Decided to post here instead of the new smoker section because I wanted to get a larger cross-section of comments. I am a cigarette smoker and a new pipe smoker. I am tasting something that I am unsure of in certain tobaccos, and want to know what so I can redirect my sampling.
I have smoked McClelland 5100 (like it) and believe I know the base taste of Virginias.
I have smoked some burley and believe I know what it tastes like.
I have smoked Frog Morton (regular)and like it for its sweet, mellow beginning. However, half-way down the bowl I get a strong tasting something that is hard/harsh/almost acrid, though the aftertaste is quite nice. With a sample of Frog Morton in the Cellar I get the bourbon at the start, but then the "hardness" begins. Tried some Ambassador tonight; found it tasty, woody and rich, but half-way down I was beginning to get the "hardness". Tried some Black House, but will have to revisit it to be accurate. Tried some Magnum Opus last night (said to be oriental-forward) and found it very nice, without the "hardness". Same with some Sunjammer.
Is this "hardness"/strong taste the latakia? And, if so, does this general taste vary with the proportion of latakia in the blend?
Thanks for your input!
I have smoked McClelland 5100 (like it) and believe I know the base taste of Virginias.
I have smoked some burley and believe I know what it tastes like.
I have smoked Frog Morton (regular)and like it for its sweet, mellow beginning. However, half-way down the bowl I get a strong tasting something that is hard/harsh/almost acrid, though the aftertaste is quite nice. With a sample of Frog Morton in the Cellar I get the bourbon at the start, but then the "hardness" begins. Tried some Ambassador tonight; found it tasty, woody and rich, but half-way down I was beginning to get the "hardness". Tried some Black House, but will have to revisit it to be accurate. Tried some Magnum Opus last night (said to be oriental-forward) and found it very nice, without the "hardness". Same with some Sunjammer.
Is this "hardness"/strong taste the latakia? And, if so, does this general taste vary with the proportion of latakia in the blend?
Thanks for your input!