Should I Order Jacknife plug?
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The nic makes you go slowly, the burn allows it, and the flavor makes you allow it to sneak up on you, so, yeah, order some and enjoy it because it's top shelf. I cut mine cross grain about 1/8" thick...then I've done an assortment of preps..all worked wonderfully..but I've had that nic hit at the back of my tongue and I think I've come close to a very negative experience...but not quite. =D
+1 newbroom
We tried some over on the Pax virtual tobacco crawl thread, and for me it was the revelation of the month. Can't stop smoking it, and placed an order for more. It has practically knocked all other dark-fired Kentucky blends out of rotation for me. Make that practically all other blends, with the exception of a straight VA now and then to cleanse the palate. :lol:
To offer a dissenting opinion, it was my least favorite of the month. I don't care for plugs, first off. Second, while I enjoyed some of the flavors it had, I just didn't find it to be something I would want to smoke a whole bowl of or that I would want to smoke regularly.
It just wasn't my thing. I'd rather stick to loose flake or full flake VAs. No more plugs for me, the prep is too laborious.
It just wasn't my thing. I'd rather stick to loose flake or full flake VAs. No more plugs for me, the prep is too laborious.
I like the stuff apart the general inability to cut the plug up. If mixed with Twist/Tambo or my usual 'sh*t' to quote Peck its quite interesting. Its very slow burning and if you don't like it you can always chew it. I am not joshing here, it makes for a very satisfying chew and if you dry it out afterwards it smokes quite well in a pipe giving you a two for one bang for buck!
I'll agree on that aspect of it. Just too much of a pain in the ass preparation seeing that there are a plethora of other great tobaccos that don't call for it. While slicing and dicing a plug I sometimes wonder if I'm about to smoke a pipe or if I'm working on a home repair project! lol
Yes order but make sure that you don't make your judgment on the first couple of bowls. It is strong and takes some getting used to but after you get over the initial strength you'll notice a wonderful flavor. I was not the biggest fan after the first bowl but the more I smoked it the more I liked it and now it is one of my favorites.
Yes, order it, but I also prefer the ready rubbed version. For me it doesn't need any drying time either. Ready to go right out of the tin.
I've been loving jackknife plug.
I like the prep when I'm at home. It's kind of a nice ritual before the smoke for me.
I slice it real thin and rub out into a shag cut.
Pack it up and enjoy.
Might have to pick up some of the ready rubbed version to throw in my pouch when I'm out and about though,
Matt
I like the prep when I'm at home. It's kind of a nice ritual before the smoke for me.
I slice it real thin and rub out into a shag cut.
Pack it up and enjoy.
Might have to pick up some of the ready rubbed version to throw in my pouch when I'm out and about though,
Matt
I like the ritual (seems almost cultish sometimes referring to it as such) of picking a pipe, something to smoke ... but I'm just fine in the simple ritual of pulling some ribbon cut, loose flake or rubbing out a full flake to needing to chop up small blocks of pressed tobacco. I draw the line there. That and I've yet to truly enjoy a plug tobacco. I'll stick to my jars and tins of loose or flake.
+1 Phil
+1 Phil
My 'progression' into pipe tobaccos has brought me from ohm roll your own cig tobacco, to Walgreen's brand non aro blend, then some SWR and Captain Black. I knew I was 'on' to something with the SWR.
I then procured PSLBE and PS Peaches&Creme. The aro was ok, the LBE better. I got some Escudo and JKP. Both are tasty. Escudo is divine. JKP kicks like a mule but smokes so smoothly it sneaks up on you. I began to search for something strong, tasty and esthetically pleasing, and less expensive. (tin/bag note)
Reading from site reviews all over the interwebs, I decided upon McClelland's 2015. I just have to say that the 'bag' note from this stuff is enough to make you reach for something else. It's horrid. The smoke is fine and the smell diminishes with drying and once lit, but, I love the smell of tobaccos...not so much the STRONG smell of ketchup.
I then procured PSLBE and PS Peaches&Creme. The aro was ok, the LBE better. I got some Escudo and JKP. Both are tasty. Escudo is divine. JKP kicks like a mule but smokes so smoothly it sneaks up on you. I began to search for something strong, tasty and esthetically pleasing, and less expensive. (tin/bag note)
Reading from site reviews all over the interwebs, I decided upon McClelland's 2015. I just have to say that the 'bag' note from this stuff is enough to make you reach for something else. It's horrid. The smoke is fine and the smell diminishes with drying and once lit, but, I love the smell of tobaccos...not so much the STRONG smell of ketchup.
Don't forget there is also Jackknife Ready Rubbed, which tales all the labor out of preparing it. A lot of guys seem to be put off by the effort required, and JRR is easy to load and smoke. I can't tell a difference between the two, flavor wise, although there are some who disagree with me.
It is a fantastic blend if you like burley/VA mixtures, maybe even the best example made by an American company. As others have said, though, be wary of the nicotine. I have a high tolerance so it's like manna from heaven to me, but it's way too potent for many guys.
It is a fantastic blend if you like burley/VA mixtures, maybe even the best example made by an American company. As others have said, though, be wary of the nicotine. I have a high tolerance so it's like manna from heaven to me, but it's way too potent for many guys.
Don't forget there is also Jackknife Ready Rubbed, which tales all the labor out of preparing it. A lot of guys seem to be put off by the effort required, and JRR is easy to load and smoke. I can't tell a difference between the two, flavor wise, although there are some who disagree with me.
It is a fantastic blend if you like burley/VA mixtures, maybe even the best example made by an American company. As others have said, though, be wary of the nicotine. I have a high tolerance so it's like manna from heaven to me, but it's way too potent for many guys.
It is a fantastic blend if you like burley/VA mixtures, maybe even the best example made by an American company. As others have said, though, be wary of the nicotine. I have a high tolerance so it's like manna from heaven to me, but it's way too potent for many guys.
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