Wanna step up from Captain Black White

kansasjase

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• Aug 2, 2016

• #1

I guess it just sits with me the right way, but I really like CB White. Orbs I've of the most satisfying smokes I've found so far. I also enjoy Molto Dulce, but I keep going back to CBW. Just wondering, if you have a recommendations along the lines of "if you like CBW, you'll probably love ____"
Btw, I enjoy Molto Dulce as elk, but keep cunning back to CBW.

 

hawky454

Lifer

Feb 11, 2016

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Austin, TX

• Aug 2, 2016

• #2

Lane Limmited 1Q would be my best guess.

 

ltstone

Part of the Furniture Now

Dec 30, 2015

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• Aug 2, 2016

• #3

RLP-6 ! Its supposed to be CB White but higher quality and I would definitely agree. Also as Hawky said Lane 1Q.

 

kansasjase

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• Aug 2, 2016

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I have 1Q in my rotation but so far it doesn't speak to me. Gonna keep working on it though.... Everyone seems to recommend it.
I forgot about RLP, seems like I've heard that recommendation before.

 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke

Aug 31, 2012

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• Aug 2, 2016

• #5

Here's a few ideas: Sutliff Vanilla Custard, Milan Virginia Pride, McClelland Chocolate Silk, MacBaren Vanilla Cream, and Sutliff 1-M.

 

kansasjase

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• Aug 2, 2016

• #6

Dangit, I just knew I'd get a list! I guess that part of the fun though, isn't it?

 

drrock

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 20, 2011

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• Aug 2, 2016

• #7

I'd recommend Lane LL-7 or Pipesandcigars.com Trout Stream

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

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• Aug 2, 2016

• #8

C&D's Autumn Evening is an aro I keep going back to. I would suggest Mixture 79 if you like licorice.

 

andrew

Lifer

Feb 13, 2013

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• Aug 2, 2016

• #9

Mix some McClellends fragrant matured cake into CB white, it's a great smoke

 

killerchameleon

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Dec 3, 2015

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• Aug 3, 2016

• #10

I've always thought MacBaren's Seven Seas Royal as the upper class Captain Black.

 

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emsjunky

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Jul 31, 2016

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• Aug 3, 2016

• #11

For a while i used to mix CB white and black together at a 1:1 ratio I liked the taste of it and it was fairly cheap when I couldn't buy my regular purchase of a half pound of 1Q. If I remember correctly, CB is made by Lane, so you could always start giving some of Lane's blends a try.

 

pipestud

Lifer

Dec 6, 2012

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Robinson, TX.

• Aug 3, 2016

• #12

Iwan Ries Banner Lite... One of the finest aromatic blends that I've ever smoked. It has a little less casing than CBW and the quality shines through.

 

pagan

Lifer

May 6, 2016

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West Texas

• Aug 3, 2016

• #13

Lane 1Q, the other offerings from C, Id also suggest Dunhill EMP and BB1938

 

ahmadothman

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 26, 2016

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Egypt

• Aug 3, 2016

• #14

If you want an upgrade from CBW, which is one of my favourite OTC blends as well, You can go with MacBaren Vanilla Cream or the slightly different Borkum Riff Classic.. And if you really enjoy heavy aromatics you can go with Amphora Red, it's one of my favourites as well.. And there is a new blend I tried recently and loved it... Bentley The planters sweet.

 

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shutterbugg

Lifer

Nov 18, 2013

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• Aug 3, 2016

• #15

Wanna step up from Captain Black White

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Congrats! That leaves you wide open to try hundreds of good blends. There are a handful possible lateral moves, including all other OTC's, but with the exception of Mixture 79 and all Lakelands, it's virtually impossible to step down from CB.

 

jndyer

Lifer

Jul 1, 2012

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Central Oregon

• Aug 3, 2016

• #16

+1 on RLP-6.
For me 1-Q is just not a flavorful smoke. I know some just love it; however, it just does nothing for me (I use to love it.)
I also like a mixture of 1:1 Lane BCA and Lane MV1000.
Trout Steam is a blend that I just purchased. The one concern I have is that when I smoked the fist bowl I found it to be too sweet. Since I purchased a twelve ounce tin I am hoping it grows on me, or that I can cut the sweetness down with some Carter Hall.

 

aeropuffer

Starting to Get Obsessed

Mar 7, 2016

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• Aug 4, 2016

• #17

I enjoy smoking "Sunflower", don't know who makes it. One mentioned "Trout Stream", it has a butterscotch topping. Flavorful.

 

kansasjase

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Aug 1, 2016

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• Aug 6, 2016

• #18

Thanks for all the great suggestions. Now I just have to decide where to start.

 

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timpiper

Starting to Get Obsessed

May 31, 2013

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• Aug 6, 2016

• #19

I find 1Q a bit bland and much prefer RLP-6

LL-7 and 1M are also good.
I like Macbaren original choice and Macbaren seven seas black with a 9mm filter.

Both of these have Cavendish made with Virginia. Makes it a much fuller thicker smoke for me.
I also recently tried the Amphora black and liked it.
-Tim