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  1. beastinview

    I Smoked My Grandmother's Bathroom Floormat

    G&H Brown twist (especially the Rum variant) is my favorite. That said, it sounds like you got some scented version, or perhaps your tobacconist mixed up the Black twist sliced (since I believe it always has some flavoring added.) The nicotine level sounds about right though. If it was way too...
  2. beastinview

    Three Cheers The Coniston Plug!

    I've got some unscented coming my way now, so I'll have to see if I detect the Lakeland or not.
  3. beastinview

    Getting Roped In

    I forgot to answer the most pressing question! Essentially, thereare two main genres of ropes in the Gawith & Hoggarth / Sam Gawith line: the black and brown. Brown Ropes: Nicotine powerhouse, robust, earthy/leathery tobacco flavor with cigar-like notes. Black Ropes: Same rope as the brown, but...
  4. beastinview

    Getting Roped In

    Ropes are my favorite. My thoughts exactly. If I rated nicotine on a scale of 0 to 100, I'd put ODF around 50 with ropes near 100, but it's difficult to say exactly how nicotine will affect different individuals. That said, if you like ODF, I'm hopeful that you'll enjoy these ropes as well. I...
  5. beastinview

    C & D - Burley Flake No. 1

    I can definitely see that, as I've been smoking through the OJK as well. For me OJK doesn't quite have the nic hit of BF#1, though it's up there. Interesting. Will have to try that.
  6. beastinview

    High Nicotine Blends with Good Room Note

    If it's the anti-smoke people you're worried about, then I'd say a simple but philistine approach is to throw a little bit of aromatic in with a robust blend. Sense aromatics don't tend to add so much to the taste as they do to the aroma, the smoker can enjoy his nicotine and tobacco while the...
  7. beastinview

    C & D - Burley Flake No. 1

    I am working my way through some samples generously donated by forum members, and Burley Flake No. 1 has been particularly enjoyable. In the past I have been less interested in Burley leaf, but a few recent acquisitions have deepened my appreciation for this leaf. Tin Note / Preparation Most...
  8. beastinview

    A Newbie Reviews: GH&Co Black Irish X

    I've only tried the Samuel Gawith Black XX, but it is similar to what you describe--good for when I want a change of pace, but a bit monotone, and quite unusual. And like you, I don't like it as much as the brown rope, and find the nicotine less.
  9. beastinview

    A Newbie Reviews: GH&Co Happy (Brown) Bogie

    Happy Brown Bogie is one of my all-time favorites. Technically, my favorite of all time is the same twist, but the rum-flavored version from Gawith and Hoggarth. That said, their flavorings are so subtle that the Bogie and Rum Twist aren't all that different. I'm actually a bit surprised you...
  10. beastinview

    Tabac Manil - Semois (La Brumeuse)

    I actually was not much of a Burley guy myself for a while. I don't try to let that affect my reviews of Burley blends too much, because I know a lot of people like the leaf and I don't want to give a blend a bad review just because I don't happen to like that taste. It'd be like giving a great...
  11. beastinview

    Tabac Manil - Semois (La Brumeuse)

    If you didn't like Billy Budd, I don't know that you'd like it. I wouldn't say the two blends are too close, but they are from a similar side of the spectrum. "Cigar-like" and similar adjectives are useful for describing some types of pipe tobacco, but I wouldn't take the analogy too literally...
  12. beastinview

    Tabac Manil - Semois (La Brumeuse)

    I've been quite busy and behind on reviews, but a cobguy was nice enough to send me a sample of Semois--something I'd wanted to try for a while. Bag Note / Preparation: As soon as I opened the bag, I knew I'd enjoy this. It had an interesting aroma: like a Burley, but with a twist. I know it's...
  13. beastinview

    Exploring N. Rustica: Sacred Cornplanter & 3 kinds of Mapacho

    Yes, cobguy, I tried the same over the weekend (didn't see your comment) and had the same experience. I did manage to smoke the entire thing, but the draw was way too tight. Smoking it in the pipe is certainly the superior option. Deathmetal, for you, I'd suggest the N. Rustica premium cigars...
  14. beastinview

    Exploring N. Rustica: Sacred Cornplanter & 3 kinds of Mapacho

    The nic is pretty high when I consider how quickly I get through a bowl. Certainly strong, and I may even dare to smoke on of the sticks like a cigar. We'll see.
  15. beastinview

    Exploring N. Rustica: Sacred Cornplanter & 3 kinds of Mapacho

    Cobguy's post regarding his experience with Mapacho can be found here. Interesting that he also mentions Semois. I think what I referred to as the "vegetative" aroma is what he has called "ever-present natural floral notes," which is probably a better description.
  16. beastinview

    Mapacho as Strong as Twist

    Interesting how similar our experiences were, cobguy! I actually was surprised by how good the stuff was. I was expecting a harsh, novelty smoke, of an unusual leaf. What I got was a very robust, flavorful tobacco that I quite honestly enjoyed. The nicotine is quite strong, but almost all of...
  17. beastinview

    Exploring N. Rustica: Sacred Cornplanter & 3 kinds of Mapacho

    As a means of introduction, I recently became interesting in the Nicotiana rustica leaf. Apparently, the various strains of tobacco we generally smoke (cigar leaf, VA, Burley, etc.) all come from the Nicotiana tabacum species. Nicotiana rustica is remarkable in that its "leaves have a nicotine...
  18. beastinview

    Old Timey Leathery Kentucky Virginia Combination

    *To be exact, I am not sure about the leaf compositions of 1792 and Dark Flake, but they both contain fire-cured leaf. Dark flake is "Malawi Dark Fired Leaf and Indian dark air-cured leaf," while 1792 apparently contains "dark-fired Tanzanian leaf". Regardless of content, in taste, they are both...
  19. beastinview

    Old Timey Leathery Kentucky Virginia Combination

    I would say Gawith, Hoggarth, & Co. Dark Flake unscented might be up your alley as well. To me, it is a beat meatier and more leathery than 1792, while Irish flake is a bit less so, though Irish flake certainly packs a big nicotine punch like the other two flakes. As someone else mentioned, the...
  20. beastinview

    Cigar Leaf and Red Virginia: What Are They Exactly?

    I think really the only reason I try to learn about tobacco is to understand the different genres so that I can make educated purchases in the future. Beyond that basic understanding, I think you're right Cosmic--very few people probably have the full picture and understanding of what happens to...
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