Your Own "Worst" Tobacco

[dublinpiper90]

Haunted bookshop! Only tobacco I've thrown away

I came close to doing this few bowls later it still isnt my favorite but it’s gotten better

 

[khiddy]

I must say that I am incredibly surprised at the number of folks who’ve mentioned throwing tobacco away. I would never do that. Just give it to someone else whose taste buds may appreciate it.

I guess it’s another sign that we’re living in a “throwaway culture,” as the former Argentinian Jorge Bergoglio speaks about regularly.

 

[Lumbridge]

C&D Sweet English. Tasted like soft caramel candies drizzled with liquid smoke and a bit of vomit. Only blend that has ever gone straight into my trash can after a few puffs.

 

[Lumbridge]

I must say that I am incredibly surprised at the number of folks who’ve mentioned throwing tobacco away. I would never do that. Just give it to someone else whose taste buds may appreciate it.

I guess it’s another sign that we’re living in a “throwaway culture,” as the former Argentinian Jorge Bergoglio speaks about regularly.

I would generally agree, but if one doesn't personally know any other pipe smokers, it may not make sense to try to give away the remainder of a bulk oz sample or tin and have to deal with mailing it, especially when the shipping cost will likely exceed the value of the tobacco. If it were something rare and sought after, then I might make the effort to give it to someone who will appreciate it.

 

[LongIslandPiper]

Briarworks Bacon old fashioned!
I never thought I would utter anything negative with bacon in it but here we are. No bacon flavor to speak of and only a slight hint that ebbs/flows of the cocktail casing. The blend has a odd tin note and harsh characteristics on the retrohale

 

[popeofpiping]

So far I only have one, Sillems Black. Probably just a bad tin, but tasted rancid.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I must say that I am incredibly surprised at the number of folks who’ve mentioned throwing tobacco away.

Shipping is expensive and I live several miles from a post office. It is just tobacco after all.

 

[wilblee]

C&D Visions of Celephaïs. While there are plenty of blends I won’t buy again, this is the one that left me feeling like I needed to notify the authorities. War crimes tribunals would only nominally be an overreaction.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I had two bowls of Old Gowrie yesterday in two different pipes, and was surprised at how much I did not enjoy it. The tin note was interesting and inviting, smelled a bit like prune juice, so I was primed for a sweet and lovely smoke. I dried out a healthy pinch or two (the tin was quite moist), and loaded it in my MM Country Gentleman. I got a smoke that was acrid and cigarette-ish, bitey and not awesome. Later in the day, I packed a clay with the balance of what I had dried (which was now bordering on very dry). Same thing, full of bite and harsh smoke. Very disappointing.

Likely smoked it too fast. If you're producing clouds, you're burning off flavor.

 

[Chasing Embers]

C&D Visions of Celephaïs. While there are plenty of blends I won’t buy again, this is the one that left me feeling like I needed to notify the authorities. War crimes tribunals would only nominally be an overreaction.

Got a pipe just for that one. It dwarfs Captain Black Grape's grape flavoring.

 

[Friendly Piper]

Shipping is expensive and I live several miles from a post office. It is just tobacco after all.

CE, I always appreciate how grounded you are about this hobby. Seriously, I often need this reminder not to take things too seriously—it is, as you say, just tobacco.

 

[Friendly Piper]

Got a pipe just for that one. It dwarfs Captain Black Grape's grape flavoring.

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That is an awesome pipe. Assume it’s Eldritch?

 

[khiddy]

Likely smoked it too fast. If you're producing clouds, you're burning off flavor.

There were no smoke clouds I can assure you. I was sipping and kept the bowl pretty cool. Nothing but acrid flavor. But I appreciate the reminder.

 

[wilblee]

Got a pipe just for that one. It dwarfs Captain Black Grape's grape flavoring.

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I had a pipe dedicated to it, too (after one bowl). It went into the trash with the tin. Fortunately if was a cob, not a gorgeous Kharitonov like that one

 

[Chasing Embers]

Assume it’s Eldritch

Andre Kharitonov

He gave me a great deal a few years ago on the set.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Fortunately if was a cob

At one time I held those in the same regard as the highest grade pipes.

 

[wilblee]

At one time I held those in the same regard as the highest grade pipes.

I still do, but rurnt is rurnt (and it was only $15).

 

[thomasw]

Well I must confess being an unrepentant burley lover; so for all those who detest the OJK or Haunted Bookshop they have still have taking up space, I will offer to pay to ship that horrible tobacco to me!

For me the only tobacco I can’t stand are the Lakelands. I am not a massive fan of aromatic or english blends either but i do on occasion enjoy a bowl just for a change up. But I have long ago given up trying the Lakeland essence…

 

[Friendly Piper]

Andre Kharitonov

He gave me a great deal a few years ago on the set.
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Wow—he’s a real artist!

 

[FLDRD]

It’s funny you mention MacBaren Navy Flake. I opened a tin of it last month because I liked it the first few timed I smoked it a couple years ago. The latest one was horrible and I tossed it.

I even tried a couple more times over the wknd. The leaf quality is good but my palate keeps searching for something that never arrives so there's not gratification to it...