Thanks, Glynn, for this post, it answers most of my questions about plugs and twists straight away. It's especially good to come across this video because earlier today I ordered from GQ a chunk of one of the featured tobaccos, Sam Gawith's Full Virginia Plug. Great service & much appreciated :-)
Thanks for watching, I no longer own GQ Tobaccos, but I'm delighted you found the video informative. Glad Sam (new owner, really great guy) is still making customers happy (which is the best part of the job).
Very valuable information and much appreciated. I'm just beginning my journey into the plugs and roll cakes and this vid really makes my mouth water. I'm currently smoking through a tin of Comoy's Cask No. 7 Single Coin Sliced, and I'm just lovin' it!
Sadly I'm out of the industry, dont want to rehash the same comments over & over but I'm also no longer active in the community. I had to cut back on videos when I started GQ as I started having kids at the same time, so I just couldn't fit it all in. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it
@@richardcranium9887 no I was closing down 4 years but another tobacconist was about to start building a site. So I sold them the rights to the name and all my remaining stocks.
It's a shame not to see you Glynn. You were a key contributor to UA-cam. Seeing reviews would be well received by a lot of people, if you were to do short reviews of new tobaccos available on GQ. I get your last comment but people like to see your take on things and there have been so many new releases in the last 2 years. Pls come back!!!!!
Great video my man. Only thing is the volume is a bit low. I could make out most of what you where saying but I know I missed some info. It was good seeing you again. Take care
Nice to see you, Glynn! Very good and informative vid. I love plugs but have not had a twist in very long time. Generally they are too strong for me. Wish there were more crumble cakes around! Take care. Emil
Ah good to hear from you. Family is utmost important :-). I have placed a small order with your site just yesterday. Nothing big just cleaning stuff. However I have my eye on a pipe and come pay day should hopefully place my order for my second pipe. :-))) can't wait. I look forward to your next video. And all the best to you and your family Sir. Jason
Glynn, great video. It was fascinating seeing all the different types of tobaccos and the different cutting blends. Please keep these videos coming! You mentioned that plugs and flakes age differently. Could you elaborate? I love SG Balkan flake, and I've seen that you have Balkan plug. (The only person who has it I believe) I had wanted to order but the UK prices are considerably higher than simply buying the flake format. What would the potential benefit of the plug format be?
The main difference in the aging is a plug has less surface area, so holds the moisture/oils in tighter. I tried glp jackknife plug & rr with a few years and the plug was richer and smoother. It's the same with flakes & plugs. As for prices, yeah I hear your pain on that one. We cry when looking on American sites :p
When you make a plug or twist, what ratio do you use? 50/50, 60/40, 70/30, 80/20 ? I combined #400 Newminster, with #8 jL Peretti. They compliment each other.
Boy do I want to take a trip to England! Here in the US we have so few real/proper tobacconists, and they're spread-out over hundreds upon hundreds of square miles. When I finally make it across the pond I'll have to pay this shop a visit! I know this video's a bit old in internet years but it's hardly outdated.
You guys have it much better over there - more selection and lower prices. There are maybe three or four half-decent brick and mortar tobacconists in the whole of London, but their prices are ridiculous when compared with online prices in the US.
UK - same as Glynn, he no longer blends tobacco, new regulations closed almost all independent blenders. Glynn quit the industry. Cost is triple the price here
Great video, but the volume was recorded a bit low...I could barely hear it with my volume turned all the way up, but it did have a lot of good information
It's so sad that I can't order from you to Germany. I mean we have the Samuel Gawith line here but G&H has so much more Ropes, Plugs and Flakes to offer, would really like to try some of them. But thank you for the Video, it's very informative.
@@fk80189 some legislation changes yes, but its a hard game to earn a good living from, so I decided to close down. Another company trades under my old name, but I'm not involved with it. Happily being a software developer and spending more time with my kids, not worrying about bills, taxes & wages
Thanks for saying that. I will be honest I stopped doing videos when Garren was born & I started GQ as I had no time. Now another kid later and working for myself still, I still couldn't fit it in. Plus I'm out of the loop industry news wise and with reviews I ran out of things to say. No matter how you cut it, we have at best 12 types of tobacco and everything is just variations or hybrids of them. Only so much you can say before you're just repeating the last lat heavy English or grassy VaPer. I know this video is different as its not news or a review but the same applies. Again buddy thanks for your kind comment, but my days of shooting a video several times, an evening of editing and hours replying comments are over. Sorry its not a different answer
GQ, I'm trying to learn how to caller bulk pipe tobacco, and understand that mason jars are best in doing so...but is it really necessary to create an airtight seal on the jar. I saw a video where someone put a jar with tobacco in the microwave for only 10 seconds, (just to warm it up and bring out a tad of moisture) and then screw the lid on to get it to seal, with the popping center seal tight. Can doing this ruin the weed? Is this necessary, or shoulD I just fill the jar and screw in the lid? What is the best way to cellar bulk weed?
Great video, Glynn! And good to see you making videos again. I've recently finally got a decent knife for my plugs and it's been a great experience to enjoy my plugs as they should be. Peace, Eric p.s. sent you a PM on Facebook :)
Ineed! I love Plugs, especially SG VA or St. James. I like to try to cut them as thin as possible, so a ribbon is made. I also use a nylon piece of cutting board on top of the plug, as well as the typical under the plug. With the smallest amount of tobacco protruding from the two boards, I use a nice cleaver style knife and hold it at about 45 degrees at the beginning of the cut so, the blade's side is contacting both the top and bottom cutting board edges. Then I start a slice and it goes through the baccy very easily. I think the thinner cut makes for a more flavorful bowl. Do you sell those GQ Tobacco Coffee Cups in your store? I want one!
This isn’t relevant to the video. You made a quick happy birthday to Matches860 (july 13 2020). I’m sorry to let you know he passed away earlier this year. Though I imagine the birthday wishes are still greatly appreciated
Where can I find some full Virginia plug? I looked at the 3 big dealers and nothing, please help. Thanks for the channel, I wish you still blended and I could receive your blends.
Mark Wesley hi due to the changes in registration rules, I don't think you will now. small batch, custom stuff needs registering which costs & has admin time attached. one of the main reasons I've had to close. basically ruined me
Do you know if anyone at home or any companies who process tobacco use a smoker to flavor the tobacco.? I don't know what kind of wood chip's would be used best if it can be done.
Darin Vaughan erm not that I know of. Kentucky & Latakia are smoked in the fire curing, but I'm not 100% certain what they use (each manufacturer keeps it secret). only thing I can suggest is experiment
@@KINGKINGSTON42 sadly not, I'm no longer involved with the industry or community. Legislation destroyed my niche and drove me into the ground. Got to the point where even looking at a pipe made me depressed. Thanks for enjoying what I did produce though 😊
Ahh Glynn you, your vlogs and your genius blending are desperately missed my friend. Have you ever thought of living in USA so your blends can live on and you can get back into tobacco?
Come back my friend we need more reviews 👍👍👍
Videos like this is why I started looking at pipe videos on UA-cam. Please keep it up.
Great video. Very informative especially for novice tobacco connoisseurs.
It's a shame you are not posting anything new I find your videos enjoyable.
Great insight into how to prep and smoke ropes, plugs, cakes, and, roll cake tobaccos. Cheers
Thanks, Glynn, for this post, it answers most of my questions about plugs and twists straight away. It's especially good to come across this video because earlier today I ordered from GQ a chunk of one of the featured tobaccos, Sam Gawith's Full Virginia Plug. Great service & much appreciated :-)
Thanks for watching, I no longer own GQ Tobaccos, but I'm delighted you found the video informative.
Glad Sam (new owner, really great guy) is still making customers happy (which is the best part of the job).
@@glo0115 it dont mean you have to stop doing videos though man. Haha love em!
Very valuable information and much appreciated. I'm just beginning my journey into the plugs and roll cakes and this vid really makes my mouth water. I'm currently smoking through a tin of Comoy's Cask No. 7 Single Coin Sliced, and I'm just lovin' it!
This is such a great video. I really wish you'd do more! This is SO informative and interesting!
Sadly I'm out of the industry, dont want to rehash the same comments over & over but I'm also no longer active in the community.
I had to cut back on videos when I started GQ as I started having kids at the same time, so I just couldn't fit it all in.
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it
@@glo0115 Thanks for replying! Best of luck to you in whatever you're doing.
@@richardcranium9887 no I was closing down 4 years but another tobacconist was about to start building a site. So I sold them the rights to the name and all my remaining stocks.
@@glo0115 schön. Gibt er bitte mal die Adresse. Danke
@@renekleppel8569 gqtobaccos
y u stopped doing new videos dude?
Excellent education and much appreciated!
hey brother, just made my order on the website can't wait for it to arrive and as always great and informative content
It's a shame not to see you Glynn. You were a key contributor to UA-cam. Seeing reviews would be well received by a lot of people, if you were to do short reviews of new tobaccos available on GQ. I get your last comment but people like to see your take on things and there have been so many new releases in the last 2 years. Pls come back!!!!!
First class informative video. Thank you.
Great video my man. Only thing is the volume is a bit low. I could make out most of what you where saying but I know I missed some info. It was good seeing you again. Take care
Yeah I know, I need to start using a separate Mic etc
A very interesting video hence I’m subscribing thank you. Hoping to order some tobacco soon 👍
great videos. Your enthusiasm is great.
Nice to see you, Glynn! Very good and informative vid. I love plugs but have not had a twist in very long time. Generally they are too strong for me. Wish there were more crumble cakes around!
Take care.
Emil
Great video Glynn. Been looking forward to some new updates from you. The new place looks great! Hope there are more videos to come!
I love your shows, they are very informative
This video seriously needs to be more easily found for new pipe smokers. More information in this video than the 20 I've watched before it.
Thank you 😊
Great vid mate ! Interesting stuff , I need to do a bit more experimenting with twists myself .
I tried an old tobacco my grandad used to smoke it was called thick twist , I noticed it was smooth and you didn't get tongue bite .
Fantastic video
You're back!! Great video, very informative.
Excellent information thanks 😊
Good to see you, hope family is well, nice info on the styles of tobaccos
Cheers
Minnesotabriar
Ah good to hear from you. Family is utmost important :-). I have placed a small order with your site just yesterday. Nothing big just cleaning stuff. However I have my eye on a pipe and come pay day should hopefully place my order for my second pipe. :-))) can't wait. I look forward to your next video. And all the best to you and your family Sir. Jason
Thanks so much Glynn!
Excellent video so much information in 23 mins
Great video! Very interesting. More of this!
Glynn, great video. It was fascinating seeing all the different types of tobaccos and the different cutting blends. Please keep these videos coming! You mentioned that plugs and flakes age differently. Could you elaborate? I love SG Balkan flake, and I've seen that you have Balkan plug. (The only person who has it I believe) I had wanted to order but the UK prices are considerably higher than simply buying the flake format. What would the potential benefit of the plug format be?
The main difference in the aging is a plug has less surface area, so holds the moisture/oils in tighter. I tried glp jackknife plug & rr with a few years and the plug was richer and smoother. It's the same with flakes & plugs.
As for prices, yeah I hear your pain on that one. We cry when looking on American sites :p
I wonder if a mandolin cutter would work well for slicing these?
Nice presentation
Great lessons a l'ecole du tabacs
When you make a plug or twist, what ratio do you use? 50/50, 60/40, 70/30, 80/20 ?
I combined #400 Newminster, with #8 jL Peretti. They compliment each other.
Very informative. Thank you sir.
Great info, thanks.
Boy do I want to take a trip to England! Here in the US we have so few real/proper tobacconists, and they're spread-out over hundreds upon hundreds of square miles. When I finally make it across the pond I'll have to pay this shop a visit! I know this video's a bit old in internet years but it's hardly outdated.
You guys have it much better over there - more selection and lower prices. There are maybe three or four half-decent brick and mortar tobacconists in the whole of London, but their prices are ridiculous when compared with online prices in the US.
We have almost no choice and it is three times the price of yours
Saint Etienne Wow, sorry to hear that. Which country are you in?
UK - same as Glynn, he no longer blends tobacco, new regulations closed almost all independent blenders. Glynn quit the industry. Cost is triple the price here
Yeah I'm from the UK too. It's really sad what the politicians are doing to the industry.
Thank you very much.
I still haven't been able to get my hands on your blends here in ca =( thanks glynn
Nice video glynn, thanks :)
Great video, but the volume was recorded a bit low...I could barely hear it with my volume turned all the way up, but it did have a lot of good information
It's so sad that I can't order from you to Germany. I mean we have the Samuel Gawith line here but G&H has so much more Ropes, Plugs and Flakes to offer, would really like to try some of them. But thank you for the Video, it's very informative.
I've been out of the tobacco industry for coming up 4 years, so your not alone in not being able to order from me 😉
@@glo0115 Oh what a shame. Damned TPD3 or what? Anyway, I hope you're still doing well.
@@fk80189 some legislation changes yes, but its a hard game to earn a good living from, so I decided to close down.
Another company trades under my old name, but I'm not involved with it.
Happily being a software developer and spending more time with my kids, not worrying about bills, taxes & wages
@@glo0115 Ah ok, now I understand. Then it was a good decision. Wish you and your family all the best for the future.
Great video Glynn very informative mate, thanks.
Where did you get your cleaver ?.
Glynn you are sadly missed - would you never consider a return now "Blend your own kits" can offer your wonderful tobaccos?
Thanks for saying that.
I will be honest I stopped doing videos when Garren was born & I started GQ as I had no time.
Now another kid later and working for myself still, I still couldn't fit it in. Plus I'm out of the loop industry news wise and with reviews I ran out of things to say. No matter how you cut it, we have at best 12 types of tobacco and everything is just variations or hybrids of them. Only so much you can say before you're just repeating the last lat heavy English or grassy VaPer.
I know this video is different as its not news or a review but the same applies.
Again buddy thanks for your kind comment, but my days of shooting a video several times, an evening of editing and hours replying comments are over. Sorry its not a different answer
And you have no plans to return to tobacco sales and inventing your own blends to sell in kit form?
GQ,
I'm trying to learn how to caller bulk pipe tobacco, and understand that mason jars are best in doing so...but is it really necessary to create an airtight seal on the jar. I saw a video where someone put a jar with tobacco in the microwave for only 10 seconds, (just to warm it up and bring out a tad of moisture) and then screw the lid on to get it to seal, with the popping center seal tight. Can doing this ruin the weed? Is this necessary, or shoulD I just fill the jar and screw in the lid? What is the best way to cellar bulk weed?
Great video, Glynn! And good to see you making videos again.
I've recently finally got a decent knife for my plugs and it's been a great experience to enjoy my plugs as they should be.
Peace,
Eric
p.s. sent you a PM on Facebook :)
Why no new videos? Hope all is well.
Hi Glynn I'm from Chesterfield and want to start smoking a pipe what would be the best pipe and the best tobacco to start with
Ineed! I love Plugs, especially SG VA or St. James. I like to try to cut them as thin as possible, so a ribbon is made. I also use a nylon piece of cutting board on top of the plug, as well as the typical under the plug. With the smallest amount of tobacco protruding from the two boards, I use a nice cleaver style knife and hold it at about 45 degrees at the beginning of the cut so, the blade's side is contacting both the top and bottom cutting board edges. Then I start a slice and it goes through the baccy very easily. I think the thinner cut makes for a more flavorful bowl.
Do you sell those GQ Tobacco Coffee Cups in your store? I want one!
That's a great idea, I will give it a try.
As for the mug, it was a gift from a customer/friend at the UK pipe show
Mmmm yum thx
Great vid
Your audios maybe a bit low?
Love the jars
Very gut 💨🍺
This isn’t relevant to the video. You made a quick happy birthday to Matches860 (july 13 2020). I’m sorry to let you know he passed away earlier this year. Though I imagine the birthday wishes are still greatly appreciated
SnyperMac thanks for letting me know, I used to be pretty active in the community and he was always a please to watch & talk to.
Rest in peace mate 😢
Where can I find some full Virginia plug? I looked at the 3 big dealers and nothing, please help. Thanks for the channel, I wish you still blended and I could receive your blends.
Mark Wesley hi due to the changes in registration rules, I don't think you will now. small batch, custom stuff needs registering which costs & has admin time attached. one of the main reasons I've had to close. basically ruined me
Glynn Quelch Oh shit. Sorry. Didn't know that. Good luck to you m8. Fuck that laws.
Do you know if anyone at home or any companies who process tobacco use a smoker to flavor the tobacco.? I don't know what kind of wood chip's would be used best if it can be done.
Darin Vaughan erm not that I know of. Kentucky & Latakia are smoked in the fire curing, but I'm not 100% certain what they use (each manufacturer keeps it secret).
only thing I can suggest is experiment
Make more video's!
Volume sucks....cant hear you
Yeah I learned the hard way that the mic on thar camera sucked at any sort of distance.
Any new videos on the horizon? Love the content
@@KINGKINGSTON42 sadly not, I'm no longer involved with the industry or community. Legislation destroyed my niche and drove me into the ground. Got to the point where even looking at a pipe made me depressed.
Thanks for enjoying what I did produce though 😊
did he pass?
RIP 😿
volume is very low
Glynn where for art thou? Lol. Baby must be keeping you busy :-)
yup business & family life leave very little free time to do videos. I will be back, I have ideas for videos & now just need to find the time
Halo frend
Great video Glynn, very informative and... formal? :D I learned a lot, thank you. Good to have you back in my YT sub box. Take care friend.
Thanks
Can anyone hear him?
Watch the sweetest tobacco you sell?
What out of the plugs & twists? I would say brown pigtail (e/s)
atleast fix the volume if your going to talk so much :)
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I do not understand any word
Wolfgang Wirth sorry that my Nottinghamshire accent makes it hard to understand me
Ahh Glynn you, your vlogs and your genius blending are desperately missed my friend. Have you ever thought of living in USA so your blends can live on and you can get back into tobacco?
Dunhill noooo! ----*>😠🔫
What ? 👂👂👂👂👂👂👂