As some of you know, I'm trying to get rid of the nails. Which means I need this pretty heavy Nicotine thing in the morning to go with my coffee and get the engine running. So usually it's Kendal's Kentucky in a smaller size bowl to get me to wake up. But sometimes it's a little harsh that early in the morning. The Kentucky is quite heavy. Not necessarily in the nicotine department, but just the harshness of the smoke. It hits the throat almost too much.
And then I realized I liked the MV-1000 during the day. It's a nice mellow easy smoke with a little bit Vanilla/Caramel flavor. Which I have always found to be reminiscent of the nails I smoke.
So last night I took a baggie, mixed 50/50 Kendal's Kentucky and MV-1000. Squeezed it real tight and let it rest overnight. This morning, I loaded a pipe with it. Bingo ! This may be a winner. Heavy enough in the vitamin N department, mellow and sweet of the Virginia. Perfect with the coffee and enough of a kick to get me going.
Now, I know that Jack Knife plug from Master Pease is a VA/Kentucky mix, but I like the combo of the shag and ribbon cut of the two tobacco's I used here, since it burns so well without too much fuss in the morning. Plus I find this "Mick's Mix" to be a little sweeter than the Jack Knife. I'm gonna mix me up a larger batch and see where I end up with this. If it turns out good, I may offer up some "Mick's Mix" to you guys ;-)
Long story just to show that you shouldn't be afraid to mix and match and experiment around. Who knows, you may have found your next favorite smoke.
And then I realized I liked the MV-1000 during the day. It's a nice mellow easy smoke with a little bit Vanilla/Caramel flavor. Which I have always found to be reminiscent of the nails I smoke.
So last night I took a baggie, mixed 50/50 Kendal's Kentucky and MV-1000. Squeezed it real tight and let it rest overnight. This morning, I loaded a pipe with it. Bingo ! This may be a winner. Heavy enough in the vitamin N department, mellow and sweet of the Virginia. Perfect with the coffee and enough of a kick to get me going.
Now, I know that Jack Knife plug from Master Pease is a VA/Kentucky mix, but I like the combo of the shag and ribbon cut of the two tobacco's I used here, since it burns so well without too much fuss in the morning. Plus I find this "Mick's Mix" to be a little sweeter than the Jack Knife. I'm gonna mix me up a larger batch and see where I end up with this. If it turns out good, I may offer up some "Mick's Mix" to you guys ;-)
Long story just to show that you shouldn't be afraid to mix and match and experiment around. Who knows, you may have found your next favorite smoke.
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