Haunted Bookshop Bulk Comparison

[@servantEG]

Your channel is one of my favorite corners on KZbin right now. Your reviews aren't too in-depth and wordy. You highlight the most distinct characteristics of each blend, just like the average pipe smoker's experience will be and I love your reviews for that. Keep up the good work!

[@beans316]

Thanks my friend I try and keep it simple to the point

[@mmatzick]

I've been told by a well known blender (jr) the the tin tobaccos are the same as the bulk blends.

[@beans316]

Seems pretty close to me just probably more age on the tin stuff most of the time

[@jerryspipe]

Thanks for sharing! Nice to know that the bulk is the same as the tins!

[@beans316]

I’m pretty happy with it now just needs some age

[@mrscripto8286]

Looks like you should be stocked up for a bit. I didn't see a "step stool" anywhere in the shop. Must be nice to be able to reach everything on the top shelf without aid whereas my most valued peace of equipment in my shop is my ladder.......😞lol Hope you have a great day Brian 👍🔥💨

[@beans316]

Lmao yeah the only thing I need a ladder for now is the new boat dang that beast sits up high

[@catdadpiper3745]

Thanks for the heads up on Carolina Red Flake! O hadn't seen anything about it

[@beans316]

Hope you was able to get some

[@MisterDearly]

I never thought I'd see the day you bought a pound and a half of Haunted Bookshop. That's beautiful. HB is one of my favorite blends. I just scored a tin of Wessex Burley Slice myself. I've had my share of burley flakes but never came across that one.

[@beans316]

Haha you got that right never would have believed that now it’s all I want to smoke

[@WVChad]

I remember gifting 8oz of Haunted Bookshop to Matches860 back in the day. I use to be big into the YTPC back in the day with One Man Smoke, Woody76, John Kellar, Jayson Dagner, Alex (Abird) and Mark (The Pipe Commader) just to name a few. I remember Mark sending me bricks of the original Mississippi River when he would buy it in bulk. We were big on IG and shared gifts/pipes/tobacco between all of us and it just seemed to die out a little and most of us lost interest. I was a Distinguished Ruffian and a member of the Pipe and Beard Club too if you remember them. Lol. I remember Jason Bruno (WV Mountain man) and I had contacted Jake Hackert to make us a bent pipe about 7 years hrs ago and that thing smoked like a freight train. I remember having Hackerts, Case, OMS, Dagners and Boswell pipes just to name a few. I sold everything pipe related that I had a few years ago and I really wish I had that stuff back now. Lol. Sorry to hack your comments. I was just reminiscing about the good ole days

[@beans316]

Yep for sure I remember all of that and still keep in touch with most of the guys great to see you around I remember your name also

[@WVChad]

@@welshpiper62 Hello. I’m not back in the community, I only follow Beans316. As far as the earliest YTPC video, that might be One Man Smoke. He was filming 12 years ago. Alex (Boston Briar)(ABird) has deleted his videos and so has Mark (The Pipe Commander) these are the earliest ones that I know of

[@timberdrifter8225]

@@welshpiper62 one of the first pipe smoking videos i saw on this platform was some time in 07 and i think the guys channel name was pipe friend chs or something similar. there was already a small community at that time including several from the u.k., Sweden and Canada. and more i dont remember. pretty sure all those guy's channels are long gone. i think nwpipesmoker came along a couple years later. 09 maybe. thats around the time i started watching regularly. couldn't say exactly when it was but i remember when it seemed like there were several distinct KZbin pipe communities that sort of loosely centered around a handful of popular presenters that seemed largely unaware of each other. then around perhaps 2012 to 14 the different communities started blending more. often enough at that time i could tell who a new presenter had been watching by the style or format they followed in their first several videos before they kinda found their own style. interesting stuff. mostly lost to internet history now

[@jameslong4929]

I ordered some Old Joe for the 20% off to. I always buy the bulk. They'll be 2 pounds getting ordered first of next year. Gonna get at least a pound of haunted bookshop too. I'm gonna have to grab some of the HBS cake to sample too. Have a great week Brian.

[@beans316]

Sounds awesome James that’s definitely the best way to buy

[@PaladinPiper]

Glad to know the bulk is similar for ya! I find that If I love a blend and can get it bulk (as long as the taste is pretty darn close) Thats a win and I buy a TON.

[@beans316]

You betcha definitely a win when you find something you like in bulk

[@TomSutts1969]

"LOOK AT IT"???? Did you retire the phrase because I personally look forward to it!!! Cheers and happy piping! 🇨🇦🥃🥃

[@beans316]

Lmao no just taking a little break from it I’ll give a extra loud one next Saturday lmao

[@PipenFalzy]

Bulk is nice unless your Canadian. I bought 1lb of Pure Virginia when smoking pipes had that sale. Got dinged for duty $153.00 almost 3 times for what I paid for the stuff. 😭

[@davealincoln]

That's a socialist government for ya!

[@beans316]

That does suck for sure

[@josegolfpiper8342]

Excellent review!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!! Thanks for sharing.........Jose from Texas

[@beans316]

Thanks my friend appreciate it

[@frankgallik2653]

Hey Brian, I've noticed that the bulk forms seem to be just a bit drier than the tins from C & D. What I like about the bulk is that it is a chance to get a small amount to try and see how you might like something. Speaking of C & D I am looking forward to some more Carolina Red Flake, coming out at a decent time. I noticed they did the same thing with Merry Old St Nicholas, which for a holiday aromatic, it is pretty good. I had gotten three tins back in 2018 and have saved one that will reach 4 years in October. I'm glad they are releasing at a decent time so everyone has a chance to place an order without having to wait up late. Have a great week ahead.

[@beans316]

Thanks Frank the bulk is a great value for sure I got my box of red flake yesterday I’ll crack one next Saturday

[@brianquilty687]

I've only smoked one tin of HB ... I buy it in bulk myself. You have a nice big shop.

[@beans316]

Thanks Brian

[@Nighttrainpiper]

Almost done with my last HB tin. Looks like it’s now time to go for the 8 oz tin on it.

[@beans316]

Haha awesome sounds good to me

[@odie9551]

You know your going to order some Carolina Red Flake, coming out in a couple weeks. I will be.

[@beans316]

Got my box yesterday I’ll wait till next weekend to crack one

[@s.m.r.1202]

Thanks for the video Brian. It's hard to pass up those 15% of sales. That'll keep ya HB for a bit.

[@beans316]

Haha yes it is they get me every time

[@ttrdf]

I like haunted bookshop. I only sampled it in bulk. It needs a bit more than 15mins drying time. For me, it's a reliable all day blend because I used to smoke cigarettes. This and Elizabethan are my all day smokes, haunted bookshop being the more "edgy" stuff, i.e when I wake up or after meals or with coffee. I was not very curious to buy a tub of it, and after this video, I am reassured.

[@beans316]

Thanks for stopping by I love HB it’s definitely a classic

[@johnstoddard4982]

Asked a few haunted bookshop fans what they thought about the bulk vs the tins...they said the exact thing but we're firm on the cake form of haunted bookshop saying it just adds an extra step between them and smoking....I thought it might age better and added a few tins to my last order...bulk will be next...been smoking it like crazy this summer...thanks for the review... sorry I could not make the Ohio show... maybe I'll make the Boswells Meetup

[@beans316]

I think HB really comes to life just resting for just 3 months really nice blend

[@igortheterrible8983]

Curiosly, the 1lb sealed bag i got was perfectly fine and not as dry as a bone Everytime i got 2 or 4oz cames in reaaaaaaly dry and tastes not so good :/ 🤷‍♂️ Havent opened a tin with under a year age so ...the freshness might be the issue aslo

[@beans316]

Yeah could be it’s definitely a great value

[@StDavidpipes]

I’ve tried it. I loved the nicotine content but it always made the back of my throat harsh like 5 Brothers and Old Joe white label. Good review Beans! (Dave)

[@beans316]

Thanks for stopping by yeah it takes some getting use to for sure

[@RelaxedpiperYoutube]

Do you make pipes just for yourself or do you sell them? I've never heard you talk about pipe making, cheert!

[@beans316]

Yes I sell them on eBay since 2012 just type Brian Doran in eBay search bar I have 3 listed now

[@bigcountrybriar9911]

We didn’t get a single Look At It or any chicken cluck action 😕You feeling well bro 😂 Have a great week!

[@beans316]

Lmao your the second person that said that I’m going to really amp it up next Saturday 😂

[@ParsimoniousPiper]

I think all the HB I’ve had was bulk. I have a tin somewhere, but never popped it.

[@beans316]

It’s pretty good stuff for sure

[@hardusdeklerk8993]

Thanks for video. What date is the release date for red flake?😱

[@beans316]

The 7th

[@hardusdeklerk8993]

@@beans316 Thank you, Sir 👍

[@tomyorke9038]

Well I do like the bulk, so I'll stick with that. I still have some ojk to try but haven't yet... BTW haunted bookshop bulk was sold out the other day...

[@beans316]

Haha sorry I think I wiped them out

[@tomyorke9038]

@@beans316 my thought also

[@johnstoddard4982]

When is the new red flake supposed to drop

[@beans316]

The 7th

[@johnstoddard4982]

@@beans316 at noon?

[@beans316]

@@johnstoddard4982 6pm est

[@whiteashpiperwhiteashpiper5447]

Stupid phone... trying to bout even for me ...

[@whiteashpiperwhiteashpiper5447]

O.j.kseems to have a bit more perique.. h.b.s & o.j.k

[@beans316]

It’s pretty good but I definitely like HB better

[@whiteashpiperwhiteashpiper5447]

@@beans316 hey brian... what's that blend called that you say is similar to the beast? A perique bomb

[@whiteashpiperwhiteashpiper5447]

@@beans316 disregard Brian I got it. Eclusive...

[@garbagemanpiper]

🍭🐓👶

[@beans316]

Sweet Chicken buc buc bucaaaaaahhh

[@SmokesaPipe]

Just bought 24 Oz of Haunted Bookshop myself from SmokingPipes. I cleared them out.I only buy bulk anymore of HB cause of the price.

[@beans316]

Haha we wiped them out it seems good minds think alike