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vfefrenzy · Jan 26, 2015

I got some pouches of tobacco for Christmas that don't suit my tastes, so I thought I would offer them up here to see if anyone would like to take them off my hands.
I have:

Captain Black

Captain Black Cherry and

Borkum Rift Cherry Licquer
I smoked one bowl of each to at least give them a shot, and found that I'm just not a fan. So if anyone out there is a fan, let me know, and I will be happy to send these on to you.

iamn8 · Jan 26, 2015

Score!! Seriously?

iamn8 · Jan 26, 2015

Actually, I'm not deserving. It's a VERY nice thing to do!! Cheers!!

mso489 · Jan 26, 2015

Some folks like that cherry. Nows their time!

tarheel1 · Jan 26, 2015

I would like to try the cherry. But if someone is more worthy and new send to them first.

vfefrenzy · Jan 27, 2015

The tobacco has been sent out. Thanks to everyone for their interest.

cosmicfolklore · Jan 27, 2015

iamn8, are you telling me that you are going to run aromatics through those high end artisan pipes of yours?
It's good to see the generosity of members here. Good on y'all.

sparrowhawk · Jan 27, 2015

Would someone explain to me why aromatics get such a bad rap? :?:

phred · Jan 28, 2015

Sparrowhawk - near as I can tell, there are a couple of things aromatics get knocked for:

1. Goopiness and generally poor smoking qualities.

2. Flavors and/or aromas that don't live up to their marketing hype, either by tasting/smelling funny in some way ("chemical", for example) or by not appearing much at all after the tin note, disappearing and leaving behind a bland, average tobacco flavor.
I've sampled a couple of aromatics that I won't be trying again any time soon, and in my case both fell into the #2 category - the aroma wasn't bad, but the flavor didn't do anything for me, and there are other tobacco blends that I'd much rather smoke. Lesson learned, and I've moved on to other tobaccos (both aro and non) that I'd rather be smoking. There are plenty of aromatics that don't fall into either of those two categories, IMHO (though others may differ).

vfefrenzy · Jan 28, 2015

I would also add that some also view the flavoring as an apology. Like you don't really like the taste of tobacco, so if you cover that up it allows you to smoke. You see the same thing in coffee snobs who get mad if you drink it any way but black. I generally don't see the point in worrying about this stuff. If you find an are you like, smoke it.

matthewsims · Jan 28, 2015

Im up for trying anything. The only thing I've ever smoked is Frog Morton Cellar and I absolutely love it. I just started smoking about a month ago.
So are you saying that aromatics lose their flavor quickly, and end up just tasting rather plain?
Matthew

tarheel1 · Jan 28, 2015

Hey smoke what pipe tobacco you like. I tried Samuel Gawith firedance today. After 10 years of no aromatics it is nice to appreciate some once and a while.

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