I'll Admit It: I REALLY Like Velvet

cwpiperman

Can't Leave

Jun 15, 2018

382

2,434

• Nov 11, 2018

• #1

Hey all,
You all know I've been doin' the Pipin' for about 6 months, and over the period, thru my PAD/TAD, I've acquired a LOT of blends (over 50) and lots of pipes (15). I LOVE English blends, I have had a love-hate (currently love) with burleys, and I'm enjoying the VaPers a lot. There's no genre of tobacco I haven't tried, and that I don't like.
I've been sabotaged by the Artful Codger. I REALLY like Velvet. Is that wrong? :0
Seriously....I love all of the various craft blends. Sometimes, tho, I just need me some Velvet. Among the many bowls of Black Frigate and other faves.....the Velvet calls to me.
OK, Ben...I give. I ordered a tub. I jarred it. It's mine. My own. My prec........BEN!
CW

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

43,438

109,343

• Nov 11, 2018

• #2

It's okay, I like it too. :mrgreen:

 

anthonyrosenthal74

Lifer

Jan 8, 2013

7,493

733

• Nov 11, 2018

• #3

Smoke what you like! It's for your enjoyment. ::

 

philobeddoe

Lifer

Oct 31, 2011

7,437

11,732

East Indiana

• Nov 11, 2018

• #4

I enjoy Velvet as well, no shame in that at all.

 

weezell

Lifer

Oct 12, 2011

13,653

49,165

• Nov 11, 2018

• #5

Smoke what you like,like what you smoke(still holds true!)...

 

npod

Lifer

Jun 11, 2017

2,942

1,024

• Nov 11, 2018

• #6

I like big butts and I can not lie. - Sir Mix-a-Lot.
The heart wants what the heart wants. If it’s Velvet for you then own it. Cheers.

 

cwpiperman

Can't Leave

Jun 15, 2018

382

2,434

• Nov 11, 2018

• #7

LOL. Thanks guys. No regret at all. Velvet's great, but so is Gaslight, Northwoods, Chelsea Morning, Artisan Blend, Bengal Slices, Fusillier's Ration, Plum Pudding, Mississippi River, Luxury Bullseye Flake, Solani Aged Burley Flake, Pegasus, HH Old Dark Fired, HH Vintage Syrian......The list goes on and on!
I'm of course joking with respect to getting into Velvet, but I am glad I did. It's my one codger blend. In this wonderful hobby, there's so much to love and to learn. Glad I'm part of the community.

 

PaulTheScandinavian

Lifer

Jul 28, 2016

7,632

36,758

Finland-Scandinavia-EU

• Nov 12, 2018

• #8

CWpiperman,Yes, agreed Velvet is pretty nice tobacco,perhaps a little bit to light to my likes though,haven't You tried St Bruno by Mc Barens Yet?If not,You may want to.Best Greets, P

 

huntertrw

Lifer

Jul 23, 2014

5,277

5,524

The Lower Forty of Hill Country

• Nov 12, 2018

• #9

Sometimes simple is good, and Velvet is simply good (especially in a corn-cob pipe)!

 

ray47

Lifer

Jul 10, 2015

2,451

5,613

Dalzell, South Carolina

• Nov 12, 2018

• #10

I wanted to like Velvet, but it just didn't like me. Now the Edward G. Robinson blend is another story. I can't get enough of that one.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,459

• Nov 12, 2018

• #11

I've never tried Velvet, but if it shows off its burley well, and isn't overly mild, I'd probably like it. I like the more exotic Semois (a burley variant), but also D&R Two Timer, Iwan Ries Three Star Blue, Edward G., SWR Aro, and an array of C&D burley blends. I also like English blends with burley like Nat Sherman 536 and PC Chestnut.

 

chilipalmer

Starting to Get Obsessed

Aug 24, 2017

219

343

• Nov 12, 2018

• #12

CW,
There is nothing wrong with any blend if you like it! Piping is a pleasure and as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. That said, I am a champion of old school blends. I do really enjoy modern blends of all sorts, but, there is something really nice about these old mixtures. Velvet, Sir Walter Raleigh, Lane Ready Rubbed/Sutliff Edgeworth Match, Sutliff Walnut Match, H&H Midtown: Chestnut, Sutliff Holiday Match, Edward G. Robinson, Iwan Ries 3 Star, Sutliff Briggs Mixture, Sutliff Barking Dog, and even Sutliff Bourbon Street Match are all in steady rotation with me. Partly, I am a burley guy and these blends all sport a lot of burley. On the other hand, they are all pleasant all day smokes that require no thought to enjoy. Ahhhhh....the simple pleasures.
Cheers,
Chili

 

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drydock

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 27, 2016

179

32

• Dec 4, 2018

• #13

Velvet is what my grandfather smoked. I always have it on hand. A real nostalgic smell.

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

33,983

75,703

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Dec 4, 2018

• #14

Someone has to like it. ::

 

woodsroad

Lifer

Oct 10, 2013

11,781

16,106

SE PA USA

• Dec 4, 2018

• #15

I like velvet, too.

 

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mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,459

• Dec 4, 2018

• #16

My dad smoked Granger for about a half century, so I can understand. I mean, other than some spells with King Edward Cigars, that was all he smoked.

 

ashdigger

Lifer

Jul 30, 2016

11,382

70,079

60

Vegas Baby!!!

• Dec 18, 2018

• #17

I'm going through an OTC phase and Velvet is currently on the menu. I really like it!!
I've said this before, but I feel like a complete asshole snob by foregoing OTC baccy. Granted, I'm no fan of Captain Black, but its getting another shot next week.

 

bnichols23

Lifer

Mar 13, 2018

4,131

9,554

SC Piedmont

• Dec 18, 2018

• #18

Ash', you may need a little lie-down for a few minutes. You sound like you're short on oxygen! Hehehehe
Bill

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,459

• Dec 19, 2018

• #19

The PC specs are confusing, saying Velvet is a Kentucky burley non-aromatic, but with a sweet top note, which sounds aromatic to me. If it is really unflavored burley, I'd probably like it. I should probably get a pouch some time and give it a try.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

43,438

109,343

• Dec 19, 2018

• #20

If it is really unflavored burley, I'd probably like it.

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I never pay attention to P&Cs descriptions.