I am smoking "The Rope"

[Mitch]

Originally Posted by commonsenseman

So, I've been thinking about ropes some more lately, & I'm working on a list.

Here's what I have so far:

SG Black XX Rope
SG Brown #4 Rope
G&H Bulk Brown Twist
G&H Sweet Rum Twist
G&H Black Irish X
G&H Brown Irish X
G&H Brown Bogie

Anybody got anything to add?

I believe that SG has a XXX Rope also. I am not a fan of the rope.

[hunter1127]

Mitch, found the ropes are a good condiment w/ a more mild smoke like a virginia, Va/per, or a burley. A little goes a long way. Don't give up on it yet.

[commonsenseman]

Just ordered a couple to try, I'll let you know how they are Mitch.

-G&H Brown Irish X
-G&H Brown Bogie

[Mitch]

Originally Posted by commonsenseman

Just ordered a couple to try, I'll let you know how they are Mitch.

-G&H Brown Irish X
-G&H Brown Bogie

Good luck brother, be ready to grow some major hair on your chest

[Mad Hatter]

You might look at Marscigars if you haven't already. They had the best selection back when I was shopping for ropes. I believe there is also a G,H inc Maple flavored rope too, as well as Black Cherry Twist which was my favorite of brown #4, Black XX, Bogie, SRT, & BCT

Overall I don't really care for twists. I think they burn very hot and very harsh and only smoke well in a larger bowl. I've found I like strong tabaks in smaller bowls because I only get the nicotene punch in a smaller bowl. Dunno why. That's just the way it is

[dmkerr]

Originally Posted by Mad Hatter

Overall I don't really care for twists.

There's a certain romance with them among pipe smokers that, alas, doesn't hold up in the bowl for me. I think one could get the same flavor by smoking old cigarette ashes. At my age, refinement is what it's all about with tobacco. Brute strength for its own sake doesn't do much for me.

[RayKwoodie]

Yo to All !

I am new here. I bought some Bogie recently. I chewed some and I am waiting to smoke some soon. My recollection is that G&H Brown Irish X and G&H Brown Bogie are roughly the same recipe in different diameters?

Otherwise, it is good to be here. My "chewing" tale is next. I took my cigar cutter and slice a 2 mm slice. It may be the best thing for cutting it. I placed this "nickel" between my cheek and gum for about 15 minutes. I used my disposable spit cup. The first sensation was very spicy hot. Next it was like some nice tobacco but very bitter. I spit it out after the time limit out of necessity. This was my first "chew." My head was spinning with a slight headache and a bit of nausea. The nic buzz was huge.

Historically, I believe the medium and smaller ropes and twists were chewed and smoked by British coal miners? I am looking forward to smoking the brown bogie in a small bowl, Kaywoodie.

'Bye,

Ray

[MarkC]

Originally Posted by RayKwoodie

This was my first "chew." My head was spinning with a slight headache and a bit of nausea. The nic buzz was huge.

Reminds me of my first experience with Bloodhound back in my early high school years That was when I knew exactly how repetitive those warnings to stay away from drugs, tobacco and alcohol really were...

[commonsenseman]

Originally Posted by RayKwoodie

My recollection is that G&H Brown Irish X and G&H Brown Bogie are roughly the same recipe in different diameters?

I believe you are correct. The 3 types of G&H tobaccos I recently ordered all smell identical. Brown Irish X, Brown Bogie, & Dark Flake.