Best tasting aromatic?

[JohnnyFlake]

IMHO, the very best aromatic available is C&D's Autumn Evening, followed closely by McClelland's Pal O' Mine and McClelland's Honeydew!

[IrishCamel81]

Relatively new to the ARO's but I found that Boswells Berry Cobbler carries a small flavor when smoked slowly. I could gather a small hint of chocolate covered raisin from GL Pease's Haddos Delight, but that is a VaPer.

[uvacom]

I haven't tried them, but Erinmore and grousemoor seem to be regarded as aromatics for people who don't like aromatics. Apparently part of the fun is figuring out exactly what they smell/taste like.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Sir Pipes Alot

... What do you guys think?

I think a good tasting aromatic does not exist unless you count rum-cased Navy Flake an aromatic.

Aromatics...

[Mad Hatter]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I think a good tasting aromatic does not exist unless you count rum-cased Navy Flake an aromatic.

Aromatics...

Back off Moo! Rum casings rule Geez, did we ever establish exactly what makes an aromatic?

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Back off Moo! Rum casings rule Geez, did we ever establish exactly what makes an aromatic?

Back off? As if. Did Patton back off? Did Farragut back off? Did George Washington back off? Did Michigan State bac... Well, never mind about that. My poor Spartans. WTH. It's HOCKEY season! How bout them Red Wings?

No no no, I really like MacBarens Navy Flake but that hint of rum probably doesn't make any difference to me, as the smoker, except for the pleasing smell of scented tobacco in the tin. I barely notice any rum flavor in the smoking. I expect people in the room might smell the overtone of rum but I don't.

Yeah, so what IS an aromatic, anyhow? Anything that has been topped or cased? Anything Mrs. Moo say, "Hmmmm. That smells nice." Are stinky Lakeland blends aromatics? Sqaudron Leader is called an oriental but it tastes like an english blend; but since it totally smells like not-english/oriental Dial soap in the tin does that automatically make it aromatic? What if the soap smell is the natural residual aroma of the oriental stoving process as one BOTL has elsewhere suggested?

So, if MacBNF and SL are aromatics, they are the best tasting aromatics. (And Paladin Black Cherry is aromatic poison.)

Consider ASP: "A lot of ASPers are starting to prefer the term "flavored" for the category of artisan (and generally natural) blends which contain a modicum of flavoring. This term is opposed to "goopy aromatics" or "cased aromatics" which refer to those blends with so much added flavoring as to overpower the natural tobacco flavor, and eliminate all hope of aging. As you can immediately tell, the term "aromatic" is - apart from its technical definition - often pejorative." and read their varying definitions at -

The Pipe Tobacco Aging, Storage and Cellaring FAQ: Tobacco Categorization

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I think a good tasting aromatic does not exist unless you count rum-cased Navy Flake an aromatic.

Aromatics...

Mr. Moo,

You must try some C&D Autumn Evening, or either one of the two McClelland Blends I mentioned above. I just finished of the last of the Pal O' Mine that I had, and I do not have either of the others on hand at this time or I'd send you a few samples.

For the most part, I agree with your thinking. IMHO about 98% of the so called aromatic tobaccos out there are simply crap! However, there is that 2% out there that are made from very high quality tobaccos and have been blended in a very harmonious way!

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Mr. Moo,

You must try some C&D Autumn Evening, or either one of the two McClelland Blends I mentioned above. I just finished of the last of the Pal O' Mine that I had, and I do not have either of the others on hand at this time or I'd send you a few samples!

I haven't tried Pal O' Mine but I've smoked McClellands Tastemaster and Best of Show. I always have a small supply of their bulk #2050 Oriental Cavendish (a non-gooey black cavendish with a hint of oriental) and I'm convinced that McClellands is not only topnotch as a virginia/vaper blender, they are one of if not the best aromatic blender as well. I smoke aros maybe 2% of the time but with few exceptions, McC's are the finest I've smoked.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Mr. Moo,

You must try some C&D Autumn Evening, or either one of the two McClelland Blends I mentioned above. I just finished of the last of the Pal O' Mine that I had, and I do not have either of the others on hand at this time or I'd send you a few samples.

For the most part, I agree with your thinking. IMHO about 98% of the so called aromatic tobaccos out there are simply crap! However, there is that 2% out there that are made from very high quality tobaccos and have been blended in a very harmonious way!

I keep reading about Autumn Evening but never got a round tuit. I've tried new Plumcake, aged ancient-ancient Plumcake, Momo... sure, it's OK but none of it ever moves me to want more. On you advice I'll make a move on Autum Evening. Win/win for you: if I hate it, you can have it and if I love it you're a genius.

You wanna be Mayor of Pipeville, John?

[AcworthAl]

Originally Posted by sounds7

I thought of one more.

Troost Slices is very good.

The Dutch know their aromatics. I have also heard that Carole at Pipeworks and Wilke is somewhat a Guru when it comes to Aromatic tobacco.

Agree 100 percent. Great company. Great service and great tobaccos.

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

I keep reading about Autumn Evening but never got a round tuit. I've tried new Plumcake, aged ancient-ancient Plumcake, Momo... sure, it's OK but none of it ever moves me to want more. On you advice I'll make a move on Autum Evening. Win/win for you: if I hate it, you can have it and if I love it you're a genius.

You wanna be Mayor of Pipeville, John?

Well then, I hope I end up being a genius. I never been one before!

What does being Mayor involve? I probably couldn't get enough votes anyways!

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Well then, I hope I end up being a genius. I never been one before!

What does being Mayor involve? I probably couldn't get enough votes anyways!

Too late this cycle. You have to know how to charm the youngsters, JohnnyFlake. Tell you what. Vote for me and if I am elected I'll make you the heir apparent AND the power behind the throne, so to speak.

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Too late this cycle. You have to know how to charm the youngsters, JohnnyFlake. Tell you what. Vote for me and if I am elected I'll make you the heir apparent AND the power behind the throne, so to speak.

You need to fill me in on what's going on. I've been kind of inactive for a couple of months. I am getting involved again and I must have missed something!

[DeadFrog]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

IMHO, the very best aromatic available is C&D's Autumn Evening, followed closely by McClelland's Pal O' Mine and McClelland's Honeydew!

I've heard pretty good things about the Mcelland aros and was hoping to pick up a tin of each of these at the B&M today. Sadly, the owner doesn't carry them anymore due to lack of interest. He said they were really slow sellers. I picked up a house blend instead. Looks like I might have to order some from the US if I want to give these a shot.

[wharfrathoss]

i'd try Celtic Taliisman peronally. chery taster for the aro, but w/a real tobac flavor to back it up!