Planta closed shop in 2019. Mac Baren bought the portfolio, but apparently not Anno MMXII.
Fruit Forward Blends?
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Well, that’s disappointing. It’s not a blend I reach for very often, but it’s a nice change of pace from time to time. I believe I still have a couple ounces left and that should last me a good while.
For fruit that’s not in your face but clearly present (some have been mentioned)
Peterson University Flake
SG Firedance
Orlik Golden Sliced - love the citrus top note
Ken Byron Dark Fired Cherry - I really like this blend though the Cherry is not what you might expect. Definitely more scented than flavored but the sour note combined with the orientals and the sweetness of the cavendish - yum.
Peterson University Flake
SG Firedance
Orlik Golden Sliced - love the citrus top note
Ken Byron Dark Fired Cherry - I really like this blend though the Cherry is not what you might expect. Definitely more scented than flavored but the sour note combined with the orientals and the sweetness of the cavendish - yum.
I should also add the Wilke Blood Reds - VA and English. Both are great with a blood orange top note.
Apropos of the elephants getting drunk on the marula fruit, here's an old joke:
Why do elephants drink?
To forget.
Why do elephants drink?
To forget.
Lol. There’s a marula fruit cream liqueur from South Africa called Amarula. It’s delicious. Good in coffee.
+1 for Rattray's Exotic Passion, Newminster Blackberry Brandy, SG Firedance Flake, & University Flake.
I'd also add Stanwell Melange, Sutliff Mello Peach, & Sillem's Red
I'd also add Stanwell Melange, Sutliff Mello Peach, & Sillem's Red
Yeah, that one slipped my mind as I never think of it as an aro, but Wilkes blood red VA should definitely be on your list to try. It's a phenomenal blend!!!
I see my Round 3 list developing...
I recall now why I buy bulk.
Dang, these little tins add up quick!
$$$
'Still sitting by the mailbox waiting for this order to come in.... Rained last night.
Many more thanks for all the recommendations. You've been a great help.
I recall now why I buy bulk.
Dang, these little tins add up quick!
$$$
'Still sitting by the mailbox waiting for this order to come in.... Rained last night.
Many more thanks for all the recommendations. You've been a great help.
Peterson/Dunhill Navy Roll. Put the whole thing in a jar, put it away for 3 months. Fig, plumb... Dark fruit heaven.
I used to like Ashton's Guilty Pleasure, which has mango in it. I haven't had it in years though so I don't know if I would still like it...
Ok, taste testing day has arrived...
I used four tiny German clay testers, bowl size almost thimble like.
Solani Mango:
Really nice tin aroma. I wasn't expecting this blend to be so burley heavy. Burns my nose, very acrid. Great aftertaste.
I'll have to try this further in some briars or cobs as it doesn't seem to lend itself to clay.
C&D Founding Fathers, Berry Good:
Two very round and balanced blends. Interesting fruit flavors. Two thumbs up for these.
C&D Peaches and Cream:
Crackle, sizzle, hiss.... Needs some dry time. A very creamy smoke. This was the only blend that reminded me of the Sutliff aromatics from my first round. A bit more body/complexity though with the C&D.
Overall, there's a huge difference between these and my first round Sutliff blends.
Sutliff seems to have casings/toppings that squash the tobacco taste a bit, which is fine for a lighter smoke.
More time and bowls needed to really get into these blends.
Thank you again for all the recommendations. Round three with those other remaining blends I have yet to purchase will probably spill over into Fall.
Come Winter, I purge myself with Orientals and Latakia...
I used four tiny German clay testers, bowl size almost thimble like.
Solani Mango:
Really nice tin aroma. I wasn't expecting this blend to be so burley heavy. Burns my nose, very acrid. Great aftertaste.
I'll have to try this further in some briars or cobs as it doesn't seem to lend itself to clay.
C&D Founding Fathers, Berry Good:
Two very round and balanced blends. Interesting fruit flavors. Two thumbs up for these.
C&D Peaches and Cream:
Crackle, sizzle, hiss.... Needs some dry time. A very creamy smoke. This was the only blend that reminded me of the Sutliff aromatics from my first round. A bit more body/complexity though with the C&D.
Overall, there's a huge difference between these and my first round Sutliff blends.
Sutliff seems to have casings/toppings that squash the tobacco taste a bit, which is fine for a lighter smoke.
More time and bowls needed to really get into these blends.
Thank you again for all the recommendations. Round three with those other remaining blends I have yet to purchase will probably spill over into Fall.
Come Winter, I purge myself with Orientals and Latakia...
Next order, the one for your autumn tobaccos, toss in an ounce of Sutliff Apple. When properly dried and smoked, it's a definite apple taste that compliments (if not exactly matches) the pouch and room note. And it wasn't overly sweet.
I liked the marula fruit Planta blend for its subtle use of the flavoring, definitely a tobacco forward aromatic, using the fruit flavoring to bring up the flavor of the quality base tobacco, a nuanced blend.
1) Peretti “Tropical Fruit” is a nice, quality mix.
2) Uhle’s “Raider Blend“ is kind of strange one but, a fun smoke once in a while.
3) Country Squire “Parson’s Blend” is pretty good.
Edit: Peretti also has a Strawberry blend but, I haven’t tried it.
2) Uhle’s “Raider Blend“ is kind of strange one but, a fun smoke once in a while.
3) Country Squire “Parson’s Blend” is pretty good.
Edit: Peretti also has a Strawberry blend but, I haven’t tried it.