I am a big fan of black licorice and have heard a few tobacco reviews mentioning a licorice flavor but I have yet to find that flavor. Any one have any suggestions for a tobacco with a licorice flavor that I could try when I stray away from my CH?
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I haven't smoked it, but others have said that the aforementioned Count Pulaski has a distinct licorice/anise flavor, while in many of the blends roth mentions, the anise/licorice hides its usual flavor and takes on a different character in combination with the different tobaccos.
Fusilier's Ration, for one, almost certainly has a good bit of anise in it, but it gives the blend an overall sweetness rather than a real anise-flavored kick.
For what you're probably looking for, try Count Pulaski or one of the burleys roth mentioned from Uhle's.
Fusilier's Ration, for one, almost certainly has a good bit of anise in it, but it gives the blend an overall sweetness rather than a real anise-flavored kick.
For what you're probably looking for, try Count Pulaski or one of the burleys roth mentioned from Uhle's.
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Peter Heinrichs Dark Strong Flake for the win...
(It is supposedly the same as Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky, which is no longer available AFAIK)
It is a beautiful blend. A deliciously sweet Virginia Burley flake with a fairly strong licorice casing that really comes through loud and clear in the smoke.
The only thing I dislike about it is the paint tin that it comes in. I found that the blend was perfect for smoking upon opening, but it quickly dried out after around two days of being left in the container. (Which was itself sealed in a Ziploc freezer bag) When I jarred it, it was a little too dry for my tastes and it detracted from the flavour intensity.
Keep it at a good moisture level and you'll be laughing if a solid licorice blend is what you want. I had quite a few of those nirvana experiences with this one...
(It is supposedly the same as Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky, which is no longer available AFAIK)
It is a beautiful blend. A deliciously sweet Virginia Burley flake with a fairly strong licorice casing that really comes through loud and clear in the smoke.
The only thing I dislike about it is the paint tin that it comes in. I found that the blend was perfect for smoking upon opening, but it quickly dried out after around two days of being left in the container. (Which was itself sealed in a Ziploc freezer bag) When I jarred it, it was a little too dry for my tastes and it detracted from the flavour intensity.
Keep it at a good moisture level and you'll be laughing if a solid licorice blend is what you want. I had quite a few of those nirvana experiences with this one...
Mike,
I hear that it was pulled from the US quite some time ago. I suppose it could still be available with limited distribution somewhere in Europe, but I haven't heard tell of it.
Most people seem to agree, though, that the Peter Heinrichs is the same - if not, it would appear to be damn close.
Pick up a tin if you can find it. I think it is rather scarce, though...
I hear that it was pulled from the US quite some time ago. I suppose it could still be available with limited distribution somewhere in Europe, but I haven't heard tell of it.
Most people seem to agree, though, that the Peter Heinrichs is the same - if not, it would appear to be damn close.
Pick up a tin if you can find it. I think it is rather scarce, though...
I smoked some Great Outdoors, not a bad smoke but I didn't get any licorice(anise) flavor, I did however recently get a bit of Sugar Barrel and I really do enjoy that, it seems to have the flavor I have been looking for. I just can't seem to find any bacccy's that I enjoy more than my "OTC" Codger blends, CH , SB & HH. I? do also enjoy a good Black Cavendish but would like to find one with a bit more punch.
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