Taste change

[iowamike]

Early last spring I had a wicked cold ( broncitis-sinusitius), after it went away 1Q has not tasted the same to me. The flavors of the rest of my tobaccos tastes the same. I even broke into my cellard pound just to see if it was the tobacco. I still smoke it out of spite but to no avail it's just not the same. Has this ever happened to anyone else. Any suggestions?

 

[cyndi]

How are you feeling now? It's possible the antibiotics missed a pocket of bacteria.

 

[iowamike]

No I feel great, I spent the whole summer smoking 1Q in every pipe I have to see if it was the pipes, tobacco or me. I loved the stuff. I would have thought something else would taste strange. Food is good, soda, Liquor all good.

 

[cyndi]

Weird. I'm all out of ideas, then!

 

[spartan]

Maybe any "aging" of the 1Q has slightly changed the flavor profile for you and your taste buds were sensitive to the change? *speculation*
I know when I ordered 1Q and smoked it I fell in love. In looooooooooooooooooooooove. But after about 2-3 weeks in an airtight jar I just don't get the same enjoyment out of it as the first week of it. Either you have grown used to it (which is what I've assumed has happened in my situation) or you prefer the FRESH "version" of 1Q. (which doesn't make much sense to me, because if I have it in an airtight jar I don't know if tobacco ages that fast to cause a signifigant flavor change, specifically to 1Q)
The Captain Black still tastes the same from the pouch howver... just saying.
I could be completely wrong and I could be akin to the same situation you are acosted with. Minus the viral affliction?
Maybe we would be so lucky that Lawrence would comment on the "Aging Particulars" of 1Q specifically.

 

[iowamike]

You know I took it out of a bail top jar and put it in a regular mason jar, maybe I will try that bail top again.

It is probably one of those leaded Made in China jars that gave it that extra wang.

Thanks for the Ideas/ suggestions Guys and Cyndi!

 

[spartan]

Guys and Cyndi.... Couldn't even say my name... :crying:
Maybe I should be flattered that you think of me as more than one person? lol

 

[iowamike]

So sorry Spartan, how insensitive of me. A little attention from the opposite sex and I get Stupid.

Besides its you, Bugs and your lady in the picture no?

 

[dhizzy]

Well, if you just can't stand it anymore you can always send it to me :lol:

 

[macnutz]

It is hard to imagine that the cold from last spring is the culprit, especially if that tobacco is the only notable difference you are experiencing. Sometimes, one's taste preferences just alter. Try leaving it completely off the roster for a few months. It my be like rediscovered love when you return. That works for me when I get tired of a wine, beer, or favourite food.

 

[iowamike]

macnutz I may just give that a try.

 

[pipeinhand]

Send all of it to Lawrence, he will smoke it and let you know if there is any taste change. Really, he is nice like that. :lol:

 

[terry]

Send me the rest of your Iq and i'll test it out. ::

 

[philip]

Try leaving it completely off the roster for a few months.
macnutz I may just give that a try.

Mike, put a note on your calendar so you will remember to let us know how the experiment turns out. Thanks.

 

[jchaplick]

Aros never seem to age 'well' for me, everything else does, but for some reason i havent found one aro that ages well... Personal opinion

 

[iowamike]

I figured it out guys and gals.

I started taking a muscle relaxer to help with my back and headaches at about the same time. I quit the half pill of muscle relaxer at bed time five days ago. Just lit up some 1Q and BAM it tastes great again. So far so good on the migraines and back spasams. Strange that its the only taste that changed. But hey live and learn. I got dependant on the meds or so I thought. I say to heck with the pills and smoke more. Thanks for for all your input.

By the way the medication was Tizanadine.

 

[smokey422]

It's been my experience that sometimes aromatics don't age that well, even in the airtight Ball jars I store them in. It seems like they lose a bit of their sweetness. I order in smaller quantities now so I get them smoked up quicker.
Smokey

 

[philip]

Just lit up some 1Q and BAM it tastes great again.

Hooray! Another blend saved from banishment in the cellar.

I'm happy to hear that you and 1Q are reunited.