C & D Haunted Bookshop

[@andrewg7618]

Still here in 2024. Cheers Matches.

[@December151791]

miss this guy so much

[@joshuaspinney4483]

RIP Matches! We will miss you here and on the groups. A true loss 😢

[@dannyku6461]

Just learned from your comment that he had passed away.. so Sad! I was really enjoying his videos recently. 😢

[@4one6Piper]

RIP John. May your bowl be always full of haunted bookshop and your smokes be cool. 🙏🏻❤️

[@MrBrixtonboy]

Still can not believe he's gone. I never met the man, but felt he was a good friend. One day I will get my head around it. R.I.P matches, will miss your company.

[@seventus]

I just got my first tin of haunted bookshop and came here to listen while smoking the first bowl. RIP legend.

[@bradcarter6286]

Who’s still smoking Haunted Bookshop all day? I sure am!

[@gusseisern1151]

NO ONE

[@planexshifter]

I’m actually out at the moment but it’s in my regulars

[@alvinkoh5556]

RIP John. Will get myself haunted bookshop to smoke it in remembrance of you.

[@woodandwirepiper3899]

I'm here watching his videos 2 years later. I miss this guy so much and especially his Friday night live.

[@leftyme4568]

All the birds in the background are just beautifull.

[@Matches860]

Yeah, I've never let a bad review stop me. Thanks for watching James!

[@algonquinbriar5647]

RIP John. You are missed.

[@randytuggle]

Missing my YTPC/Twitter friend and mentor, John Harden. As I'm smoking some Haunted Bookshop in honor of John's life this evening, I came across this video in a Google search for Haunted Bookshop knowing this would come right up in the results. You will be with us always, John. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Harden family.

[@Mr.Knallfrosch]

We finally got some U.S. blends from C&D and G.L.Pease here in Germany. And now that I can finally try these blends that I always loved hearing John talking about, like 'Old Joe Krantz' and 'Haunted Bookshop' for example, it makes me even more sad that he is no more with us today😔

[@alterego3525]

Can’t use my zippo without thinking of you, John.

[@ernesthall2375]

I chose this video to watch as I broke in my matches tribute pipe. It was perfect, thank you 860 you are missed 🙏🏼🖤

[@TheRealSpyderweb]

Had to watch this again. Will miss you.

[@ncpiper901]

Miss you and your amazing stories and spirit John. RIP my friend and hope you enjoying a bowl of your favorite, haunted bookshop. Much love Always 💛💛💛

[@manufacturedbagel6424]

Having a smoke tonight before bed, some haunted bookshop and some matches860 hits the spot! RIP

[@RichardT2112]

Enjoying your videos again. Emotional knowing you’re no longer with us, and recalling our friendship. Miss you, but enjoying seeing you again. Xo

[@Matches860]

Yeah, HB is funny stuff when you first try it. I did try Pegasus but apparently it didn't do much for me. Poplar Camp, BigNBurly, and Old Joe Krantz are my favorites.

[@jamesarrington6323]

You apparently revised that opinion of Pegasus later on. HB is a fave, looking forward to Pegasus. RIP, John.

[@Spikestrip55]

After hearing John's review of his favorite tabac, I ordered some from P&T as a tribute to him. It's been back-ordered for a *very* long time, and I'm waiting impatiently for this!

[@30otThik]

It was probably because of the good man that it was back ordered.

[@anthonymackintosh4776]

Loved watching your videos and still will,you got me onto burleys which I love, this pipe I’m smoking at the moment watching you is for you John ( match’s 860 ) RIP John

[@frankiegee6135]

"maaaaaaatches860!!" I dig it. your trade mark intro

[@Matches860]

+Frank Gee Hey, you gotta have something that makes people remember!

[@BriarDrive]

Great review! Great Legacy! You may have left physically, yet you are still with us. RIP.

[@Coltbreath]

RIP! This is my first time watching and I know what the hype is all about! Awesome review

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Is weird uuhh that he is on the other side now. Wish we could connect our internetconnection to heaven. We mis you John. Greetings,, Kitty.

[@Matches860]

@NEsmokes There's no crime in not liking perique. I have found that I don't care as much for blends that don't have it. Many thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DailyPuffer]

Up until this review, I was somewhat scared of this particular blend. Always nice to find a blend we can call an "all day smoke": it takes a certain type of tobacco to enter that particular category. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@TimVassa]

Just ordered some Haunted Bookshop, along with the book to read its inspiration. I'll be smoking it and reading this Saturday in my new Peterson Donegal Rocky 306. Thanks, Matches!

[@Matches860]

Enjoy it all Tim!

[@scotsmn]

I miss this guy. Happy new year Matches!

[@booknikYT]

Always fun to come back for some Maaaaatches 86zeeeeroooooo. R.I.P. buddy!

[@Matches860]

Since smoking Billy Budd, and other blends for three months, I have learned why folks think HB is too harsh. I had a bowl after two weeks of being off it, and it hit me like a ton of bricks...I just wasn't used to it as I had been. Still love both HB and OJK though.

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Just the name alone is awesome and it has to be a verry good smoke def. wanna try it. Greetings,, Kitty.

[@PugMoon]

Heres to you John. Whenever I see a gray cloud among a field of white I will say "There is Matchez860"..

[@Matches860]

@oldpipepops And my thanks to you for watching!

[@Matches860]

Very glad you like it my friend! Thanks for asking me to do a repeat vid on this also.

[@johanniemann4041]

Sitting here smoking a bowl of Haunted Bookshop in your honor. RIP Matches.

[@frankiegee6135]

so far even though I'm a new pipe smoker, flake and or crumble make had been my fav. I live the nuance of aromas and the cool burning. however I think you have convinced me to purchase dome of this " Haunted Bookshop I keep hearing about! sounds like a fine blend thank you! Matches 860.

[@Matches860]

+Frank Gee Well, it's rather harsh when you first try it, but it must grow on you because I've heard a number of people who "got used to it" and ended up always having some available. If you can handle HB you can handle anything!

[@Matches860]

And thank you for watching my friend!

[@Matches860]

@backcountrypipe No problem, this one was difficult to do because I've been smoking it so long and taking the taste for granted, it's like trying to describe the taste of water for me.

[@woodandwirepiper3899]

Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

[@Matches860]

@OTooleRules Oh I love Penzance! However, like many other blends, it fills me up to the point I don't want another smoke...like eating a big meal I suppose. An all day smoke is pleasant without being too rich.

[@Matches860]

@TheWanderingRecluse I love perique so there is never enough of it. For me the blend is very consistent, which is another reason I've stuck with it.

[@briangleason5597]

Matches 860. I see why you like thus blend, I just tried it myself, and it is fabulous. Happy smoking. Looking forward to tonight's livestream. Hope you're week went well.

[@Matches860]

Thanks, Brian, I've never found anything which better fills the bill!

[@waltercyran3720]

Just came here to visit my friend

[@theurbanhermit9879]

Love it! Waiting for more to be delivered! It was an out of body experience when I smoked this the heavens opened up and the angels were singing Hallelujah!

[@angusgreeneyeslefay9485]

Hahaha .John this always made me lough.from vanilla cavendish to Haunted Bookshop !Hahaha is a big leap .It is like from frog gaging to dangerous animal hunt in Africa,quite extrem.

[@Matches860]

Yes, the leaf taste difference between the two is very extreme along with the nic hit.

[@angusgreeneyeslefay9485]

@@Matches860 Ah any times i just hear the magick words Haunted Bookshop ,i have to order it more ,i cant even imagine a day without it Bob Runowsky is the true Great Prophet of God Tabaldak (the Native American God of tobacco)

[@bahumutx]

Great review. My all day blend is Riverboat Gambler from C&D and is similar to Haunted Bookshop and OJK(another favorite of mine). Riverboat Gambler is Burley, Virginia, Perique and Turkish. The Turkish is what sets it apart from OJK and HB. Looking forward to catching up on your videos! -Matthew

[@Matches860]

@68rch Just had some 1792 flake sent to me, not too sweet at all...very good! I'm from Boston originally, now in CT. I've been to St. Augustine several times, great place!

[@hayley8715]

He died? Sure am sorry to hear that, he's a legend.

[@Thishe66]

RIP matches, I bought my first tin of haunted bookshop because of you, and it's amazing!! One day will be smoking together in heaven.

[@Matches860]

@DailyPuffer I certainly tried enough blends to find it, and you're right, they are difficult to find.

[@challengerdart3731]

Excellent review Matches. Congrats. Thanks a lot.

[@csparksb56]

My friend got a tin of that and I got the tin of Billy Budd. He was inspired to get Haunted Book shop because of you as well. Let's just say it was the scariest haunted house I ever visited. Very spicy and overwhelming in regards to nicotine for me. Your a regular Ghostbuster Matches. Lol

[@Matches860]

It can be overwhelming for sure. I went from drug store blends to HB...you can imagine my amazement!

[@deckard97th]

Bless you, Sir - tried HB last night and, indeed, the sirens went off! I'll be returning to this blend for a lifetime, thanks to your many comments. Raisin bread, figs, and nutty chocolate, sweet spice. A meal of a smoke, and a tasty one at that. Must have fiber for it's fullness, and the nic level was a pleasant surprise. Thanks again for all your great pondering and informative reviews!

[@chainsawbarbarian]

I almost picked this up!!!! Just such a cool name! Haha! I am new and it smelled very unique. Not quite sure I’m ready for it....but, then again!!! Thanks, Sir!!

[@Matches860]

If you take it slow and have something in your stomach, you can handle the strongest out there!

[@mjparamore505]

I have been binge watching your videos all weekend. I have always smoked aromatics. I ordered a tin of HB this morning. You make it sound so delicious. I am thinking a Sunday smoke in a churchwarden to get started with it.

[@Matches860]

+Mason Paramore Oh yes, sip that churchwarden slowly and you should be ok. Everyone should try smoking natural, non flavored leaf at least once.

[@Matches860]

@metropolismodern And thanks for watching!

[@Matches860]

Nothing ventured,nothing gained! Had Bob Runowski not sent me this stuff, who knows what I'd be smoking now.

[@Matches860]

@piperevival I've been very pleased witheir product and service.

[@Matches860]

@68rch Ewwww! We must have exactly the same taste buds. Haunted Bookshop is gonna be a sweeter, less "in your face smoke", like OJK. I have to have burley or I don't feel fulfilled. You ever smoke Sir Walter Raliegh? That's good for a burley fix also. Couldn't smoke it all the time however.

[@tramperscott]

The review that got me to try my all time favorite, all day smoke. I agree with all points. Ex cig smoker myself. Loved Old Joe but wasn't an all day for me. Spent a lot of time with Carter Hall but wanted more tobacco flavor with less topping/moisture while still retaining the ease of smoke. C&D nails this with this blend. The flavor, the ease of the smoke, the nic hit is just right...perfection. Thanks so much for the review. Another pound is headed my way...

[@Matches860]

I'd still be smoking Carter Hall had I not found HB. Who knew tobacco with no added flavor tasted so good?

[@tramperscott]

Matches860 True! It always smelled so good drying in the barns I had always hoped to find some tobaccos that would taste as good as it smelled. We have a winner with Haunted bookshop.

[@Matches860]

@68rch SWR is like PA or CH with no topping/flavor.I'm an ex-cig smoker as well...probably why I like the stuff that has the bold flavor and nicotine. Yeah, nice getting to know you too. With my brother-in-law in Jacksonville, I may just get back down your way in the future.

[@Matches860]

@bahumutx You & I will get along just fine! OJK was my alternate for a few years, I'm now venturing into other blends. I love Riverboat Gambler, but it is a little more expensive by the pound.

[@bradcarter6286]

Wish I could have smoked and talked with this guy! I still love his videos and watch them weekly

[@backcountrypipe]

Sounds like an interesting blend, thanks for the review.

[@mirrorinsideout]

I keep alternating, unable to decide my favorite among Haunted Bookshop, Old Joe Krantz, and Shandygaff... They're my burley-perique trifecta at the moment

[@Matches860]

I think I'm still listed there. Haven't been on though in years.

[@Matches860]

@41DegreesSouth Hope you enjoy it!

[@Matches860]

@dunhillmanuk Thank you, the Savinelli has many smoking hours on it.

[@Matches860]

@MrSmokeGuy Thanks for watching!

[@metropolismodern]

Thanks for that review. That's yet another blend I've been meaning to try.

[@chrisw7347]

I highly recommend trying to get a hold of some Hal O' the Wynd.

[@Matches860]

When I got on the internet forums in the late '90s, Hal O' the Wynd was one of several must-try blends mentioned constantly. I finally received a sample some years later.

[@chrisw7347]

@@Matches860 whoops, you've been in the game a loooong time. Thoughts on it? Does it make a return buy/cellar/rotation blend for you? Cheers

[@Matches860]

@@chrisw7347 I know I didn't dislike it, but it apparently didn't provide the wow factor for me.

[@Matches860]

@OTooleRules Exactly! I'm good for a dozen or more bowls a day.

[@Matches860]

@bm51879 I've yet to try Billy Budd...so many blends,so little time!

[@marilyn149]

I love your videos, I had a VaPer I blended a few years ago, and mixed it with some prince albert To try and get an idea of what you are smoking. It turned out to be an Ultimate Smoke!

[@nightstand68]

@Matches860 @Matches860 I never had SWR. I quite the cancer sticks a few years ago with nasal snuff (my other love), and I always thought of SWR as RYO tobak. I know it's pipe tobak, but still...it's in the name. LOL! PA and CH is the only "OTC" tobak I've tried. I like both, but PA is more to my liking. I'm glad I met you, BTW. Us pipe smokers are few and far between and it's always nice to meet a fellow pipe smoker. I will keep in touch with you for sure!

[@gusevening4910]

I'm trying to get into burleys, English is my regular smoke. I just tried haunted bookshop. I feel like I joined the big leagues! Great review!

[@Matches860]

If you can get through a bowl of HB, then you're on your way to some other great burley's that are not quite as harsh (Ihappen to like harsh myself). Anyway, have fun with the journey!

[@hisdukeness3037]

I'm glad I watched this... Just got 2oz bulk from P&C. Thought it was quite dry... Now I know I'm not the only one. Thanks matches860

[@Matches860]

HisDukeNess After smoking C&D stuff, you'll come to dislike wet tobacco...trust me!

[@tomjohnson1252]

H B is one of my favorite smoke.

[@nightstand68]

@Matches860 Where are you from? You sound Canadian. I was born in Indiana and reside in Saint Augustine, FL. One of my 'dream tobak" to try before I die is SG's 1792 flake. I have a hunch the casing (Tonquin) may be a bit too sweet for my taste, but than again...I wouldn't know :)) Hard to find here is the States.

[@jtothew4201]

Finally got around to trying this and a few other C&D blends I cant get away from a a very fait hazelnut taste to this it's very smooth but get that perique on the exhale through the nose. I haven't smoked much Burley and wonder if its just me who gets that flavour.

[@Matches860]

+JtotheW You're probably not too far off. I think we all get slightly different side notes with tobaccos due to body chemistry. C&D's unflavored burley is nutty with a chocolate hint here & there also.

[@moonphone]

Thank you for this video. Having seen this, I've tried Haunted Bookshop. It took some getting used to, but now it's my morning smoke. C&D Pegasus is great too..

[@Matches860]

@dighsx I've never smoked aged HBS, let me know how it is.

[@ericfehrman]

Anyone know what model Savinelli this is? Looks like a #129, maybe?

[@poacher9118]

Wow what a man. Just found the channel, RIP

[@TheAmbulatoryAnarchist]

So glad I can watch this now with some and know what the heck you were talking about! :D

[@Matches860]

LOL, Yes, it's a difficult blend to describe. Last I read on FB you were still experimenting with it...at least it didn't kill you!

[@TheAmbulatoryAnarchist]

Matches860 I love it, John. It's rough compared to burleys like Nashville County, but I love that ruggedness. I can see why it's a great, all-day, outdoor smoke for the discerning backwoodsman.. :D

[@OTooleRules]

What makes a smoke an "all day smoke" in your mind? Why isn't, say, Penzance or Escudo? Ot is it just the case that HB hits you just right?

[@timkalar1946]

what's the difference between the two of the tobacco products that you like to smoke then the pharmacy tobaccos that you can get

[@Matches860]

@evomasher Old Joe Krantz will give you a nicotine kick that you may be looking for, but it's worth trying either one to see if they suit you.

[@jefflowry4896]

Great review, John! HB is GOOD. Has a more "rpmantic" name tha my fav Old Jpe Krantz. With OJK, maybe it is just me, I get less pf a cigarette aroma pn my clothes. Plus I like the less dominant VAs and more perique. Be well

[@Matches860]

I started with the idea the two were the same thing. As my palate developed, I began to notice the differences. HB has since seemed to be the tamer of the two, but that's just my opinion.

[@Matches860]

@SterlingSandz C&D has interesting stuff. There's still a lot I want to try.

[@OTooleRules]

@OTooleRules Makes sense. Since I only smoke, at most, one pipe a day, of course I would want the steak dinner every time.

[@piperevival]

Thanks for the review. I've yet to try any of the C&D blends, but this does sound like a good all day kind of tobacco.

[@nightstand68]

@Matches860 I have yet to try HB but I absolutely love it's older brother OJK. Very stout stuff (This is coming from a Irish Flake fan). I started out as a FVF fan, then I started digging English/Latakia. This all changed when I had my first bowl of Prince Albert. I knew I was all about Burleys. Funny how your taste changes, I no longer care for latakia blends. With OJK, I get the best of ALL worlds.

[@bariswheel]

RIP John, thinking of your posts today on IPS day.

[@MrEmsgreg85]

RIP Matches860

[@nightstand68]

@Matches860 Now you got me interested In SWR. I believe I can get that locally at our Publix super market. I got to JAX on a weekly basis because that is where all my doctor's offices are locate :)) Just make sure you bring some 1792 with you when you visit. LOL!.

[@Matches860]

@SterlingSandz If you get a chance, watch HolySmokeNPipePadre's video, Pipe problems. He has some views on Haunted Bookshop you may find interesting. I went through a lot of stuff before settling on it.

[@normanwilliams7853]

awesome sir