Tasty aromatics

[Sgetz]

I'm also based in UK and can't stand cig flavour. Try condor flake. Also 1792 flake by g&h. Many smokers consider st Bruno flake to be an aromatic. Lastly how about ennerdale flake!

 

[leonardbill1]

I like 1-Q and BCA, both Lane products, either straight or mixed 50-50.

 

[shane1]

Its strange….They smell amazing and people like the smoke smell but they taste just okay to me.

 

[Verdant]

Anyone else reading this post to know what to avoid at all costs?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Anyone else reading this post to know what to avoid at all costs?

Guessing you're still in your first decade of pipe smoking.

 

[Verdant]

Guessing you're still in your first decade of pipe smoking.

North of a decade but only by a few years. It was a rougher comment than I intended though. I apologize. To each his own. Just enjoy aros that still have the tobacco coming through, like Coniston cut plug, condor long cut, etc. Shouldn't have posted and would happily take it back. Happy to have more pipers in the world.

 

[SaxonX]

I know what you mean exactly, I have the same view. I can recommend Connoisseurs Choice and especially Rattrays Bagpipers Dream. Petersons Special Cut is good but steer clear of Erinmore it smells and tastes of cigarettes to me....

 

[PoplarWight]

Old thread, but the "tastes like cigarettes thing", I'm not sure chasing aromatics is the way to avoid this. At the end of the day you are burning tobacco, and aromatics are easier to burn hot/scorch into ciggie zone. If you want flavorful *smoke*, try cool burning, lightly cased tobaccos. If you want to taste fruit/vanilla/dessert flavors, you're going to be better off vaping. I'm not an aro snob, but the best aromatics are ones where the toppings compliment the tobacco flavor, you can't get around that.