ChefRuss
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Well, I took the chance with this flu and packed a 3/4 bowl of McClelland's Blue Mountain... I have to say that compared to the aromatics that I have been caking up my pipe with, this is far superior. From an avid cigar smoker and a foodist's perspective, I must say that the smokyness and earthiness is stunning.
From the aroma given off from the freshly opened tin, I definitely smelled the Latakia (Smokiness) and the fragrance of what I think is the Virginias (based on the descriptions of the flake that I have read)... almost woodsy and rich... but I am still trying to gather the third nuance from the Oriental flake but can't put my finger on it...
From the first light, I loved it... almost like a creamy spiciness followed by that rich smokiness that I just love... reminded me almost of a Corojo wrapper on a cigar... or even a natural wrapper... just not as strong. I even got hints of coffee toward the end of the exhale... (that could have been my cappuccino) lol.
Through the middle to end of this small packed bowl, the flavor, to me really didn't change that much, but I noticed the smokiness toned down a little bit, and a very slight, but very pleasing bitterness set in very briefly and then faded... almost like the bitterness that you get from a cinnamon stick. I definitely taste a lot more desirable characteristics from this non-aromatic blend then I do with the heavy aromatics.
I must say that out of all 5 of the blends I have, this tin is FAR more enjoyable... it suits me. Almost like a campfire type of feeling, if that makes sense.
I think a nice Kentucky bourbon (Bookers) with a nice smokiness would pair really nice with this blend. For some, it may be a little too much in terms of the smokiness, but for me, I think it owuld be great!!
Thanks guys! I can't wait to try some more blends!
From the aroma given off from the freshly opened tin, I definitely smelled the Latakia (Smokiness) and the fragrance of what I think is the Virginias (based on the descriptions of the flake that I have read)... almost woodsy and rich... but I am still trying to gather the third nuance from the Oriental flake but can't put my finger on it...
From the first light, I loved it... almost like a creamy spiciness followed by that rich smokiness that I just love... reminded me almost of a Corojo wrapper on a cigar... or even a natural wrapper... just not as strong. I even got hints of coffee toward the end of the exhale... (that could have been my cappuccino) lol.
Through the middle to end of this small packed bowl, the flavor, to me really didn't change that much, but I noticed the smokiness toned down a little bit, and a very slight, but very pleasing bitterness set in very briefly and then faded... almost like the bitterness that you get from a cinnamon stick. I definitely taste a lot more desirable characteristics from this non-aromatic blend then I do with the heavy aromatics.
I must say that out of all 5 of the blends I have, this tin is FAR more enjoyable... it suits me. Almost like a campfire type of feeling, if that makes sense.
I think a nice Kentucky bourbon (Bookers) with a nice smokiness would pair really nice with this blend. For some, it may be a little too much in terms of the smokiness, but for me, I think it owuld be great!!
Thanks guys! I can't wait to try some more blends!