Lakeland Question

[chopper]

There's definitely a flowery fragrance when I smell it. It reminds me of a certain type of scented soap my great grandma had.

Thanks everyone for the advice. Will order an inexpensive (not cheap ) MM and see how I go. Another good excuse to order some more new tobacco to try!

One never needs an excuse to buy more tobacco - those with wives just tell them that you're investing money wisely - I've not tried any Lakeland blend myself but just wanted to add that MM cobs are a great pipe.

Once the vegetal taste has gone [after 2-3 bowls] and I've burnt off the piece of hardwood that intrudes into the chamber, my MM cobs smoke just as well as any of my briars.

 

[karam]

Don't know about proper Lakelands yet, however I got gifted a couple of briars who have had 20 years' worth of Captain Black in them and when I reach the heel the taste of the smoke changes to Captain Black. I've smoked GH ropes, ODF, Latakia bombs in them, cleaned with alcohol and salt, reamed them, cleaned them with water yet nothing has exorcised the old Captain's ghost out.

 

[Fiddlepiper]

Thanks everyone. I’ve ordered a MM cob like this. Looking forward to giving it a whirl.

 

[coming to_falling too]

Don't know about proper Lakelands yet, however I got gifted a couple of briars who have had 20 years' worth of Captain Black in them and when I reach the heel the taste of the smoke changes to Captain Black. I've smoked GH ropes, ODF, Latakia bombs in them, cleaned with alcohol and salt, reamed them, cleaned them with water yet nothing has exorcised the old Captain's ghost out.

I've heard the ghost of Captain Black is a bitch to exorcise

 

[karam]

I haven't tried Captain Black but that ghost is actually quite pleasant
The funny thing is that I'm considering buying Captain Black and mixing it with something like Amphora Red, which I like on its own, and would also increase the tobacco taste while bringing the Captain Blackness down.

 

[craig61a]

I've heard the ghost of Captain Black is a bitch to exorcise

No problem... my Pipe Technician/Mechanic could probably handle that. He is booked solid till Aug 2020, and you’d need two references. I can give you his number...

 

[Chasing Embers]

I've heard the ghost of Captain Black is a bitch to exorcise

Not at all. A couple of smokes of Carter Hall or a heavy latakia blend and it's gone, even CB grape.

 

[coming to_falling too]

Not at all. A couple of smokes of Carter Hall or a heavy latakia blend and it's gone, even CB grape.

That was a joke, but thanks for the heads up. If I ever find myself smoking CB, even the grape, I can rest assured that I can smoke some Carter Hall and be done with it ?

 

[Chasing Embers]

That was a joke, but thanks for the heads up. If I ever find myself smoking CB, even the grape, I can rest assured that I can smoke some Carter Hall and be done with it ?

CBG gets too much grief. I actually enjoy it myself. Chris Morgan did a review on it himself.

 

[coming to_falling too]

CBG gets too much grief. I actually enjoy it myself. Chris Morgan did a review on it himself.

You know, I feel like CB in general gets a ton of grief. I've never tried it, but I would probably like it if I did. I'm just really not into aros like that at the moment. I did, however, order a pouch of mix 79. Gotta see what the fuss is about on that one.

 

[Chasing Embers]

mix 7

Love that one, I buy it by the pound.?

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

I recently got a whole load of 10g samples.

Within which is some Ennerdale, which has a fairly unique aroma.....should I be concerned about it affecting the flavour of whichever pipe I smoke it in? Or should I just get a cheap MM pipe to try it in to see whether I like it or not?

Any advice gratefully received!

If you do get a ghost from the Ennerdale and you want rid your best bet is to give these guys a call...................

 

[Fiddlepiper]

I immediately put it in a wee jar when I got it. I opened that jar today and it smells very different. Much less immediately soapy and way more floral. I think the smell is growing on me ?

 

[mso489]

You could think of it as aroma therapy built into your pipe.

 

[rushx9]

I haven't tried Captain Black but that ghost is actually quite pleasant
The funny thing is that I'm considering buying Captain Black and mixing it with something like Amphora Red, which I like on its own, and would also increase the tobacco taste while bringing the Captain Blackness down.

Do your self a favor and don't.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Now,they tell me that Amphora full Red or Erinmore may ghost one's pipe,haven't noticed yet,,

 

[BROBS]

Love that one, I buy it by the pound.?

Do you find the bulk the same as pouch/tub?

 

[BROBS]

You know, I feel like CB in general gets a ton of grief. I've never tried it, but I would probably like it if I did. I'm just really not into aros like that at the moment. I did, however, order a pouch of mix 79. Gotta see what the fuss is about on that one.

It’s just not good man.....

 

[americaman]

Tried Ennerdale for the first time today thanks to @lightmybriar, and it was glorious.

I felt like a kid that just heard Led Zeppelin for the first time and thinks he's discovered something new, so he goes around telling everyone about it.

 

[karam]

Tried Ennerdale for the first time today thanks to @lightmybriar, and it was glorious.

I felt like a kid that just heard Led Zeppelin for the first time and thinks he's discovered something new, so he goes around telling everyone about it.

It is, isn't it? Yes it's floral, but it is smooth and coats the mouth. I'd describe it like a thick cream, with whiffs of tobacco. Let's build the love for Lakelands, apart from the few members who have seen the light!

I'd change Led Zeppelin with Black Sabbath