My first attemt on American tobaccos (TAD?)

[subtech77]

At last I managed to get hold on some american tobaccos, and as I have never tried them I would like some feedback.

G.L. Pease - Cairo

G.L. Pease - Barbary Coast

C&D - Sunday Picnic

McClelland - Samovar (is it "english-english?)
As this order had such sucsess I will repeat it soon. I will come back with some atempt on reviewing when I have tried them. I think I will go for Cairo tonight after work.

 

[kodos44]

Although I have never tried those particular blends, I have rarely been disappointed by anything I have smoked from GL Pease or C&D. Welcome to the American side, lol
Scott

 

[shawn622]

Let me know what you think of our tobacco. I tried some Pease creations for the first time this week and they were fantastic. so what do you smoke in Norway?

 

[subtech77]

I will of course come back to what I think after some tasting the next days and weeks. MacBarren, Capstan, Three Nuns, Petersons. F&T I can buy in Sweeden, and I will buy some Samuel Gawith in Denmark. Have tried before, but bought it on holiday in Russia. Dunhill and Davidoff is possible to get here. Alot of other brands too, but american blends is not possible. But I found a way. Jack Knife was out of stock so I will put another order as soon as it is back. It is something I really think I will like

 

[doctorthoss]

Interesting selection you've got there! I'm quite familiar with three of the blends you've picked, so I'll give you my thoughts on them.
CAIRO -- This is one of the most unique tobaccos on the market. Nothing else tastes like it, even remotely, IMHO. Lots of bright virginias, lots of REALLY exotic oriental leaf, and a noticeable amount of perique. Some say it has some kind of topping, but I remain unsure after smoking it for ten years. This blend has a lot of "high" notes with virtually no "low" ones -- imagine a car speaker with the treble set on high and the bass on low. This is kind of weird, but the flavor makes up for it. Exotic, complex, incense-like, etc. One caveat is that it's one of the last blends I'd recommend for a novice smoker. The nicotine can really sneak up on you at times, and it will bite the heck out of you if you don't smoke it slowly.
BARBARY COAST -- This is one of GLP's most popular blends. It's basically a light, American style aromatic. Lots of cube cut burley and perique here, with a heavy helping of spirits (rum, if I recall). This is fairly tasty, but I've always had a hard time getting it to burn. Not everyone has that problem, though. Just dry it out, pack it loosely and enjoy. It's not my cup of tea, but a lot of guys swear by it.
SUNDAY PICNIC -- This is a sweet, American virginia. It's fairly mild and remarkably enjoyable for something that is as....well, "bland" may be too strong a word. I would say this is "pleasant" rather than "spectacular." It's a good comfort smoke, I guess, but I prefer powerful flavors. There is a light topping applied here, but nothing distracting.
I've never tried Samovar, as I dislike McC's Engish blends.
I'm kind of surprised that those are the Pease blends you'd pick, as he really shines best with latakia mixtures, but then again if you're looking for "American" style blends I'd say that Barbary Coast is as good a place as any to start (although Jacknife Ready Rubbed would be another). Cairo is definitely NOT an American style blend, but still worth trying out.

 

[subtech77]

Thanks for great feedback doctorhoss. I made a lot of research on tobaccoreviews.com before I made up my mind. Basicly I prefere strong flakes, and not sweet tobaccos at all, but I had to start somewhere, and I wil see if these americans are difrent what comes to aromatic than traditional dannish black cavendish-ish sweetness. I'm really not that into Latakia (i think) so thats why I picked GLP without that, but I think I will go for Key Largo next time. And JK plug. and Haddos Delight (maybe misspelled that one). Thinking about Cumberland to.

 

[subtech77]

I just opened Cairo to smell it. I'm at work so cant try it yet. And WOW. yes I agree, it smells like nothing else. cant wait to try it

 

[shawn622]

Oh, I see. European tobacco.

 

[subtech77]

Yes yes. I have a lot of tobacco to choose from, but it is something about that tobacco that is not possible to get, isn't it? Just read reviews and imagine how great it is. Well now I am home, ready to eat, and will try Cairo in about 30 min. I have smelled that tin all the way home and it is so promising. Smells like no other tobacco, but still smells familiar. Aromatic, but not like any aromatic I have tried. Will try to write my first review of it later. If I can explain how it tastes. Stay tuned

 

[subtech77]

So only grey dust is left of first bowl. Had it in my PS Studio pipe, together with Laphroaig single malt. The whisky is really heavy smoked and with great caracter, but the tobacco almost killed it. Tin-note is as described extremely heavy, but pleasant. Easy to pack and easy to smoke, but last not long, as I am used to flakes, as I can smoke for 90 minutes in that pipe. The taste from the tin-note came through from time to time, but not overwhelming. Strength was mild to medium in my opinion. It tasted good all the way down, alt left me with just thin ash, which is a good sign. It's just a good feeling when I empty the pipe and no tobacco left. But I really need a few more bowls to make up my mind on this one. But for now very promising and can't wait till tomorrow to try it in my Ser Jacopo.

 

[doctorthoss]

Cairo is definitely an interesting smoke!

If you're not sure how you feel about latakia, let me recommend Chelsea Morning or Maltese Falcon. Both are great Pease blends, and both of them are good for folks who are unsure about or don't like "heavy" latakia blends. I'd also recommend Filmore, which is my favorite perique blend. Haddo's Delight is a classic, so I don't think you will go wrong there -- it's a sweet/sour bold blend with a lot of strong leaf in it. I've never been a fan of Cumberland, so I'd ask someone else for information on it.

 

[subtech77]

Well I stored the Cairo in basement. Not because it is bad, but because it is too special for an all-day smoke for me. I will let it age for a while and take it back later. Instead I opened Sunday Picnic, and it is just my cup of tea. If it only was a bit more nicotine-heavy. The thickness of the flakes, the smell, the taste was just perfect. I will surly order more of this tobacco. All together I am a Va/Per flake junkie. So next TAD will be Sunday Picnic, St James wood, and some JackKnife Plug to have something to go to when I want change. As I have not tasted St James Wood I am excited, but I think it will suit me just perfect. Maybe add some Filmore and Chelsea Morning as recommended by Mr. doctorhoss

 

[subtech77]

And if anyone can name a Va/Per with with a more heavy nic-punch than Sunday Picnic I would be very happy.

 

[pstlpkr]

Haddo's Delight. ::