Gsmunoz, if it's a small size, like a tin or controlled bulk, there is no downside if you smoke it in a week or so. IMHO if you smoke a bowl a week.....yes, there's a downside.
FVF Group Tasting Sample Reviews
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Here's more FVF Porn. Some of you should be getting your samples today. btw, this is my H. Wiebe Radiator Bent with Sandblasted Bowel. Funky Shape but this thing really smokes fantastic and and is a great clencher!!
"Sandblasted Bowel."
Certainly looks like it came from a bowel :rofl:
Seriously though, that aged FVF does look pretty appetizing.
Regards,
Jay.
Certainly looks like it came from a bowel :rofl:
Seriously though, that aged FVF does look pretty appetizing.
Regards,
Jay.
Word on the ground is that the samples have made it out to at least Chicago and Hawaii. Don't be shy. Let's put the pedal to the baccy and post some first impressions.
Mine arrived here in Michigan yesterday. Thanks ashdigger. This is my first time smoking FVF and I really like it.
First thing I noticed of course was the bloom. First time I've seen it in person. Very cool. The aged flake has a deeper coffee chocolate kind of smell. The new sample smelled more grassy.
I smoked them both in two new cobs and sipped coffee with cream.
The aged tobacco smoke was more creamy and smooth. The new tobacco was a bit more grassy with a bit more spicy on the retro hale. My wife felt that the old tobacco was stronger but she is a cigarette smoker.
One problem though, after smoking I found the pipe I smoked the new tobacco from had a crack in the shank so that might be why my wife felt the old stuff was stonger.
Glad you sent a generous portion because I'll try another tast test tomorrow in two new cobs. the differences right now don't seem too profound but there certainly is a difference. Hope I can wrap my head around it a bit better tomorrow. Certainly have enough for maybe two or 3 bowls of each,
Thanks again ashdigger!
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First thing I noticed of course was the bloom. First time I've seen it in person. Very cool. The aged flake has a deeper coffee chocolate kind of smell. The new sample smelled more grassy.
I smoked them both in two new cobs and sipped coffee with cream.
The aged tobacco smoke was more creamy and smooth. The new tobacco was a bit more grassy with a bit more spicy on the retro hale. My wife felt that the old tobacco was stronger but she is a cigarette smoker.
One problem though, after smoking I found the pipe I smoked the new tobacco from had a crack in the shank so that might be why my wife felt the old stuff was stonger.
Glad you sent a generous portion because I'll try another tast test tomorrow in two new cobs. the differences right now don't seem too profound but there certainly is a difference. Hope I can wrap my head around it a bit better tomorrow. Certainly have enough for maybe two or 3 bowls of each,
Thanks again ashdigger!
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Samples arrived, and boy did that package smell heavenly! I was three bowls deep by the time the mail lady showed up, so I'm saving mine for tomorrow with a fresh palate.
It's going to be marvelous, especially if the Colts pull out a W :clap:
It's going to be marvelous, especially if the Colts pull out a W :clap:
Amazing project guys and a great thread!
It will be very interesting to follow over the next few days.
Smoke on!
It will be very interesting to follow over the next few days.
Smoke on!
Mine arrived today and I've tightly sealed them for the next week. I had oral surgery two days ago, and smoking is not advised. As soon as I'm cleared I'll be on it.
Great score. I have a dozen pounds of FVF being stored and I cen see the bloom already. Put yours away for a good 5 years an see what it looks like then.
Here's my review. It is basically my tasting notes as I was smoking the tobaccos.
Aged bulk flake
Started off with bitter nutty flavors, then deep strong tobacco flavors, some spicy notes, less bitter. Mid way, mellowed a bit, solid tobacco flavor with some spicy notes, flavors linger in the palate for a long time. Starting to experience a bit of nicotine hit. Ends with mellow tobacco flavors, cool burning, nice earthy flavor profile. Excellent smoking experience.
Not aged from tin
Starts off mellow tobacco flavors, some spicy notes. Solid medium tobacco flavor, and spicy. Some sweet tobacco flavor come through as the smoke lingers in the palate. Some pleasant zest flavor probably from some moisture or oil that hit the tip of my tongue. Continues to be a nice medium tobacco flavor half way through the bowl. Solid tobacco flavor, slightly sweet, a bit bright in the last half of the bowl. This tobacco is really good.
Aged bulk flake
Started off with bitter nutty flavors, then deep strong tobacco flavors, some spicy notes, less bitter. Mid way, mellowed a bit, solid tobacco flavor with some spicy notes, flavors linger in the palate for a long time. Starting to experience a bit of nicotine hit. Ends with mellow tobacco flavors, cool burning, nice earthy flavor profile. Excellent smoking experience.
Not aged from tin
Starts off mellow tobacco flavors, some spicy notes. Solid medium tobacco flavor, and spicy. Some sweet tobacco flavor come through as the smoke lingers in the palate. Some pleasant zest flavor probably from some moisture or oil that hit the tip of my tongue. Continues to be a nice medium tobacco flavor half way through the bowl. Solid tobacco flavor, slightly sweet, a bit bright in the last half of the bowl. This tobacco is really good.
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