I was gifted some of this tobacco by a friend from England. This is the Orlik variety. Upon opening the packet and sticking my nose in, I caught a pleasant light anise and rum note. The rock hard brick was almost completly black. I had a strong desire to chew off a piece. I removed the brick and peeled a layer from the top, or maybe it was the bottom. It was fairly moist so I set the flake (?) aside for an hour of so. I tried ripping the flake apart without much success so I broke out a sharp knofe and began slicing and dicing and finally ended up with something that looked like pipe tobacco. It was still on the moist side so I packed the pipe with a light touch. Drawing through the un-lit pipe, I got the taste of good grade Virginia along with a faint anise flavor.
Now for the match. High grade tobacco flavor. The anise disappeared into the background almost completely and the rum note was gone. After about a quater bowl, I joined the rum. This stuff IS NOT for beginners. I smoke black ropes with some regularity and have no problem with them but this had my head spinning. I didn't get the hiccups but I had a hard time finding my backside, even with my hands in my hip pockets. One group 4 sized bowl lasted me 2 1/2 hours because I relit the thing several times.
I must find something to send to England for revenge. Perhaps some pine bark soaked in the swamp.
I'll smoke up what he sent but won't procure anymore.
Now for the match. High grade tobacco flavor. The anise disappeared into the background almost completely and the rum note was gone. After about a quater bowl, I joined the rum. This stuff IS NOT for beginners. I smoke black ropes with some regularity and have no problem with them but this had my head spinning. I didn't get the hiccups but I had a hard time finding my backside, even with my hands in my hip pockets. One group 4 sized bowl lasted me 2 1/2 hours because I relit the thing several times.
I must find something to send to England for revenge. Perhaps some pine bark soaked in the swamp.
I'll smoke up what he sent but won't procure anymore.
