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Intriguing Crystals, And Odd Smelling Tobacco
The smell has dissipated, I smoked it. It’s fine and I enjoy it. I never meant to make this about weather or not to smoke it, more about what the crystals are, and I’m almost certain it’s just sugar, and that the ammonia was from rapid decomposition from the jar being in a hot car.- IllegitimationStation
- Post #30
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Intriguing Crystals, And Odd Smelling Tobacco
Further information about sugar crystals precipitating from acetic acid/vinegar during evaporation over time. Mixing Sugar and Vinegar - https://www.scientificameriken.com/yr3/print/sugarp.htm I’m really starting to lean towards sugar at this point, as I’m realizing I’m not sure where the...- IllegitimationStation
- Post #25
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Intriguing Crystals, And Odd Smelling Tobacco
Here are better Photos. For you all. Thank you for all your replies so far! I’m leaning more towards sugar. Attached is a link to a video on this issue, in which I also mention the potential possibility of sodium acetate crystals from the vinegar casing. I think the ammonia smell could just be...- IllegitimationStation
- Post #24
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Intriguing Crystals, And Odd Smelling Tobacco
I should also mention that about 2 months ago this very jar was full of St. Bruno and left in a car on a hot day. Is it possible that the tobacco was “sweating” at that time? And perhaps once I had smoked the last of it, while it had been open and drying out for several weeks, sugar crystals...- IllegitimationStation
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Intriguing Crystals, And Odd Smelling Tobacco
Good Evening All, Two days ago I rubbed out a stout pile of some HH Rustica flake, and I allowed it to dry for 30 minutes in my basement here in Pennsylvania, where I have a dehumidifier constantly running at about 58 RH. I placed the rubbed out pile of HH Rustica into a sealed mason jar for...- IllegitimationStation
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- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
In defense of all those who mentioned war horse bar, I still think it’s harsh, but man, a brand new pipe, and 2 months in a mason jar makes a hell of a difference.- IllegitimationStation
- Post #51
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
Woah, these most recent suggestions are amazing! I’m so pumped to try some of these! Wow. I am especially excited to try Revor Plug as I had been doing some previous research on this one!- IllegitimationStation
- Post #48
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
Thank you so much this is very helpful, you’ve peaked my curiosity for sure. I can’t find anything in your description that would be off-putting for me, so I think I might put my money in this direction first. I am really starting to think I might like to purchase the medium cut Tabac De La...- IllegitimationStation
- Post #42
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
Votes so far: 1792 - 4 Semois - 3 Condor - 3 Dark Birds Eye - 2 Pegasus - 2 Irish Flake - 2 Royal Yacht - 2 War Horse Green - 2 War Horse Red - 2 Haunted Bookshop - 2 McConnell’s Latakia Flake -1 Commodore Flake - 1 GH Dark Flake - 1 St. Bruno - 1 Rustica - 1 Bold Kentucky - 1 80/20 C&D Dark...- IllegitimationStation
- Post #39
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
I’m actually quite interested in all of you out there who are suggesting Semois for its buttery smoothness. I see there is a variety of Tabac Manil in stock at smokingpipes. All I know is that this is a unique, European Burley, but I know nothing else. Could someone describe/share their...- IllegitimationStation
- Post #36
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
Now that I think of it, another blend I should mention in this category is definitely Peretti No.8 Slice. I picked up this particular blend at Peretti’s on a business trip to Boston a few months back. For how mellow, sweet, and smooth it is, I couldn’t believe how much nicotine was still there...- IllegitimationStation
- Post #28
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
FYI here’s a really good related thread! I very much “get” what the OP means below if that makes any sense. https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/harsh-blends.74802/- IllegitimationStation
- Post #19
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
I totally agree! It's quite smooth for how much Lady Nic is there. :) It's a go-to when I want to deeply satisfy that craving without blowing my head off.- IllegitimationStation
- Post #16
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
Thank you everyone! Also, I think it would be helpful for me to describe what I mean by harshness: What I mean is a scorching discomfort in the sinuses/nose upon contact during retrohale. Very similar to horseradish, or wasabi. I retrohale a lot, so this sensation can make enjoying a smoke...- IllegitimationStation
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recommendations for Low Harshness High Nicotine Blends
1792 Is on my list! Thanks guys, haven't found any in stock anywhere yet, but I have signed up for plenty of "back in-stock" notifications & alerts. Yes I currently have both GH Brown Bogie, and SG Black XX at home right now. Last month I did a head-to-head comparison, and I found Black XX to...- IllegitimationStation
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion