I Think I Ghosted My Mouth

[Ryan]

I recently bought some 1oz samples of Gawith Hoggarth blends. Tonight I smoked the Dark Bird's Eye in a meerschaum. The only other I have tried was the Coniston Cut Plug. The DBE largely tasted the way I thought the CCP was going to taste based on the CCP's tin note (or jar scent in this case).

I won't get deep into the whole smoke, but I did notice a few things. I almost never drink soda anymore, but I had a Sprite with the smoke and it actually seemed like that worked well. Also, this tobacco seemed strong (in a good way) to me. I tasted that Lakeland flavor like I did in the CCP (although it seemed a bit lighter), but I also tasted some fine tobacco this time.

The other thing of note was what happened next. After I finished the bowl, I soon started smoking some Stokkebye Cube Cut. I was getting some strong DBE flavors, it really seemed I had ghosted my mouth. Mostly that Lakeland flavor. I had heard of it happening to briar pipes, but had not heard as much about the mouth taste lingering. I guess that is some strong aftertaste.

It was short lived, a few more swigs of the Sprite and it was gone. I am not complaining; given the relative prices of the two tobaccos, Cube Cut tasting like the DBE puts me money ahead.
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[Ahi Ka]

Now just chuck a small pinch in your cube cut jar and you’re good to go!

I once ghosted a bowl of Prince Albert with broken flake #7 just from the residual sauce on my hands.

 

[kilroyjune6]

I ghosted my mouth the first time I tried Ennerdale (the pipe, too). I don't recall doing anything special to get rid of it. I think I just smoked it out. It only happened that one time.

 

[Sun Bear John]

I ghosted my mouth once by smoking 13 group 4 bowls of 1792 in one day. Recovered by smoking HH Burley Flake for the next few days.

 

[Ryan]

I ghosted my mouth once by smoking 13 group 4 bowls of 1792 in one day. Recovered by smoking HH Burley Flake for the next few days.

That is going at it! I assume that was pretty much the whole time you were awake, morning until night?

 

[Sun Bear John]

That is going at it! I assume that was pretty much the whole time you were awake, morning until night?

I'm a hard puffer, or was. I've been working hard on slowing down my technique since then and down to around 8 bowls/day.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

A way to avoid ghosting your mouth is to smoke the tobacco as you would a wine flight or beer sampler - from lighter flavors to darker and stronger flavors (white to red with wine, or pilsner to porter with beer).

@hoosierpipeguy wrote about his method with flakes.

Doing so prevents the stronger flavors from overpowering the nuisances of lighter/delicate blends. Others enjoy stronger smokes/drinks first.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

When I first started, I only smoked on the weekends. I found that the tobacco smelled and tasted better when I took some days off. Now I smoke maybe three time per week or maybe less. Perhaps taking breaks makes the times we can smoke more enjoyable.

 

[captpat]

A way to avoid ghosting your mouth is to smoke the tobacco as you would a wine flight or beer sampler - from lighter flavors to darker and stronger flavors (white to red with wine, or pilsner to porter with beer).

@hoosierpipeguy wrote about his method with flakes.

Doing so prevents the stronger flavors from overpowering the nuisances of lighter/delicate blends. Others enjoy stronger smokes/drinks first.

Yup, it works, I usually smoke the lighter or more delicate blends early in the day, leaving the power hitters for later.

 

[Alex.Jr]

Wait until you smoke deer tongue. It will ghost your soul.

 

[bullet08]

Not ghosted. It's called after taste. You can layer that with a good cup of coffee, or Diet Pepsi.

 

[Ryan]

Not ghosted. It's called after taste. You can layer that with a good cup of coffee, or Diet Pepsi.

Yes, I mentioned the aftertaste in the post. The ghosted part was a more fun way to describe it.

 

[Morrison Jeremiah]

I have never noticed the slightest hint of Lakeland in Dark Birds eye.

 

[Ryan]

I have never noticed the slightest hint of Lakeland in Dark Birds eye.

I never said you did, I said that I did. Many others do as well.

 

[monty55]

I have yet to smoke a Lakeland blend. Mostly because there have been a few estate pipes I've bought that were ghosted with it and I didn't at all care for the taste/smell and had a heck of a time exorcising the ghosts. I suppose this thread points out another reason for me not to. But I'm glad others enjoy it... unless I end up with one of their pipes lol

 

[PipeIT]

Ginger is a great palate cleanser... Tea, natural, or chews.

 

[canucklehead]

Ginger is a great palate cleanser... Tea, natural, or chews.

I've always preferred Mary Ann...

 

[FALaholic]

I've always preferred Mary Ann...

That one actually made me laugh out loud!

 

[augiebd]

Yes, I mentioned the aftertaste in the post. The ghosted part was a more fun way to describe it.

I liked the description and am glad you enjoyed the experience. Smoking different blends throughout the day or mixing blends can be an art or just a routine. Whatever you like, as long as you‘re enjoying it.

 

[Ryan]

FWIW, I taste the Lakeland in this blend a little less each time I smoke it. I noticed it the most in a meer, in briar not as much. Seems like a light background note now. Either I am getting used to it or the stuff has settled down a bit? Either way, this blend has become one of my favorites, I stocked up on it a bit. This stuff is good!