I bought a pouch of five brothers tobacco a couple months ago and smoked a bowl and did not particularly enjoy it. The taste was fine, but it burnt fast and the nicotine hit was a little much for me. Since I didn't pay that much for it, I decided that the pouch will probably go unsmoked. Last week I decided to mix some of it in with Lane 1q. I like 1q and smoke it as part of my rotation but I've always thought it could use some zip. The mixture of the two is perfect for me. I'm wondering if any of you have ever mixed five brothers with another tobacco. The mix of a shag cut in a ribbon cut is a bit challenging, but worth it.
Five Brothers to Pep Things Up!!
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Absolutely!
5 Brothers can slap you around like you were the 4th Stooge in a fight scene. Used as a blender to jazz up a weaker blend is where it really shines!
5 Brothers can slap you around like you were the 4th Stooge in a fight scene. Used as a blender to jazz up a weaker blend is where it really shines!
I've used it to punch up various cherry blends that Mrs. Rookie loves the room note of. My thought is if I'm smoking cherry flavored tobacco (which carries a taste very similar to childhood medicine), I'm going to at least get some vitamin N from it. Shag cut mixed with ribbon can be challenging to work with your first few times. But the secret is to throughly mix it. When you think you're done, go another 5 minutes. A huge benefit is Five Bros is so dry, it'll take the goop out of the wettest aromatics.
But before writing the blend off completely as a stand alone blend, try rehydrating it in the pipe. Pack it in, loosely cover the bowl with your palm, and exhale a couple minutes through the pipe before lighting it. It'll still be a strong but it'll tame some of the rougher edges. At least that's been my experience.
But before writing the blend off completely as a stand alone blend, try rehydrating it in the pipe. Pack it in, loosely cover the bowl with your palm, and exhale a couple minutes through the pipe before lighting it. It'll still be a strong but it'll tame some of the rougher edges. At least that's been my experience.
The longer I smoke, the more I like it-on its own and as a “booster”.
But I’m a nic junky, and partially inhale almost everything I smoke.
It amazes my that I can smoke 5Bros straight, but I’m not big fan of most of the “burley blend” genre.
But junkies are weird….
But I’m a nic junky, and partially inhale almost everything I smoke.
It amazes my that I can smoke 5Bros straight, but I’m not big fan of most of the “burley blend” genre.
But junkies are weird….
One too many beers led me to mix Kendal #7 and Five Brothers. A hair curler, but went well with the beer and pitching horseshoes.
@pipestud Swears by 5 Bros and Royal Yacht, I forget the ratio. I have tried that and a mix with Capstan Blue and find them both enjoyable. Beware the Nic though especially with the Yacht.
It makes great kindling for folded ABF or any folded flake really.
What ratio do you use? I’m about to do this exact thing and was wondering how much five bros to add
I use about 3 parts 1q to 2 parts 5B. A little less than half. It gives me a bit of a kick, but still lets the aromatic taste come through.
In the old days , lots of guys smoked 50/50 PA/5Bros. .
This is a golden combination and my every day smoke. Now I got a Tub of Carter will mix that with the Bros. Also.
I can smoke 5 bros straight but it does taste better mixed. But oh what a nic hit it has....perfect for people quitting cigs.
While good on its own, I like to use Five Brothers as a booster, like with some aromatics or for a little punch.