A Newb's First TAD!

grouchydog · Dec 5, 2013

Hey folks, new piper here. Been lurking for a while since I don't have much to contribute yet, but I want to say "thanks!" to all of you for the insight, knowledge and TAD/PAD enabling you've given me.
Anyhoo, got my first TAD order from PC the other day - how'd I do?

brdavidson · Dec 5, 2013

A nice mix of tobacco there and some really high quality blends. Enjoy and welcome to the forum!

homeatsea · Dec 5, 2013

I haven't personally had any of the tobaccos you've purchased, but I've heard splendid things about most. I really enjoy the Drew Estate tin art. I think it's the first time I've seen it. I may just have to buy some myself.

pylorns · Dec 5, 2013

Very nice mix of tobacco. I haven't tried any of those either but I'd like to!

mtnfolkmike · Dec 5, 2013

Congrats.. That's a nice haul there..

smeigs · Dec 5, 2013

well done! Looks like a great selection.. Let us know your favorite and your not so favorite.. I am always curious

brdavidson · Dec 5, 2013

I've had the Plumcake, Escudo and Grousemoor. Escudo is the item I have stocked the most right now with 15 tins, I have to be in the right mood for it but it is a wonderfully complex and spicy blend that is just fantastic. I'm not a big latakia lover just yet, so Plumcake is really nice for me as it is a "light" English. Smooth smoke, very creamy and with the hint of rum suggested by the navy blend. Grousemoor is definitely different. Most will say its a love it or hate it kind of blend. The charring light and true light were nice, however it just didn't do much for me after a few minutes.

timely · Dec 5, 2013

Nice selection of tobacco you bought.

Welcome to the forum.

hodirty · Dec 5, 2013

Looks like a fine selection. I have had Plumcake, and keep it on hand. Let us know about that Drew Estate Tobacco for sure. I would suggest buying some bulk tobacco for cellaring in the future. It helps build up tobacco and doesn't break the bank. And you can reseal a masom jar, unlike a tin. Congrats and enjoy!

grouchydog · Dec 5, 2013

Thanks guys. I actually have 8 small mason jars full (3 Tinder Box aros, Uni Flake, Wessex Gold VA, McC Dark Star & Boston 1776 and Irish Oak) that I'm smoking up; the new tins will sit until there's room for them.
I'm looking forward to the DE weeds - only reason I got them was P&C had them on 3-for-2 and the B&M proprietor I use (who prefers English blends) thinks highly of them.
Not really sure about the Plumcake. I didn't realize until I read the tin that it was a Latakia blend. Had I known, I would've gotten something else since Latakia just sounds unappetizing to me ("Oooooo, did he really just say that on a pipe forum?"). I guess I'll find out though - maybe it'll be my thing.

aquilas · Dec 5, 2013

I really enjoyed the DE 7th Ave Blonde. I went to a DE event last week at my local b&m and the rep I spoke to said the 7th Ave Blonde had an awesome cupcake-like room note. Had my first bowl of it a few days ago and he wasn't lying!

anthonyrosenthal74 · Dec 5, 2013

You never know until you try it Grouchy

Personally, I really like latakia. Nice TAD haul you got there. I've not tried any of those, but the majority of them have been on my list.

petes03 · Dec 5, 2013

Nice haul! I've had both the Plumcake and Dark Twist, the DT being my favorite of the two. I've also had Grousemoor, which was not my cup o' tea! I've never tried any of the Drew Estate blends or the Escudo, but they generally get high marks around here. All in all, I'd say you got a pretty good mix of blends, hope you enjoy!

judcole · Dec 5, 2013

I've tried both MacB; both pretty good. Nice selection.

would suggest buying some bulk tobacco for cellaring in the future.

But lots of stuff is not available bulk.

grouchydog · Dec 5, 2013

I'm early in the process of finding what I like and don't like, so I'm really all that worried about bulk just yet. I also don't get very much smoking time, so what I have now is actually a pretty fair supply. Not that I won't keep hoarding.......

davidintexas · Dec 5, 2013

Hey grouchydog. Like you I haven't settled in on exactly what I do and don't like yet, and have only been smoking for the last six months. That looks like a fine TAD you got there. I have been wanting to order some Dark Twist and Plumcake myself but there have been some other things that were higher up on the list. I do have some Escudo but have not opened it yet. Let us know what you think

cmdrmcbragg · Dec 5, 2013

I'm always on the lookout for blends that are described as "light latakia." Plumcake just made my long P&C list.

judcole · Dec 5, 2013

I'm always on the lookout for blends that are described as "light latakia." Plumcake just made my long P&C list.

Plumcake is actually MacB's second lightest lat blend. All of theirs are also Syrian latakia.
From lowest to highest amount of lat:
Latakia Blend - This is very light. Think Walnut, only better quality tobacco.

Plumcake

The Solent Mixture

HH Vintage Syrian

evo03 · Dec 5, 2013

To me Plumcake is pretty unique. Even if you don't like English/Latakia blends, you may like Plumcake.

teufelhund · Dec 5, 2013

Nice haul... That dark twist looks interesting. What exactly is roll cake? Is it like medallions or something?

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