Apparently I Am Not Manly Enough For Black Irish X!

randelli

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I was gifted a small sample of Black Irish X through the FREE pay it forward thread. Sitting here now I am very grateful for the sample - and that it was a small sample. This is very strong and deep.
I cut two coins and then rubbed it out. Maybe it needs to dry some? It is hard to keep lit so I am hitting it pretty hard. I forgot what the flavor profile is supposed to be. I am getting charcoal lighter mixed with watermelon rind and acid reflux. Forgive me but I type funny when my head is spinning...
Seriously though, I am super happy for the opportunity, and can't wait to learn how to smoke a rope!

 

randelli

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Nov 21, 2015

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My wife said it looks like my dog got into the tobacco and left me a present lol!

 

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aldecaker

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• #3

It can be used for chewing tobacco, too, if you think that would help.

 

deathmetal

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Jul 21, 2015

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• #4

Of all the many things it is, enjoying high nicotine tobacco is not a willy measuring contest.
I suggest giving it a little time after you cut it and rub it out for some of the excess moisture to leave.

 

texmexpipe

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Oct 20, 2014

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Of all the many things it is, enjoying high nicotine tobacco is not a willy measuring contest.
What a relief!

 

mayfair70

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Sep 14, 2015

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+1
I'm loving the ropes, can't wait to try the Black Irish X. I've had Gawith & Hoggarth's Black Cherry, Sweet Maple and Sweet Rum twists. Very nice. Yeah, I have to dry them out a bit and they are hard to keep lit otherwise. But overall, great smokes and great for blending. My inner child loves that they look like dog poop, so, I make him mow the lawn.

 

randelli

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Nov 21, 2015

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I have not seen my willy for a while now. In fact I mentioned this to my doctor while I was complaining about my sudden weight gain. He asked if I had tried to diet.
My God! What color is it??

 

wyfbane

Lifer

Apr 26, 2013

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• Oct 14, 2016

• #8

I go with one coin, rubbed out, on a full stomach. The flavor is amazing but I am feeling it at the end of one. lol

 

texmexpipe

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:rofl:

 

deathmetal

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Jul 21, 2015

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It should be flashing many different colors.

 

pagan

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• Oct 14, 2016

• #11

That is some strong stuff

 

randelli

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• #12

Yes it is pagan! Apparently the room note is pretty strong- wife just locked me out on the patio.

 

cosmicfolklore

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• Oct 14, 2016

• #13

Ahhh, I love the sledge hammer to the head right before going to bed. I haven't had that rope yet though. Sounds dreamy.

But no, not a Willy measuring stick. But it could be a pissing contest. Ha ha.

 

andrew

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Feb 13, 2013

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• Oct 14, 2016

• #14

Slice it into coins, let it dry until it's crispy, it really has an oily kind of look and is almost like breaking up charcoal, then I find it's a great smoke. The slightest bit of moisture in it and I find it changes from a great bar-b-que charred steak taste to motor oil like. I've been smoking Brown Bogie lately which is much stronger and really I'm at the point where the nicotine hardly affects me now. I do find though the rope has stronger sections, you can see it in the darkness of the tobacco on the inside. I hardly even get the niccups anymore from it.

 

mackeson

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Mar 29, 2016

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• Oct 14, 2016

• #15

Yeah, definitely let it dry. Easier to keep lit and tastes better.

 

randelli

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I will let it dry out some tomorrow. Would you suggest rubbing it out all the way or just crumbling it up a bit? Aldecaker - I may try to chew a little, is it sweet at all?

 

cossackjack

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Oct 31, 2014

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• Oct 15, 2016

• #17

Ropes are the only form that I cube-cut. Slice thinly with a guillotine-style cigar cutter, cube, then dry, & gravity feed into a small narrow bowl. Smoke very slowly to enjoy the flavor & keep the nicotine dose controlled. With ropes, often less is more, and very satisfying.
Don't worry, smoking rope tobaccos are not required for your Man Card:

 

didimauw

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• Oct 15, 2016

• #18

I have most of a tin that I aged for a few years. When I finally tried it, I sliced it, rubbed it, and let it dry for a bit. It wasn't too strong for me, but I'm just a Burley smoker. Speaking of which, how come there aren't any burley ropes?

 

cossackjack

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Oct 31, 2014

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• Oct 15, 2016

• #19

@didimauw: there is one burley rope I know of, Cotton Boll.

 

ltstone

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Dec 30, 2015

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• Oct 15, 2016

• #20

Dont worry if it goes out, just wait and relight, keeps the nicotine from smacking you around.