Suggestions For Rope Tobacco
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A buddy of mine brought over some of that SG black XX, we all took a few puffs out of some cobs, and I about gagged. It just wasn't pleasant at all, and I thought that I really liked hefty tobaccos. I threw my cob into the fireplace. It ghosted the damn fireplace. :?
I just like there to be a tobacco flavor somewhere in the mix.
I've heard good things about the coconut rope. I think it was Harris that was touting it's flavor. Maybe talking about it will conjure that brother back up.
Edit- sorry, that was Black Irish X, not Black XX
I just like there to be a tobacco flavor somewhere in the mix.
I've heard good things about the coconut rope. I think it was Harris that was touting it's flavor. Maybe talking about it will conjure that brother back up.
Edit- sorry, that was Black Irish X, not Black XX
I smoke Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Sweet Coconut Twist, Rum Twist and Happy Bogie. I enjoy my tobacco on the robust end of the scale and I like a healthy dose of vitamin N. I smoke the coconut and rum when I am in the mood for something with a bit of sweetness on the back end. The Happy Bogie has a very natural tobacco flavor that reminds me of hay. Unfortionatly none of them have Latakia in them and I have never found a rope that has any in its blend. But I would suggest any of the G.& H. ropes.
I love SG ropes but for some reason don't smoke them very often. What works best for me is to chop up a piece in to a rough cut consistency and let it dry for awhile before packing. Most of those ropes tend to be pretty moist and oily and are a challenge to get them lit. Unfortunately I haven't tried the GH ones yet, but they are on my short list as I've found I love everything from GH I have tried so far. I am a fan SG Brown #4 and Black XX.
Rope tobaccos also offer quite a bit of versatility as well. I've found that Brown #4 ground up in to a fine powder makes a great snuff and also tastes great as a chew if you need a quick pick me up. I'm not a chewer, but curiosity got the best of me :D
Rope tobaccos also offer quite a bit of versatility as well. I've found that Brown #4 ground up in to a fine powder makes a great snuff and also tastes great as a chew if you need a quick pick me up. I'm not a chewer, but curiosity got the best of me :D
I rough cut mine as well Mike. I usually cut up enough for a few bowls and throw it in a baggie. And I agree they do need to dry out more than most. I cut a small amount into a fine powder and sprinkle it on the top of the bowl to help with lighting. I have also tried them as a chewing tobacco. I believe they are intended to be dual purpose. I am not much for chewing tobacco but I do it from time to time if I am in work vehicle.
lestrout is correct the brown does pack more of a punch than all of the black varieties. Happy puffing jfox hope you have a sharp knife for prep.
The brown ropes do pack a wallop. I cut them up very finely and then mix with Condor so it doesn't smell like a burning sock. On its own I have had people ask me if the electric wiring in my office was on fire!
I have only smoked happy bogie, black xx, and some GH toffee twist.
They are just okay for me. Nothing I could smoke all day. Strength is just too extreme, both in nicotine and flavor for me. I have tried chewing, but I didn't enjoy that at all. I like a very sweet chew like days o' work if I'm in that sort of mood.
I will most likely use what I have on hand to blend, as I'm not often in the mood to get kicked in the face by a horse.
They are just okay for me. Nothing I could smoke all day. Strength is just too extreme, both in nicotine and flavor for me. I have tried chewing, but I didn't enjoy that at all. I like a very sweet chew like days o' work if I'm in that sort of mood.
I will most likely use what I have on hand to blend, as I'm not often in the mood to get kicked in the face by a horse.
You so right right bryanf. I tried chewing rope and its a disaster! If I chew I stick to Levi Garrett. I cannot get on with tea bags of tobacco because I keep wanting to chew the damned things! Anyone else on here chew and what do you like?
The trick to successfully enjoying a chew of rope without flooring yourself, is to go with a much smaller piece than you think you need. That tobacco is spun so compact and tight that it's more leaf than you think it is when you cut off a chunk. That plus the high octane nic content, too much can spell trouble real quickly.
I used to chew when I was younger and probably still would if my wife didn't absolutely forbid it. Lancaster was by far my favorite along with some of the Fred Stoker & Sons stuff when they were still around. I found Lancaster be one of the softest and sweetest leaf chews out there. I also enjoyed Levi Garret from time to time since all my cowboy friends I grew up with here in Texas swore by it.
I used to chew when I was younger and probably still would if my wife didn't absolutely forbid it. Lancaster was by far my favorite along with some of the Fred Stoker & Sons stuff when they were still around. I found Lancaster be one of the softest and sweetest leaf chews out there. I also enjoyed Levi Garret from time to time since all my cowboy friends I grew up with here in Texas swore by it.
That makes so much sense. I would cut off maybe an inch and you are right you wind up flooring yourself. Strangely I have never had that same problem with black twist and I could never work out why. I have never tried Lancaster but I picked up my Levi Garret habit when I was down in NOLA about 15 years ago. I also used to like Jacksons Apple Jack but I have not seen that around for about twenty years and I could never get on with Red Man as it used to give me gas for some reason. Go figure! Thanks for the heads up on Lancaster
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