Two Guys Review Edgeworth Sliced

[@Winston_Smith_84]

Savinelli 673: check. Haunted Bookshop: check. Ginger ale: check. Profound sadness spiked with hope: check. RIP Matches

[@theartfulcodger]

There was a time when good, simple, and consistent blends were the standard and the ideal. That little tin is a relic from those days. Nowadays, people confuse "complexity" with "quality". Great video fellas!

[@Matches860]

Wish you could have been with us, as usual, your name surfaced a few times.

[@theartfulcodger]

Matches860 Haha... uh oh. 😊 I wish I could have joined you fellas too. I enjoy LL RR, and really enjoyed Edgeworth RR... but I never had the privilege of trying the sliced. Enjoy a bowl for me would ya John?

[@milanahmad1685]

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[@richardchartier7992]

I kind of understand what you said about complexity and quality, thanks.

[@dougowen9756]

Thanks for the shoutout guys, glad you are enjoying the slices. I smoked both the ready rubbed and the slices back in the 1970's and the slices were much fuller and deeper than the ready rubbed, I think because the slices were packed very tightly and aged more quickly, also it may be that the Edgeworth folks simply used a different recipe for the two different cuts. You are absolutely right about the deterioration of quality over the years especially in the old drug store label tobaccos. Back in the day brands such as Carter Hall, Mixture 79, Edgeworth, Granger all were much higher quality than after those labels were sold off to larger conglomerates who frankly did not care a whole lot about putting out quality blends, they used much cheaper burley in the newer blends(probably white burley as opposed to red burley which is a much higher grade leaf with a much deeper flavor). It was also interesting hear the different take the two of you had on the flavors emitted by the tin I sent you. Different flavors for different taste buds, I find my taster seems to go more with the honey and chocolate road that Vinnie took but again, different strokes for different folk, that is why there are so many blends out there. For example I have customers who swear latakia tastes like soap where others, including yours truly loves the full peaty flavor. Anyway glad you had fun with this stuff. It is special.

[@Matches860]

What a terrific experience it was Doug, thank you again! Yeah, this is my third time puffing with Vinnie and I have come to learn that his ability to describe flavors is sharper than mine and I always seem to be a minute or two behind him as a rule. I think he nailed the Thanksgiving Day blend from Peretti as you'll see in the comments of that video.

[@gabepettinicchio7454]

Nothing better than 2 guys shootin' the "Autumn" breeze over a classic bowl of yesteryear! I'm jealous.

[@sirjames3771]

You young fella's missed out on some good tobacco's from days of yore. My first pipe was in 1959. At that time I could only hope to save enough for a 'big' can of Prince Albert and my usual was drug store otc's like Edgeworth, Blue Boar, Half & Half, Holiday and etc.. Maybe it is an old mans memory BUT they were just as good as some of the expensive special tobacco's sold today, maybe better. A pocket can of Prince Albert was two bits and could last three days. Ah yes, memories - thank you both for a brief trip down the lane. God bless Jim

[@Matches860]

Oh yeah! You'll never hear me bash those classics! Thanks for the comment Sir James!

[@Casa1910steve]

Sir James - WOW. I haven't thought of Blue Boar since my Grandfather was around. I remember him getting upset inside a Perry's Drugs (remember them?) once because they said they stopped making/selling it, or something along those lines. That was probably in about 1985 or so. BUT, Sir James - I do know that Cornell & Diehl make a blend that he really enjoyed called 'Morley's Best'. It was rumored to be an exact (or very, very close) match to the old Blue Boar recipe. I just looked online, and SmokingPipes dot com sells it in bulk - $19.06 a half pound. ...and I don't think ANY of us younger pipers would disgrace your vintage memories. If anything, we'd probably light up a bowl, and ask you to tell us more. America simply isn't the same; possibly least of all, our tobacco industry. Thanks for posting about Blue Boar - that was a great memory burner. 👍

[@SgtSavinelli]

Amen, Sir James!! It is an honor to have a piper like yourself in our midst!! Thank you so much for joining us and for sharing our get together!! All the best!!

[@gardnerwebb3749]

Good smoke with good rambling equals good video! Cheers and don’t let your ember go out!

[@Matches860]

We did plenty of both and had a ball!

[@genesis1_20]

Great seeing you two sharing a tin and putting up this review for us! Have a great weekend :)

[@tramperscott]

Thanks for sharing. Love seeing yall together. I hope to try this tobacco one day. It may be hard to find but the hunt is part of the fun.

[@bremenpipesmoker6571]

Hello John! Great to see you and the Sargent! Well...this tobaccos leaves us with mouth watering... :-) Thank you so much for sharing that! Take care! Hope, you guys are well! Mark

[@Matches860]

You would have enjoyed a bowl I'm sure! Greetings from us two guys!

[@2Brento]

Great Friday smoke! Two of my favorite YTPC guys.....a picture of pipe smoking bliss. Great review!!

[@Matches860]

Today was magic for sure! I suggested that we someday video just our usual off camera ramblings, but Vinnie said KZbin would probably take it down.

[@2Brento]

You guys are a close second The Car Guys on NPR....

[@Pipesandstooges]

MATCHESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 860!!! WOW YOU GUYS ARE KILLING ME!!! THAT STUFF IS AWESOME!!! that did it! I'm coming over next time darn it! Haa! I remember that video last year John.... I wish they still made it.... Wessex is a great smoke.... And great advice from the Sarge on the birthday no question about it... Great video my friends!!!!! I love it

[@Matches860]

I don't know if the authorities would let the three of us get together. :-D

[@Pipesandstooges]

Matches860 Haaaaa!!! You have a good point there John..... That would be something to see 😁😁😁😁

[@SgtSavinelli]

I know a guy!!! LOL!!

[@SgtSavinelli]

Thanks, bro!! We had a blast!!

[@Pipesandstooges]

Sgt. Savinelli 😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@scottm.4717]

Oh man what s great video, you two work well together, what s great combo. Excellent review. I just bought a tin of Haunted book shop from the pipe nook, I hope I can pick up the flavors.

[@pipetobak]

Great presentation and review. Thanks for sharing this old blend John. Have a great week, Janez

[@Matches860]

Thank you for watching, it was our pleasure!

[@beanalog8202]

Always enjoy a bowl watching your videos. Thanks for another good one. Cheers!

[@KevinTwiner]

This was a lot of fun. Hard to believe that there are some blends that have been cellared for so long. Good to see y’all enjoying this beautiful tobacco,

[@Matches860]

If you check eBay, you'll find really old stuff still in the tin. These slices aged particularly well.

[@cbrown3001]

That look on Matches face at 2:16 is just priceless..

[@Matches860]

I make faces when I smell stuff, probably due to my line of work LOL.

[@cbrown3001]

No... That was a face of satisfaction if I have ever seen one.

[@insightvideo6136]

Giving a tin to Sarge to open is almost like cellaring it. Just kidding Sarge! Good job guys and great review! Thank you!

[@homewaters1]

Excellent video as always. This tobacco is amazing. When I talked to you the other day, this is what I was smoking. Exactly the same experience as what you guys described and Mark would confirm this but I enjoyed every minute of it, stretching it for as long as I could in my Blatter pipe. Have a great weekend my friend!

[@Matches860]

So glad you got to try it Olivier! It's gonna become harder & harder to find.

[@rdesjean]

You guys together equals gold! More “buddy” reviews please! Love it.

[@Matches860]

I have some MacBaren Burley London Mixture which will most likely be on the menu next for us. Be on the look-out!

[@rdesjean]

Matches860 Nice! Looking forward to it!

[@stephenandcas]

Another great review between you. I love it. May your pipe always be full and your matches always dry.

[@nobissc]

Great smoke, great company. Just Perfect.

[@frostymorning7016]

Nice video with you both. It motivated me to respond. I began pipe smoking in 1955 with a corn cob and a pouch of Edgeworth Ready Rubbed. Back then it came in the same type of pack as Carter Hall comes in now. It was robust and just loaded with flavors and nuttiness. You didn't have to search for the flavors, they were right there clear as a bell. Over the years I have tried all of the different reintroductions and copies right up to the latest from Lane Limited. While these blenders do a good job of trying to recreate that old blend, they're just not the same as the original. I think one of the reasons is because we never thought of aging pipe tobacco back then. We just bought a pouch, smoked it and bought another pouch, always fresh. I tried aging this blend and have concluded that aging absolutely makes it flat, with a total loss of flavor. Some tobaccos improve greatly with aging, but not Edgeworth Ready Rubbed. I have several jars that have been aging for almost a year and I must say that it is just about totally lost. Also, back then Edgeworth had a blend they called "Edgeworth Executive Mixture" which came in a white foil pouch. It was supposed to be the crowning glory from the house of Edgeworth. It was quite nice but didn't seem to sell well. Thanks to you and sarg for the video, I enjoy them all.......

[@Matches860]

Hey David, thanks so much for the information and your experience! These are the kinds of things that folks will wonder about more as time passes and there are fewer left to pass along the experiences.

[@slwcphotography1440]

great video guys. You really looked like you were enjoying the Edgeworth Sliced. We don't celebrate thanksgiving over here in the uk but hope you had a good one! Looking forward to Sagents Savinelli's video next.

[@Matches860]

Terrific holiday as always, thank you! Our second video is a corker!

[@Matches860]

Going over to sub you right now! Thanks for reminding me!

[@kraut6887]

Statler and Waldorf are having a pipe. Excellent. What a wonderful video. Do it again asap. Regards, Holger

[@uponastariknight]

Battle of the Tin pt2. Ol' Sarge was on the ropes but was determined to get to them sweet aged Burley slices. They really knew how to seal them tins back in the day. Sure seemed worth it, as your description had me drooling for some aged Burley goodness. Excellent vid and sweet smokes amigos 😎

[@Matches860]

Thanks for joining us! Certainly a memorable experience!

[@atvalleau]

Wow. Great video guys. Looks like I missed out on some of these older, quality blends. Gonna get some Lane Ready Rubbed next week to try it out. Cheers!Adam

[@bobanddonnareynolds1226]

Great video Two Guys. I could smell the Edgeworth coming through my screen. Bob

[@paulthescandinavian4992]

Thank you both , my late father brought this tobacco and tubes of PA and Luckie strikes and camel cigarettes when he was sailing back home from U.S port cities like Nwemark, Boston or Houston, I still have some of these empty tins around, very good review, somehow I expected to hear this had similarities with Aged Burley flake by Solani,looking forward to that Mc baren London mixture review,now,have a Nice Weekend, John, Greets, P

[@NGC6144]

This may have gone in and out of production but I remember trying this in the early to mid 90's and it wasn't vintage stuff so it was being produced back then by Lane or made in Europe for Lane. Edgeworth RR I can remember went through a few different production iterations so, it is difficult to compare to the premium slices. These slices had a bit of dark-fired leaf where the domestic stuff didn't plus, like almost all burley it is thoroughly cased. You guys are the envy of many a pipe smokers who would kill for this stuff. It's puzzling why Lane hasn't brought back this premium slice version.

[@grampabones5638]

Great video. Enjoyed seeing you two enjoying an older tin of tobacco. Memories that I'm sure you both will remember for a long time! I have at least 7 brothers and sisters in the Seattle area. Next time I get out there, I want to visit Cargo Hold and Doug Owens. Happy Smokes!

[@Matches860]

I'd love to stop into CargoHold myself and spend time talking with Doug!

[@deckard97th]

Wonderful, entertainment - two peas in a pod! Keep up the conversation! Beautiful location!

[@Matches860]

LOL, we're a pair for sure!

[@scottypiper2346]

Great video, John! You guys are always a hoot together! Hope this keeps up! Take care, buddy 👊✌️

[@angusgreeneyeslefay9485]

What a beautiful place you are guys ,bless you both

[@Matches860]

I love visiting the Sarge! He's out in the middle of no where, but not too difficult for me to get to.

[@Casa1910steve]

Great stuff, guys. I've been looking forward to it! I normally never put tobaccos on my Christmas list because I'm too particular about what I smoke, but I put this one on my "must get" list for my tobacconist. He loves tracking down old tins of vintage bacci's. Thanks for the vid you guys - have a great weekend there in New England!

[@Matches860]

This is a must try while there's still some available!

[@Casa1910steve]

Oh, I'd invest a good chunk o' change if my guy finds it. He says there's actually a fellow over there in New England that hoards vintage tobaccos. I didn't dig too deep to find out who, but some tins are easier to procure than others, that's for sure.

[@eastcoast.30cal28]

Great video guys! One of these days I'll have to go on an antique tobacco hunt!

[@Matches860]

The old stuff is out there, you just have to find it.

[@challengerdart3731]

Excellent vid guys. Thanks a lot. Have a great week-end.

[@Matches860]

Thanks as always!

[@TheMagicianPiper]

Loving these reviews. Both gents great to watch.

[@Matches860]

Smoking with someone is more fun for sure. Thanks for watching Jack!

[@MrAntinsk8]

Thank's for the episode!

[@Matches860]

More to come...sometime LOL

[@Sarpqenco]

Fantastic video you guys! It sure did wanna make me join you guys on that deck... and maybe just a little piece of that Edgeworth as well :)) Classic!

[@Matches860]

We had a blast! Thanks for watching!

[@jllucas39]

Man I would love to fill my pipe with some of that vintage tobacco!!! Looks like so much fun 😁

[@Matches860]

A terrific experience for us both!

[@noahfarley3088]

You guys ought to make a second channel entitled "Two Guys Reviews" where you post tobacco/pipe related videos and reviews. That would be awesome!

[@Catastrophic-hk3mh]

I could see you two meeting every day for chess or cards.

[@randytuggle]

John rubs it out while Sgt. Savinelli packs as is. Awesome to see two friends sharing a great smoking experience. Now to walk up the street and see if my local tobacconist has some of this lying around in his shop. He has OLD product galore.

[@Matches860]

Normally, I stuff and puff flakes too, but I had a better experience earlier in the week rubbing out my original tin of it.

[@randytuggle]

It sounds great either way!

[@MrJeffers06]

My Dad smoked Edgeworth Ready Rub, so thats what I started smoking in the late 70s , Lane Limited Ready Rub is very much like Edgeworth Ready Rub I couldn't tell the difference and LLRR is my main smoke.

[@Matches860]

I seem to recall two videos where the creators did side by side comparisons of RR and agreed with you. We are really curious about the sliced versions.

[@angusgreeneyeslefay9485]

Sargent ...... my deepest wholest envy .....im a so of the Nature ...one with the forest ...trees are my family ,i never had any other family ...and living in London ,in this noise ...ugh...i would swap all of this for yhe endless places in the beloved USA

[@centralpipesmoker]

Great video guys sounds like I might have to get some and try it.

[@troynov1965]

No the Lane Ready Rubbed does not compare to the original ERR. I have a couple of pounds ( from the 1940's) stored away in jars I smoke on occasion. The original has a much deeper tastier flavor. Boy am i jealous of yall smoking that flake , I have never had ERR flake. Makes my mouth water watching the video :).

[@Matches860]

A great experience for sure, and much better when you can share it.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

Man ! Who had that stashed away ? Beautiful.

[@Matches860]

I guess if you follow EBay, these tins come along every so often.

[@codgeratheart4412]

I really enjoy both of your channels, but I very much enjoy when you make a video together. I hope to try Edgeworth slices one day. Who knows, maybe someone will remake it, like Russ O. did Bengle slices. I've been meaning to ask...have either of you ever tried C&D's Pegaus? It's a Bob Runowski Burley based blend. I recently got some and I love it!

[@Matches860]

Sgt. Savinelli is one heck of a guy to hang with! I received 2 oz. of Pegasus back when C&D offered 5-2oz. sample packs. I was pretty inexperienced at the time and all 5 tasted similar (they were all burley based). Let's just say I liked all of them LOL.

[@pipefool7460]

We have had Abbott & Costello, Laurel & Hardy and now...Matches & Sarge! You work well off of each other. I Home the “Two Guys” series continues and maybe branches out in a few “adventures.”

[@Matches860]

That word "adventures" always scares me. I don't wanna be around when Sarge lets loose LOL.

[@angusgreeneyeslefay9485]

Sorry guys ,maybe a stupid question ;what is a CODGER?

[@bruce5648]

Looks like one guy is comfortable and the other guys freezing his butt off LOL

[@Matches860]

That was about the extent of it LOL. Of course, it warmed up to 50 degrees when we were done filming.

[@briangleason5597]

Matches, Thank You. My day is over, im smoking my pipe watching you guy's smoke.

[@dereknicholl3595]

That good vid lads love them pipes

[@rickymathis5537]

Matches 860 a great vidoe i wish i was there to smoke a bowl with you.Take care and God bless

[@Matches860]

We would have loved your company, Ricky! Thanks for watching!

[@frostymorning7016]

By the way John, I'm Dave Croft, also frostymorning70...all the best

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

Toilet jokes NEVER go out of style

[@stankittrell7384]

You guy are really making me wish they still made this stuff. Any opinions on a flake available today that comes close? Also you two made me order my very first (after 35 years of pipes) NEW Savinelli, a Roma and it should be here on Wednesday. All my other pipes are either estates or if new, Dr. Grabows. Keep up these Two Guys videos, they're awesome.

[@Matches860]

You're gonna love a new Savinelli! There are many good flakes out there today, but of course, not quite the same as the Edgeworth. I would suggest experimenting with the Burley Flakes from Cornell & Diehl which are all pretty tasty!

[@dyskover]

My experience, which is minimal, is that the contents of a long sealed tin should breathe for several minutes or hours before smoking, for maximum flavor.

[@Matches860]

I agree 100%.

[@alankotek5005]

What pipe does Sarge have and model please

[@Matches860]

Oh jeepers, the saxophone? Jump to his channel and ask him in case he misses you here.

[@SgtSavinelli]

Savinelli 614 "Tignanello" It's a dicontinued model.

[@Casa1910steve]

Those were nice briars. I used to sell those, and when we sold our last one, I knew I missed out and settled for a smaller Roma 603 r (good pocket pipe). I still smoke it almost daily. Sav produces amazing smokers for the price-points.

[@SgtSavinelli]

Savinelli pipes are my absolute favorites!!

[@alankotek5005]

Green alligator 614 is my next purchase.

[@mariotroisi901]

john Harden wi miss you so mutsch:-(

[@OhioMafiaPiper]

wonderful video keep on puffin-jeff

[@Matches860]

Keep on puffin' !

[@OhioMafiaPiper]

sorry i misspelled

[@Matches860]

It works for me!

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

It has glycerine molasses cocoa and other chemicals added. Is not as natural as you want it to be.

[@enCristo8]

Aaaaggghhhhh Larry David opened the tin

[@angusgreeneyeslefay9485]

correction :son of nature ,sorry for miss tiping

[@harlowpiper2352]

I’m wondering how the aging process has attributed to that great taste that your experiencing

[@Matches860]

That is the million dollar question!

[@kfjdjfjffjfjjffjfjfjdjdfjf7840]

I’m 22 and I think maybe I should go out and buy a pipe, I’m sure it better than Marlboro. Lol

[@Matches860]

Yeah, ditch those Marlboro's now because it get's harder each year that passes. Take it from an ex cig guy!

[@kfjdjfjffjfjjffjfjfjdjdfjf7840]

Matches860 I smoked the last cigarette two hours ago I’m taking your advice and never buy cig again ;)

[@kfjdjfjffjfjjffjfjfjdjdfjf7840]

Maybe tomorrow I will have some questions for you after visiting the tobacco shop lol

[@Matches860]

Cool, I quit Christmas Eve 2003. Now you need a pipe & some real good pipe tobacco LOL. Never try to inhale it because it lacks all the junk in cigarettes which makes that possible.

[@kfjdjfjffjfjjffjfjfjdjdfjf7840]

Matches860 yeah, but what do you mean a real good pipe tobacco? Any suggestions?

[@fredstraw]

That looked a good smoke wish i never had this shit emphysema so i could smoke again :(

[@Matches860]

It was very pleasurable for sure Fred! Hope you have a handle on the emphysema.

[@fredstraw]

Nothing i can do just sit and wait for it to progress or it might not :( i know that stopping smoking made a huge change to my lungs for the better.

[@Matches860]

Hoping the best for you my friend!

[@fredstraw]

Thanks mate.

[@fredstraw]

First :)