d4klutz
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So, tonight I decided to grow a pair and retry a blend that was recommended on a youtube channel. It can be purchased at P&C and is their own club blend "Mississippi River". If I recall, it is Va mixed with latakia and perique.
I have to say, that when i opened the bag for the first time, i was very let down by the aroma of this tobacco. It smelled, very bland to me, more like a chewing tobacco that had dried out and then someone tried to make it appealing by sticking it in a wood smoker overnight. Not pleasant at all. In fact, i almost didnt even try it the first time. But, because i dont like wasting money or tobacco, i tried it in a brand new corncob pipe. Ugh! It tasted like the smell of dirty sweatsocks. It was way too spicy and burned my mouth worse than 5 alarm chili. So, i wrapped it back up in the ziplock it came in and put it aside for 2 weeks.
This leads me to tonight. Im running low on my mild aromatic samplers, and wanted something different. Brewdude had suggested sitting on this blend for a while, but i figured i would give it another try before i decided to either keep it or gift it. Since it tasted no better than horse manure in a cob, i figured i would see if my churchwarden would do any better, as it encourages a slower draw and is a bit cooler smoke.
So, i packed my pipe while ignoring the stench flowing from the bag and then stepped out on the porch to give it a go. It was probably a bit too moist as it was hard to get lit. However, when i did get it lit, it burned cool. It did require a few relights, but that's just me. My first impressions were of black pepper and campfire smoke. It was pleasantly cool temps of smoke, but did not produce copious amounts of smoke. As i sipped on it and let the smoke cross my olfactory sensors and tongue, i realized that this is a spicy yet pleasant smoke. It has a peppery bite/ mouthfeel, but not tongue bite. As i smoked down the bowl, i could start to notice the campfire taste. The room note was very pleasant, but definitely not like an aro. My son, who doesn't normally like the smell of a pipe actually liked the smell of this one.
In conclusion, i will put some up in the cellar and see how it ages. Also, i will probably only smoke it in my churchwarden. It was definitely a surprise to me. I am glad i gave it a second chance. If you like latakias and periques, i think you will find this very enjoyable.
PS. I am a new smoker, so my palate is not refined yet. Forgive the rough review and please feel free to add to it if you have any other thoughts.
I have to say, that when i opened the bag for the first time, i was very let down by the aroma of this tobacco. It smelled, very bland to me, more like a chewing tobacco that had dried out and then someone tried to make it appealing by sticking it in a wood smoker overnight. Not pleasant at all. In fact, i almost didnt even try it the first time. But, because i dont like wasting money or tobacco, i tried it in a brand new corncob pipe. Ugh! It tasted like the smell of dirty sweatsocks. It was way too spicy and burned my mouth worse than 5 alarm chili. So, i wrapped it back up in the ziplock it came in and put it aside for 2 weeks.
This leads me to tonight. Im running low on my mild aromatic samplers, and wanted something different. Brewdude had suggested sitting on this blend for a while, but i figured i would give it another try before i decided to either keep it or gift it. Since it tasted no better than horse manure in a cob, i figured i would see if my churchwarden would do any better, as it encourages a slower draw and is a bit cooler smoke.
So, i packed my pipe while ignoring the stench flowing from the bag and then stepped out on the porch to give it a go. It was probably a bit too moist as it was hard to get lit. However, when i did get it lit, it burned cool. It did require a few relights, but that's just me. My first impressions were of black pepper and campfire smoke. It was pleasantly cool temps of smoke, but did not produce copious amounts of smoke. As i sipped on it and let the smoke cross my olfactory sensors and tongue, i realized that this is a spicy yet pleasant smoke. It has a peppery bite/ mouthfeel, but not tongue bite. As i smoked down the bowl, i could start to notice the campfire taste. The room note was very pleasant, but definitely not like an aro. My son, who doesn't normally like the smell of a pipe actually liked the smell of this one.
In conclusion, i will put some up in the cellar and see how it ages. Also, i will probably only smoke it in my churchwarden. It was definitely a surprise to me. I am glad i gave it a second chance. If you like latakias and periques, i think you will find this very enjoyable.
PS. I am a new smoker, so my palate is not refined yet. Forgive the rough review and please feel free to add to it if you have any other thoughts.
