Gawith Hoggarth Drop

[Civil War]

Gawith &Hoggarth drop at smokingpipes.com. Picked up some Dark Flake Unscented.

 

[FurCoat]

Dangit, no Louisiana Flake.

 

[blackpowderpiper]

Dangit, no Louisiana Flake.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[vosBghos]

all ropes the first day, now flakes, what's next me mateys?

 

[kcghost]

Wasn't anything in this drop I liked.

 

[augiebd]

Got some Black Irish X and Dark Flake Unscented. Wondering if my curiosity about the rope will be a pleasant surprise or terrible mistake?

 

[vosBghos]

Got some Black Irish X and Dark Flake Unscented. Wondering if my curiosity about the rope will be a pleasant surprise or terrible mistake?

If you like the taste and feel of strong tobacco you shall be delighted and transported.

 

[mso489]

The Black X rope is milder than the Brown. I don't think most would have any trouble with the Black. I find it smokes better grated, which I do by hand. I'm just finishing a bowl.

 

[augiebd]

The Black X rope is milder than the Brown. I don't think most would have any trouble with the Black. I find it smokes better grated, which I do by hand. I'm just finishing a bowl.

Yes, I thought I would try the black rope before the brown. A little caution might be warranted. A full meal and a small bowl to start. I like strong flavours and am intrigued. Thanks for the tip on the grating.

 

[blackpowderpiper]

If you're not nicotine sensitive, you should do well with Black X. Even so, after about 30 minutes, I've usually got my fill of nicotine. I will say that it is a very satisfying smoke. The taste for me falls somewhere between charred meat from the wood smoker, burning Michelin tires, spent motor oil and possibly an electrical outlet fire, combined of course with a really deep, delicious tobacco flavor. It really is marvelous stuff.

 

[Auxsender]

If you're not nicotine sensitive, you should do well with Black X. Even so, after about 30 minutes, I've usually got my fill of nicotine. I will say that it is a very satisfying smoke. The taste for me falls somewhere between charred meat from the wood smoker, burning Michelin tires, spent motor oil and possibly an electrical outlet fire, combined of course with a really deep, delicious tobacco flavor. It really is marvelous stuff.

LOL. Damn dude. Sounds absolutely awful. Glad you like it though.

 

[timt]

I will say that it is a very satisfying smoke. The taste for me falls somewhere between charred meat from the wood smoker, burning Michelin tires, spent motor oil and possibly an electrical outlet fire, combined of course with a really deep, delicious tobacco flavor. It really is marvelous stuff.

That's a pretty good description. I enjoy it a lot every now and then....like cheesecake or pecan pie.

 

[logs]

Yes, I thought I would try the black rope before the brown. A little caution might be warranted. A full meal and a small bowl to start. I like strong flavours and am intrigued. Thanks for the tip on the grating.

Nicotine level isn't the consideration so much as the flavor... which is quite different than any other tobacco you'll ever try. You may dislike it at first because it's so unusual. When I first tried it I felt like I was smoking a bowl of burning motor oil but I've since come to like the curious flavors. In any case you did the right thing buying some. Even if it's not for you it's one of those tobaccos every serious pipe smoker ought to try at some point.

Make sure you dry it out well before smoking or you'll have a tough time keeping it lit.

 

[starrynight]

Yo

If you're not nicotine sensitive, you should do well with Black X. Even so, after about 30 minutes, I've usually got my fill of nicotine. I will say that it is a very satisfying smoke. The taste for me falls somewhere between charred meat from the wood smoker, burning Michelin tires, spent motor oil and possibly an electrical outlet fire, combined of course with a really deep, delicious tobacco flavor. It really is marvelous stuff.

You just described Laphroaig, or some heavily peated Scotch, haha…

 

[blackpowderpiper]

Yo

You just described Laphroaig, or some heavily peated Scotch, haha…

I enjoy Laphroaig, Ardbeg and Lagavulin as well, lol.

 

[oldgeezersmoker]

I am likely in the minority, but the GH and SG ropes and Twista do better for me in a large bowl, packed loose. Because of the nicotine hit, I do find myself taking several breaks along the way.

 

[augiebd]

Even if it's not for you it's one of those tobaccos every serious pipe smoker ought to try at some point.

Make sure you dry it out well before smoking or you'll have a tough time keeping it lit.

That is part of it, I want to try ropes and the unique flavour of this one.

 

[augiebd]

I enjoy Laphroaig, Ardbeg and Lagavulin as well, lol.

I also enjoy a heavily peated scotch.

 

[ThermionicScott]

It’s amazing, the flavors we can come to enjoy. “This Scotch has extra iodine and band-aids in it? Sign me up!”

 

[verporchting]

Friday night I was enjoying an evening of scotch tasting with some friends. I love the smoky, peaty blends and shared a sample with a friend who emphatically did not - they took a sip of 10-year old Ardbegh and literally spit it out with an incredible grimace. Too funny.