Alas, it was just a wee quake that lasted a minute or so. I thought someone had made a rather serious, albeit welcomed, mistake when they blended up the "Balkan Supreme."
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This was really a reference to the earthquake we experienced this morning. Earthquakes usually don't get my attention unless they last a while. This one lasted long enough that the dog and I felt it best to leave the house even though the house is on bedrock. 6.24 and almost a minute and a half. Light damage to a school, some people had bookshelves fall over but, all and all, damage around the area was minor and no injuries or heart attacks attributable.
Back to the tobacco. The "Balkin Supreme" is actually pretty smooth with not that much of a nic hit. I turn to "Brown Irish Twist" when I want a decent jolt of nicotine, great flavor too, at least to my palate. I always have a bit of the rope at the house. Despite looking as attractive as something my dog dropped on the lawn it's fairly smooth and tasty, burns well and you really taste the tobacco. I'd recommend it to smokers who gravitate to English and don't mind the fuss necessary to prepare it for the bowl.
The brand of Supreme I smoke is Iwan Ries labeled and packaged. Can't speak to if they have it specially blended or simply package a bulk procured elsewhere. They threw in a 6 ounces bag when I ordered once. Good move on their part as I now order to 8oz jars at a time and reorder when I open the last available jar.
Back to the tobacco. The "Balkin Supreme" is actually pretty smooth with not that much of a nic hit. I turn to "Brown Irish Twist" when I want a decent jolt of nicotine, great flavor too, at least to my palate. I always have a bit of the rope at the house. Despite looking as attractive as something my dog dropped on the lawn it's fairly smooth and tasty, burns well and you really taste the tobacco. I'd recommend it to smokers who gravitate to English and don't mind the fuss necessary to prepare it for the bowl.
The brand of Supreme I smoke is Iwan Ries labeled and packaged. Can't speak to if they have it specially blended or simply package a bulk procured elsewhere. They threw in a 6 ounces bag when I ordered once. Good move on their part as I now order to 8oz jars at a time and reorder when I open the last available jar.
I don't buy tobacco for a nic hit, or even choose it from my cellar, but when I get a pleasant buzz, it's good.
Had an earthquake while in San Diego Navy radio school. I was in the cafeteria and the one other guy at the
table and I were glowering at each other, each thinking the other guy was shoving the table at him. Then it
dawned on us both -- earthquake. It lasted briefly and then on to dessert.
Had an earthquake while in San Diego Navy radio school. I was in the cafeteria and the one other guy at the
table and I were glowering at each other, each thinking the other guy was shoving the table at him. Then it
dawned on us both -- earthquake. It lasted briefly and then on to dessert.
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Dark Flake
Dark Birdseye
Brown Bogie
Black Irish X
ODF
Navigator
Jacknife Plug
If you want nicotine, try these!
Now I'am pretty new to pipesmoking, but I have some experience with cigars and various smoke free tobacco products. I tried Dark Birdseye for the first time yesterday, and WOW! After reading reveiws about Dunhill Nightcap being strong on the nic, I thought I might try some other strong tobaccos.
As far as strenght goes Dark Birdseye is pretty strong. I am glad I chose a small bowl the first time. When it comes to taste and complexity... for this tobacco, it does not impress me in this department.
Overall it is was fun to try
Ah. Balkan Supreme. You guys are in my land now. Love the Balkan blends. My favorite of the Supreme mixtures is Stokkebye's. Never got a big nic hit from a pipe (probably a side effect of former cigarette smoking and present Kodiak usage) but love that latakia after taste! :
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Unfortunately, I am a nicotine lightweight but I get plenty of earthquakes here in Japan! Though, I am in a safer area we still get one every couple of months that will wake you up. Now if I could actually smoke a whole bowl of Nightcap without the room spinning...
I use to smoke real strong cigars and this is the only pipe tobacco that I've tasted in the 10 years I've been smoking that hit me hard. To the point I needed to eat something and almost got ill from it.
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