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Post by Florida on Jul 17, 2018 17:59:08 GMT -5
I enjoy reading the reviews while smoking and sometimes of the tobacco I'm smoking. Sometimes I am amazed at what can be tasted by others but not by me. Best to smoke it yourself for your own "review" as to whether or not you like any given tobacco. To each their own and everyone's taste is going to be different so the review may or may not help you.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 21:53:16 GMT -5
I love to read the reviews on TobaccoReviews.com. I've favorited about a dozen posters (including JimInks and Pipestud). My tastes don't align with anyone 100%, but I can get a pretty good idea if it's something I'll like by reading my favorite reviewers.
I'll add that I never taste the "cocoa, chocolate, earth, wood and anise" descriptors that appear in many reviews. I believe they taste those notes, but I don't and it always makes me chuckle.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 22:32:06 GMT -5
It's like expecting everyone to like what you like, aint gona happen.
If you like something you'll give it a good review so naturally it'll sound appealing and if ya don't, just the opposite.
There was a time I liked Tuna fish and jelly sandwiches and if I had the vocabulary I'm sure I could make it sound good to many.
That's doesn't mean they'll like it after trying it. A bit extreme of a comparison but, I think you get the picture.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 22:36:06 GMT -5
It's like expecting everyone to like what you like, aint gona happen. If you like something you'll give it a good review so naturally it'll sound appealing and if ya don't, just the opposite. There was a time I liked Tuna fish and jelly sandwiches and if I had the vocabulary I'm sure I could make it sound good to many. That's doesn't mean they'll like it after trying it. A bit extreme of a comparison but, I think you get the picture. Actually, you are right and in the opposite way, too. Often people who don't like aros will finish a review with, "It's really good for an aro," and then give it one star. Or they state they dislike aros and then write a paragraph to prove it. It's just not always that way. Even though I disagree with much of what you say, I don't care for movie reviews. It's the same thing, but the inconsistency is mine Edit - One thing about good and bad tobaccos I had been thinking of lately, so your post reminded me to bring it up. To me, there are very few "bad" tobaccos. Something bad to me is a tobacco that should not exist. Most do for a reason. Sutliff Frosty Mint has no excuse for existence. I enjoy all types of tobacco now, so it's not trying to make one try something. It's simply a shared experience like discussing your favorite Saint Louis Cardinal. |
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Post by herbinedave on Jul 17, 2018 22:40:42 GMT -5
I think I saw that people mentioned 3 or 4 reviewers. Are these the only ones that merit reading or do they just review a lot of tobaccos?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 22:48:49 GMT -5
I think I saw that people mentioned 3 or 4 reviewers. Are these the only ones that merit reading or do they just review a lot of tobaccos? I think all the ones mentioned are members here. I can't tell you whether they are worth reading or not, as that would be a review you don't want to read. I can tell you there are many reviewers on TR. I don't review there as I don't consider my opinion or expertise good enough. I post reviews here among friends... it's more sharing than review. Now, I have a couple questions: Did you already know the answer before you asked? If so, why ask? |
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Post by monbla256 on Jul 17, 2018 23:14:45 GMT -5
for me, most reviews are a starting point of reference for me, mostly to get an average of likes/dislikes. Having smoked the number of blends in 50+ years of smoking I tend to take more stock in the variety of leaf found in the blend to give me an idea if I want to try it. I mostly read them to see how much folks can abuse the English language as well as to see which reviewer would be good at writing sales copy for the blend !  |
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Post by cgvt on Jul 17, 2018 23:16:16 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 23:19:58 GMT -5
Gibby (He let's me call him that) is one of my heroes. Still, my all time fave is Red Schoendienst. This is the first time in decades that a manager has been fired and Red not here to take over the helm. PS - I am kidding about calling him Gibby. It's Mr. Gibson, like everybody else calls him |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 23:21:16 GMT -5
for me, most reviews are a starting point of reference for me, mostly to get an average of likes/dislikes. Having smoked the number of blends in 50+ years of smoking I tend to take more stock in the variety of leaf found in the blend to give me an idea if I want to try it. I mostly read them to see how much folks can abuse the English language as well as to see which reviewer would be good at writing sales copy for the blend ! I like that aspect of looking for who could write good copy |
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Post by yaddy306 on Jul 17, 2018 23:38:54 GMT -5
I don’t put a lot of stock in personal opinions expressed in reviews; every review that states a blend “will never bite” ends up having a contrasting review that describes the blend as “bitey”. I guess if you think of it as a meta-analysis, reviews are useful (e.g. most reviewers agree on a blend’s characteristics).
There are reviewers I enjoy reading, but that doesn’t mean we have similar tastes.
There are reviewers I agree with, but they may not be the best writers.
There are reviewers who are very entertaining but not very descriptive.
There are reviewers who are detailed and objective, but boring.
Different strokes for different folks!
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Post by cgvt on Jul 17, 2018 23:45:15 GMT -5
I don't find very many of the reviews to be too flowery. It is nothing like reading the pretentious clap trap at the Beer Advocate or most any wine review..
As to the flavors, some I taste, some I do not. Many times it depends on how hard I am trying to taste things. Most of the time I am just smoking and don't think much about it.
I notice things, though. For instance, I bought a 12oz can of Half and Half to have something on hand that I could pack a quick pipe for when I take the dog out, etc; a mindless OTC just to have around for when I don't really want to think too much. It has a very distinct smell when I open the can. I knew the smell and knew it was a spice of some sort but I couldn't place it. It bothered me enough that I went to my spice cabinet and started smelling spices until I found it. It's coriander. Coriander? WTF? But it is. (I should have bought the Carter Hall or Prince Albert, BTW, but that is a story for another thread...) I can taste it too. If I were to write a review, I would say that it has a coriander taste that tends to overpower the Burleys and Virginias. Not to be pretentious, but to describe what I taste when I smoke it.
I think the better reviews do a good job of telling what the reviewer tastes without getting off the wall and overly descriptive.
I like that.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 23:56:43 GMT -5
I don't find very many of the reviews to be too flowery. It is nothing like reading the pretentious clap trap at the Beer Advocate or most any wine review.. As to the flavors, some I taste, some I do not. Many times it depends on how hard I am trying to taste things. Most of the time I am just smoking and don't think much about it. I notice things, though. For instance, I bought a 12oz can of Half and Half to have something on hand that I could pack a quick pipe for when I take the dog out, etc; a mindless OTC just to have around for when I don't really want to think too much. It has a very distinct smell when I open the can. I knew the smell and knew it was a spice of some sort but I couldn't place it. It bothered me enough that I went to my spice cabinet and started smelling spices until I found it. It's coriander. Coriander? WTF? But it is. (I should have bought the Carter Hall or Prince Albert, BTW, but that is a story for another thread...) I can taste it too. If I were to write a review, I would say that it has a coriander taste that tends to overpower the Burleys and Virginias. Not to be pretentious, but to describe what I taste when I smoke it. I think the better reviews do a good job of telling what the reviewer tastes without getting off the wall and overly descriptive. I like that. Coriander is pretty lemony. I can't understand why they would put that in tobacco, but you're right. See, I wouldn't have found this out but for your comments |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 6:09:56 GMT -5
🍳🍳🍳🍳I buy everything JimInks tells me to. 🍳🍳🍳🍳
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Post by herbinedave on Jul 18, 2018 11:15:13 GMT -5
🍳🍳🍳🍳I buy everything JimInks tells me to. 🍳🍳🍳🍳 I wonder if he has a bridge for sale! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 13:18:45 GMT -5
🍳🍳🍳🍳I buy everything JimInks tells me to. 🍳🍳🍳🍳 I wonder if he has a bridge for sale! He did, Don bought it last year😜😜😂 |
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Post by Baboo on Jul 18, 2018 13:30:59 GMT -5
🍳🍳🍳🍳I buy everything JimInks tells me to. 🍳🍳l🍳🍳 I wonder if he has a bridge for sale! I call foul - not fair and uncalled for! What's really going on here???! Fess up!!! Creating a thread to vent a personal animosity veiled under guise of general discussion of interest is a ploy not welcomed by this forum member! The intimating pokes and innuendo are obvious. Animosity phrased in civil tone is still animosity. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 13:37:03 GMT -5
I wonder if he has a bridge for sale! I call foul - not fair and uncalled for! What's really going on here???! Creating a thread to vent a personal animosity veiled under guise of general discussion of interest is a ploy not welcomed by this forum member! The intimating pokes and innuendo are obvious. I never picked it up “ personal animosity “, Dave was joking with Don. I know Dave from another forum I use to belong too, he has a good heart. Unless you see something I totally missed, maybe from another thread??? |
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Post by Baboo on Jul 18, 2018 13:43:17 GMT -5
I call foul - not fair and uncalled for! What's really going on here???! Creating a thread to vent a personal animosity veiled under guise of general discussion of interest is a ploy not welcomed by this forum member! The intimating pokes and innuendo are obvious. I never picked it up “ personal animosity “, Dave was joking with Don. I know Dave from another forum I use to belong too, he has a good heart. Unless you see something I totally missed, maybe from another thread??? I personally know Dave for his boundless generosity sent my way and to others, and for that I am always grateful and often pass it forward as he requested... BUT, there is a history here on another level that few are aware of and it must stop! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 13:47:40 GMT -5
I never picked it up “ personal animosity “, Dave was joking with Don. I know Dave from another forum I use to belong too, he has a good heart. Unless you see something I totally missed, maybe from another thread??? I personally know Dave for his boundless generosity sent my way and to others, and for that I am always grateful and often pass it forward as he requested... BUT, there is a history here on another level that few are aware of and it must stop! Greatly appreciate you keeping me updated👍 PS
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 13:48:45 GMT -5
I certainly intended no offense and am unaware of what is being referenced. Sorry if I somehow pushed a button. My post was a joke aimed at Jim. I know he enjoyed it.
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Post by Baboo on Jul 18, 2018 13:50:47 GMT -5
I certainly intended no offense and am unaware of what is being referenced. Sorry if I somehow pushed a button. My post was a joke aimed at Jim. I know he enjoyed it. ...your post was clearly understood as innocent levity, but sadly gave rise to something else. |
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Post by cgvt on Jul 18, 2018 13:52:01 GMT -5
Wait a minute. JimInks sells bridges?
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Post by Baboo on Jul 18, 2018 13:53:52 GMT -5
Wait a minute. JimInks sells bridges? My well-experienced longstanding understanding is that JimInks "Builds Bridges" and then gives them away toll free. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 13:59:52 GMT -5
They've pointed me to some nice smokes; however, my cellar is set now. All of my smoke is aged or aging more and I don't have much use for them anymore. Sharing tobacco and knowledge with others is the game these days.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 14:01:07 GMT -5
Baboo called it right. It was obvious in first post. Then innocently asking if said reviewers are the only ones that merit reading. That was another intended poke not in a fraternal spirit
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Post by Baboo on Jul 18, 2018 14:01:27 GMT -5
They've pointed me to some nice smokes; however, my cellar is set now. All of my smoke is aged or aging more and I don't have much use for them anymore. Sharing tobacco and knowledge with others is the game these days. So true! Sharing smokes gratifies as much and often more than the smoking! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 14:08:45 GMT -5
I am so confused right now. Now it sounds like David is accusing me of something. I will just go away for a few days, I guess.😕
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Post by Baboo on Jul 18, 2018 14:10:51 GMT -5
I am so confused right now. Now it sounds like David is accusing me of something. I will just go away for a few days, I guess.😕 You are reading it wrong... you're not at all involved!!! Innocent bystander is all... Stay! Continue contributing and enjoying the patch with your fellow membership. We greatly appreciate you!!! ... 😃 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 14:37:02 GMT -5
I am so confused right now. Now it sounds like David is accusing me of something. I will just go away for a few days, I guess.😕 I didn't get that vibe. You're one of the originals. Can't imagine this place without you Don. Please keep posting. |
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