Full Body Tobacco

[Bamfdor]

Hey there,

I am looking for a non aromatic, non Latakia tobacco to try that has a full body. I'd like something that has a "chewy" feel to the smoke. I have tried some blends with Dark-Fired Kentucky in it, like C&D Burley #5 which is pretty close to what I am after. Any recommendations to try next that give that thick feeling smoke?

Thanks!

 

[Brewfan]

I get what you're describing from HH Old Dark Fired. One of my favorites.

 

[mso489]

I like Peterson 3-P and Irish Flake, and C&D Big'n'Burley, Dark Burley, among others. Amphora Burley is good too.

 

[Streeper541]

For a full bodied smoke I'd agree with @mso489 who recommended Peterson Irish Flake and C&D Big & Burley. Both are excellent.

 

[Mtlpiper]

I enjoy Germain's Rich Dark Flake or Gawith & Hoggarth Dark Flake/Plug (or their ropes) for the strong and dark. Amphora burley is good for a more budget/available solution.

La Brumeuse from Tabac Manil also has a nice nutty and cigar-like darkness to it if you want something that's quite a bit "different".

as @Brewfan mentions, HH ODF has it, so does HH Bold Kentucky if you want something a bit more forceful.

Orlik's Dark Strong Kentucky or Peter Heinrich's Dark Strong (very similar blends) both mix that dark fired with virginia tobacco for a slightly lighter smoke. I'm sure people will recommend C&D Pegasus too but I have yet to sample much of the C&D tobacco.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I'd suggest Red Man. Chews real nice with the ambiance of molasses.

 

[logs]

GH Dark Bird's Eye is your next step if you like C&D Burley Flakes.

 

[cigrmaster]

Peterson Irish Flake and Peterson Navy Rolls.

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

I also suggest GH Dark Birds Eye.
Not to be missed IMO, and you can be sure of no additives.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

I get what you're describing from HH Old Dark Fired. One of my favorites.

+1 here, probably the best embodiment of "full body" blend - both in flavor and strength.

 

[ofafeather]

Along with the other great suggestions above, GLP and C&D have some blends that present that to me: GLP Navigator, Jackknife plug or RR, C&D Five o’clock Shadow, Exhausted Rooster come to mind.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Is "full body" and "full figured" the same?

 

[Bamfdor]

Appreciate the replies from all, thank you!

 

[Grangerous]

C&D Burley Flake series. I like #2.
Old Joe Krantz Blue
Pegasus
Granger of course… mild nicotine but creamy. My everyday.

I also enjoy the bass notes. Some depth.

Please note that my selections are non-Latakia or Dark Fired or Perique. Hence my preference for Burley Flake #2. Basically I enjoy Burley or Burley with some VA.

On edit: Let me add Crooner to my list. A bit more nicotine and quite a unique burley. Deer tongue is the only addition. I do enjoy this blend.

 

[Peter Turbo]

peterson irish flake for sure

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Samuel Gawith Brown No.4 Twist is pretty epic. It has a cigar like flavour.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Here’s a couple that I’m fond of from time to time if you can find them…
Revor Plug & SG 1792 Flake. They are fairly stout YMMV, but have so much full sweetness there once you get it going. ?️

 

[futureman]

Lots of suggestions for Irish Flake. I have a half tin I should open, but I really wrestle with those thicker, leathery flakes. I can't seem to keep them lit.

 

[Peter Turbo]

Lots of suggestions for Irish Flake. I have a half tin I should open, but I really wrestle with those thicker, leathery flakes. I can't seem to keep them lit.

i rub it out, let it dry and dont have any problems. i like the thin ribbons for consistency when its like that it makes packing easier. havent tried to fold and stuff it yet, i smoke it out of a small chamber because of its strength so thats probably why.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Lots of suggestions for Irish Flake. I have a half tin I should open, but I really wrestle with those thicker, leathery flakes. I can't seem to keep them lit.

Zap them a couple of times in a coffee grinder.