My second - there’s some I enjoy quite a bit that are a bit moist and sticky but I let them dry some. And many come ready to go. Probably 2/1 ratio for me of aros to others.
Do Aromatics Suck?
- Thread starter Richmond B. Funkenhouser
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For me, it's a mix, like with most other things. My favorite blender, Drew Estate, though they were active for a very short time, of the eight blends they put out, six were aromatics that verged on goopy, but never truly qualified as such IMHO. Lakelands aside (which I detest unilaterally and thus feel it inequitable to count them), all but one of the worst all-time blends I have tried were aromatics. Still, I was undeterred so early on in my pipe smoking journey, and once I got through that phase of wanting to try a ton of different blends, I established a handful of winners in the aro genre. I did trade away almost all of the truly goopy stuff though--I think Lane BCA and Cult BRM are the only ones I ended up keeping. I don't smoke those very often, but when I do, the itch never goes unscratched.
So, to sum it up...a few are great, some are good, some are tolerable, quite a few are bad, and some are...
And of course, YMMV. What else is new?
So, to sum it up...a few are great, some are good, some are tolerable, quite a few are bad, and some are...
And of course, YMMV. What else is new?
Yes, yes I have. Not the proudest moment in my life.
I've always wondered how many "I hate aromtics" are secretly sitting by themselves and enjoying a good aromatic smoke.
Nope. They don't smoke because they don't see pipe smoking as feminine enough.
I miss the Drew Estate blends. Grand Central and Central Park Stroll were my favorite of the aromatics.
But I also enjoyed several tins of Drew Estate Meat Pie.
I think some of you take some threads a little too seriously.
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I like aromatics that have some body to them. If they are too mild for me it’s like smoking flavored hot air.
For the record I probably 15 pounds of goopers jarred up, so don't take this thread personally.
When I get the time I'm going to empty those jars into the trash, and refill them with real tobacco.
Wasn't about pipe smoking...my comment was a reply to the Virginia Slims comment.
Devil’s Holiday, Firedance Flake, SPS-22, Boswell’s Honey Roast will probably be the only ones that survive whenever my wife gets around to planting a little garden, and the rest (mostly Lane or Lane based mixtures-which I’ve developed an aversion to) will become bug deterrent mulch.
No, that makes them burn too hot; better to slow sip them for optimum flavor.
Or they've been spoiled by the ease of smoking non aromatics and condemn flavored tobacco for needing the extra effort.
Yes, anything with a liquorice or anise flavoured topping sucks. Lol. There are also some others that are not my cup of tea.
Other than that, I love Aro’s when the mood hits. If I feel like a fruity smoke on a sunny afternoon, why not? A little after dinner peach cobbler, yes please.
I’ve had buddies say, if you want to taste maple syrup and pancakes, why don’t you just eat maple syrup and pancakes? Why smoke it?
I tell them that If I ate maple syrup and pancakes, or drank Irish Cream, every time I felt like it I’d be a 400 pound alcoholic who still smokes a pipe
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Other times I want to sit outside with my wife not have her tell me I stink like an ashtray or a dirty old taxi cab.
So, unabashed aro lover here. My only problem with aro’s are there are too many to try with the crazy Canadian tobacco prices.
Going outside now to smoke some delicious Lane Black Raspberry or some Lord Menthley’s.
Other than that, I love Aro’s when the mood hits. If I feel like a fruity smoke on a sunny afternoon, why not? A little after dinner peach cobbler, yes please.
I’ve had buddies say, if you want to taste maple syrup and pancakes, why don’t you just eat maple syrup and pancakes? Why smoke it?
I tell them that If I ate maple syrup and pancakes, or drank Irish Cream, every time I felt like it I’d be a 400 pound alcoholic who still smokes a pipe
.Other times I want to sit outside with my wife not have her tell me I stink like an ashtray or a dirty old taxi cab.
So, unabashed aro lover here. My only problem with aro’s are there are too many to try with the crazy Canadian tobacco prices.
Going outside now to smoke some delicious Lane Black Raspberry or some Lord Menthley’s.
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KBV Fallen Cherry is a slightly goopy aromatic and is an absolutely fantastic blend.
Watch City, Country Squire, Wilke, KBV, et al, make some very fine aromatics.
From the other side of the pond, I’ve enjoyed GH American Delite, SG Perfection and Ennerdale. Also I’ll always have a soft spot for Stanwell Melange and Vauen Auenland.
My dark horse aro fave is Lord Morgan. 60% Latakia aged in a bourbon barrel. Don’t know why this works - but it does.
FWIW, if you’re main concern is nicotine in your aro, try War Horse Bar and War Horse Green (same as Bar, but with more syrup). If that doesn’t get your nic craving under control, then pipe smoking may not be your jam.
From the other side of the pond, I’ve enjoyed GH American Delite, SG Perfection and Ennerdale. Also I’ll always have a soft spot for Stanwell Melange and Vauen Auenland.
My dark horse aro fave is Lord Morgan. 60% Latakia aged in a bourbon barrel. Don’t know why this works - but it does.
FWIW, if you’re main concern is nicotine in your aro, try War Horse Bar and War Horse Green (same as Bar, but with more syrup). If that doesn’t get your nic craving under control, then pipe smoking may not be your jam.