Early last week I was working on a rather dull paper for college when my wife asked me to run to the store. As I was walking to my truck I decided to take a peek in the mail, and sure enough there was a box of rather large STP samples from Dan (woodsroad). I decided that, based on other reviews, I wanted to give War Horse a shot first. In retrospect, this was probably a bad idea, I wound up smoking about 6 bowls of it before I even considered trying the others.
This one is an addiction folks. Steer clear. Send all known remaining samples to me for immediate disposal.
Seriously though, what can I say here that hasn't been said already? This stuff is fantastic! The smell in the bag is mild, slightly sweet, and very pleasant. The moisture level in perfect, you could throw it straight into a pipe. I prefer to let mine dry just a touch more, but I tend to like everything crispy. The flavor is phenomenal, the dark fired is distinguishable, but not predominant. The burley keeps things smooth and the Virginias bring just a touch of tanginess. The topping is mild, and seems to do more for keeping the blend consistent than anything else. The nicotine level is great, not quite enough to generate hiccups, but enough to not leave me fiending for a cigarette right away either. No bite, no foul souring as the bowl gets near it's end, and for me, no way in hell I am going without this stuff ever again. This is a blend I could smoke all day any day right here. I can see why it is constantly called an "everyman's tobacco". I fear my desert island choice has changed gents.
Dan, Simon, Russ, and everyone else who had a hand in this resurrection, you have my gratitude. Fantastic work right here.
This one is an addiction folks. Steer clear. Send all known remaining samples to me for immediate disposal.
Seriously though, what can I say here that hasn't been said already? This stuff is fantastic! The smell in the bag is mild, slightly sweet, and very pleasant. The moisture level in perfect, you could throw it straight into a pipe. I prefer to let mine dry just a touch more, but I tend to like everything crispy. The flavor is phenomenal, the dark fired is distinguishable, but not predominant. The burley keeps things smooth and the Virginias bring just a touch of tanginess. The topping is mild, and seems to do more for keeping the blend consistent than anything else. The nicotine level is great, not quite enough to generate hiccups, but enough to not leave me fiending for a cigarette right away either. No bite, no foul souring as the bowl gets near it's end, and for me, no way in hell I am going without this stuff ever again. This is a blend I could smoke all day any day right here. I can see why it is constantly called an "everyman's tobacco". I fear my desert island choice has changed gents.
Dan, Simon, Russ, and everyone else who had a hand in this resurrection, you have my gratitude. Fantastic work right here.