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Put a pinch or two in a bowl, then cover the bowl with a very damp paper towel or cloth for 30-45 minutes. Don't allow the damp cloth to touch the tobacco....

https://pipedia.org/wiki/Stanwell

In the fall of 2009 we heard the announcement that the Stanwell pipe-factory in Borup, Denmark, would close its doors at the end of that year due to poor returns and financial losses. Indeed a sad message, especially as Stanwell was the only remaining pipe-factory in Scandinavia. However, it did not mean that the Stanwell-pipe was dead but the owner, Scandivaian Tobacco Group (STG), had decided to move the production to Italy. So beginning in 2010, all Stanwell pipes are made there.

I found that if the average non-smoker likes the smell of it…I generally don’t like the taste.

Had semi high hopes but alas, treasure is plundered. Upon opening, no pop, the aroma was promising. First touch, I knew the treasure was lost. Drier than dry to the touch. Emptied the contents into a large ziplock bag with a boveda. I know the oils are long gone but perhaps someone from the pipe club might want to try it. This was a large tin of 01/1990 Anatolian Mystique, blended??? by Irwin J. Friedman in Berkeley, CA. I’m going to try it and see what happens.

Butter pecan smells good in the jar but almost nothing in the pipe. Disappointing since I have two pint jars full of it. I suppose I could mix it 50/50 with plum pudding or something else thats strong.

I have to correct my post. After smoking a bit more there is a distinct room note. Actually smells better than the tobacco. Just wish aromatics had a little flavor to go with the aroma. I don't feel like I wasted the $20. Just not excited.