G&H Kendal Dark Vanilla

[alexnc]

Just found a new friend! I'm sure it's been around forever, but it's new to me - and it's pretty darn good.
I've always avoided shag, not sure why, guess I thought it would burn hot and fast. But it sips very nicely with a dense smoke.
Vanilla may be overstated in the name - it's a really mild vanilla. Like almost not there at all vanilla, but the aftertaste has it for sure. Seems mostly a dark fired flavor.

 

[hawky454]

Yes this one is freaking delicious! I reckon it's similar to a strong coffee with a very light vanilla flavoring. Speaking of that, it goes great with coffee in the morning.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

+1, on this one.

I have always wondered why guys get put off by shag cuts. I just give them a little tighter pack.

 

[hawky454]

I agree, shag cuts don't bother me, well, maybe the shag cut on the latest Semois release is a bit too fine a shag for me, it's almost like a bag o' hair. I think most people see shag cut and they think it must be cigarette tobacco but if packed right it works just fine in a pipe. Plus, I wouldn't want to waist such high quality tobacco on a cigarette.

 

[perdurabo]

Shaggy?
Scooby Dooby Doo!

 

[pitchfork]

I'd never heard of this one. Will have to try it, now.

 

[oldreddog]

I smoke a fair bit of GH DB and KK, would I be right in thinking this is like those two with a kick of Vanilla thrown in?

 

[deathmetal]

Shag cuts are in many ways the easiest burning cut of tobacco... pack, then CRAM, then let 'er rip

 

[hawky454]

I smoke a fair bit of GH DB and KK, would I be right in thinking this is like those two with a kick of Vanilla thrown in?

Absolutely. I can promise that if you like those two baccies, you'll no doubt like Kendal Dark Vanilla.

 

[oldreddog]

Thanks Hawky.