Top 5 Bulk Blends 

Love your reviews As a pipe smoker and a Catholic you sir are greatly appreciated

Petersons nightcap.....a blend I bought and initially didn't enjoy......as you previously advised, cellar and try later as your palate changes (something I believe constantly happens) and now is a constant in my cellar and often enjoyed! Thank you, sir, for the advice and constant reminder of why we as pipe smoking Catholics should be thankful for the wonderful gifts God has given us. Blessings to you and your lovely family.

Now! This is The Old Pipe Cottage!👍🏻 I enjoyed just smoking a bowl and listening and learning about your recommendations of good pipe tobacco. Thank You for another informative pipe talk! Happy Smoking!

The copy of Imitation of Christ in the thumbnail is noticed and thoroughly appreciated.

I've noticed that with some of these blends, like Haunted Bookshop (which I don't really like either) adding some straight Burley to the blend makes it alot more palatable. I know it isn't the same blend after that, but the mild sweetness of Burley really helps to smooth out some of these other more sour blends.

As a new pipe smoker, I would actually say Old Home Place was one of the best smokes so far and it can be bought in bulk.

thank you for the recommendations. Where i live, classic pipe smoking is about as rare as a genuine jackalope out in the wilds of public civilization, so finding quality pipe tobacco is a challenge in unto itself. the closest thing in my neck of the woods is the 2oz pouches of the usual popular tobacco/cigarette store codger blends, and bulk bags of smoker friendly blends with a couple other brands i am not interested in. i enjoy aromatics very much, they help keep me grounded and contemplative to everything life throws my way. recently was able to order from a couple of online perveyors of fine tobacco that i did not even know existed before until recommended by other commenters on various pipe smoking videos, and looking forward to another pipe adventure.

Sir, as a northern New Englander myself, I can confirm that there is no earthly reason to step foot in the Godless state of Massachusetts.

I'm with you on Boston. I grew up in NH. We were only 45 min away from Boston, but rarely went. We moved down to TN to get away from the people and culture up there. So much elitism and lack of courtesy, and rudeness in general (not to mention the political climate). I have been back 3 times, and the culture shock is astounding, arriving back in New England.

C&D's Epiphany is one of my favorite bulk blends. Give it a try.

I have a mason jar of Holiday Mixture tucked away that’s about 5 or 6 years old…guess this is the sign to break it out and enjoy a bowl. God Bless!

I believe Sutliff has a superior bulk line of blends-AND-they mimic (for the most part) some of the very popular blends from other Gucci blenders

I buy Hoggarth Brown Irish X by the pound, and let it cellar for 18 months minimum. A treat indeed!

I wish you well brother. I’m glad I was able to get the old home place and review it before somehow expression of your right to personal thought led to reactivity against you. Great video. I do love a good, full English Balkan supreme sounds just great. Be well and Happy Sipping, Z~

I went to LJ Peretti for the first time this year, and while it is a nice little shop and I enjoy a number of their blends, it's not the easiest place to access without a lot of walking or an excessive parking or ride sharing fee. As for bulk blends to cellar, it's going to be a list of non-aromatics. Peretti's 150th Anniversary is in my cellar, as is their Cuban Mixture and Tashkent, but I didn't get enough of any to get a paint can, so I can't speak to that particular form of storage and its efficacy. Watch City has a nice list to choose from, such as Old Dominion, Ahab's Comfort, and Waltham Broken Cake. Country Squire Cowboy Coffee, Yazoo Witch(limited seasonally) and Pilgrim's Muse are good for cellaring. JM Boswell's Northwoods and Private Stock are as well. And finally, Father Dempsey is available from a number of different sources in bulk.

the old original Holiday was the favorite and, to my knowledge, only tobacco smoked by the late Prof. Zacharopolis of Hellenic/Holy Cross Orthodox seminary. while i was there i was the one entrusted with its procurement for him. at the time, he was working on a book on Theodore of Mopsuestia. i have it now in my library.

You are exactly right about OJK, which in my opinion might just be the ultimate highend codger blend. I recommend buying the 8oz tin which truly helps the aging process. What you get after a year or 2 is a delicious, fruited, pack house antiquity, that I've never seen duplicated, and with a kick I might add!

Thanks brother. Golden Cavendish from Sutliff is my personal favorite bulk blend.

1Q cellars pretty well for an aro, I've got ounces that are 10 years old and still smoke well. Loving Lane BCA too a straight black Cavendish is a nice palette cleanser to smoke between blends.

Great seeing "The Imitation of Christ" in the thumbnail - an amazing daily devotional for sure!

I'm enjoying Early Morning Pipe and a cup of coffee while watching this video. Thanks for the info about cellering 1Q. I enjoy many blends, but 1Q is my go to blend. Your content is always enjoyable and informative.

Been pipe smoking a year, tried some 33 blends. I realized how much I love The Country Squire, and have decided to order an ounce of every non-aromatic they offer. Acquiring a new blend or two every so often, it's been real nice. I don't know when I'll go through an aromatic itch again, but I know from experience and sampling no one can compete with their offerings on that front.

Mac Barrens Scottish Mixture - is superb. Pirate Kake - If you like latakia bomb perfection

Got to think about it Dr. Harrelson, there is a lot of history in Boston that’s worth visiting. I’ve been once about ten years ago now, and have wanted to go back but the reason I had to go is not there any more. My in-laws lived in NH for a time but they moved to Washington state a few years ago. But there is history worth seeing in Boston. It’s the same with, dare I say it, San Francisco. There is the mission presidio and the mural walk, a lot of Latin American graffiti was changed to murals. That’s just a couple things, and I know about them cause I had a professor in college who made us go there…

Yes Pegasus is available in bulk. It is my favorite. Then OJK and Haunted Bookshop. Although, before I tried Pegasus, Haunted Bookshop wasy go to if I was going to be atound people. Happy puffing!

Arango Balkan Supreme is my daily smoke it is quite nice. But I do enjoy Balkan Sobranie as well actually it my favorite. Oh by the way I like the miniature flag in the background. Thanks for sharing your blend recommendations.

Can you please do a series of videos on Beginning Pipe Smoking? I've been an athlete all my life, albeit slow and fat, and now I would like to take it up.

As an educated man, I am surprised by your comment on not going to Boston. No one is saying move there! But the town is rich with history and historical sites that are enriching.

I know you have no interest in Boston because Massachusetts is a liberal state but there is a lot of history here and I would encourage you to give chance if you ever get the opportunity. I think you would enjoy it more than you think. also, most of the people in mass are actually not liberal at all myself included.

Luxury Bullseye Flake is insanely nice to me.

Sutliff VA Slices is a good bulk Virginia flake.

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Although you may not have initially liked the Haunted Book Shop blend, the book is actually a pretty good read. There are a few legit jabs at the world of academia, which both you and I can relate. Love the content!

Same advice in the fragrance world about returning to a fragrance that challenges your nose. Our tastes and sense of smell change over time. Fragrances will also sometimes change for the better in a similar way to how tobacco ages.

“Agree with thine adversary quickly.”

Peter Stokkebye Luxury Twist Flake and Luxury Navy Flake are two I highly recommend. They age exceptionally well.

Yeeeeeess sir!! Old joe is my treasure baccy

I'm with you on Old Joe Krantz--better than Haunted Bookshop. I'm going to give the Holiday Mixture a try.

I was smoking 1q for a littke while, bloody nice. But ive got burley flake and boy is it nice.

8oz bulk of C&D's - Morley's Best is a good VA_Latakia_Burley blend; I am currently enjoying quite a bit.

I’m interested your tobacco recommendations but I’m more interested in where you found that personalized edition of The Imitation of Christ! Beautiful

It is always nice to sit and just have a relaxed chat. Good luck with the Haunted Bookshop, I hope you have a better experience.

Hey I am trying to get smarter, so I have been smoking Match Revelation, said to be Einstein's favorite. I like it. Cheap in bulk, got to go through it, rough mixture, but last batch I got, got whole leaves folded over, oriental? Unfolded and ripped, just went through bag, removed a few stems along the way before jarring. Great stuff. Love it smoke a bowl every night on my way home from work, sometimes another one, wife doesn't complain about smell.

pegasus definitely can be ordered in bulk!

I highly recommend Newminster 400, 403, and PS luxury Navy flake.

As a noob piper I am anxious to pair tobacco with bourbon. Bourbon is such a passion of mine so I was wondering if you have ever put out any info on tobacco that pairs exceptionally with a pour of bourbon.

All sound like great blends. I'm a little surprised no mention from Boswell. He has some amazing blended tobaccos.

Some interesting recommendations, thanks! Unfortunately being in UK, some of those might not be feasible for me to get a hold of, BUT, fortunately there’s plenty of blends still out there!😄 Still quite early days for me on my pipe journey, so when it comes to decent cellar time and exp, it ain’t really there atm (just by virtue of time)..However, being in UK, some of the most available bulk stuff comes from GH/SG, so I’d lend a nod to those (with them having a strong reputation generally, and many being of good cellaring components)👍 Edit: removed last part; influenced by poor mood, and not necessary👍

What do you think about the Match blends? I got some Match EMP, Night Cap, and Revelations, all were really good to me but curious what you might think.

Great recommendations, as always enjoying the videos. I like this other bulk blends: Peter Stokkebye: Luxury Navy Flake PS400. Cornell & Diehl: Red Odessa. Kramer's: Father Dempsey. F & K: Black Bayou Mist. Mc Baren: HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed . HH Rustica Ready Rubbed. After this i'll have to light a pipe ;)

Hi Dr. Alan! Your thoughts on women smoking pipes?

Nice list.

Forgot balkan 2. Roman II goid blend. Good blend. Hey I have bought close to 40 blends. Including some favorites, Revalation, Balkan 2, ovc is Carter hall, next is Escudo followed by bullseye flake. I believe I might enjoy some Kentucky dark fired. Like Virginia's, but still like my orientals and latakia. Tonight on my way home I smoked Walnut, enjoyed it. Still looking for something.that is the same as London Aire that I used to buy at local shop in early 1980s. That was my favorite. Hey I like my latakia.

More to add to my list. Also need to add your Old home place to my list. The pipe cottage coffee is very good too.

Thank you Alan, the bulk blends sound great.

The podcast is similar to what Shad from Shadiversity did with his channel. His main channel is his normal content and then he made a 2nd channel called knight watch where he is more, opinionated, on various topics. I don't really mind the random rants but it does make it easier to categorize content when it is on a separate channel/platform

Ok, old joe Krantz, I tried to like haunted bookshop, but I love old joe krantz.

It’s worth going to Boston just to stroll the decks of the USS Constitution, view the family pews of Old North Church, and admire the gravestones of its Cemetery.

Peter stokkebye Balkan supreme is the same as Arango in case you come across one or the other being out of stock

Luv giveaways ❤

Hey Alan. I'd like to try the blend you have in collaboration with country squire but I can't find it. I looked on their website but didn't see it. Any thoughts?

LJ Peretti 150th anniversary flake is so densely packed and so dry that at 90 bucks a pound you're probably getting the same amount of tobacco as if you bought 2 lbs of anybody else's.

What happened to Old Home Place?

Crazy how someone is being attacked for their beliefs and opinions especially when the Bible itself says it’s an abomination..

That flag on the bookshelf is wild.

I’ve got to disagree with you and George about Holiday mixture. It’s one of the worst tobaccos I’ve tried. Ha!

Our country began in Boston MA and I believe it is also ending in Boston MA.

I was once offered a free trip to Boston Massachusetts and I turned it down. Too far behind yankee lines for me.

You wouldn't want to see all the colonial history in New England?

Hey me again. Catholicism, I was raised a protestant, dad had been catholic, didn't go back. Mom was Methodist, I don't agree with modern Methodist theology. I have read the bible. Old joke, is the pope catholic. That don't work anymore. He isn't. An old hymn comes to mind, faith of our fathers.. Memorial day, put flowers on grandpa and grandma graves in catholic part of cemetery. Everywhere I looked I knew them, good people. Hey it is all about good people. Love god, your neighbor as yourself.