Moderate Nic Hit?

[sparrowhawk]

Any recommendations for a baccy that delivers of modest, not overwhelming, hit of nicotine? Haven't smoked a cigarette in four years, ever since I picked up the pipe, but I'd like to try something with a bit more nicotine that the aromatics (no joking now) I usually smoke like Trout Stream, L 1Q, Dark Red, Cult. Something popular (less obscure and easier to find) and preferably an aromatic, if there's such a thing as an aromatic with extra nicotine. Recommendations don't have to be aromatic, but mild and mellow. Thanks!

 

[davet]

Have you tried St Bruno?

 

[ophiuchus]

Have you considered adding something stronger to aros you like to give them more kick? :twisted:
I like to fortify aros with Kentucky forwards when I feel like a little more kick (Peter Stokkebye 314 Dark Fired and 83 Amsterdam play well with the pipe-full-o'-fun blends). Start 50/50, then adjust.

 

[ashdigger]

Do you underrated or overrated recommendations? I'm asking for a friend.

 

[davet]

War Horse Ready Cut is another one to try.

 

[Snow Hill]

Samuel Gawith Kendal Cream Deluxe Flake

 

[sparrowhawk]

Ash digger, I'm not sure I understand the question. And thanks for the suggestions, everyone. It seems to me, now that you mentioned it, that War House gives a kick. I like the other suggestions as well and will write a list.o

 

[aquadoc]

War Horse Bar will set you free and then on your ass if you do not treat it with respect. Some say it is light-medium in nicotine but for me, I would give it a solid medium to medium-heavy. It is a favorite and recommended.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

The ready cut version of War Horse is much more of a moderate hit if nic, IMO? The bar you might want to skip... for now.

 

[pipestud]

I go with what ophiuchus said. If you are enjoying the tobaccos you are smoking, sparrow, you might simply want to ratchet up the nic hit by doing a little mixing. Example; I love the flavor of Rattray's Black Mallory, but the strength does not satisfy me. So, I boost the blend with 30% Five Brothers (a strong Burley that absorbs the flavor of other blends but does not give off much of a flavor of its own).

 

[david555]

I second what Pipestud recommended. 5 Brothers can really hop up the nicotine without doing much to the flavor of the aromatics that you enjoy. Try a little on its own for a huge nic hit!

 

[aquadoc]

5 Brothers, made when men were men and sheep were terrified. - Briarchief
That is a helluva an endorsement. I must find some of this to liven up Autumn Evening and Three Blind Mooses. I imagine it must open their eyes up a wee bit.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Hey Fred, check this out.
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/aromatics-with-strength

 

[ray47]

I find that Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic has medium strength and you can taste the tobacco.