Just picked up a tin of McClelland Grand Orientals--Yenidje Supreme. It's supposed to be really tasty for a nice sweet Oriental blend. Anyone ever try any of these?
Just picked up a tin of McClelland Grand Orientals--Yenidje Supreme. It's supposed to be really tasty for a nice sweet Oriental blend. Anyone ever try any of these?
Sounds good, I like a lot of McClleland tobaccos.
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Just picked up a tin of McClelland Grand Orientals--Yenidje Supreme. It's supposed to be really tasty for a nice sweet Oriental blend. Anyone ever try any of these?
I have not tried this blend yet. I have tried and enjoyed the Drama Reserve. It would be worth a try too. I hope to get back around to some of the McClelland Orientals again at some point.
Smoking a lot of SG's Brown Rope #4. I love this stuff! I think all cigar smokers, after they get the pipe cadence down should try it. Strong, full but not harsh. Pipe tobacco strength is relative but if you can handle med. full and full cigars you should have no problem with the nick hit from this stuff.
Smoking a lot of SG's Brown Rope #4. I love this stuff! I think all cigar smokers, after they get the pipe cadence down should try it. Strong, full but not harsh. Pipe tobacco strength is relative but if you can handle med. full and full cigars you should have no problem with the nick hit from this stuff.
How do you pack a rope? I have an SG rope and i still haven't figured it out.
Cut it thinly then cube cut or pack in a coin like Escudo. Kind of like what you'd do with a plug. I like cutting off a slice then cube cutting that slice. I find that works the best for me at least.
Cut it thinly then cube cut or pack in a coin like Escudo. Kind of like what you'd do with a plug. I like cutting off a slice then cube cutting that slice. I find that works the best for me at least.
I have some disks cut, I will try cube cutting those, thanks!
Cut it thinly then cube cut or pack in a coin like Escudo. Kind of like what you'd do with a plug. I like cutting off a slice then cube cutting that slice. I find that works the best for me at least.
I have some disks cut, I will try cube cutting those, thanks!
Okay I have to ask, what is cube cutting? I picture cutting of a slice and squaring it up? I haven't tried any of the rope yet, I do have some plug's, I have been tearing off a chunk and separating it kind of layer by layer if there is a better way I would like to know how to get the best/most flavor out of it.
Sort of like it sounds. Cutting a flake into little bits that end up looking like cubes kinda. The rope is a little different, but I pretty much did the same. Cut of a disk of tobacco then cut that into small chunks.
Smoking a lot of SG's Brown Rope #4. I love this stuff! I think all cigar smokers, after they get the pipe cadence down should try it. Strong, full but not harsh. Pipe tobacco strength is relative but if you can handle med. full and full cigars you should have no problem with the nick hit from this stuff.
How do you pack a rope? I have an SG rope and i still haven't figured it out.
I have tried it several ways. What works best for me is getting one of my old cigar cutters (we all have them laying around, right?) and cut off as thin as I can get. Something like G&H's shag (it is really more of the thin ribbon and not a proper shag). Then I simply unroll the coins leaving more of a thin ribbon than cutting it into cube or crimp style. Then I pack it like normal. I do let it dry just a little about 10-15 min. but no more. If it feels crisp it will burn hot and you don't want #4 hot. It should feel dry but not crisp and it will smoke all the way to the bottom of the bowl with only a couple of relights.
Sort of like it sounds. Cutting a flake into little bits that end up looking like cubes kinda. The rope is a little different, but I pretty much did the same. Cut of a disk of tobacco then cut that into small chunks.
Tried this with some Gaslight and PS Bullseye. I had really good results with the Gaslight, a more intense flavor, burned cooler, no gurgling, a definite improvement over my tear and shred method. Didn't work as well with the Bullseye, wouldn't stay lit, burned wet, I'm thinking I probably overloaded the bowl. I didn't really pack it just sprinkled it in till full, tapped it a couple times and evened it out, but it was almost twice as much as when I rub it out.
Smoking a lot of SG's Brown Rope #4. I love this stuff! I think all cigar smokers, after they get the pipe cadence down should try it. Strong, full but not harsh. Pipe tobacco strength is relative but if you can handle med. full and full cigars you should have no problem with the nick hit from this stuff.
How do you pack a rope? I have an SG rope and i still haven't figured it out.
I have tried it several ways. What works best for me is getting one of my old cigar cutters (we all have them laying around, right?) and cut off as thin as I can get. Something like G&H's shag (it is really more of the thin ribbon and not a proper shag). Then I simply unroll the coins leaving more of a thin ribbon than cutting it into cube or crimp style. Then I pack it like normal. I do let it dry just a little about 10-15 min. but no more. If it feels crisp it will burn hot and you don't want #4 hot. It should feel dry but not crisp and it will smoke all the way to the bottom of the bowl with only a couple of relights.
Sort of like it sounds. Cutting a flake into little bits that end up looking like cubes kinda. The rope is a little different, but I pretty much did the same. Cut of a disk of tobacco then cut that into small chunks.
Tried this with some Gaslight and PS Bullseye. I had really good results with the Gaslight, a more intense flavor, burned cooler, no gurgling, a definite improvement over my tear and shred method. Didn't work as well with the Bullseye, wouldn't stay lit, burned wet, I'm thinking I probably overloaded the bowl. I didn't really pack it just sprinkled it in till full, tapped it a couple times and evened it out, but it was almost twice as much as when I rub it out.
I like the PS bullseye a lot. I normally just kinda fold those into the bowl and rub out some ribbon to get it lit. Im still not great at packing so it'**** or miss. With a cube cut though, or any flake, it's important to pack a little loose. Those little chunks will expand as they burn and a good draw can easily get too tight, not to mention a flake packed to tight will burn (not burn) forever.
Sort of like it sounds. Cutting a flake into little bits that end up looking like cubes kinda. The rope is a little different, but I pretty much did the same. Cut of a disk of tobacco then cut that into small chunks.
Tried this with some Gaslight and PS Bullseye. I had really good results with the Gaslight, a more intense flavor, burned cooler, no gurgling, a definite improvement over my tear and shred method. Didn't work as well with the Bullseye, wouldn't stay lit, burned wet, I'm thinking I probably overloaded the bowl. I didn't really pack it just sprinkled it in till full, tapped it a couple times and evened it out, but it was almost twice as much as when I rub it out.
I like the PS bullseye a lot. I normally just kinda fold those into the bowl and rub out some ribbon to get it lit. Im still not great at packing so it'**** or miss. With a cube cut though, or any flake, it's important to pack a little loose. Those little chunks will expand as they burn and a good draw can easily get too tight, not to mention a flake packed to tight will burn (not burn) forever.
Yes, cubes should really just be gravity filled and a little room left at the top for expansion. I have good luck cubing flakes, although I really prefer simply rubbing them out. The coins, just like the rope seem to work best when allowed to be ribbon. I basically just gently rub out the coins, unless they are dry enough to pull apart into short ribbon sections, which works well too.
Buddy is sending me a sample of Esoterica Penzance and Stonehaven. I have searched years.... seriously like 5 years for a small bag of Stonehaven with zero luck. Everytime anyone gets any in it gets sold out in 10 minutes. So now I finally get to see what the hype is all about. Will let you guys know later this week.
OK, I tried Penzance and Stonehaven. Good tobaccos but I am 100% an aromatic smoker. If I want something else I would rather have a cigar. When I smoke my pipe I want it to be sweet and flavorful.
OK, I tried Penzance and Stonehaven. Good tobaccos but I am 100% an aromatic smoker. If I want something else I would rather have a cigar. When I smoke my pipe I want it to be sweet and flavorful.
Have had Penzance and really like it. Been wanting to get my hands on some Stonehaven for a long time now but it sells out so quick and is hardly ever in stock.
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Can't stop smoking Leo by lane!! Smooth with a nice sweet tone and just the right touch of smoke and spice. To me it's almost like smoking a mild tat with honey! I recommend this blend highly
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Okay I have to ask, what is cube cutting? I picture cutting of a slice and squaring it up? I haven't tried any of the rope yet, I do have some plug's, I have been tearing off a chunk and separating it kind of layer by layer if there is a better way I would like to know how to get the best/most flavor out of it.
Have only had the FM Cellar and that's really good. Need to try the others at some point.
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Have had Penzance and really like it. Been wanting to get my hands on some Stonehaven for a long time now but it sells out so quick and is hardly ever in stock.
2015 Gang War - East Coast
Enola Gay - Target #29