Aromatic Suggestions

[Fiddlepiper]

I’m extremely new to the forum so hopefully I’ve put this in the correct place and it’s not a question you’re fed up of!

I was wondering if people had recommendations of a good aromatic to start off with? When I first got a pipe I was given a cherry aromatic to try along with a few other bits and really didn’t enjoy it at all!

So since then I’ve only had English Blends and straight virginias which I really enjoy but fancy something a little different (but not cherry)

Im UK based so something I can get domestically would be even better, save the agonising wait for an import.

Your input is much appreciated!

 

[alaskanpiper]

Not too familiar with UK availability but I would think you could get ahold of Rattray’s Bagpiper’s Dream which is a damn good one.

You should also be able to get Gawith Hoggarth New Prince in bulk, I like that one a lot. It’s got a nice topping but is applied lightly enough that it doesn’t sublimate the base tobaccos, a fine blend.

Peterson Gold Blend is also decent and one you should be able to get as well.

And then there the lakelands that gawith makes, but they’re kind of their own thing when compared to most aros.

 

[TinCup]

I've tried 3 of the 4 Savinelli aros listed on Baccy Shoppe website and they were all good

Edit, oh try to get Rum and Maple too, that was pretty good

 

[alaskanpiper]

Just checked, GQ has em so they should be available in the UK elsewhere as well (or there).

 

[tradition]

Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic

 

[buzkirk]

Look at the (DTM) Dan Tobacco, Sweet Vanilla Honeydew, Milonga, Blue Note, Devils Holiday.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Ennerdale Flake. Living here in the UK you can buy a 10g sample to see if you like it, which is advisable as it's definitely a Marmite tobacco.

 

[scloyd]

it's definitely a Marmite tobacco

Great comparison....Ennerdale - Marmite. You either love it or you hate it. I love Ennerdale, I hate Marmite.

 

[ray47]

MacBaren's Vanilla Cream Loose Cut is a good starter blend. You can get it from GQ Tobacco since you are located in Scotland.

Mac Baren - Classic (Vanilla Cream) Loose Cut - 40g

GQ Tobaccos specialising in Artisan & Factory Tobacco Pipes, Boutique Tobaccos, Snuffs and other smokers accessories

www.gqtobaccos.com

 

[BROBS]

Any Gawith Hoggarth aro
Planta R&M
MacBaren aros are good too

 

[alaskanpiper]

Great comparison....Ennerdale - Marmite. You either love it or you hate it. I love Ennerdale, I hate Marmite.

Marmite. Blech! What a horrifying and revolting concoction of doom! I’m in the same camp though, love me some Ennerdale.

 

[Fiddlepiper]

Thanks everyone. Put a wee order in with some samples of the loose recommendations and a few tins. ?

 

[mso489]

I will second "tradition" on Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic, which is burley base with Virginia as a condiment, flavored with three liqueurs, a pretty sophisticated blend coming in a pouch or tub, a fine smoke, and you don't have to spend six months trying to find it and buy it.

 

[Fiddlepiper]

Delivery arrived today with a sampler of various suggested tobaccos and a few more. Looking forward to getting stuck in.

Ennerdale Flake has an interesting aroma....!