msokeefe
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Post by msokeefe on Dec 11, 2021 22:40:38 GMT -5
I mainly smoke English blends. Any suggestions for an aromatic with a little body and a decent nicotine hit? I tried Lane 1Q and absolutely hated it.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 11, 2021 22:57:32 GMT -5
KBV Mountains of Madness
Wilke #400
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msokeefe
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Post by msokeefe on Dec 11, 2021 23:13:21 GMT -5
KBV Mountains of Madness Wilke #400 That sounds good, but looking for an aromatic. As for English blends, my favorite so far is Father Dempsey’s. |
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Post by username on Dec 11, 2021 23:25:12 GMT -5
One can also cut a weak in the nic department with five brothers to app it up a bit.
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Post by william on Dec 12, 2021 0:21:43 GMT -5
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msokeefe
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First Name: Mark
Favorite Pipe: Petersen Red 03 bent apple spigot, Savinelli 310 KS
Favorite Tobacco: Father Dempsey, Presbyterian, Wilke’s Crystal Palace, Westminster, Black House
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Post by msokeefe on Dec 12, 2021 0:44:50 GMT -5
Now that sounds good! I will give it a shot, thanks! |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 12, 2021 1:03:29 GMT -5
Mac Baren Vanilla Roll Cake. It tastes like excellent vanilla that doesn’t overpower the tobacco. It’s probably my favorite aromatic, other than the big Lakelands. Similar to VRC, and even better, is Gawith & Hoggarth Bob’s Chocolate Flake - but it’s not as readily available. It has a slight hint of Latakia, but just a HINT. Stellar stuff.
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Post by urbino on Dec 12, 2021 1:18:05 GMT -5
Mac Baren Vanilla Roll Cake. It tastes like excellent vanilla that doesn’t overpower the tobacco. It’s probably my favorite aromatic, other than the big Lakelands. Similar to VRC, and even better, is Gawith & Hoggarth Bob’s Chocolate Flake - but it’s not as readily available. It has a slight hint of Latakia, but just a HINT. Stellar stuff. Those are good aromatics, BCF especially. Not sure they have the nicotine hit he's looking for, though. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 12, 2021 10:52:06 GMT -5
Mac Baren Vanilla Roll Cake. It tastes like excellent vanilla that doesn’t overpower the tobacco. It’s probably my favorite aromatic, other than the big Lakelands. Similar to VRC, and even better, is Gawith & Hoggarth Bob’s Chocolate Flake - but it’s not as readily available. It has a slight hint of Latakia, but just a HINT. Stellar stuff. Those are good aromatics, BCF especially. Not sure they have the nicotine hit he's looking for, though. most aros don’t. I mean, rum twist does, but that ain’t for everyone. It’s not like most English blends are nic heavy either. But, VRC and BCF are at least approaching medium, I’d say. They also taste like they should have more nic, because you can actually taste tobacco. |
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Post by terrapinflyer on Dec 12, 2021 11:06:48 GMT -5
One reason I don't do a lot of aros is lack of nicotine. Let's face it, I'm looking for a fix. I bought Stanwell Jubilee as it was listed as a non aro. It's pretty heavily topped. C&D Autumn Evenig has a touch of N. Also Peterson Royal Yacht and Uni Flake have a kick and are quite topped.
I second Old Black Magic. Ernie talked me into it and I later ordered more by mail.
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Post by papipeguy on Dec 12, 2021 11:27:41 GMT -5
I smoke very few aros but my favorite of the bunch is Rattray Bagpiper's Dream. Top quality leaf with a cognac flavoring that is delightful and an aroma to die for. You won't be sorry with this one.
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Post by william on Dec 12, 2021 11:38:34 GMT -5
Now that sounds good! I will give it a shot, thanks! I didn't try any of Ernie's offerings for a long time since it used to say on the website that the delivery must be signed for. I have never had to sign for any shipment from him. Not sure if that statement is still on his website. Anyway--if you do not know where to find it, here's a link: watchcitycigar.com |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 12, 2021 12:47:21 GMT -5
OK, I got confused. Wilke #191 and #515.
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msokeefe
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Favorite Pipe: Petersen Red 03 bent apple spigot, Savinelli 310 KS
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Post by msokeefe on Dec 12, 2021 12:58:00 GMT -5
I will right away order up some black magic. I will put the others on my list. I just savored a bowl of Seattle Plum Pudding.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 13, 2021 21:11:24 GMT -5
Ooooo! How could I forget! War Horse Bar! That's a big, chewy, plug of nicotine, with a topping not unlike a Lakeland. Not exactly Gawith sauce, but totally in that vein. Deliciously powerful stuff.
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Post by bonanzadriver on Dec 13, 2021 23:58:36 GMT -5
Probably haven't had an aro in over a year, with the exception the occasional Black Cavendish or Frog Morton....
Tonight I got a hankerin for some Molto Dolce. Glad I did, great smoke for sure.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 14, 2021 10:59:49 GMT -5
Royal Yacht is considered an aromatic, but not what comes to my mind in that regard… it can be a stout smoke.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Dec 14, 2021 12:01:54 GMT -5
Royal Yacht is considered an aromatic, but not what comes to my mind in that regard… it can be a stout smoke. I can’t stand the stuff. And you’re right, I doesn’t come across as an aro. I really tried to like it, but after numerous attempts, at different ages, it was just always sharp and unpleasant. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 14, 2021 12:17:21 GMT -5
I don't really dislike Royal Yacht. But I still have my or jar from 2014 and I don't remember the last time I smoked it.
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Post by Spartacus on Dec 14, 2021 12:42:23 GMT -5
Another vote for GH Bob's Chocolate Flake.
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Post by urbino on Dec 14, 2021 19:54:37 GMT -5
Royal Yacht is considered an aromatic, but not what comes to my mind in that regard… it can be a stout smoke. Good one to add to the list. (No idea if it's a good smoke. Yet.) |
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 15, 2021 9:25:44 GMT -5
Molto Dolce, Sutliff Vanilla Custard, Solani Sweet Mystery X, Tewksbury Hobbits Weed come to mind. I’m surprised Monty hasn’t chimed in yet. He’s my go to guy for all things aro.
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msokeefe
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Post by msokeefe on Dec 15, 2021 21:57:19 GMT -5
I have the Old Black Magic on order. I’ll put the other suggestions on the list. I’d like to be able to smoke an aromatic that I can enjoy around people. My favorite tobacco blends are Father Dempsey’s and Seattle plumb pudding. I think these blends are more offensive to people. I have tried Sir Walter Raleigh and Prince Albert and they are tolerable to me, but not satisfying. I can’t stand Captain Black, any of the varieties. I have Lane 1Q, I smoked it when I first got it and hated it. A month later it is tolerable, but that’s it.
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Zach
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Post by Zach on Dec 15, 2021 22:00:59 GMT -5
C&D Pegasus.
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Post by Zach on Dec 15, 2021 22:04:26 GMT -5
Probably haven't had an aro in over a year, with the exception the occasional Black Cavendish or Frog Morton.... Tonight I got a hankerin for some Molto Dolce. Glad I did, great smoke for sure. But, you smoke Stonehaven all the time. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Dec 15, 2021 23:45:02 GMT -5
Probably haven't had an aro in over a year, with the exception the occasional Black Cavendish or Frog Morton.... Tonight I got a hankerin for some Molto Dolce. Glad I did, great smoke for sure. But, you smoke Stonehaven all the time. Ha, Never really considered Stoney an aro??? www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/502/esoterica-tobacciana-stonehaven |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 15, 2021 23:56:12 GMT -5
But it has no flavor at all. |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Dec 16, 2021 1:29:15 GMT -5
But it has no flavor at all. ha |
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Post by Zach on Dec 16, 2021 11:22:21 GMT -5
Haha, Ron. It's an aromatic VaBur flake. Flavored with treacle and a couple other flavorings, but it's been a good seven years since I've smoked any.
Worth noting that aromatics work on a scale. To me personally, if I don't taste raw tobacco and I can taste cocoa, molasses/treacle, vanilla, and various sweeteners this is what makes it aromatic. One can argue that Carter Hall is a mild OTC VaBur aromatic. Some folks can't taste all the sweetener, PG, and cocoa and molasses but it's still an aromatic. Some folks even claim that Carter Hall as an example has absolutely no casing or flavorings, which is absurd.
A purist take is that 99% of pipe tobacco today is aromatic.
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Post by Zach on Dec 16, 2021 11:32:00 GMT -5
Royal Yacht is considered an aromatic, but not what comes to my mind in that regard… it can be a stout smoke. Good one to add to the list. (No idea if it's a good smoke. Yet.) It's good but it gets cloying. It's got a decent medium+ nicotine content for most. |
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