Winter tobacco

[nehemias88]

Good morning.Winter is here already! I wondered if anyone has a favorite blend for the winter time, maybe not only for winter, but a special blend for that christmas feel. Thanks everyone.

 

[jpbass]

I remember Christmas 1981, the year when I first started smoking a pipe, my Dad bought me some Cherry Berry from Fader's http://www.faderstobac.com and I went bonkers over it. I always consider picking up some around the holidays for old times sake. But now at 49 my baccy tastes have certainly matured and I'm not sure if I would appreciate it anymore. I like aromatics in the Winter, mostly because I'm smoking in the house more, and my wife may have a fit if I turn the living room into a den of Latakia. Lane BCA and 1Q , with the occasional Altadis Irish Creme (mixed with Prince Albert, try that!) and Rum And Maple are good enough for me. I've heard a few guys here talk about a blend called Christmas Cookie, not sure who makes it, but that one has sparked some curiosity, and I may have to seek it out.

 

[captainprophesy]

Well winter starts on December 21st so technically its still fall :P
The colder the temp outside the heavier in Latakia my blends get.

 

[papipeguy]

Autumn Evening is my cold weather go to on occassion. I've tried the Peterson Holiday blend 2011 and di not care for it as it is too sweet for me. I even added 2 oz of latakia to it but can't tame that beast. The McClelland Christmas blend was a better actor for me ut I'm sure I'll stick to my English blends.

 

[nehemias88]

I know it's not winter, but it basically is in NY state with temperatures already around the 0 centigrade. I believe Christmas cookie is by a company named Boswel or similar to the name. I also heard many good things about it, but i tend to stay out of aromatics and more into virginias. Latakia sounds like a good choice to stay comfortable. I think I'll try that. I appreciate the feedback guys. Does any one have any more suggestions?

 

[mrgunnar177]

Ten Russians , star of the east by C&D holiday spirit by mccellends and holiday cheer by mccellends.

Cheers

Gunnar

 

[gmwolford]

Christmas Cookie is a Boswell's blend. I, too, am smokimg more aromatics with the cold weather if I want to stay inside smoking.

 

[nehemias88]

Is Mac Baren a good company?

 

[mrgunnar177]

Well...I'm not a fan of their products but many people are. If you are going to get a tin of macbarens get old dark fired its by far there beat one and the only blend I recommend from them

 

[hawk60ce]

I havent found a Mac Baren blend i havent liked yet. I havent smoked a ton of there stuff but all have been pretty decent and wasnt upset i spent the money on it.

 

[markw4mms]

McClelland's Christmas Cheer!

 

[baronsamedi]

Jack Lee's Yule Pudding is perfect for the season!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zugnO98rWcs

 

[bigvan]

I agree that the cooler weather is a perfect time for more latakia-forward blends.
However, I'm in the minority when it comes to "Christmas blends". Tutti fruity, candy, cookie and pudding (?!) flavored tobaccos are just not for me.

 

[nehemias88]

Thank you so much guys. I will definitely pick an ounce or two of each. thanks a lot. Enjoy the upcoming thanksgiving!

 

[jwp159]

I tend to go to more black cavendish like BCA as the weather gets colder. I also find that I like RLP6 in the cold. Both are Lanes blends. I'm just not a big latakia fan.

 

[ohin3]

Yeah I usually shift from summer time Virginia mode to cool weather time latakia mode. Find myself smoking more and more English blends as the temperature drops.

 

[judcole]

The colder the temp outside the heavier in Latakia my blends get.

+1

Tutti fruity, candy, cookie and pudding (?!) flavored tobaccos are just not for me.

I'm with you on that, bigvan.

 

[joshwolftree]

I find myself switching between the harsher lat bomb blends and smoother cavendish blends, just depending where I am. Lat bombs for outside to warm me up. and cavendish blends for that smooth hot cocoa feel when I'm sitting in my nice warm house