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Post by irishwolf on Apr 8, 2018 4:53:29 GMT -5
Hi,
I have been smoking aromatic tobacco for 14 years now. I live in Ireland, so I smoke Peterson's Deluxe Mixture and Connoisseur's Choice. But i would love to try something different - dare I say something more authentic. I would like to start with something that isn't too strong in terms of nicotine hit but would love to hear from seasoned smokers who know their English and Virginia tobacco. All suggestions welcome.
Many thanks,
James
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 8, 2018 6:07:42 GMT -5
One of the first non automatics I tried was Presbyterian mixture. It wasn't too harsh. Maybe try that.
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Post by irishwolf on Apr 8, 2018 6:47:17 GMT -5
One of the first non automatics I tried was Presbyterian mixture. It wasn't too harsh. Maybe try that. Thanks for the tip. I love the name! I'll get a hold of some and come back to you with my review. |
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Post by Darin on Apr 8, 2018 6:51:23 GMT -5
Peterson's University Flake has a light casing but not to the extent of being intrusive. It's a good Virginia and Burley (VaBur) blend. Irish Flake is also very good but stronger.
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Post by slowroll on Apr 8, 2018 6:59:01 GMT -5
A very tasty but light, not harsh, traditional latakia blend is Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader, a slight move up the latakia ladder is their Skiff mixture.
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Post by william on Apr 8, 2018 7:00:59 GMT -5
When I made the leap from aromatics, I first discovered light English blends. Not sure what you can get in Ireland, but I enjoy Dunhill Early Morning Pipe and Samuel Gawaith's Squadron Leader. Then I discovered flakes and am in love with them. Current favorites are Rattray's Stirling Flake, Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake, and Fribourg & Treyer's Cut Blended Plug. Enjoy the journey...... You probably already know about it, but I found Tobacco Reviews to be an invaluable resource: www.tobaccoreviews.com/browse |
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 8, 2018 8:08:57 GMT -5
I found early morning pipe and squadron leader very strong coming from aromatics.
I would agree with Irish mixture. Its not too bad.
Pm me your address and I'll send you some.
At last, I can do what others do on this place.
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Post by gav on Apr 8, 2018 12:36:45 GMT -5
Frog Morton....oh wait...nevermind.
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Post by cigrmaster on Apr 8, 2018 12:51:12 GMT -5
You might want to try Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake, Full Virginia Flake and St James Flake. All are favorites of mine and you should be able to get them where you are.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 14:02:14 GMT -5
I found early morning pipe and squadron leader very strong coming from aromatics. I would say the same about most of the flakes and plugs mentioned here. irishwolf, since you should be able to get Germain's blends fairly easily, for a Latakia/Oriental blend you might want to try their Eighteen-Twenty, and Medium Flake for a straight Virginia. From Samuel Gawith, maybe Skiff Mixture for Latakia, and Golden Glow (called Medium Virginia Flake in bulk) for a straight VA. Those are all on the lower-medium nicotine scale. |
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Post by sablebrush52 on Apr 8, 2018 15:06:11 GMT -5
You might want to try Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake, Full Virginia Flake and St James Flake. All are favorites of mine and you should be able to get them where you are. This! Also, check out Gawith & Hoggarth offerings. The other suggestions, like Fribourg & Treyer Cut Virginia Plug, are also good. If Capstan Blue is available to you, try that as well, and also look at Germain's Rich Dark Flake as well as other Germain's offerings. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 15:12:38 GMT -5
Orlik Golden Sliced is a very mellow flake.
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Post by Scott W on Apr 8, 2018 15:22:36 GMT -5
Orlik Golden Sliced is a very mellow flake. Thinking the same thing, nice |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 16:11:34 GMT -5
Vote #3 for OGS as a transitional smoke and though tobacco is expensive there, it won't bankrupt you.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 8, 2018 16:17:14 GMT -5
Blurb from UK online tobacco retailer with respect to Orlik Golden Sliced...
"Unfortunately it was decided by Scandinavian Tobacco to delist this tobacco from the UK and it looks like it will not be coming back to our shelves. We have left the description and image here for historical reference and interest."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 16:19:02 GMT -5
Blurb from UK online tobacco retailer with respect to Orlik Golden Sliced... "Unfortunately it was decided by Scandinavian Tobacco to delist this tobacco from the UK and it looks like it will not be coming back to our shelves. We have left the description and image here for historical reference and interest." Outrageous, Boneheaded decision. *** then go with Peter Heinrich's Golden Sliced. (Many find it the same). |
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Post by Baboo on Apr 8, 2018 16:23:54 GMT -5
Orlik Racing Green... i would guess it's Orlik Golden Sliced but with a little added sweetness from the Cavendish and whatever topping is being used. Beautiful natural tobacco taste with a very nice spicy sweetness... one of my favorites! Another favorite, Samuel Gawith Kendal Cream Deluxe Flake. I know my suggestions aren't entirely non-aros, but they are very natural tobacco tasting with just a little something extra nice ;-)
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Post by PhantomWolf on Apr 8, 2018 16:23:59 GMT -5
Patience. Try multiple blends of a style before writing it off. Sometimes it takes a couple ounches(grams. Haha Forgot you were Irish) of a blend before you really get an idea of how you feel about it. It's not always so with aromatic blends because the flavour is so pronounced and forefront.
More natural blends can be like whiskey. I recall thinking scotch just tasting like a mildewed cellar, but once your mind has had time to explore something.. The thought of good Irish or Scotch whiskey now makes my mouth water. Haha
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Post by Dramatwist on Apr 8, 2018 16:24:29 GMT -5
...just do it...
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Post by irishwolf on Apr 8, 2018 16:54:14 GMT -5
Thanks for all the excellent suggestions - this is exactly why I needed to join a pipe smoking forum! I have ordered a few of the blends suggested here and will hopefully discover some new favourites. Really appreciate the advice.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 18:55:46 GMT -5
There are millions of people in the US salivating with envy at the prospect of easily-available Germain's, not to mention all that Samuel Gawith, and Gawith Hoggarth.... and you guys suggest OGS?!   |
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Post by Baboo on Apr 8, 2018 19:27:50 GMT -5
Peterson Irish Oak!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 19:59:56 GMT -5
"something that isn't too strong in terms of nicotine hit"Everybody's a wise guy.....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 20:31:06 GMT -5
There are millions of people in the US salivating with envy at the prospect of easily-available Germain's, not to mention all that Samuel Gawith, and Gawith Hoggarth.... and you guys suggest OGS?! that's right . . .a transitional smoke and Heinrich's Golden Sliced fits that definition nicely. |
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Post by Baboo on Apr 8, 2018 20:35:17 GMT -5
"something that isn't too strong in terms of nicotine hit"Everybody's a wise guy..... I hadn't read the original post since much earlier today, so didn't remember that stated requirement. Nevertheless, I personally don't find Petersons Irish Oak to be that strong in terms of nicotine, and stand firmly by my recommendation of it as a nice flavourful transition per his inquiry. I was sincerely trying to be helpful to the original poster... ...and that makes twice in this short thread that you've made snide in-your-face criticisms against sincerely helpful well-intentioned posts. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 22:00:42 GMT -5
"something that isn't too strong in terms of nicotine hit"Everybody's a wise guy..... I hadn't read the original post since much earlier today, so didn't remember that stated requirement. Nevertheless, I personally don't find Petersons Irish Oak to be that strong in terms of nicotine, and stand firmly by my recommendation of it as a nice flavourful transition per his inquiry. I was sincerely trying to be helpful to the original poster... ...and that makes twice in this short thread that you've made snide in-your-face criticisms against sincerely helpful well-intentioned posts. Wow, if my posts came off that way I sincerely apologize. They were meant to be jokey, and certainly not snide. And I actually thought you were joking suggesting Irish Oak, hence my "wise guy" comment.   |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 8, 2018 22:53:34 GMT -5
Blurb from UK online tobacco retailer with respect to Orlik Golden Sliced... "Unfortunately it was decided by Scandinavian Tobacco to delist this tobacco from the UK and it looks like it will not be coming back to our shelves. We have left the description and image here for historical reference and interest." Not a very shrewd move, a lewd act where they screwed the UK pipe smoker, quite rude if you ask me...the poor Judge had to leave the country...  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2018 22:57:34 GMT -5
irishwolf come back from the light!!! All the demons in AroHell miss you! We shall curse your pipes into eternity if you do not rejoin us! Open the Pod Doors and come back!
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 8, 2018 23:06:23 GMT -5
Frog Morton....oh wait...nevermind. Ditto. |
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Post by antb on Apr 9, 2018 2:18:38 GMT -5
No mention of Condor?   |
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