birthday, so I just had to get a new pipe and some accessories while everyone has their sales as a present to myself. I picked up a Brebbia “Aero” series piece from Laudisi. I’ve just not seen anything quite like it. Very intriguing… Excited to see it in person.
Another good video, Alan. Congratulations on the Savenelli pipe. I've never owned one of those but can appreciate finding a "birth year" model. I also collect pocket watch and I found a Hamilton RR watch from my birth year (late fifties) and it is neat to have that. Thanks again for the videos.
Please do keep us updated on the growing sir. I was hoping you may get into that side given your talks on "back to the land". I grew up with a vegetable garden and grow one every year. I've been thinking of adding a few rows of tobacco just for the nostalgia. I recently found the channel so forgive me if you covered this in another video I have yet to find, but have you ever tried making your own pipes? A friend and I have begun trying our hand at it, both being inclined to tinker with things and have greatly enjoyed it. I believe hunting for a good piece of wood on the property, preparing it, and watching it take shape is more rewarding than actually smoking it.
Sorry to hear about Cohiba, I’m fortunate and haven’t lost my dog yet. I’ll choose 1826
Another wonderful video, Alan! Happy IPSD!
Love that beautiful town Gatlinburg went visit there back in 2012 my heart dropped from that forest fire that destroy most of the log homes and I hope to visit it again soon and to fix the cigar nicotine a pack of sugar or sweet drink will fix that problem asap as I smoking a placencia reserva original right now but I prefer to smoke pipes better
was lucky to get some arrowhead Recently. I have a local shop that has a truly amazing English.
That is great advice friend regarding keeping blends in the house, in Ball jars and in a cabinet. That's what I do and it stays good.
I do have a question that probably you have touched on in another video but I didn't catch it, and that is what type of lighter are you using? It seems to light your pipe really easily and barely makes a noise!
Thanks for the great videos!
Paying Richard a visit this coming Friday! Looking forward to meeting him
I just placed my first order with The Country Squire. Looking forward to trying some of their blends. Don’t forget L.J. Perrettis and J.M Bosewell. There is another called Wilke. I haven’t tried any of theirs. Maybe somebody else has and can chime in on a recomended Wilkes tobacco blend.
Are there any Florida pipe shops/blenders that you can recommend, doctor?
Yes, you do need the hound dog to be part of this! A pipe of fragrant tobacco, a crackling fire in the grate, something inspirational to read, something soothing to sip, and a noble hunting dog by your side--hey, it doesn't get any better than this!
Richard us the man that got me started smoking a pipe in 1985
Since you are in KY, I would recommend ale ‘8. It is a great drink similar to ginger ale.
I am definitely going to buy a bunch more tobacco from Country Squire, since they ship to the Old World. I really like what I got from them, especially Rivendell, which is what I am enjoying in my Savinelli 626 Qandale as I'm typing this. But yeah, things are very volatile these days. Governments all over the world have tasted the blood of overreach and abuse of power, and they are thirsty for more. If things keep going like this, I'm not sure there will be anything on the market a decade from now for a pipe smoker to enjoy.
And I don't know what things are like in the US, but here in the UK we thankfully have Mr. Jeremy Clarkson to remind us just how hellish life is for the English farmer. He set out to create a comedy series where he, the clumsiest man in existence, tries to farm his own land. And he ended up creating a documentary about all the hurdles the UK government are placing in the path of farmers, making food incredibly expensive and destroying British farming. And the Dutch aren't fairing too bad either, going out on regular protests, raising awareness over how their government is trying to wipe them out completely.
Thanks Alan for another great video. Your focus on the right way to live life is so comfortable. Enjoy your next bowl, I salute you sir