G&H Twists-- made of VA, or Burley/KY?

[beastinview]

So, unless I misinterpreted the previous posters, it appears the general consensus is that the twists are mostly Virginia leaf, albeit a darker variety.

It's my understanding that the ropes are all the same they just come in different ring gauge sizes so they will taste different because of the proportions of the outer leaf vs. the inner leaf. I think you might find some answers here

That was an interesting video! He seems to know what he's talking about, and his implication is that these ropes are entirely made out of Virginia leaf. But as this thread elucidates, not all Virginias are created equal.
At any rate, I must be a big fan of these darker, African Virginias. I've also heard that this is what is used in Royal Yach, and I love both the twists and RY. I actually just ordered half a pound of G&H Rum Twist. Looking forward to it.

 

[hawky454]

The twists are amazing, I love them too! My favorite is just the Happy Brown Bogie... It has a nice toasted flavor to it that just hits the spot, especially with a cup of coffee. I'm really loving the coconut twist as well. That's awesome that you've already discovered these ropes, it took me a long time to venture into this territory.

 

[beastinview]

The twists are amazing, I love them too! My favorite is just the Happy Brown Bogie... It has a nice toasted flavor to it that just hits the spot, especially with a cup of coffee. I'm really loving the coconut twist as well. That's awesome that you've already discovered these ropes, it took me a long time to venture into this territory.

Once I learned not to fear the nicotine, I realized I actually loved the taste of these blends.

By the way, to answer your question in the other thread, I did get that Dark Flake Scented. It seems it's made with a similar kind of tobacco leaf--"equal proportions only Malawi Dark Fired Leaf and Indian dark air-cured leaf".
It's truly delicious stuff, and potent. Every bit as strong as 1792 and the GH Ropes, but with a dignified scent of bergamot oil. I'll write a review soon, but I strongly feel DFS should be the "beginner" Lakeland if one isn't afraid of the nicotine.

 

[hawky454]

I agree, it's not floral and more approachable than most of the other Lakelands. By the time I had my 3rd bowl of it I was absolutely smitten. Amazing stuff!

 

[deathmetal]

At any rate, I must be a big fan of these darker, African Virginias. I've also heard that this is what is used in Royal Yach, and I love both the twists and RY.

Me too.
I must also recommend a frequent blend around here, the Brown Twist Sliced/Old Joe Krantz mix. A bit smoother burning and no less intense.

 

[hawky454]

Ya ever try that Old Joe Krantz with added Cotton Boll, metal? Talk about a BEAST!!! I'm gonna have to try OJK with Brown Bogie.

 

[bigpond]

Here ya go:
http://www.gawithhoggarth.co.uk/pipe-tobacco.c.aspx

 

[beastinview]

Here ya go:
http://www.gawithhoggarth.co.uk/pipe-tobacco.c.aspx
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Thanks--I looked on their website the other day, but couldn't seem to locate the twists. I was using a proxy server, though, because some alcohol/tobacco sites are blocked at work. Turns out I just needed to use search function.
As you say, all are labeled as Dark-Fired Virginia.

 

[beastinview]

I must also recommend a frequent blend around here, the Brown Twist Sliced/Old Joe Krantz mix. A bit smoother burning and no less intense.

Yum. Although something in me balks at mixing blends. I'm not sure what it is. Don't worry, I'll get over it.

 

[hawky454]

Haha... I know what you mean and I used to be the same way but I think you'll get to a point where ya just want to experiment. You'll find that you can really work some magic when you're blending for your own pallet.