Aromatic's...Am I Missing Something?

bigpond · Feb 27, 2015

In another thread I mentioned I don't smoke aromatics. It occurred to me that I'm not sure I have any experience with aromatics...at all. The farthest I've gone is Irish Flake. I like IF but I do occasionally find the topping intrusive and I kinda wonder why folks would want tobacco to taste like something else.
I wonder if I'm missing out on something really exceptional here. Any thoughts on a standout blend that is not sweet or laden with cherry or vanilla?

voorhees · Feb 27, 2015

I tried several early on and only have one I really like. Scotty's Butternut Burley, I like it as it tastes and smells of cookies baking. It has to dry a bit first.

cosmicfolklore · Feb 27, 2015

Cherry coke, strawberry 7Up, jalapeno burgers, vanilla tobaccos, people just like to mix it up a little. I used to say I only liked Virginias or hated this or that. Now, I just enjoy it all. Except Lakelands. Those are still evil to me, ha ha.
I was going to recommend something, but I have no idea what flavors you like. Does Sutliff still have that flavor finder thingy on their website?

shanelktown · Feb 27, 2015

Hey bigpond never a bad idea to venture to the dark side of tobacco smoking I would do a sampler of aromatics at www.boswellpipes.com some of the best aromatics I've had.

shanelktown · Feb 27, 2015

Also most of their blends aren't heavily cased and in my experience don't ghost but like the berry cobbler and fruity things will heads up on that.

brass · Feb 27, 2015

There are few tobaccos that I don't like. I even learned to appreciate a couple of Lakelands, although they aren't everyday smokes.
The only bacs I don't smoke regularly are aromatics and I'm sure I will get around to trying some PM members recommended blends. God willing I live long enough. Can't take too much for granted.
Would it be incorrect to classify Lakelands as an aromatic category?

krizzose · Feb 27, 2015

McClelland's Deep Hollow and Virginia Woods are both great light aromatics.

frozenchurchwarden · Feb 27, 2015

For someone who never tasted tobacco until later in life your average "tobacco" flavour is somewhat unsettling. Filling my mouth with candy flavour is the norm, I don't see any reason that shouldn't carry over to pipes, unless you find cherry pie and black forest cake to be appauling.

After learning to love Latakia I'm starting to warm up to the darker flakes.

It's almost like Latakia is a gateway blend for people who don't like strong tobacco flavours.

wyfbane · Feb 27, 2015

I am still less than 3 years in. My tobacco experience is all self taught and I am kind of odd, but I tell non pipers that tobacco is like food. Sometimes you want natural stuff (VA) kind of like a salad. Sometimes you want meaty stuff (English and Orientals), and sometimes you want dessert (Aros).
Simplistic but true. I smoke just about everything but 1792. (horrid horrid stuff)

brass · Feb 27, 2015

Wyfbane, that is a terrifically good analogy.

jackswilling · Feb 27, 2015

"I kinda wonder why folks would want tobacco to taste like something else."
Same thing with food, I ditched all the condiments, herbs, and spices. No adulteration.

delro · Feb 27, 2015

I am still searching for an aro that I can enjoy regularly, I have high hopes!

smeigs · Feb 27, 2015

The only aromatic I can stand is Vanilla Creame Flake by Mcbarren. Its not really a "true" aromatic I suppose... Thats probably why I can smoke it.

ivapewithfire · Feb 27, 2015

For the same reason I put butter on toast, a dash of salt on steamed vegetables, dressing on salad, or BBQ on a big old succulent rack of ribs.
Variety is the spice of life and all that...

mso489 · Feb 27, 2015

Non-aromatics are my main blends but I like aromatics for a change of pace, as long as they have a tobacco forward taste. Some aros are mild and low keyed in a good way, like Lanes 1-Q or LL-7, and others are pretty sophisticated like Peterson Special Reserve 2013. The food analogy is great, says it all.

renfield · Feb 28, 2015

Dan Tobacco's Blue Note is, in my opinion, a great example of a European style aromatic. The tobacco flavor is in the forefront and is nicely balanced, supported and complimented by the added flavorings. It also smokes easily and doesn't demand a lot of attention to provide an enjoyable smoke.

Ren

jkrug · Feb 28, 2015

Smoking Pipes has a list of the top 11 selling aromatics on their site. I copied that list and plan on buying a sample of each to see what I think of them. It's a pretty interesting list and I think it will be a lot of fun to try them all. I'm also waiting on an aro sampler pack that I ordered from 4noggins. : puffy

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lordofthepiperings · Feb 28, 2015

To me Mac Baren's Vanilla Cream Flake is a good try if you're looking for an aromatic that has a casing that's not overwhelming and the tobacco flavors come through really well. It also has an amazing room note.

cobguy · Feb 28, 2015

... I kinda wonder why folks would want tobacco to taste like something else.

Many of us don't like Aro's at all but they're so "popular" that we try not to put them down ... too much. :wink:
Smoke what you like and like what you smoke! : puffy

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bigpond · Mar 2, 2015

... I kinda wonder why folks would want tobacco to taste like something else.

Many of us don't like Aro's at all but they're so "popular" that we try not to put them down ... too much. :wink:
Smoke what you like and like what you smoke! ::

I worded my post carelessly. I hope folks didn't take offense, that wasn't my intention at all. On the contrary, I started this thread because I was looking for help finding an aromatic that might be suitable for me, no to throw mud.

Dan Tobacco's Blue Note is, in my opinion, a great example of a European style aromatic. The tobacco flavor is in the forefront and is nicely balanced, supported and complimented by the added flavorings. It also smokes easily and doesn't demand a lot of attention to provide an enjoyable smoke.

Ren

That sound right up my alley. Thanks for the suggestion! And thanks to everyone.

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