Sticky Tobacco

[olemissrebel]

I am just trying some Lane 1-Q. I have had about 6 bowls of it and truly enjoy it. I was just wondering, since this is the stupid question forum, should the tobacco be sticky? It is the only tobacco that I have tried thus far that has this characteristic. Is this normal?

 

[petes03]

1Q is an aromatic, most of them are somewhat sticky. It's mostly due to the dressings and sugars in them, as well as preservatives. 1Q is generally not as bad as most, trust me, I've smoked much worse!

 

[olemissrebel]

Thanks.

 

[shayde]

It seems to be a common issue with aromatics like Pete said. My favorite tobacco: Molto Dolce. Is usually very oily/moist.

 

[dragonslayer]

Put it on a plate and set under the hot sun for 4 hours. Turn it every once in a while and it will become a smoking tobacco. NO I'M ONLY JOKING, 1Q is a favorite of many aromatic smokers, a kind of entry level drug for the hobby. Heavily topped with syrup goodness it will start you down the line into more blends that yield more flavor from the type of leaf than the topping. But enjoy, it's sold everywhere under different names, but it's all 1Q. You can always take a handful and let it dry out over night, then throw it in an old tin and have some that's partially dried out.
I personally think 1Q is the blending instructions. Add 1 quart of syrup per pound of left over tobacco. :rofl:
Craig

 

[jservant98]

I personally think 1Q is the blending instructions. Add 1 quart of syrup per pound of left over tobacco. [:rofl:]

So true Craig.....So true :clap:

 

[flakyjakey]

Some famous flakes are also 'sticky' especially if they are bought in tins rather than bulk, and even then Sam Gawith's wonderful 'Full Virginia' and 'Best Brown' flakes have this property to varying degrees, probably as a result of natural sugars which come out in the curing process.
These tobaccos are rightly lauded by many experienced pipers, who nevertheless complain about their preparation difficulties. The method I use completely avoids these 'problems'. I suggest not drying out the flakes themselves, but rubbing them out as if for smoking. It is not an easy rub - too much finger/thumb pressure often results in clumps of tobacco sticking together. So, with patience rub out then 'fluff up' the pile and leave on the preparation board until the perceived moisture has almost dissipated and the pile fluffs up easily. Depending on the batch, and in my experience the bulk versions are always easier, this is usually about an hour, but it may take two or even three.
Then you are ready to go!! Well worth it for one of the best smokes known to humankind!!!!