Finally a Nic Hit

[Steddy]

I would rather dip used coffee grounds than drink the grass clippings they call Yerba mate. Although I’ve never had it the fancy way, in a turtle shell with a monkey bone straw.

 

[Ahi Ka]

all day, every day.

 

[Searock Fan]

I am aware of Rustica tobacco, but have never tried it. I'm chicken! I've received an unpleasant buzz from smoking regular blends either too fast or in a room that was not well ventilated. I can just imagine what that stuff would do to me.

 

[kcghost]

I really like Rustica once day after a very filling meal and preferably sitting. If I don't eat things get ugly for me.

 

[Ben.R.C]

Well, I’m feeling it from just a group 3 sized bowl, not falling out or anything, but it’s strong stuff. I like the flavor also but not necessarily enough to buy more.

 

[Ben.R.C]

I like the flavor of Bold Kentucky better then Rustica.

 

[FLDRD]

I've ordered a couple tins to put into my line-up. I'll try it down the road... better weather and all. Doesn't seem like what I'd enjoy when the heat hovers around 100F during the day.

 

[wernerat]

One of my favorites is Bold Kentucky, so I was full of anticipation and anxiety to try "Rustica", potentially the more "wild" version. I took quite seriously the advice about " two flakes". Two flakes it is.
First impression: very cool and dry smoke, no bite, took just one relight. It's slightly monotonous (but pleasantly monotone/consistent), for me it has minerally, slightly leathery and earthy taste, not sweet, at the end of bowl getting brighter. Closest comparison, if you smoke Semois with a pinch of Bold Kentucky.
Side effects: no spinning, no sweat, no shakes or nausea, but...suddenly at the end of bowl, you recognize that the night is unusually quiet, and you are temporary granted the ability to see in the darkness and fly
Big respect to Ember, who survived 4 (!!!) flakes, and forever respect to my fellow Eastern Europeans who were smoking and INHALING "Mahorka/Samosad" for a couple centuries.
Temptation: to add a tad of Perique, to see how it will enhance the main taste.
Great smoke

The rustica tobacco is actually is easy to grow and easy to process. get your gardening gloves on guys

 

[cersono]

A very satisfying read on how someone has had a healthy, proper smoke!

I have a high Nicotine tolerance too. I still haven't tried the Rustica blend yet and I wish so much to try it once! Alas, it's an Unobtainium here.
I grow some plants of Mapacho (which is the Rustica species) in my backyard. I sun cure it and sometimes add to excessively mild Virginia blends. Little goes a long way. The leaf appears to have little flavour impact other than the added Nicotine strength. I wonder how it works flavourwise in the Rustica blend.

 

[Chasing Embers]

all day, every day.

I do like Vegemite on toast.

 

[Ahi Ka]

I do like Vegemite on toast.

I always knew there was something strange about you….

Interesting point about drinking Yerba however. With the exception of a few blends I can never enjoy smoking after it. I think it has to do with the high tannins and the similarities in flavour. It cancels out the tobacco.

 

[Lucashly]

I've smoked a pipe for decades and never felt a thing, and I smoke some fairly large pipes. This is an all new experience.?

I feel a wee bit of N.

 

[dog_park_piper]

all day, every day.

Exactly. I used to live in Argentina for years, married an Argentine while was there. Mate is extremely pleasant.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Exactly. I used to live in Argentina for years, married an Argentine while was there. Mate is extremely pleasant.

Do you take it like a gaucho or porteño?

 

[didimauw]

Do you take it like a gaucho or porteño?

Typical new guy question, sorry I don't take lurkers seriously.

 

[dog_park_piper]

Amargo

 

[dog_park_piper]

Do you take it like a gaucho or porteño?

Amargo

 

[Chasing Embers]

Another Margot.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Amargo

Yo tambien che.

 

[LotusEater]

I just smoked 2 flakes of HH Rustica- no big nic hit just satisfying and quote tasty. Maybe this stuff will finally help me kick cigarettes (doubtful)?