Kyle Weiss
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I've been wanting to get to this one for a while!
Long, bacon-shaped flakes that have a crumbly nature, they smell sweet and "fig-like." This stuff is filled with all of my favorites, red, bright and dark-fired Kentucky (though the Kentucky and I have had a strange past...sometimes it hits me in the tongue wrong...).
Let's just get right to the point: If Embarcadero is a sweet, delicate Princess, Solani Silver Flake is the street-smart, life-refined chamber maid. One who knows her place, but can easily fit into all realms, uppity or low.
There's a proper stitching and meshing of flavors in this stuff that is unique and amazing. A very gentle, salty, lemon-like cacao flavor came at first light, and when the tobacco opened up, the Kentucky lent a just-right spicy notion on the tongue, the reds gave that waxy, sweet and bread-like tone I enjoy so much. Any bright notes are very subdued, much more so than I would have guessed, only because this flake is pretty dark-blonde in color--yet it smokes like it has some age on it. Mid-way to the end of the bowl the Kentucky makes way to the other tobaccos, and the spiciness lifts and there's a lot more body. Much like having a spicy appetizer and finishing strong with a hearty main course. Those cacao whiffs happen every so often while smoking, and are very pleasing, like someone walking by with a cup of dark hot chocolate, but that's all you get...
...I did try this stuff relatively fresh, and I cubed it up in a Peterson. It didn't need much drying, but it was a titch gummy, and with the rain/snow outside, I wanted to play it safe. It performed beautifully and was extremely satisfying. Nicotine levels are present but moderate, and come on gently.
Delightful stuff. I truly think anyone could like this stuff. The subtle-lovers will have a field day wondering what tiny whispers come next, those that enjoy a bit more of a shout can load up on a bit more and stuff it in a large-bore pipe. The gal seems to be able to handle quite a bit. Forgiving, realm-appropriate, adaptable and delicious.
Can you tell I like it?
8)
Long, bacon-shaped flakes that have a crumbly nature, they smell sweet and "fig-like." This stuff is filled with all of my favorites, red, bright and dark-fired Kentucky (though the Kentucky and I have had a strange past...sometimes it hits me in the tongue wrong...).
Let's just get right to the point: If Embarcadero is a sweet, delicate Princess, Solani Silver Flake is the street-smart, life-refined chamber maid. One who knows her place, but can easily fit into all realms, uppity or low.
There's a proper stitching and meshing of flavors in this stuff that is unique and amazing. A very gentle, salty, lemon-like cacao flavor came at first light, and when the tobacco opened up, the Kentucky lent a just-right spicy notion on the tongue, the reds gave that waxy, sweet and bread-like tone I enjoy so much. Any bright notes are very subdued, much more so than I would have guessed, only because this flake is pretty dark-blonde in color--yet it smokes like it has some age on it. Mid-way to the end of the bowl the Kentucky makes way to the other tobaccos, and the spiciness lifts and there's a lot more body. Much like having a spicy appetizer and finishing strong with a hearty main course. Those cacao whiffs happen every so often while smoking, and are very pleasing, like someone walking by with a cup of dark hot chocolate, but that's all you get...
...I did try this stuff relatively fresh, and I cubed it up in a Peterson. It didn't need much drying, but it was a titch gummy, and with the rain/snow outside, I wanted to play it safe. It performed beautifully and was extremely satisfying. Nicotine levels are present but moderate, and come on gently.
Delightful stuff. I truly think anyone could like this stuff. The subtle-lovers will have a field day wondering what tiny whispers come next, those that enjoy a bit more of a shout can load up on a bit more and stuff it in a large-bore pipe. The gal seems to be able to handle quite a bit. Forgiving, realm-appropriate, adaptable and delicious.
Can you tell I like it?
8)
Even from e-tailers it's more than Dunhill or GLP's or McC's so I may have to wait til I get given a tin to give it a try 
