Top Sauce versus Casing

[NeverBend]

Thanks - not nearly as intelligent as your replies, though!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, and for starting this thread and bumping the E&C one.

It'll be interesting to see if my opinion of Original Oriental evolves as I try more Oriental-forward blends. I think only other one I've had so far is EMP, and I prefer the OO. I have some McClelland's 996 which I haven't tried yet.

Next to 1792, what you say is currently the most tonquin-heavy blend?

Yes, it is funny the memories and emotions attached to tobaccos aromas. I think it's as powerful as music in that way - it bring you right back to a time and place. On many of the "what got you into pipes" threads, people so often mention childhood memories of fathers and grandfathers. I can definitely understand why you'd avoid "McConnell" products.


EDIT: moved part of my reply to E&C thread.

Hi Chico,

You seem to have a handle on the blends that you're trying. Take note of the country of origin because it may be possible that a particular tobacco is packaged under a different brand (and that'd confusing). I taught new smokers that their enjoyment would be a combination of taste, technique and mental impression.

• Taste is self explanatory.
• Each tobacco presents small challenges to get it to perform but when you conquer it the enjoyment is heightened.
• What you expect and how well the tobacco meets your preconceptions enhances the experience.

I have no idea what mixtures are tonquin heavy beyond 1792. Full Virginia Flake has a touch. Perhaps others can weigh in on this question?

[c.ortiz108]

Hi Chico,

You seem to have a handle on the blends that you're trying. Take note of the country of origin because it may be possible that a particular tobacco is packaged under a different brand (and that'd confusing). I taught new smokers that their enjoyment would be a combination of taste, technique and mental impression.

• Taste is self explanatory.
• Each tobacco presents small challenges to get it to perform but when you conquer it the enjoyment is heightened.
• What you expect and how well the tobacco meets your preconceptions enhances the experience.

I have no idea what mixtures are tonquin heavy beyond 1792. Full Virginia Flake has a touch. Perhaps others can weigh in on this question?

Nice summary, thanks. Very true in my limited experience. The 3rd point is exactly what happened with the Louisiana Flake I tried.