1792 Flake In A Bones

[Ebarber]

I'm not really seeing the hype here. Anyone else a little underwhelmed with this blend?

I'm kinda sad that I bought 2 boxes. It sounded like it would be right up my alley.

 

[BROBS]

Is it brand new?

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I'm not really seeing the hype here. Anyone else a little underwhelmed with this blend?

I'm kinda sad that I bought 2 boxes. It sounded like it would be right up my alley.

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Jar it (looks like you already did), and put it away for a while. Revisit it later.

 

[Ebarber]

Is it brand new?

Yes it is.

 

[Ebarber]

Jar it (looks like you already did), and put it away for a while. Revisit it later.

Kinda what I was thinking too.

 

[BROBS]

New Gawith no bueno. Let it ride, bro

 

[hawky454]

I'm not really seeing the hype here. Anyone else a little underwhelmed with this blend?

I'm kinda sad that I bought 2 boxes. It sounded like it would be right up my alley.

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Are you just trying it for the first time? This one slowly became an all time favorite of mine but it took some time for it to work it’s magic, it’s truly an olde worlde tobacco... or it’s just not a blend for you and that’s okay too.

 

[Ebarber]

Are you just trying it for the first time? This one slowly became an all time favorite of mine but it took some time for it to work it’s magic, it’s truly an olde worlde tobacco... or it’s just not a blend for you and that’s okay too.

I figured I might come around on it later.
It's not terrible just a little underwhelming and there are others I enjoy a lot more.

I'll keep this one, age it and probably unload my other box on someone who'll appreciate it.

I do also have a box of SG FVF that I didn't care much for initially and I like it now with some age on it. So there's still hope.

I haven't revisited my SG Brown #4 in a while either. I didn't care much for that one when I got it. I'm hoping with some age on these they will be wonderful one day. I was really excited about the 1794.

 

[hawky454]

I figured I might come around on it later.
It's not terrible just a little underwhelming and there are others I enjoy a lot more.

I'll keep this one, age it and probably unload my other box on someone who'll appreciate it.

I do also have a box of SG FVF that I didn't care much for initially and I like it now with some age on it. So there's still hope.

I haven't revisited my SG Brown #4 in a while either. I didn't care much for that one when I got it. I'm hoping with some age on these they will be wonderful one day. I was really excited about the 1794.

1792 may take awhile to charm you but I honestly don’t think age does much to this one. It certainly doesn’t hurt it but I find the way 1792 Flake is processed makes it good right off of the shelf. But again, it took me about 6 years to fully come around to it. Sometimes I think timing has a lot to do with it. I started developing a taste for more traditional English style blends in 2016 yet I started smoking a pipe in 2009. I think you have a good plan, hold on to it and keep trying it from time to time.

 

[Ebarber]

1792 may take awhile to charm you but I honestly don’t think age does much to this one. It certainly doesn’t hurt it but I find the way 1792 Flake is processed makes it good right off of the shelf. But again, it took me about 6 years to fully come around to it. Sometimes I think timing has a lot to do with it. I started developing a taste for more traditional English style blends in 2016 yet I started smoking a pipe in 2009. I think you have a good plan, hold on to it and keep trying it from time to time.

I have also noticed my tastes do change also. I've only been at it for a little while.

 

[workman]

It's good stuff. Best when it's bone dry and with some whisky on the side.

 

[virginialover]

The plug version, Cob Plug is better especially in a clay pipe.

 

[Sonorisis]

My experience is that it changes considerably over time. The tonquin gets melded with the tobacco to make an integrated flavor. My initial experience was like your's, OP. Now, I wish I'd put up more.

 

[Casual]

Keep the box!

 

[BROBS]

It's good stuff. Best when it's bone dry and with some whisky on the side.

My next question is how dry was it?

 

[lukasstrifeson]

I figured I might come around on it later.
It's not terrible just a little underwhelming and there are others I enjoy a lot more.

I'll keep this one, age it and probably unload my other box on someone who'll appreciate it.

I do also have a box of SG FVF that I didn't care much for initially and I like it now with some age on it. So there's still hope.

I haven't revisited my SG Brown #4 in a while either. I didn't care much for that one when I got it. I'm hoping with some age on these they will be wonderful one day. I was really excited about the 1794.

This seems to be one of the many negative side effects of online discussion forums.

Back when all the heads up you got about a blend is your mate saying "hey have you tried this?" and reading the fancy, verbous description. Nowadays I've had read 3 to 5 reviews where the author's mother was miraculously cured of a toothache after smoking it before I try any blend, it's hard to live up to those expectations.

 

[karam]

It is in my top 5 since the first flake, fresh or aged.

 

[boston]

New Gawith no bueno. Let it ride, bro

Interesting. I like 1792 and have tins in the cellar but have not purchased any in a year or two. Have there been many concerns over current production being different than past ones?

I'm not speaking of one-offs...I've seen the rare batch differences....but is there a general noticeable concerning trend? IF QC is declining or if recipe's are being toyed with...that would be unfortunate as I view SG as one of the very few remaining privately held/boutique blending houses.

Thanks for any comments & thoughts.

 

[workman]

Interesting. I like 1792 and have tins in the cellar but have not purchased any in a year or two. Have there been many concerns over current production being different than past ones?

I'm not speaking of one-offs...I've seen the rare batch differences....but is there a general noticeable concerning trend? IF QC is declining or if recipe's are being toyed with...that would be unfortunate as I view SG as one of the very few remaining privately held/boutique blending houses.

Thanks for any comments & thoughts.

That is not my impression at all.

 

[BROBS]

Interesting. I like 1792 and have tins in the cellar but have not purchased any in a year or two. Have there been many concerns over current production being different than past ones?

I'm not speaking of one-offs...I've seen the rare batch differences....but is there a general noticeable concerning trend? IF QC is declining or if recipe's are being toyed with...that would be unfortunate as I view SG as one of the very few remaining privately held/boutique blending houses.

Thanks for any comments & thoughts.

Sorry I wasn’t clear. I just meant it needs a little more age to it IMo then try again.

I think any differences year to year are simply slight variance in the batches, not an actual blend or recipe change.