Black Stone - They Say 100% Pipe Tobacco Filler

[madox07]

I remember seeing these back in the US, I may have even tried them out back than, but as I went during my lunch break today to buy pipe cleaners I noticed them on my B&M's shelf. I bought a vanilla pack, as I had the urge for some bacy after my lunch but did not have the pipe with me. It does have a distant resemblance to a vanilla OTC blend, but not quite "cigar" if you get my meaning. The smoke ... is somewhat decent, in as far as scratching one's itch, but would never think of replacing the pipe with this. The taste is sweet, vanilla-ish and quite peppery. It burns a tad hot also ... any thought?

 

[jpmcwjr]

I'd avoid such like the plague. I keep pipes in my car, house and golf bag, so I am never far from a good pipe and good tobacco.

 

[danimalia]

These are basically Swisher's version of Black & Milds, I think. I don't judge anyone for what they choose to smoke, but I think these are more blunt wrapper than smoking cigar. Not that there's anything wrong with that, either, IMO.

 

[iacchus]

Personally, I see them as a poor way to smoke a poor tobacco.

I suppose anything will do in a pinch, but they just aren't my bag.
When in a pinch, I always have a little can of nasal snuff around.
For the pinch.

 

[mso489]

In college, about all I smoked, and not very often, were Havatampa's with the little wooden tips. So I'm in no position to criticize. Most little OTC cigars aren't so good, but as an occasional guilty pleasure, and a reminder to keep a pipe and 'baccy in the car, no problem. Clint Eastwood made good use of them in some spaghetti Westerns.

 

[dcon]

I did a lot of cheap cigars in my youth. I smoked a bunch of Cherry Middletons with a plastic tip, too. ?. it is not a bad stage to go through and makes you appreciate the good stuff once you get there.

 

[BROBS]

haha I used to always have a pack of Middleton Cherrys... those things are awful!!!