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Post by olbluesmoke on Nov 7, 2023 20:26:51 GMT -5
So which baccy(s) do you like the least?
For me it's anything from the the non HH Macbaren line. I find the tobaccos are quite flat and consistently bite me. I do, however, like their tin designs. đ
Mixture Scottish Blend would be the biggest offender of yuckiness.âšī¸
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Post by urbino on Nov 7, 2023 20:48:01 GMT -5
Hmm, I'll have to think about this one. I'm not prone to tongue bite, and, right at the moment, I can't think of a blend I just thoroughly disliked. One may come to me, though.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 7, 2023 20:48:14 GMT -5
Escudo. Or M79. Probably hate M79 a little bit more.
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Post by username on Nov 7, 2023 20:51:02 GMT -5
1792 I dont like the topping
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Post by coalsmoke on Nov 7, 2023 20:51:11 GMT -5
I would have to say it's any Lakeland essence tobacco.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 7, 2023 20:51:31 GMT -5
1792 I dont like the topping Ditto. |
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Post by urbino on Nov 7, 2023 21:04:14 GMT -5
Okay, I thought of a couple:
Peterson Irish Dew
Ashton Artisan's Blend
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Post by Silver on Nov 7, 2023 21:17:19 GMT -5
I would have to say it's any Lakeland essence tobacco. Ditto. |
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Post by urbino on Nov 7, 2023 22:19:56 GMT -5
I would have to say it's any Lakeland essence tobacco. Are you of the opinion that every Gawith blend is a Lakeland? People seem to disagree on that. |
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Post by coalsmoke on Nov 7, 2023 22:28:29 GMT -5
I would have to say it's any Lakeland essence tobacco. Are you of the opinion that every Gawith blend is a Lakeland? People seem to disagree on that. I've only smoked a couple of G&H blends and those were "scented", an experience that I didn't really care for. |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 7, 2023 22:45:31 GMT -5
The solution to Mac Baren McBite is age, Scottish mixture which you mentioned is a great example.
Mac Baren blends are great, they just need time.
I have gotten to the point that I never smoke anything fresh, especially in new releases, as oft is the case, fellow pipe smokers will say, âIt is good, this one will age wellâ or âGive it some timeâ.
MacB blends (in my opinion) should always be purchased with the mindset that they are cellar dwellers.
Putting that aside, tastes are subjective what others may deem rank and offensive, might put an arrow through your heart.
That is what the journey is all about.
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Post by Goldbrick on Nov 7, 2023 23:21:17 GMT -5
I would have to say it's any Lakeland essence tobacco. I completely agree, and I remember 1792 as something I had to work at to finish, and yes, Mixture 79 works here too...but one that stands out for me is a bulk Sutliff offering called African Queen...I got a sample of Voo doo Queen one time at a local shop, when I went back wanting more, the shop owner, who didn't know Dunhill from Duncan Hill, sold me African Queen...the only blend ever to end up in the compost pile! |
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Post by urbino on Nov 7, 2023 23:23:17 GMT -5
I would have to say it's any Lakeland essence tobacco. I completely agree, and I remember 1792 as something I had to work at to finish, and yes, Mixture 79 works here too...but one that stands out for me is a bulk Sutliff offering called African Queen...I got a sample of Voo doo Queen one time at a local shop, when I went back wanting more, the shop owner, who didn't know Dunhill from Duncan Hill, sold me African Queen...the only blend ever to end up in the compost pile! Don't remember running across that one. Does it have too much Bogey or too much Hepburn? |
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Post by trailboss on Nov 7, 2023 23:45:57 GMT -5
 I completely agree, and I remember 1792 as something I had to work at to finish, and yes, Mixture 79 works here too...but one that stands out for me is a bulk Sutliff offering called African Queen...I got a sample of Voo doo Queen one time at a local shop, when I went back wanting more, the shop owner, who didn't know Dunhill from Duncan Hill, sold me African Queen...the only blend ever to end up in the compost pile! Don't remember running across that one. Does it have too much Bogey or too much Hepburn? đ |
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Post by chasingembers on Nov 7, 2023 23:47:14 GMT -5
Stonehaven
Tastes like that black cough syrup from the 1970s.
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Post by urbino on Nov 8, 2023 2:40:07 GMT -5
Waiting months to years, for a newly purchased tobacco to become smokable and non-bitey, is ridiculous and totally unacceptable...in my opinion. Cellaring isn't for everybody. Go with what works for you. |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Nov 8, 2023 2:46:56 GMT -5
Waiting months to years, for a newly purchased tobacco to become smokable and non-bitey, is ridiculous and totally unacceptable...in my opinion. Cellaring isn't for everybody. Go with what works for you. Agreed, not looking to cause waves here. All good. |
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Post by urbino on Nov 8, 2023 2:50:28 GMT -5
Cellaring isn't for everybody. Go with what works for you. Agreed, not looking to cause waves here. All good. I'm just surprised and interested to see you branching out beyond SWR. Sir Walter will be devastated.  |
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Post by olbluesmoke on Nov 8, 2023 2:55:06 GMT -5
Agreed, not looking to cause waves here. All good. I'm just surprised and interested to see you branching out beyond SWR. Sir Walter will be devastated. SWR served me with a protective order. đŽđ |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 8, 2023 5:39:38 GMT -5
I can't think of any that I really can't stand. I do recall one aromatic once that wasn't great, but I can't remember the name. I'm happy with most - I'd even like to try CBG.
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Post by Darin on Nov 8, 2023 7:51:49 GMT -5
Any aromatic ... just can't stand all the chemicals, humectants, artificial flavoring, etc.
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Post by coalsmoke on Nov 8, 2023 8:10:11 GMT -5
Any aromatic ... just can't stand all the chemicals, humectants, artificial flavoring, etc. I feel the same way. |
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Post by exbenedict on Nov 8, 2023 10:00:14 GMT -5
SPC Plum Pudding. Always tastes off to me.
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Post by papipeguy on Nov 8, 2023 11:12:24 GMT -5
Dan Tobacco Hollys Non Plus Ultra is by far the worst blend I ever smoked. One bowl did it for me. I sent the rest to jiminks and he called me to rant about it for 2 hours.
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Post by just ol ed on Nov 8, 2023 11:27:24 GMT -5
Gotta echo many of the above, Mixture 79, the abomination Non-Plus Ultra or any Lakelands or any aros. Then again, some might go with...
Ed the lata-whore!
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Post by peteguy on Nov 8, 2023 15:31:02 GMT -5
Tough question here as I have been disgusted with quite a few over the years. Some of the ones that I can recall:
Royal Yacht, any of the Warhorse blends that the fellas created, Erinmore, M79, some crap from some island that came in a fat log, any Macbaren, anything that comes in a clear bag at the drugstore.
I am sure there are many others.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 8, 2023 16:31:20 GMT -5
Stonehaven Tastes like that black cough syrup from the 1970s. That's curious, I found it to have no taste at all. But some would kill for it. Strange, isn't it? |
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Post by peteguy on Nov 8, 2023 17:38:59 GMT -5
Stonehaven Tastes like that black cough syrup from the 1970s. That's curious, I found it to have no taste at all. But some would kill for it. Strange, isn't it? I love Stoney. Ron and I are polar opposites. HAHA |
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Post by mgtarheel on Nov 8, 2023 18:16:29 GMT -5
When I was smoking my pipe I was not fond of "Bill Bailey's Balken Blend" made by Dan Tobacco.
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Post by matt on Nov 8, 2023 18:29:03 GMT -5
1792 I dont like the topping I believe Lakelands are very tough to smoke. You either love them or hate them. I hate them. I'll add Bob's Chocolate Flake to the list too. I've tried and re-tried Bob's numerous times, and have bought and sampled several tins wanting to like it, but I just hate it. There is a very faint Lakeland essence in it and it that reminds me of my grandmother's perfume. yuck haha |
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