G&H Dark Plug - Getting back to my well aged collection

[quantumboy]

I jarred this stuff about 12 years ago. Don't let anyone tell you Ball jars don't work. I have yet to have one fail on me. This stuff is in great shape. I start by peeling about an eight of an inch, cut it in strips with a scissors, then cut the strips into little chunks. I rub them a little bit, but then I just jam them into the pipe. Maybe a few more relights are necessary, but it's worth it.

This stuff is really good. I liken it to a cigar alternative. Very strong and oily, and it absolutely refuses to bite. Plenty of smoke, even with the really rough cut, but no problems with the burn. Just a straight up strong smoke from one of the most historic blenders in the Old Country, They say it's made from Malawi dark fired leaf and Indian dark air cured. The description says it has Lakeland scent, which I dislike, but it is not very evident in this blend. The aroma in the jar is sweet and raisin-like. Don't try it if a big nic hit is not your thing. Otherwise, I highly recommend it. A total classic by anyone's definition.

 

[Steddy]

Good to hear it ages well, I also don’t get any Lakeland from Dark Plug.

 

[craig61a]

I like it as well. Many times I will add it to a blend to give the blend a little punch,

 

[telescopes]

I like it as well. Many times I will add it to a blend to give the blend a little punch,

^^^
This

 

[NookersTheCat]

Good to hear it ages well, I also don’t get any Lakeland from Dark Plug.

Dat's just cuz dem daer limeys be a-cuttin' back on da sauce donchuno.. ain't no fella findin no satisfaction from dem crooked Kendal boys an galz no mo'...

 

[renfield]

I’ve never gotten any Lakeland out of Dark Plug, even years ago. The base tobaccos are so strong in flavor that they probably overwhelm whatever essence it started with. Good stuff.

 

[quantumboy]

Dat's just cuz dem daer limeys be a-cuttin' back on da sauce donchuno.. ain't no fella findin no satisfaction from dem crooked Kendal boys an galz no mo'...

Talkin' like dat, one would 'tink yur from da nort woods!?!?

 

[NookersTheCat]

Talkin' like dat, one would 'tink yur from da nort woods!?!?

Well, J.M. does blend it only about an hour from where I live, so...

 

[lukasstrifeson]

I jarred this stuff about 12 years ago. Don't let anyone tell you Ball jars don't work. I have yet to have one fail on me. This stuff is in great shape. I start by peeling about an eight of an inch, cut it in strips with a scissors, then cut the strips into little chunks. I rub them a little bit, but then I just jam them into the pipe. Maybe a few more relights are necessary, but it's worth it.

This stuff is really good. I liken it to a cigar alternative. Very strong and oily, and it absolutely refuses to bite. Plenty of smoke, even with the really rough cut, but no problems with the burn. Just a straight up strong smoke from one of the most historic blenders in the Old Country, They say it's made from Malawi dark fired leaf and Indian dark air cured. The description says it has Lakeland scent, which I dislike, but it is not very evident in this blend. The aroma in the jar is sweet and raisin-like. Don't try it if a big nic hit is not your thing. Otherwise, I highly recommend it. A total classic by anyone's definition.

I love how Gawith's virginias age over time. I have some Dark Scented Flake from 2017/18 that are smoking sublimely right now.