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  1. captainbob

    Ever add whole spices to flavour tobacco?

    sparroa, By all means, follow your heart. You may just hit on something like I did with CBB. It was unique and there was a minority of "light English" blends that were aromatic. But, my blend has now expanded to international proportions according to Chris Tarler, with orders coming in from...
  2. captainbob

    Ever add whole spices to flavour tobacco?

    sparroa wrote: I don't wish to discourage anyone from experimentation. However, if I had the benefits of the information in this forum way back when I tried to be a chemist with tobacco, I could have saved myself a lot of time. Analogy: "It's kinda like Porn... so many perfect pictures of...
  3. captainbob

    Ever add whole spices to flavour tobacco?

    The professional "food-grade" extracts are extremely concentrated so as not to add too much moisture to the blend and thus avoids mold. For example, only a half ounce of aromatic sauce tops an entire pound of Captain Bob's Blend. Quality tobacco manufacturers do treat their raw tobacco with a...
  4. captainbob

    Craig Tarler -- RIP

    Craig told me there were less than fifty people that he worked with in his manufacturing of tobacco career the same way he worked with me. Captain Bob's Blend caught his interest as well as his inspiration. We had so much fun developing the blend together for two and a half years. Eventually...
  5. captainbob

    Aromatic question

    sparroa, Yes, you are correct! Especially, the "Burley Cavendish Process" produces a great blend to absorb flavorings and deliver the best base for aromatic blends. In particular, flue cured Burley. Thus, "Black Cavendish". It is the nature of the leaf and the "steaming" cavendish process...
  6. captainbob

    We Smoke A Lot Of Honey...

    shawn622, Yep! That is correct. Experimentation is fun and a learning experience. That is how I got started with serious blending. But, it was Craig Tarler's help that actually allowed me to accomplish three "finished" professional blends. These guys have tools that you and I just do not...
  7. captainbob

    Ever add whole spices to flavour tobacco?

    One must be very careful here. That being said, adding an herb such as Deer Tongue, cut to the size of the tobacco blend it is added to, is very effective and yields the results you are looking for. I suggest never more than 20% maximum if using the herb, Deer Tongue. My rule is that if it...
  8. captainbob

    Aromatic question

    sixmp, You are right-on! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  9. captainbob

    Which Reamer is Best?

    I use a dull pipe knife after every smoke. But, at times, more is needed, but rarely. When that is the case, I use my "KLEEN REEM". It is/was manufactured by W.J. Young Machinery Co., Inc. Peabody, Massachusetts...
  10. captainbob

    Adding sugar to tobacco?

    sparroa, How about a blend named Green River Vanilla. It is a C&D Blend. I do not know the exact aromatic. However, "Vanilla" is misleading. My take on this aromatic is that it is excellent and flavored with Honey and Vanilla. Perhaps a light touch of Caramel, as well. You could give it a...
  11. captainbob

    Aromatic question

    I hope we all are aware that none of us are smoking "raw" tobacco. Raw tobacco is disgusting and intolerable. All tobacco blends are made with "cased" tobacco to mellow them. Then, most often, a light topping is applied, even to non-aromatic blends. Craig Tarler often speaks of "tongue-bite...
  12. captainbob

    Adding sugar to tobacco?

    Adding sugar to a finished blend will only add moisture and make it sticky to the touch. If it is sweetness that you are searching for, try a blend containing a substantial amount of Red Virginia. Flavoring to some degree will actually enhance and bring out the sweetness of Virginia tobaccos...
  13. captainbob

    Aromatic question

    No, "aromatic" does not necessarily mean sweetness of taste. It means that a dominant or combination of flavoring ingredients has been applied to the blend as a casing and/or topping to present a pleasing taste and aroma. In many blends, the flavorings are used to "bring out" the sweetness of...
  14. captainbob

    Friday Nights

    Today, Friday, at age 62, I also sat and smoked my pipe whilst I watched NASCAR and my favorite Danica Patrick drive a good race and finish in the top ten at Bristol. My bride of many years enjoyed the race and slept through most of it. But, she was at my side the whole time! This morning I...
  15. captainbob

    Why it's so hard to quit cigs.

    My friend did try Chantix. He experienced the negative side effects and then quit the drug. He was doing good with the pipe. However, I noticed since that time, he has gravitated back to the ciggs. If you try the drug, remain aware of the negative side-effects. If you really want to quit...
  16. captainbob

    Best way to fix a burnt rim?

    What has burn't away cannot be repaired. However, you can buff and polish what is there. From that standpoint, it will probably be ok. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  17. captainbob

    Question regarding marijuana ghosting in a briar pipe

    You have good responses to your question already. Personally, I would trash it! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  18. captainbob

    Dedicating a pipe to a particular blend - why?

    Good answers have been given here. I will add that an "over-smoked" pipe is a sour pipe. Yes, I dedicate pipes to distinctly different blends. And, I always rotate pipes and use a pipe cleaner after every smoke. I also have two pipes dedicated to Gentleman Caller (deer-tongue) blend. I...
  19. captainbob

    I got here as fast as I could !

    Yes, this is the right place and I am glad that you found us. Welcome Aboard! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  20. captainbob

    What Is Your Celebratory Drink

    I celebrate every evening with a couple of Manhattans. Kessler and Martini sweet vermouth. Two shots of Kessler and one shot of the Martini and Rossi sweet vermouth on the rocks with hot pickled mushrooms and my pipe, of...
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