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Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate
Nov 12, 2014
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Damn Chasing. It reminded me of that tobacco theme, what was it called, Velvet, the one with the cherries? The one in an erotic type pouch. Here Borkun Rif, it's one of the few tobaccos that survive in the tobacconists. It made me laugh, I swear I'm just drinking some bourbon.
The cherry is pretty rough. Even after production left Mac Baren it still has that aftertaste. The bourbon whiskey Borkum Riff is really good. It's all I smoke in one of my meerschaums now.
 

JOHN72

Lifer
Sep 12, 2020
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Spain - Europe
The cherry is pretty rough. Even after production left Mac Baren it still has that aftertaste. The bourbon whiskey Borkum Riff is really good. It's all I smoke in one of my meerschaums now.
It is a pleasant and tasty tobacco, easy to access and at a good price even here. I have tried a few varieties, this as you rightly say, is a decent tobacco.
 

minerLuke

Starting to Get Obsessed
Jan 2, 2023
292
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Vancouver BC
I dug out my jar of GH Whiskey twist that I got last winter. I took out about a one inch piece and cut into as fine coins as my pocket knife allowed and the coins promptly fell apart into nice ribbons. I dried a little, maybe 15 minutes before loading it into my Rattrays harpoon.

To make it short, a truly excellent smoke! I was genuinely impressed. This was my first time smoking a rope/twist. The depth of flavor and a bit of extra sweetness provided by the whisky finish was exquisite. I can now see why these GH twists disappear so quickly when they reach our shores! I bought only a foot, I wish I could buy a whole roll of this!
 

WerewolfOfLondon

Part of the Furniture Now
Jun 8, 2023
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London
I remember liking Bagpiper's Dream when I first began. But haven't seen it for sale since, would love to try it now I have more experience.
 

WerewolfOfLondon

Part of the Furniture Now
Jun 8, 2023
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1,727
London
That one's also Cognac isn't it?
It might well be, my memory of it isn't that clear. I knew it had something like that, so assumed it was whisky given it was a Scottish blend. And my palate isn't anywhere near sophisticated enough to tell the difference between a cognac and a whisky. I could drink the two and not know the difference, let alone smoke em lol
 
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pipesandscotch

Starting to Get Obsessed
Sep 29, 2010
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I just demolished a pouch of Borkum Riff Bourbon which I really enjoyed and rummaging through my cellar found Country Squires Sir James which is also flavored with whisky. I'm really digging these whisky topped blends and I'm wondering what else would be worth trying. I see Peterson has an Irish Whisky blend that I'll try, since I've tried most of the Pete/Dunhill blends and I've liked them.

Anything recommendations for some whisky flavored blends I should try?

Thanks.
The Country Squire-Sir James? Not familiar. How old? I know their blends.
 

Sobrbiker

Lifer
Jan 7, 2023
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As long as we’re mixing our bourbons and brandies, I did find that adding 10-20% Lane Black Raspberry to Bokrum Riff Bourbon Mixture makes a tasty blend that harkens me back to my youth terrorizing the countryside on snowmobiles, a little lit on blackberry brandy.

I’d like to find a good, tart Va/KY/Per blend with a little hint of whiskey…