Aromatics - I just need to accept it

[BingBong]

Semi-aros like University Flake or Erinmore are ok now and again, Ennerdale Flake for the full enchilada. But I have so much non-aro, as such, to try, they seldom get my attention.

Strictly speaking, English blends are aromatics, but they're also only occasional smokes for me at the moment.

 

[Waning Embers]

I just got to the point that there wasn't enough flavor difference in non aromatics of the same genre to warrant any further interest. Aromatics can taste like anything I'd want.

 

[Waning Embers]

Like for example: an end of days situation and the last bit of tobacco left was an oz of 1Q.... Nobody would want it.

I'd take it over anything with latakia any day.

 

[Waning Embers]

Strictly speaking, English blends are aromatics, but they're also only occasional smokes for me at the moment.

Up until the late '80s, English and Oriental blends were the aromatics. Blends with added artificial/natural flavorings were called flavored blends.

 

[captainsousie]

I like aros as a change of pace. Tried to love them when starting but they never really grabbed my attention like English and Balkan blends, or a good VA, etc. I did go to a pipe club where one member smoked 1Q exclusively and it worked for him. To paraphrase Yukon Cornelius, "you smoke what you like and I'll smoke what I like...GAAAH!"

 

[filmguerilla]

I'm fine with aromatics--but I'm extremely picky about which ones I smoke. Setting aside Lakelands (love them), I have a handful that I do enjoy. Several recently met their demise--Maple Shadows and H&H Burley Kake being the big ones--but I dig the Gawith style of aromatics (like American Delight), a couple aromatic English blends, and C&D's John Marr (and Granby Station). I never liked Sutliff's overly goopy aromatics, though they smell great, or any of Lane's either. If I did want one in the Sutliff style, I'd probably just get something from Boswell's; I was gifted a couple ounces of Cupcake last year and it made my entire office smell great while still in the baggie!

 

[HeavyLeadBelly]

I'm fine with aromatics--but I'm extremely picky about which ones I smoke. Setting aside Lakelands (love them), I have a handful that I do enjoy. Several recently met their demise--Maple Shadows and H&H Burley Kake being the big ones--but I dig the Gawith style of aromatics (like American Delight), a couple aromatic English blends, and C&D's John Marr (and Granby Station). I never liked Sutliff's overly goopy aromatics, though they smell great, or any of Lane's either. If I did want one in the Sutliff style, I'd probably just get something from Boswell's; I was gifted a couple ounces of Cupcake last year and it made my entire office smell great while still in the baggie!

I enjoyed John Marr quite a bit. I also keep some RLZp-6 around for the rare occasion I want to revisit the past when my first pipe tobacco was Capt Black.

 

[telescopes]

Ambrosia here in Italy. Quite enjoyable.

 

[OzPiper]

I grew up and realised there was nothing wrong with liking aromatics

Hell, I’ll even admit I like Mixture 79

Smoke what you like

 

[Sig]

I just got to the point that there wasn't enough flavor difference in non aromatics of the same genre to warrant any further interest. Aromatics can taste like anything I'd want.

This is why I started on some heavier aromatics. Ive always liked the lighter ones like MacBaren blends....Va#1 is probably my deserted island blend.
But many years of straight Vas, Burleys, and Latakia blends, they became kinda like cigars to me. The reason I switched from mainly cigars to mainly pipes was because the cigars were becoming boring. Very subtle flavor differences while paying $6-$20 a stick.
Pipes gave me a bunch more variety. But after a couple decades of Virginias, they start to become boring. There are lots of standouts....Va#1, FVF, DFK.....but I'll hear about a FANTASTIC blend, pay $15 for a tin, and it's just tastes like many other blends.
Good Danish or English aromatics taste like tobacco, but have something extra....which I apparently like.
When I started on pipes, my first pound purchase was Smokers Pride Cherry. That turned me off until I tried MacBaren Cube and WO Larsen Signature.

 

[Old_Newby]

I started this thread and must admit I do enjoy WarHorse Red on occasion and SunBear, etc. but those are not listed as aromatics.

 

[Waning Embers]

I started this thread and must admit I do enjoy WarHorse Red on occasion and SunBear, etc. but those are not listed as aromatics.

I'd definitely call War Horse one.

 

[Old_Newby]

I'd definitely call War Horse one.
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yea must be a typo on P&C. The Green is listed as Aromatic but not the Red.

 

[Waning Embers]

yea must be a typo on P&C. The Green is listed as Aromatic but not the Red.

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Even Dan "woodsroad" talked about how heavily flavored they were when he first made them.

 

[Pypkė]

I have officially decided aromatics is just not for me. Congrats to those who enjoy them. I have made this decision several times before but then get pulled in again.

There's this undercurrent to some pipe tobacco discussions that in order "to get it" one must subject oneself to repeat smoking of a type that you don't like. Eventually "you will get it." Be it aromatics or latakia...

I reject that sort of thinking - smoke what you like and no explanation required for not liking something. Aromatics not for you? Good riddance!

 

[Skippy Piper]

Like for example: an end of days situation and the last bit of tobacco left was an oz of 1Q.... Nobody would want it.

It took me three years of pipe smoking to accept it, but I'm finally ready to admit... I like Lane 1-Q! I'll take that last ounce, and enjoy smoking it too.

 

[pappymac]

Isn't there another discussion about this same basic topic?
All tobaccos are aromatic. Some are just flavored and some are natural (except for casings like sugar).

 

[anotherbob]

There's this undercurrent to some pipe tobacco discussions that in order "to get it" one must subject oneself to repeat smoking of a type that you don't like. Eventually "you will get it." Be it aromatics or latakia...

I reject that sort of thinking - smoke what you like and no explanation required for not liking something. Aromatics not for you? Good riddance!

I think the general consensus isn't that you will enjoy it. But not to write it off forever, because taste change and pallets develop and things that are interesting get boring and things that are boring can become interesting again.

 

[telescopes]

I think the general consensus isn't that you will enjoy it. But not to write it off forever, because taste change and pallets develop and things that are interesting get boring and things that are boring can become interesting again.

If by general consensus you mean the people who post on forums such as this - perhaps. If you mean people who actually smoke overall - then you would be wrong. Which begs the question- is it likely that people who post on forums ….

 

[anotherbob]

If by general consensus you mean the people who post on forums such as this - perhaps. If you mean people who actually smoke overall - then you would be wrong. Which begs the question- is it likely that people who post on forums ….

I was completely thinking about the forum types.