What to try first?

moonman

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 23, 2014

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• Apr 24, 2014

• #1

Like a kid a Christmas...just got my P&C order in today....never have tried any of these four....I feeling the excitement starting, mouth is starting to water some...which one first...which one will be the Holy Grail or will I continue my search....Hmmm, let me see now.
Do you remember the first time you tried one of these brands?

 

edgreen

Lifer

Aug 28, 2013

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• Apr 24, 2014

• #2

Nice choices. Be sure to provide us with your thoughts when you crack one open and smoke it.

 

dottiewarden

Lifer

Mar 25, 2014

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Toronto

• Apr 24, 2014

• #3

+1 edgreen

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Apr 24, 2014

• #4

Very grouping and they cover the gamut. FMOTT is a fave of mine and all of them are high quality so where ever you start you'll be doing just fine.

 

petes03

Lifer

Jun 23, 2013

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10,654

The Hills of Tennessee

• Apr 24, 2014

• #5

Nice choices!

I've never tried Jack Knife, but I've had the other three. I love all three of them, but I'd say try the Frog!

 

conlejm

Lifer

Mar 22, 2014

1,433

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• Apr 24, 2014

• #6

There is no wrong choice there! All are most excellent.

 

moonman

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 23, 2014

102

1

• Apr 24, 2014

• #7

Chose the the Escudo first...The first impression as I opened the tin was a plum or Prune smell. I rubbed out 1.5 coins and loaded my Stanwell Brazilia. First the false light, then a relight. Produced a lot of smoke...What a wonderful blend of Va/Per. Has a slight peppery taste and just a hint of the Perique coming through. Still sipping it slowly, nice mellow and sweet taste, almost tempted to inhale. Absolutely no bite, just a mild enjoyable smoke.
I tend to prefer English blends. I haven't found a mild Virginia that I like but I believe this one will be a home-run. The wife says she likes the room note, not overpowering. I also taste something else there I can't put my finger on. Very nice.

 

dread

Lifer

Jun 19, 2013

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• Apr 24, 2014

• #8

ESCUDO!!!!!!!!

 

rigmedic1

Lifer

May 29, 2011

3,896

75

• Apr 24, 2014

• #9

Escudo is wonderful, but it is better with some age on it. Typically, I store my tobaccos for up to 2 years before cracking the tin open. So you should buy another tin of escudo to smoke now, and save the other for 2 years. Heck, you should do that with all four! But, that being said, I think you should start of with either the Jacknife or Escudo. The Frog and Nightcap are awesome after dinner smokes for me.

 

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bookn3rd5

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 29, 2012

177

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• Apr 24, 2014

• #10

I'd go with the escudo - I smoked it for the first time the other day. Burns really well and gives a pleasant smoke
Either way let us know which you like as time progresses!

 

edgreen

Lifer

Aug 28, 2013

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• Apr 24, 2014

• #11

I find that the first couple of coins out of the freshly opened tin has a back note of grass or hay that I really enjoy. It doesn't seem to hang around once the tin has been open a while. Maybe that's the flavor you can't identify.

 

goldsm

Can't Leave

Dec 10, 2013

430

1

• Apr 24, 2014

• #12

Same with me Escudo!

And Rotation,rotation.rotation...

One tin a day. Pop,pop, POW!!! Happy Smoking.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,459

• Apr 24, 2014

• #13

I'm currently smoking GLP Triple Play which is a sort of cousin to GLP Jackknife. It's a medium-strong plug,

with some nicotine, but I am surprised, though I tend to smoke it slow, how it seems milder than even some

aros, or maybe just easier, if I take it easy. Everyone likes Frog Morton; I'm still aging my tin, so I can't

comment. Nightcap is strong and has some nic; I think it improves once the tin has been opened a few days.

I'd start with a small pipe, or with a partial bowl, until you get the hang of it. Once you do, it will likely be

a favorite. In rotation, I like Dunhill MM 965, but Nightcap is always a treat.