Lane Limited 1-Q

Lane Limited 1-Q

As with all my reviews, the opinions expressed are 100% my own and your mileage may vary.  The tobacco being reviewed has been purchase by myself and I’ve personally smoked several bowls, in various pipes before writing this review.  I’ve also linked the TobaccoReviews.com review for your cross reference.

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Pipes Used: Briar, Cob
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: TobaccoPipes.com

Strength – Mild
Taste – Mild
Flavoring – Mild
Room Note – Very Pleasant
Tin Note – Vanilla and Caramel
Rating – ****
Cellared – Yes

My Review

My first experience with Lane Limited 1-Q was from my local tobacconist which I had visited when I decided to pickup the pipe smoking hobby again.   The older gentlemen behind the counter greeted me friendly when I walked through the door and asked how he could help me.  I explained that while I wasn’t brand new to pipe smoking, it had been over 20 years and I was looking for a good quality pipe tobacco.  I explained I would like a vanilla aromatic and something mild.

He told me I had come to the right place and motioned with a hand gesture to follow him to the far end of the counter.  He grabbed a large Mason jar, unscrewed the lid and handed it to me.  He called it by another name (as is often the case with Lane 1-Q) and told me that he guaranteed I would like this blend.  He weighed out an ounce and placed it in a Ziploc bag and handed it to me.  He told me if I liked it to come back for more.

I drove home and within a few minutes I had packed my Savinelli Roma briar pipe with this new tobacco and began smoking.  Immediately I fell in love with this blend.  The very next day I returned to my local tobacconist.  I don’t think the door had even closed behind me, when the same older gentleman saw me and reached for that large mason jar and shouted out “How many ounces can I sell you”?

Unfortunately, a few months ago my local tobacconist closed his business.  I was aware he was going to be closing and a few weeks before, I asked him where I could get the tobacco I loved so much.  Thankfully he shared the secret and told me what I loved so much (as is the case with so many other pipe smokers) is Lane Limited 1-Q.

From all that I’ve heard, Lane Limited 1-Q is one of the best selling tobacco blends on the market and as was the case with my tobacconist, is often the house blend at many Brick & Mortar shops across the country.  1-Q has become my absolute favorite pipe tobacco which I now order both in bulk and in tins.  It’s the only tobacco I consider to be an all-day smoke for me.  I also believe Lane 1-Q is a perfect starter tobacco for anyone considering pipe smoking.

TobaccoReviews.com

https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/630/lane-limited-1-q

Thank you for taking the time to read this review.  I’d love to hear your thoughts on this particular blend.  Please leave a comment below.

Until next time…

Happy Smoking!

Jerry

August 16, 2019 by Pipe Smoking 0

Belgium–The Final Day

The day has arrived for us to travel back to England from Belgium.  We’re headed back the same way we came, via the Eurostar.  Earlier today I enjoyed my last cup of Belgian coffee, or what I thought was my last.  We left the hotel to go and have one last visit with my father-in-law before we left for Brussels.  Of course we had breakfast at the hotel which has served as our Belgian base since Wednesday.  They had an all-you-can-eat breakfast bar each morning and it was very nice. Here’s a picture of their fresh honey.  If it were any fresher we might have swarms of bees after us.

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Upon arriving at my father-in-laws house, it was time to smoke our pipes one last time for this visit.  You just never know when the last time on this earth will actually occur for any of us. He and I both savored the moment.  It was a good pipe.

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Once we arrived in Brussels and made our way to the Eurostar Lounge, it was time for another cup of coffee and one that would certainly be the last.  We should arrive in Ashford just before 5 PM and then we have an hour taxi ride back to Tunbridge Wells.  Leaving Belgium is always bittersweet, but England and especially Tunbridge Wells is truly our home away from home.  It will be good to be back home.  For now!

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We have less than one week remaining of our England/Belgium vacation.  We’ll depart London Heathrow for Denver on Saturday.  Then even more unfortunately, the wife and I will return back to work on Monday. But let’s not think about that for now…lots more time to enjoy my pipe and coffee in the English Countryside of Kent.

Until next time…

Happy Piping!

Jerry

July 21, 2019 by Pipe Smoking 0

This too shall pass…

Change of plans.  Late Sunday evening my darling wife began feeling ill.  I’ll save you the gory bits, but she either developed food poisoning or contracted something like the Norovirus.   At this time we’re really unsure, but needless to say…we had to make some last minute changes to our trip schedule.  There’s just no way she can travel in this condition.  We’ve changed our Eurostar and Antwerp hotel reservations and will travel on Wednesday and back to England on Sunday.

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I think the worst is over and I’ve done all I can do to make her comfortable.  She’s sleeping and I’m enjoying the nice, sunny British weather with my Savinelli Roma, some Lane Limited 1-Q and some word search puzzles.  Yes, even at almost 53, I need the BIG print versions of these types of puzzles.

As I’m sure most will agree, the effects of smoking a pipe offers relaxation…and to me, I often combine this with either reading or these types of puzzles.  The fact I can do this in England is just even better.  My only regret is my wife is in the cottage sleeping.  But rest can only do her good.

I’m hopeful and prayerful that my wife recovers by Wednesday and hopefully sooner.  But it is, what it is and yes….This Too Shall Pass!

Until Next time…

Happy Piping!

Jerry

July 15, 2019 by Pipe Smoking 0

The first pipe in England

Our flight from Denver to London was uneventful.  With exception to departing 90 minutes late and also arriving later than expected, we made our way out to the English Countryside in Kent.  We managed about 2 hours of sleep in the last 36, but doing remarkably well.  It’s time for dinner.

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I carried my pipe pouch which was custom made by the Northwest Gentlemen and available in his Etsy shop.  The pipe is my Savinelli Roma 673 and the lighter is the Kiribi Mikazuki.  The blend I carried with me for dinner was Lane Limited 1-Q.  This was a very enjoyable pipe and a great end to our first day in England.

Tomorrow we’re having a Sunday roast at a nearby famous pub and most likely I’ll enjoy a pipe after lunch.  But for now, it’s time for lights out as my wife and I are both exhausted from the trip.

Until next time…

Happy Piping!

Jerry

July 13, 2019 by Pipe Smoking 0