I decided to open this 2013 tin of Gaslight today. Thanks @monty55!
The tin was slightly swollen, but the seal was still good. Upon pulling the tab and releasing the pressure inside, I was greeted with a stone fruit, fig, subtly sweet, smoky campfire aroma.
The contents were in good condition. The two plugs that had been placed in at packaging were mostly intact. There were some flakes that had fallen off the bottom of one of the plugs.
I expected the tobacco to be a little more moist upon opening, however it appears to be a good moisture for smoking.
I got the vintage H&B Irwin S. Cobbs out for the smoke.
With little or no drying time, I sat down to start smoking this Baccy.
After the Char lite and a tamp, I attempted to get the tobacco going. It took a couple more “char” lites to get a steady burn/smoke.
Incredibly smooth full, plumes of smoke. Initial taste was plum, dried fig, subtle sweet with campfire smoke and some spice. On retro-hale, I definitely pickEd up more of the smoky,peppery notes, But they are not pronounced and didn’t subdue the other flavors.
A wonderful full body, full flavor smoke.
Sipping through this tobacco provides a cool, bite free smoke. By mid-bowl,the Dried fruit, sweet notes fade while the smoky, yet incredibly smooth, bold flavor persists. Oddly, a couple of times I could swear I smelled and tasted a lightly overdone steak. The kind that you just overcook a touch and has a few charred sections on it. Also, smooth, biter dark chocolate too.
While smoking this I’m drinking a glass of ice water. Mostly to cleanse my palate and it’s a bit of a warm day. But, I could imagine having a cup of coffee with this. Or, A really good porter, stout or Islay Scotch.
One thing stays constant - Incredibly smooth, creamy, bold, natural tobacco flavor, did I say smooth!
I’m smoking this soon after lunch; the nicotine is a couple of notches above medium. I’m glad I picked this small cob to smoke this tobacco. I’m definitely not packing a group 4 size pipe full of this. Mostly because it might be a little bit too much of a good thing and IMO would best be enjoyed like a fine, mature wine or scotch.
Near the bottom of the bowl now. The flavor continues to be smooth with the most prevalent taste notes being creamy, smooth smokiness (think mesquite or cedar?) with the subtle dark chocolate. Dried fruit, subtle sweetness and pepper notes are gone; even on retro-hale.
I just finished smoking the entire bowl and setting the pipe down. Wow!
Not a “do something else” kind of smoke. You don’t want any distractions; you simply want to enjoy the luxury of it. One you should plan so you can really take it all in.
For me, it’s not an every day smoke. I will reserve this wonderfully, aged tobacco for moments that I can dedicate to sitting down and enjoying it take me to a quiet, contemplative place at the end of a full day or after one of those hallmark, special occasion Days or events.
Next on my list of aged tobaccos to smoke (that I recently acquired) is a tin of 2014 Jack Knife Plug.
?
The tin was slightly swollen, but the seal was still good. Upon pulling the tab and releasing the pressure inside, I was greeted with a stone fruit, fig, subtly sweet, smoky campfire aroma.
The contents were in good condition. The two plugs that had been placed in at packaging were mostly intact. There were some flakes that had fallen off the bottom of one of the plugs.
I expected the tobacco to be a little more moist upon opening, however it appears to be a good moisture for smoking.
I got the vintage H&B Irwin S. Cobbs out for the smoke.
With little or no drying time, I sat down to start smoking this Baccy.
After the Char lite and a tamp, I attempted to get the tobacco going. It took a couple more “char” lites to get a steady burn/smoke.
Incredibly smooth full, plumes of smoke. Initial taste was plum, dried fig, subtle sweet with campfire smoke and some spice. On retro-hale, I definitely pickEd up more of the smoky,peppery notes, But they are not pronounced and didn’t subdue the other flavors.
A wonderful full body, full flavor smoke.
Sipping through this tobacco provides a cool, bite free smoke. By mid-bowl,the Dried fruit, sweet notes fade while the smoky, yet incredibly smooth, bold flavor persists. Oddly, a couple of times I could swear I smelled and tasted a lightly overdone steak. The kind that you just overcook a touch and has a few charred sections on it. Also, smooth, biter dark chocolate too.
While smoking this I’m drinking a glass of ice water. Mostly to cleanse my palate and it’s a bit of a warm day. But, I could imagine having a cup of coffee with this. Or, A really good porter, stout or Islay Scotch.
One thing stays constant - Incredibly smooth, creamy, bold, natural tobacco flavor, did I say smooth!
I’m smoking this soon after lunch; the nicotine is a couple of notches above medium. I’m glad I picked this small cob to smoke this tobacco. I’m definitely not packing a group 4 size pipe full of this. Mostly because it might be a little bit too much of a good thing and IMO would best be enjoyed like a fine, mature wine or scotch.
Near the bottom of the bowl now. The flavor continues to be smooth with the most prevalent taste notes being creamy, smooth smokiness (think mesquite or cedar?) with the subtle dark chocolate. Dried fruit, subtle sweetness and pepper notes are gone; even on retro-hale.
I just finished smoking the entire bowl and setting the pipe down. Wow!
Not a “do something else” kind of smoke. You don’t want any distractions; you simply want to enjoy the luxury of it. One you should plan so you can really take it all in.
For me, it’s not an every day smoke. I will reserve this wonderfully, aged tobacco for moments that I can dedicate to sitting down and enjoying it take me to a quiet, contemplative place at the end of a full day or after one of those hallmark, special occasion Days or events.
Next on my list of aged tobaccos to smoke (that I recently acquired) is a tin of 2014 Jack Knife Plug.
?
