CAO Eileen's Dream Pipe Tobacco?

[nathaniel]

So I saw this recently at my local B&M and have been hankering for an aromatic lately. It's been months since I've tried anything but latakia blends. Thing is, I don't really particularly like any aro I've had (mostly PS and Lane Ltd. blends). But I figured I'd try one again.
So to those of you who might have tried this, what do you think of it? All the reviews online are good mostly, but I'll always take friends' advice above a stranger's.

 

[admin]

If you've been enjoying Latakias lately, I think you will be disappointed by Eileen's Dream, even though you are in the mood for an aromatic.
I recommend Bob's Chocolate Flake and Top Black Cherry.
The Mac Baren 7 Seas series are all good, and Mac Baren Vanilla Cream Flake is the best vanilla imo.
These are good too:
Peterson Sunset Breeze
Samuel Gawith Fire Dance Flake
Villiger 1888 Mid-Day

 

[groundsar]

Fire Dance was one of the first aromatics I tried and earlier this week I picked it up again. I thoroughly enjoy it and plan for it to become a regular for me.

 

[romeowood]

Took the words outta my mouth Kevin. Eileen's Dream is a lovely aro, don't get me wrong, but it's very subtle--I was halfway through a tin before I caught the hint of white chocolate; it was mainly a soft light vanilla-ish smoke. If you want some punch, in addition to Kevin's suggestions, try Blue Note or Devil's Holiday also.

 

[papipeguy]

If you like the idea of latakia and Chocolate then Two Friend's English Chocolate may fill the bill. I smoke it daily and really enjoy it. It is not overpowering in the lat or chocolate but very nicely balanced.

 

[romeowood]

Cornell & Diehl also has dozens of aromatic Latakia blends available through many of the sponsors here or their own site.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

I'd have to second Kevin on that one and his suggestions. It's a great aromatic, but if you've been smoking Latakia blends mostly it might be too subtle. Definitely give what he mentioned a try.

 

[schmitzbitz]

I've been smoking Bob's Chocolate Flake like its going out of style, and I'm not normally one to reach for the aromatics.

Something else that has caught my fancy is cutting Peterson University Flake 3:1 with blending Latakia. The smokiness really makes the blend pop for me (although its great on its own).

 

[nathaniel]

Thanks everyone!
I should have read all this first... but I was downtown anyway and just caved.
I'm smoking my first bowl now, here in the cool morning on my front porch and have to say, it's not bad.

It is REAL subtle though, and I don't know if it's me just having been away from aros for so long or what, but this stuff seems alot like 1Q right now (in the 1st half bowl). But that's not a bad thing. I like 1Q when I can handle its sugar. In fact, I don't mind subtleties at all, it's the overbearing sweetness I was afraid of. But it's bearable for now.
@ baskerville: STM is good, but I was REALLY hankering for something sweet!
And to everyone who suggested Bob's chocolate flake: :mrgreen: it's been on my list for awhile now. I've been meaning to try a lakelandish blend anyhow. Soooooooo, I'm gonna go order some from P&C's right now!!