Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake (No. 403) Nicotine

[oldguyoldpipes]

I really LOVE this blend, but my God, it kicks my ass with the nicotine hit. I have had to start smoking it in Group 1-2 sized pipes to get the flavor, but not "the mule just kicked me" Nic-hit. I think I am biologically a nicotine wimp. Any other Stokkebye blends that y'all can suggest that aren't Nicotine Monsters?

 

[craiginthecorn]

I'm probably not the best person to answer, because there are very few tobaccos that kick my butt, but I'd suggest Luxury Twist Flake. It does have a light topping, but it's quite delicious and the aroma is nice for both the smoker and those around him. It's been awhile since I had Luxury Navy Flake because I have a 500g package aging in a sealed jar, but I don't think it has as much nicotine as LBF.

 

[BROBS]

Dang I never thought it was very bad.
don’t ever try any of the stronger Gawith stuff! ?

 

[3rdguy]

Exactly how old are you?

 

[ray47]

+1 for Luxury Twist Flake.

 

[voorhees]

I love Bull’s Eye Flake. It’s my go to. If I smoke it without much fresh air moving I can get a little buzz. Otherwise, total enjoyment.

 

[BROBS]

Exactly how old are you?

108

 

[3rdguy]

108

Can’t post again for 3 more years.

 

[seanv]

I don't get a buzz from bullseye flake. I have tried stokkebye toasted burley and balkan supreme. Both are excellent. I will be ordering some Amsterdam once this covid 19 passes

 

[Chasing Embers]

All the Stokkebye blends are mild.

 

[musicman]

Yeah I don't get much of a nic hit from this one. It sure is tasty though! Maybe try some Luxury Navy Flake, which is a somewhat similar smoke but milder, and pretty tasty in it's own right.

 

[BROBS]

I thought the rolls were milder than the navy flake.

 

[mso489]

I have a jar of Bullseye aging now for a few years, but my original supply didn't seem overbearing in the nic department. I'll see where it goes when I finally open the jar. I don't seem to get nic withdrawal, so maybe I'm not too susceptible.

 

[docrameous]

Yeah, this one does not hit me hard, but everyone‘s experience is unique. Maybe this means you can smoke HH Bold Kentucky and feel nothing.

 

[oldguyoldpipes]

Exactly how old are you?

The downside of half a century......

 

[3rdguy]

The Luxury Twist Flake is mild in the nic. A lot of people mix/experiment with the 3 main blends from PS with some great success.

 

[chopper]

I really LOVE this blend, but my God, it kicks my ass with the nicotine hit. I have had to start smoking it in Group 1-2 sized pipes to get the flavor, but not "the mule just kicked me" Nic-hit. I think I am biologically a nicotine wimp. Any other Stokkebye blends that y'all can suggest that aren't Nicotine Monsters?

Since switching from a 40-a-day cig habit I choose blends with mild nicotine so I've become sensitive to Vit N.

Luxury Bulls Eye and Luxury Navy Flake have a nicotine level just a step above mild but it's enough for me to notice. It's not excessive but I do smoke both in smaller bowls.

Orlik Golden Sliced and Formers Birds Eye Flake are both really nice with mild nicotine.
I'd also recommend Luxury Twist Flake.

 

[craiginthecorn]

LBF doesn't contain more nicotine than the other Stokkebye blends, but it has more Perique, which is more alkaline than the Virginia tobaccos. The higher pH causes the smoke to contain a relatively higher level of free nicotine versus bound nicotine. It's the free nicotine that you feel because it it's rapidly absorbed. The effect of the Perique, then, is to increase the pH and thus, free nicotine.

Conversely, the light topping on LTF probably includes sugars, which when burned form acids, reducing the pH of the smoke. That's why aromatic blends rarely give any nic hit.

 

[docrameous]

LBF doesn't contain more nicotine than the other Stokkebye blends, but it has more Perique, which is more alkaline than the Virginia tobaccos. The higher pH causes the smoke to contain a relatively higher level of free nicotine versus bound nicotine. It's the free nicotine that you feel because it it's rapidly absorbed. The effect of the Perique, then, is to increase the pH and thus, free nicotine.

Conversely, the light topping on LTF probably includes sugars, which when burned form acids, reducing the pH of the smoke. That's why aromatic blends rarely give any nic hit.

Wow! Thanks for this explanation @craiginthecorn !

What about a tobacco like HH Bold Kentucky? It has little topping and no Perique, so is it the manufacturing process that creates the amount of free nicotine or that the Burley brings the alkaline to the table?

 

[oldguyoldpipes]

LBF doesn't contain more nicotine than the other Stokkebye blends, but it has more Perique, which is more alkaline than the Virginia tobaccos. The higher pH causes the smoke to contain a relatively higher level of free nicotine versus bound nicotine. It's the free nicotine that you feel because it it's rapidly absorbed. The effect of the Perique, then, is to increase the pH and thus, free nicotine.

Conversely, the light topping on LTF probably includes sugars, which when burned form acids, reducing the pH of the smoke. That's why aromatic blends rarely give any nic hit.

Damn, I got a C in chemistry......Thanks for giving it some science. I thought "it's just because"....Appreciate the explanation, but damn it sure tastes good.