I had to think hard about where to post this. On one hand, it is my review of the Navy Flake I obtained. On the other, it is after only one bowl and I am VERY inexperienced in my pipe smoking.
Ultimately it goes here, Mods can move it if they see fit.
Background:
As I mentioned, I am just back to the pipe, and I’ve only smoked three blends; all mild aromatics of Virginia blends (I think). I have experience with Strawberry delight; Gold Rush, Hobbit Weed, and a custom blend for the shop Ye Old Pipe. Each is very mild and in my uneducated opinion somewhat empty.
On to Navy Flake obtained bulk from Big Sticks Fine cigars in Mesa AZ.
I used the fold method, folding one and a half flakes first lengthwise, then in half and stuffing the pipe.
Overall nicotine effect was much higher than I’m used to – I actually got nauseated- but this is secondary.
First light was startling, with full bodied peppery flavor that was quite pleasing. I smoked this as slowly as I could, and found it to be a much cooler smoke than I am used to, yet only requiring two relights.
The peppery sensation continued through the smoke, but the usual souring I have gotten used to near the end of the bowl ever occurred. In fact, the reason for the nausea was the fact that I enjoyed every last puff of this bowl, and only quit it because I was feeling the effects of the nicotine so heavily.
In all, I have found a new favorite tobacco!
Ultimately it goes here, Mods can move it if they see fit.
Background:
As I mentioned, I am just back to the pipe, and I’ve only smoked three blends; all mild aromatics of Virginia blends (I think). I have experience with Strawberry delight; Gold Rush, Hobbit Weed, and a custom blend for the shop Ye Old Pipe. Each is very mild and in my uneducated opinion somewhat empty.
On to Navy Flake obtained bulk from Big Sticks Fine cigars in Mesa AZ.
I used the fold method, folding one and a half flakes first lengthwise, then in half and stuffing the pipe.
Overall nicotine effect was much higher than I’m used to – I actually got nauseated- but this is secondary.
First light was startling, with full bodied peppery flavor that was quite pleasing. I smoked this as slowly as I could, and found it to be a much cooler smoke than I am used to, yet only requiring two relights.
The peppery sensation continued through the smoke, but the usual souring I have gotten used to near the end of the bowl ever occurred. In fact, the reason for the nausea was the fact that I enjoyed every last puff of this bowl, and only quit it because I was feeling the effects of the nicotine so heavily.
In all, I have found a new favorite tobacco!