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04-21-2015, 05:59 PM
Lostmason

Looking for a few suggestions

Well,I'm enthralled but stupid. @Haebar fixed me up with some really fine samples, but now I want to order more. So rather than ordering
just those blends I fell in love with,I'm hoping for some help with similar blends and profiles.I absolutely loved the Sutliff Highlander,and really
liked their Day's End.The C&D Red Odessa was really good but a bit spicey for everyday.I really like the Carter Hall for everyday, and I have
a bulk blend from the B&M called burley Light,it has a creamy butternut taste that I really like as well.So what would be in the same catagories?
What recomendations could you all help me with?

Matthew
04-21-2015, 06:31 PM
BryGuySC

Sign up for the Newbie Sampler Trade. It is the best thing ever to get a lot of samples!

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04-21-2015, 06:39 PM
BryGuySC

Well, I should check the newbie sampler trade thread before I post!
04-21-2015, 06:56 PM
BryGuySC

Ok, let's try this again!

Burley-based tobaccos to try:
Solani 656 Aged Burley flake
Storm Front
Prince Albert

Other than that, what I do is search for a certain blend type on tobaccoreviews.com and see what has high ratings and high number of reviews; and give those a try.
04-21-2015, 07:13 PM
Branzig

I just got turned on to Peter Stokkebye's Cube cut burley thanks to @Emperor Zurg . If you like Carter Hall, you will like that stuff. It burns slower, tastes better (to me) and is cheaper to boot.

Highlands is just a Scottish mixture. I would check out Robert McConnell's Scottish Cake if you like the Highlander...but the Highlander will be a lot cheaper.

Other than that, I can just give you the stereotypical blends that I always recommend for starters:

Grab something from the Frog Morton series to get into Latakia. Another option is Red Rappare or Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe. All lighter on Latakia.
Grab a nice Virginia like Orlik Golden Slices or my favorite Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake
If you want to try an Aromatic, I would stay away from the "goopers." I like Haddo's Delight. All of Dan's Tobacco aromatics are excellent. Samuel Gawith Firedance is excellent as well.

If you want to get into some bolder, more full bodied smokes:

Larrys Blend
Nightcap
Abingdon
Star Of The East

I guess that is a decent starting point. Also pay attention to the "What Am I Smoking Thread." You will notice trends, and if a lot of people are smoking the same stuff, it is probably a quality leaf to put in yer pipe and smoke it.
04-21-2015, 08:53 PM
Lostmason

Thank you, I'll look those up. The idea is to expand my cellar along the lines of a smooth creamy note. I do enjoy the naturals I've tried,
just want to fill it in with tobaccos that be smoked rather than aged.The idea of the NST has awakened a desire to have several differing
blends,rather than smoking the same thing repeatedly @Branzig ,what do you mean by "bolder", med to full strength is fine but I'ld like to
keep the flavors mellow and smooth.I am going to check into the Peter Stokkebye's Cube cut burley,sounds promising. Thanks again !!

Matthew
04-21-2015, 09:58 PM
Alligator Gar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lostmason

Thank you, I'll look those up. The idea is to expand my cellar along the lines of a smooth creamy note. I do enjoy the naturals I've tried,
just want to fill it in with tobaccos that be smoked rather than aged.The idea of the NST has awakened a desire to have several differing
blends,rather than smoking the same thing repeatedly @Branzig ,what do you mean by "bolder", med to full strength is fine but I'ld like to
keep the flavors mellow and smooth.I am going to check into the Peter Stokkebye's Cube cut burley,sounds promising. Thanks again !!

Matthew

I second Branzig's Star of the East. Complicated little bend, very oriental and satisfying. Won't goop and had some exotic sandalwood and incense flavors. Went from "what the hell is this." to "shoot, I'm getting low." Good in small pipes.
04-21-2015, 10:05 PM
Branzig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lostmason

@Branzig ,what do you mean by "bolder", med to full strength is fine but I'ld like to
keep the flavors mellow and smooth.I am going to check into the Peter Stokkebye's Cube cut burley,sounds promising.

None of what I recommended would I consider "harsh." Bolder in flavor, more in your face latakia basically. Latakia dominant. I am a poor judge of nicotine strength because I have a high tolerance to the stuff. Everything I mentioned gives me a 0 or close to 0 nicotine hit. YMMV.

I think "mellow" and "smooth" are really subjective. I think all Balkan's and a lot of Va/Vaper/Vabur flakes are smooth as silk, but a lot of it is technique too. Sipping your pipe will yield not only more flavor profiles, but also a "smoother delivery" IMO.
04-21-2015, 10:42 PM
Lostmason

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branzig

None of what I recommended would I consider "harsh." Bolder in flavor, more in your face latakia basically. Latakia dominant. I am a poor judge of nicotine strength because I have a high tolerance to the stuff. Everything I mentioned gives me a 0 or close to 0 nicotine hit. YMMV.

I think "mellow" and "smooth" are really subjective. I think all Balkan's and a lot of Va/Vaper/Vabur flakes are smooth as silk, but a lot of it is technique too. Sipping your pipe will yield not only more flavor profiles, but also a "smoother delivery" IMO.

Thats what I found with the Red Odessa, slow sips and it was really good.That Nightcap and the Star of the East Have caught my eye.Correct me if I'm wrong here it's
the burley that gives you the creamy nutty flavors ?
04-22-2015, 11:32 AM
Branzig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lostmason

Correct me if I'm wrong here it's the burley that gives you the creamy nutty flavors ?

It definitely can. I think of Kendal Cream Flake. Burley either gives off a chocolate earth taste or nutty. Dark fired is a different story. That's a more smoky flavor profile then.

Have to be careful though, becuase IMO when burley is done wrong, it is the most harsh tobacco out there. Real vile stuff.
04-22-2015, 11:38 AM
Lostmason

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branzig

Have to be careful though, becuase IMO when burley is done wrong, it is the most harsh tobacco out there. Real vile stuff.

That would be Pall Mall cigarettes
04-22-2015, 11:38 AM
johnnyflake

Based on what you like, I highly recommend Pipe & Cigars - Country Doctor (Match) which replicates the original House of Windsor's Country Doctor. It's excellent!
04-22-2015, 11:42 AM
Lostmason

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyflake

Based on what you like, I highly recommend Pipe & Cigars - Country Doctor (Match) which replicates the original House of Windsor's Country Doctor. It's excellent!

Definatly,sounds good and has a great price point.
05-09-2015, 06:09 PM
Haebar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lostmason

Well,I'm enthralled but stupid. @Haebar fixed me up with some really fine samples, but now I want to order more. So rather than ordering
just those blends I fell in love with,I'm hoping for some help with similar blends and profiles.I absolutely loved the Sutliff Highlander,and really
liked their Day's End.The C&D Red Odessa was really good but a bit spicey for everyday.I really like the Carter Hall for everyday, and I have
a bulk blend from the B&M called burley Light,it has a creamy butternut taste that I really like as well.So what would be in the same catagories?
What recomendations could you all help me with?

Matthew

Matthew, If you want to do the Newb pipe tobacco trade again, I will send different blends than the ones you got last time. If so, sign up.
05-09-2015, 08:15 PM
Lostmason

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haebar

Matthew, If you want to do the Newb pipe tobacco trade again, I will send different blends than the ones you got last time. If so, sign up.

You were more than generous, and also BryGuySc sent me a load of samples that he thought I'ld like.So I'm kind of working through them all and taking notes as to flavor,aroma and taste.Then going back and reading reviews to see where my observations line up to find a reviewer that is close to me in tastes.It wouldn't really be fair to sign up again,but we could work a trade if you want.I have come to the conclusion that I like the burley blends the most and those with a coffee or nutty flavor most of all.
05-10-2015, 01:01 PM
Haebar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lostmason

You were more than generous, and also BryGuySc sent me a load of samples that he thought I'ld like.So I'm kind of working through them all and taking notes as to flavor,aroma and taste.Then going back and reading reviews to see where my observations line up to find a reviewer that is close to me in tastes.It wouldn't really be fair to sign up again,but we could work a trade if you want.I have come to the conclusion that I like the burley blends the most and those with a coffee or nutty flavor most of all.

I like the burley-based blends too. Have you tried Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic? It is one of my favorites.
05-10-2015, 02:07 PM
Nachman

My favourite burley is Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Match. It is cube cut burley with a light molasses topping. The tobacco is the star, but it has a slight sweetness and is quite smooth, plus the price is low.
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/pipe-t...bbed/#p-118635
05-10-2015, 04:07 PM
Lostmason

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haebar

I like the burley-based blends too. Have you tried Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic? It is one of my favorites.

Not yet, but it is one I'm looking at. I wasn't real impressed with PA but CH is a good everyday smoke. And I can't get over how good that Sutliff Highlander is for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nachman

My favourite burley is Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Match. It is cube cut burley with a light molasses topping. The tobacco is the star, but it has a slight sweetness and is quite smooth, plus the price is low.
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/pipe-t...bbed/#p-118635

I'll check it out,,,Thx !