Minty Mouth Feel/Flavor

[Akoni808]

I've noticed recently when I catch myself smoking too quickly with specific blends that the tobacco begins to taste almost minty/ashy, with a strong minty mouth feel. The mouth feel doesn't burn, but it is also not very pleasant. Obviously when it happens, I know I need to slow down, but what is happening?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

You already diagnosed the problem. Smoking too fast heats up the tobacco and you get the ashy taste.

 

[Streeper541]

It ain't "almost ashy." ?

 

[blackpowderpiper]

Sometimes things taste ashy, but I don't remember things tasting minty. Who knows? We're all different.

 

[Akoni808]

You already diagnosed the problem. Smoking too fast heats up the tobacco and you get the ashy taste.

I was more wondering why it turns to the flavor, not how.

 

[pipingfool]

I’ve had some Balkan blends that have almost a menthol type of “cooling” effect if I push it too hard. Could be the Orientals. Not exactly “ashy” or unpleasant, just noticeable.

 

[Akoni808]

I’ve had some Balkan blends that have almost a menthol type of “cooling” effect if I push it too hard. Could be the Orientals. Not exactly “ashy” or unpleasant, just noticeable.

That was the sensation of the mouth feel I was trying to describe.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I was more wondering why it turns to the flavor, not how.

I answered that, the tobacco is smoked at too high of a temperature. That is a result of smoking too fast.

 

[Akoni808]

I answered that, the tobacco is smoked at too high of a temperature. That is a result of smoking too fast.

You're right, thanks!

 

[davidintexas]

I've experienced this same thing at times, especially in the past when my cadence was too fast, and yes it gave an almost "minty" sensation. At first I thought it was just that specific blend that contributed to that specific "flavor" but it happens with other blends as well. I guess unless it's a minty blend it's just the body telling us "you're going to fast"

 

[kcghost]

As the old saying goes "Slow to f**k down".

 

[Grangerous]

The only minty taste I get is from the deer tongue in Crooner. Kind of a Vanilla-Mint

 

[Akoni808]

The only minty taste I get is from the deer tongue in Crooner. Kind of a Vanilla-Mint

This is an off-topic question, but how does deer-tongue smoke? (Is it harsh at all?)

 

[Ahi Ka]

This is an off-topic question, but how does deer-tongue smoke? (Is it harsh at all?)

It’s mixed in at such condimental levels I haven’t noticed it to change how the burley it is mixed with smokes.

 

[FurCoat]

This is an off-topic question, but how does deer-tongue smoke? (Is it harsh at all?)

I find Crooner to be very smooth. Like most blends you'll find haters and lovers of the blend. I personally like it a lot. SP sells it in bulk. I recommend buying an ounce to see if it suits you.

 

[bullet08]

What blend were you smoking?

 

[Akoni808]

I find Crooner to be very smooth. Like most blends you'll find haters and lovers of the blend. I personally like it a lot. SP sells it in bulk. I recommend buying an ounce to see if it suits you.

Maybe I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks!

 

[Akoni808]

What blend were you smoking?

I was smoking Mac Baren HH burley flake.

 

[Akoni808]

It’s mixed in at such condimental levels I haven’t noticed it to change how the burley it is mixed with smokes.

Sounds interesting. I’ll have to give it a try one of these days.

 

[Nicolasylvain]

Expired aromatic Davidoff Red Mixture became minty for me