HH Rustica

[twoonefive]

The XL Dunhill will get it's first smoke with it.

I will pray for you!

 

[twoonefive]

Surprisingly Burley-forward taste! I am pretty sensitive to nicotine, so I was worried, but so far, it is perfectly palatable and tame. The flavor is like a very refined Black Rope so far. It is very full tasting, but not in an offensive way. There is a verrrry faint natural cherry taste way in the background? This is is an interesting tobacco, and I’m glad I got some!

Appreciate the review! Sounds like a winner, I cant wait to get mine.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I will pray for you!

I chew Black Twist XX and barn hung Burley twists. I imagine Rustica will be a sweet, nutty smoke with no side effects.

 

[trubka2]

I'm smoking my first bowl now. It's pretty tasty. First impression is that it's very like semois, but with a little more sweet and fruit. Not sure, but I think I'm getting a little nic bump, but nothing crazy. Should be a great up-and-at-em morning smoke.

 

[JimInks]

I'll post my review tomorrow. I wouldn't say it is burley forward, but you will certainly notice it.

 

[Scottishgaucho]

This is the twist grown and processed here in northern Argentina that I smoke. No idea how strong it is compared to other types mentioned here though. To prevent any chance of me ending up in hospital through smoking it I always use a small bowl.

 

[greeneyes]

I had a quick taste of the HH Rustica yesterday. I feel like the tin needs to breathe for a few weeks to develop a little depth before it can be evaluated properly. There are deep cigar-woody-leather notes that I get from Dark Plug (Gawith, Hoggarth & Co.) also although it's somewhat lighter in body. The nicotine is in that ballpark as well. I didn't come anywhere near the threshold of discomfort, but I didn't test my luck and push it either. It'll be interesting to see what this develops into in a few week's time.

 

[3rdguy]

Had a few bowls now. Strong ketchup, vinegar tin note for me. I also agree it is fairly light in body. Cigar like notes is what I am mainly picking up. Burns fairly well once dried out but requires several relights throughout the experience. Had some gurgling each time in the pipe. Retrohales do not offer much in increased taste or body. Pretty strong in nic but I do not find it overwhelming. A good smoke but...

For the 1st time in my purchasing history I probably over bought a tobacco and I tend to buy a lot of something when I do buy. With 10, 3.5oz tins I have enough for 2 lifetimes. Will finish the tin and see how it plays out but if I want a strong blend I am not sure I will reach for it frequently.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Strong ketchup, vinegar tin note for me.

Shhhhhhhhhh! I was hiding the McClelland similarity!

 

[SpookedPiper]

Had a few bowls now. Strong ketchup, vinegar tin note for me. I also agree it is fairly light in body. Cigar like notes is what I am mainly picking up. Burns fairly well once dried out but requires several relights throughout the experience. Had some gurgling each time in the pipe. Retrohales do not offer much in increased taste or body. Pretty strong in nic but I do not find it overwhelming. A good smoke but...

For the 1st time in my purchasing history I probably over bought a tobacco and I tend to buy a lot of something when I do buy. With 10, 3.5oz tins I have enough for 2 lifetimes. Will finish the tin and see how it plays out but if I want a strong blend I am not sure I will reach for it frequently.

That's how I feel about s&g dark Birdseye..love the taste not the strength..so I don't reach for it often. I only picked up a few times for novelty. Maybe I will try them someday.

 

[3rdguy]

I guess now the question for me is how it will age. Not a lot of information on aged Rustica.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I guess now the question for me is how it will age. Not a lot of information on aged Rustica.

Rustica has 3% sugar so by itself probably not a lot of change much like burley. The Virginia content of HH Rustica will be the biggest factor.

 

[mso489]

Just an observation: This thread got peoples' attention in a hurry!

 

[Casual]

Just an observation: This thread got peoples' attention in a hurry!

Well, I’d probably have to try any new HH blend. Might use a cob for HH Cow Patty, but I’d likely still give it a shot.

 

[3rdguy]

Rustica has 3% sugar so by itself probably not a lot of change much like burley. The Virginia content of HH Rustica will be the biggest factor.

And there does not appear to be much of that in there.

 

[3rdguy]

Just an observation: This thread got peoples' attention in a hurry!

I would recommend trying it but I may be covered on my Secret Santa recipients for awhile