It's Official I'm A Nic Wuss!

[brdavidson]

I've come to the conclusion over the past couple of weeks that I'm just not able to handle high nicotine blends. Even some that most likely wouldn't consider to be high in nicotine can give me some troubles. Mostly upset stomach and heartburn so nothing major, but not fun effects none the less. I'm smoking Carter Hall right now and it's just a wonderful easy blend to enjoy during the week, so I'll likely stick with that for during the week and have my better blends on the weekends. That being said I haven't had CH for a few weeks and I'd forgotten how great this baccy is, simple and smooth with a pleasant aroma, so I'm not complaining too much.

 

[wilson]

No shame in that. Smoke what you enjoy.
I'm puzzled, though. I thought that Carter Hall (which I like quite a lot) was mostly burley and that burley, on average, had a high nicotine compared with other tobaccos.
Perhaps someone more knowledgeable can comment?

 

[brdavidson]

Actually that's a good point, nit sure why it seems to be easy on my stomach, maybe just my body chemistry? I'd be interested in that answer as well

 

[kcvet67]

Everyone's body chemistry is unique and is fundamental to how we react to anything we come in contact with. Many people have adverse reactions to a particular type of tobacco. It may be caused the original leaf used, something added as a casing or topping or even the curing process used. Your problem may be caused by the nicotine or it may be a reaction to something else that is common to all of the "high nicotine" blends that you've tried.

 

[buster]

Mac Baren honey/chocolate snuck up on me.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

Don't feel bad I'm pretty much a nic wuss myself. Even University Flake can get me if I'm not careful. Just remember to smoke what you like and what agrees with your body chemistry.

 

[brdavidson]

I'm starting to wonder if the cognac in the Bagpipers Dream that I love is giving me some issues, it's a Virginia blend so I wouldn't think it's a high nic blend. Oh well, I know now how I react to it so I'll be sure to have that in the weekend when I know I have more time to take it easy with it and not have to worry if I need a nap!

 

[ciderguy]

A tobacco isn't fun if it turns you green. Smoke what you like and don't be afraid to try new things in small bowls. The only thing that I seem to have a problem with are blends with a significant amount of dark-fired. Whoa, that stuff is strong. I do have some 5 Brothers on the way, so I'll see what that is like.

 

[thesmokindragon]

+1 w/Roth, I always smoke the high Nic blends like SG 1792,

SG Bracken and Peterson's IF in a small bowl, taking my time

and having some sweet tea by my side makes for an outstanding

smoke...that being said there are thousands of lower Nic blends

out there, so no worries in finding others to try
I always enjoy a good Nic kick in the AM before bfast w/Turkish

coffee to really get the motor running ;-)

 

[jndyer]

On the Carter Hall, it may be higher in nicotine; however, it may not effect you as much because of the speed with which you smoke it. Of course this is just a thought because I have never had the privilege of have a pipe session with you. It is awesome that you are figuring out what you like to smoke and are smoking what you like.

 

[brdavidson]

I believe I am slowing down to a more "proper" cadence, still puffing a little fast I'm sure. But I've been using Kashmir's clenching technique and that seems to keep the burn to a nice smoulder vs a full on inferno. No tongue bite at all, which I used to get occasionally, so I'm thinking the cadence isn't a big issue (although far from perfect). I just think that I may have been smoking too much lately and perhaps the dryness of the tobacco is something to watch more closely. It's an adventure and I'm learning as I go, only 6 months in to the hobby but loving it (some might say too much!!)

 

[numbersix]

I think even the most hardened nic fiend has their limits. Having a low tolerance may mean less dependence - so I would see it as a positive.

 

[plateauguy]

+1 Six
I buy most of my tobacco in bulk 1-2oz each. That way I don't feel bad if I don't like it, or it doesn't like me.

 

[brdavidson]

That's what makes me think I have to slow down on the smoking a bit and take a day or three off, the blends giving me some troubles I have been smoking for months with no issues. Oh well, couple days off and I'll appreciate it more I suppose. And yes Six, I agree, I'm glad that I have low tolerance for nicotine so that I don't have those cravings.

 

[juptierspipe]

I have found so far it doesn't matter what i smoke, if it's not sipped VERY slowly I'm in for an early night. :crying:

 

[chagovatoloco]

Number six, well said!

 

[peckinpahhombre]

That's why they make aromatics - for pipe chicks and nancy guys who can't handle nicotine. Same reason they sell Pina Coladas. :nana:

 

[numbersix]

That's why they make aromatics - for pipe chicks and nancy guys who can't handle nicotine. Same reason they sell Pina Coladas.

:rofl:

 

[topd]

You'll never catch me smokin' somethin' with honey or chocolate in it, but I like a high nicotine

tobacco out on the lake. I puff less, but the breeze keeps the pipe lit.

 

[brdavidson]

I'll have you know that pina coladas are wonderful Peck, thank you very much!