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Post by mcganksta on Aug 4, 2020 10:36:12 GMT -5
Hey guys, I am looking around trying to find a section where there are recommendations for blends for the new smoker.
Back in 2008/9 when i was starting out I remember trying and liking the long gone Frog Morton's, I also remember having Squadron Leader, but not sure if i liked it or not.
I am looking for some "entry" level introductions to Aromatics and English or Crossover low Lat blends.
Of course I will take any and all advice with gratitude....
Not sure how well it will play out, but i made some 3oz purchases of bulk from the "Match" brand on Pipes and Cigars, to see how I like the combinations of different tobaccos. I was sleepy when I did it, so I am going to look over the order now and hope that I got some different styles to compare. The goal is to start to identify what I like and don't like.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Aug 4, 2020 11:26:40 GMT -5
These are all bulks
Intro Crossovers (which are intros to full English):
Sutliff Aromatic English
Boswell's Northwoods
B&B Old Limey Bastard
Full English/Balkan (don't be scared!):
Stokkebye English Oriental Supreme (more Balkan)
Arango Balkan Supreme
C&D Engine 99 (strong)
P&C TastyKake
Peretti Tashkent (just Oriental and Latakia
C&D Star of the East
Aromatics with good tobacco backend:
Pease The Virginia Cream (tin)
Mac Baren Vanilla Flake (tin)
Sutliff Mocha Strips (not a HINT of mocha, just a weird berry, and it's wonderful) - available only at tobaccopipes.com
Sutliff Match Ready Rubbed
Watch City Deluxe Crumb Cut (fantastic stuff)
Ken Byron Burlier Morning Pipe (comes in 2oz bag)
Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic
Full Aromatics:
Sutliff Creme Bruleé
C&D Autumn Evening
Newminster Blackberry Brandy
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Post by pepesdad1 on Aug 4, 2020 11:34:11 GMT -5
Sounds like Jason ^^^ has pretty much covered all the bases...I'd add butternut burley to the list above as sort of an aro.
Trout Stream and B.B. Alamo as well as Candy corn from P&C.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Aug 4, 2020 11:38:30 GMT -5
Sounds like Jason ^^^ has pretty much covered all the bases...I'd add butternut burley to the list above as sort of an aro. Trout Stream and B.B. Alamo as well as Candy corn from P&C. yes, Butternut Burley definitely belongs in the first Aromatic category. It's good stuff. |
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 4, 2020 16:07:49 GMT -5
So, my best friend doesn't know yet, but he is going on this journey with me, we are going camping (guys weekend trip) for his birthday next week and I am building a pipe starter set for him with 2 MM Cobs, and 1.5 oz of all the tobaccos I get for my self witch as of now is:
Match Early Morning
Match Nightcap
Match Bourbon Street
Sutliff Mark Twain
I also bought him a 2 pipe pouch, multi-tool and lighter.
All the tobaccos will be in tins and I am making labels that have the name, date of purchase and the types of leaf in the blend.
I am about to pull the trigger on Boswell Countryside and Bear Blend as well
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Post by jay on Aug 4, 2020 16:39:15 GMT -5
McG, if you don't live in the democratic people's republic of washington, you can order good stuff by mail. I'm a big fan of Edward's tobaccos. The Englewood, Colorado store is great for doing mail order, and I would recommend Scottish Moor as an aromatic (but nowhere near overpowering) and Special Balkan if you like english/latakia blends.
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 4, 2020 17:28:55 GMT -5
McG, if you don't live in the democratic people's republic of washington, you can order good stuff by mail. I'm a big fan of Edward's tobaccos. The Englewood, Colorado store is great for doing mail order, and I would recommend Scottish Moor as an aromatic (but nowhere near overpowering) and Special Balkan if you like english/latakia blends. I live in Colorado...... |
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Post by isett2860 on Aug 4, 2020 19:25:01 GMT -5
Hearth and Home Day Break. Available in bulk.
Several think of it as a match for EMP. Yet different.
An english on the lighter side.
I am not big in to aro’s. But the Ken Byron Burley morning pipe.
A light aro. Is Usually my morning smoke on days off.
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 6, 2020 17:46:51 GMT -5
I Picked up some PS Luxury English and Lane BC-A today....
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 7, 2020 17:07:56 GMT -5
So this is what I did today Got this in the mail...  and split it up so I can build my buddies birthday gift  Tobaccos are Lane BC-A PS Luxury English Sutliff "Match" Sunrise (EMP) Sutliff "Match" Evening (Nightcap) Sutliff "Match" Bourbon Street (Bourbon Street) And a Legend and Pride MM Cob McG |
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 8, 2020 4:06:38 GMT -5
You've done a great thing for your friend. I hope he (and you) take to some of those tobaccos well.
I'm not sure if Carter Hall is entry level, or what category to put it into, but it's not a harsh blend and a great smoke. Might be one to pick up on the way to your trip. If I recall correctly, it's one that can be picked up in a lot of shops in USA.
Enjoy the trip.
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 19, 2020 19:47:34 GMT -5
So I have smoked through all the tobacco listed in previous post, so far the English blends are my favorites, and the burly is right in there.
I am going to smoke through them again, but all in all they are pretty mild. But I picked these because they were mild.
I think my cigar smoking history is coming into play, and I think I need to move into something with bolder flavors
Also, i need to find a Perique blend to sample....
McG
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2020 10:11:03 GMT -5
So I have smoked through all the tobacco listed in previous post, so far the English blends are my favorites, and the burly is right in there. I am going to smoke through them again, but all in all they are pretty mild. But I picked these because they were mild. I think my cigar smoking history is coming into play, and I think I need to move into something with bolder flavors Also, i need to find a Perique blend to sample.... McG Time for Old Joe Krantz! If that's not strong enough try Rum Twist. You can search on Tobacco Reviews by strength. You can also select the type of blend, such as English or Cigar Leaf. |
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 20, 2020 10:59:40 GMT -5
Ok, so in the cart I have some Bayou Morning Flake....
I am also gonna get some DFK anyone have advice on either MB HH Old Dark Fired or MB HH Bold Kentucky?
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 20, 2020 11:21:06 GMT -5
ok, so just placed my order
Cornell & Diehl's Old Joe Krantz
Hearth & Home Signature Delta Days
Bayou Morning Flake
Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired
McG
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 20, 2020 11:22:30 GMT -5
ok, so just placed my order Cornell & Diehl's Old Joe Krantz Hearth & Home Signature Delta Days Bayou Morning Flake Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired McG That ought to give you a little buzz. |
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 20, 2020 11:28:21 GMT -5
I smoke Nicaraguan cigars....i love the spice....the strength....the boldness....
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Post by mcganksta on Aug 25, 2020 10:51:50 GMT -5
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