reproduced in any manner without the expressed written consent of STC Holdings LLC. I wanted very much to smoke that Burley forward tobacco, but, was thwarted at all times by the unnecessary and unpleasant perfume. Burns well and rarely requires a relight. Searching for cocoa as was mentioned by others, and not finding any to speak of. Later on, Harrison's daughter Jane eloped to Samuel Gawith in 1838. Strong for sure.loads of flavorfull smoke.reminds me somewhat of another favorite Irish Flake. KK has a floral taste with occasional soapy tones. I have the (perhaps strange) habit of smelling the briar or meecschaum bowl as part of the enjoyment of a pipe. No drying, rubbing out..just untangle, stuff, light, and enjoy. I realize that might not be everyone's idea of fetching, but it works for me. Exceptionally full and well rounded. I am not really big on reviewing pipe tobacco. I can only say that I really like it and will keep something like this around at all times. I purchased a Peterson Belgique with a .60 inch bowl specifically for smoking KK. The flavour is definitely full - Ive a serious cold at the moment, cant taste anything - except this tobacco which has the worst the cold bugs can do beat. These babies are not for those of unsteady pins. Its a great smoke for sure and no lakeland to be found yet but I was hoping for maybe a little . Composed entirely of 100% non-bastardized heady African grown Burleys, be prepared for a formidable smoking experience. Bottom line: A really wonderful tobacco. Us |Contact I like this one, perhaps, a little bit better than Dark Birdseye because the Kentucky adds a very nice, but muted, nutty flavor to the smoke. Mine was delivered slightly moist, but I smoked it as delivered and did not worry about drying it. Speaking of "finish", the finish on this one makes me immediately want to fire up a second bowl (resist that temptation unless you have the nicotine tolerance of a 2 pack a day Marlboro Man). Out of stock. Tastes like tobacco! The flavor, you ask? Lots of flavour and nicotine. Affordable, delicious, and smooth. It's about the same strength, and I find it more flavorful. Smokey toasty woodsy nutty with a hint of cocoa and brown sugar . Display: 24 per page Sort by: Best selling Snake River Fire Cured Twist Chewing Tobacco 12-Pouch Carton, 1.92 oz per Pouch SKU: 01498 Login to Purchase Add to cart Snake River Air Cured Twist Chewing Tobacco Straight burley smokers should try this along with cigar aficionandos. It did improve this, perhaps by balancing out the effect of the aromatics. The flavor is dark, deep and earthy sweet. Gets me in the jowls and pectoris occasionally, but it has the nose and flavor I expect. It gave me no tongue bite and I smoked it slowly to make sure it didn't turn bitter as some burley based tobby's are want to do. I sometimes wonder if what people identify as Lakeland soap is actually the result of the wood and other plant materials used to make African dark fired tobacco. The Kentucky Select Gold Pipe Tobacco is a medium to mild-bodied pipe tobacco mix. KENTUCKY KING LARGE TWIST 12/CT. Could have saved me a lot of time and money. Similar Blends: Mac Baren - HH Old Dark Fired. I always make sure the jar of Kendal Kentucky in my cellar is topped off. in an effort to decide which one to start buying in bulk. This is not the type of tobacco I smoke frequently, I always prefer mild straight blend since I am very sensitive to nicotine, but I enjoy 1 bowl of this nicotine bomb when I have the mood for it. Among Kentucky high school youth, 8.9% reported currently smoking cigarettes. Like Murads, Fatimas, Henry Clays and Don Alfredos. Smoking this always makes me think of the 19th century, of dark oily locomotives, farm houses full of tools and old hay. Exactly like those traded to trappers and Indians since the early approximately century. I have another nice stash of this still vacuum sealed and am looking forward to enjoying many flavorful bowls of this in some of my larger cobs. This stuff is supposedly 100% dark fired Kentucky leaf. Its Christmas 2009 and one of my presents was a 4oz bag of KK. Maybe Lakeland fans will like this one more than I do. Also makes a good mixer for a blend that needs help. Coming at you in one of finest shag cut configurations of swarthy tobacco youll ever encounter; KK is a full-bodied robust adventure made for strong knees. What a great smell. Kendal Kentucky starts with a little sweetness that continues to fade in and out throughout the bowl. 4 Kendal Twist is a hearty, robust rope tobacco made with Virginias and dark-fired leaf. Here at BNB Tobacco, we offer the lowest price on the web for . I will always forgive a tobacco other sins when it smokes down to a fine white ash. Great if you love burley and a little strength. It can burn really really fast if you truly pay no attention at all, and with tobaccos of this strength it can be unpleasant, but I am lazy and like how easy it is to get these ribbons to smolder compared to larger stuff. I like packing it into the pipe. Its a shag cut, which means its not really a proper shag but more of a narrow ribbon - EU regulations mean any tobacco cut as fine as a traditional shag attracts a higher tax rate as a cigarette tobacco. Some floral, some herbal and spicy. Although the nic kick presents me with a tad bit of the heebie-jeebies, the classic Dark Fired Kentucky flavor is exceptional for the genre. In the end, although they seem quite different when smoked back to back, I can honestly say that if only any one of the three were available, I would lay in a large stock of it and be thankful. And it is also ok for blending if you want to add some extra streangth to a milder tobacco. This is a flavorful smoke, best reserved for after a meal. Strength Strong Sort by 6 products $8.40 Oliver Twist Frosted Tobacco Bits 7g $9.59 Oliver Twist Royal Tobacco Bits 7g $9.59 Then and now, the smell of the unlit tobacco is such a strong, room filling essence of smoke and fermentation as to induce head spinning. As Dark Birds Eye has VA/Burley this is pure Burley and not cut from the whole leaf. In Fall 2014 - Spring 2015, focus group interviews were conducted with middle and high school students (N=109) in Appalachian counties in Kentucky. This is spicy, smoky, earthy, a little sweet, leathery, a little incense-like (the faintest of Lakeland essence far in the background), and a bit chocolatey. Shop now and experience the difference! HUB Tobacco Southwest Galena, KS jboyes@hubtobacco.com 620-783-5473 . Kendal Kentucky has a lot of positive attributes, and very few negatives. For me it needs dry time. The nic-hit is potent, and I recommend a small to medium bowl at best. Love it. Not an all day smoke, but you can always have a bowl later on in the day or night. Too finely cut for me to keep a decent light, and just a bit too much to really enjoy straight, for me this is a great tobacco to have to add a bit of Kentucky 'edge' to the milder blends and OTCs. Earthy, woodsy and smoky with nutty, chocolaty undertone this is full-bodied and has quite some flavors to offer for a pure Kentucky blend hearty and a top-notch Kentucky blend. But on the downside, if puffed to hard the smoke can easily turn acrid; and the shag cut also makes the burning a bit sensitive. Overall, I don't care for it. This tobacco will find a place among my tobaccos for the occasional smoke. If this were a movie it would clearly be NC17. This is not for the beginner and is most surely a aquired taste. You might like this even if you have not liked other burley tobaccos in the past. This has mellowed with age. We never encourage non-tobacco consumers to start, or existing tobacco consumers to consume more, and we don't discourage tobacco consumers from quitting. 19.85. Happy Christmas to all and to all a good smoke ! Whether you want regular, aromatic, or natural, this tobacco brand comes in three distinct flavors that will suit all tastes. Pack it tight, easy to light. A really good smoke if you want to get your batteries recharged but might want to enjoy after a meal. Lastly, the end of a bowl of KK will make you feel awfully good about your pipe smoking prowess. I have smoked a rope or two meant for chewing myself. It impresses me as medley of Kentucky flavors. [email protected]1-866-247-2447 DNNSmart SuperForm Modulefalsefalse It handles easily, packs easily and lights easily even straight from the pouch. For me it was water-sipping strong. Ive been coverted to Lakeland Essence ! I don't know if he meant to discourage me on the habit, if it was a prank, of if he just figured he'd let me try it. It is also easy to pack. In terms of room note it was definitely pungent and even after an hour or so the office still smelt how I would imagine the gun deck of the CSS Virginia smelled after a major engagement. Now comes this fine blend. There you have it, gentlemen! Unfortunately, Gawith passed away in 1865 . To me, this is a nice all day smoke. Delicious! Just pure tobacco that asserts its presence and keeps a smile on your face. Smokes great but will leave some moisture in the bowl. (Knowing him pretty well, I think he just let me try it, and let me and the 'baccy figure it out. I do think I would like it better blended with some milder, sweeter Virginia. If anything actually changes with this blend, it would be that the spiciness becomes more pronounced as the bowl progresses. Stonehaven, Aged Burley Flake, etc. To call it substantial would be a bit of an understatement. I was careful not to pack it too tight initially but found it smoked better firmly packed. Has some roughness. Samuel Gawith Brown No. I don't find it to get bitter unless smoked too quickly. Very strong taste but still smooth smoke. Natural and wild taste and flavor, deep and tasty, powerful and virile. In the top list of my preferences as pure Kentucky. Most dark fired blends overdo the "fired." Implementation date and strength of law. Sipping is required and pushing it will result in a bitter pipe. Just keep a glass of tea or soda next to you, and you'll be fine. One to three high. KK is not for the light at heart. Small twist is approximately 5" long and weighs 1.3 ounces. It's wonderfully full-flavored, honest, clean, smokey goodness. Zero tongue bite. I really like Gawith, Hoggarth and if this were more a standard ribbon cut or a flake I think I would love this one. All in all a very interesting experience but I think I'll stick to chewing the stuff. Kentucky's Best Pipe Tobacco from BNB Tobacco features premium flue-cured Burley tobacco. I used a small size meerschaum 'cutty' that I smoke black ropes from G&H. It is also one unique tasting Burley. I recently picked up two ounces of Kentucky from my local shop. One of my favorites. No in wanted casings or toppings. But I tried blending it with other tobaccos and the result is ok in lesser dosage. I wouldn't buy this one again. If you need a "fix," this will do it with style. Nicotine is towards the strong-ish end of the spectrum, but isn't overwhelming. Full on dark tobacco taste. The shag cut makes for a very easy pack and burn; so easy that one has to be careful not to let it get too hot. Very satisfying. The Lakeland essence fades with a little time to air out, and is not nearly as pronounced as in other G, H & Co. blends. Order By Phone: 1-866-247-2447 Proudly owned and operated by an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians. Not to knock Old Dark Fired, which may have greater taste depth. I grew up on a tobacco farm in dark-fired country, and I never realized how much EVERYTHING smells like the stuff (esp. What an interesting, ummm, review. I got mine loose, as this seems to be the way they sell it all around these parts; I live 20 miles or so away from Kendal. What percentage of PG? Quite the nicotine bomb. Smoked it in an MM Washington. I think this is a tobacco that is fit for its purpose, it has an inspirational quality that can comes well to hand when I want to be perked up. Old Time Outlaw Swamper A single shot rifle and a little blue dog Feb 1, 2013 #8 willc2412 Senior Member Nicodemus said: The retrohale is tasty and smooth. I perceive the "nuttiness" that Paddy describes also in the aroma, both in the room note and in the aroma the tobacco imparts to the briar or meerschaum as it's smoked. I found opening the packet that the 'twist' was a little dry so I placed it overnight in a tobacco jar with a couple of humidifying disks. Treating diseases caused by tobacco use costs $1.5 billion a year. Tin note: barbecue without smoke. Though African in origin, this is Ur-Kentucky. Sale! I prefer this blend in a smallish pipe, especially a cob or my smaller SMS Meer. At the time though I was both smoking and talking and was unable to fully concentrate on it. |Home I think it is fair to say not all burleys taste the same, and this is composed of multiple Kentucky tobaccos. Pure bliss for lovers of Kentucky Burley , strong and full bodied smoke that burns clean and dry! I now turn my attention to Kentucky Twist. If smoked too fast, the flavor is lost and the smoke becomes bitter. And your pipe will smell like Lakeland "essence" for a long time after the tobacco is gone. 8O. Makes it super easy to pack, light, and smoke. It has a raw woody taste (absent in the others) that reminds my of Burley, which is very pleasant. This is one of my regulars, along with Peterson University Flake and Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky. It's great for building cake as it burns to nothing but ash. Smokes easily. Aging this a bit (and/or microwaving it for a short time in a mason jar) smooths out most of the edges for me. Although the contents of my gasketed plastic container was pretty dry the tobacco seems to age really well. Anyway, on to the tobacco. Quick View. There is a spiciness that tickles my tongue occasionally. The moist fine shag cut is all too easy to clump into a big plug when filling the pipe - filling a bit looser than normal is necessary. Grow a set of balls and experience what our forefathers relied on to build the wonders of the world. Add to cart. Because S.G.'s brown ropes are not stoved, the flavor might tend to be a bit lighter than the black ropes, more of the strength remains intact. Sweet with toasty notes it burns like a dream. I bought this in bulk and smoked a little bit of it when I received it. This makes it easy to pack, stays lit and smokes down without any need to mess with it. Then I met a new friend who gifted me a very generous sampling. Works great as a blending tobacco as well. While it . Being relatively new to it, I feel as if I live in a constant rabbit hole; continously chasing extinct tobaccos and trying to identify subtle flavors from countless kitchen sink blends. The shag cut enhances this in ways I do not understand, as a shag cut can often make other tobaccos difficult, fast burning or harsh. It has one of the strongest doses of nicotine available. The overall flavor may get a bit richer and fuller, but the profile doesn't change. I will check out the link you posted and report back on my findings. Already on first few puffs I got greeted by a decent smokiness, that intensified a bit more as I progressed. Tobacco Twist (1 - 40 of 501 results) Price ($) Set price range $75 - $100 Over $100 All Sellers Tobacco Tin 10 Sticker Pack SmokeandSaber (7) $4.00 FREE shipping Antique Woven Wreath, For Display Only, Tobacco Twist AmericanaAntiques (2,876) $112.50 $125.00 (10% off) | This review is for both stag cut and vintage cut. The only possible drawback to this blend is the amount of nicotine it imparts. If you are in the mood for a strong tobacco that will relax your senses, this is the one. Not here. Not the best start after lighting in that it seemed to have a sort of stinging bitterness, but that soon gave way to a good, steady, tasty smoke with plenty of strength. Small samples of Kendall KY and the GH Dark shag were included, clearly for seduction purposes. After having had several more I have to downgrade it to three. It is (as expected) smokey, and a little thick in terms of mouth texture or "feel." Its not much like the Dark shag/flake, which has a tang all of its own. I packed the pipe with the cut 'twist' and after a few attempts at getting it going using a No:2 Disposable French BIC it finally took off. I've tried KK in a couple of different pipes (cobs and briars) and notice no appreciable difference. I would characterize it as very fine long ribbon. Ground to a fine dust, this is stuff the English of yore snorted deeply and that made it into the novels of Sterne and Swift. Makes me feel like I've done somwthing right. For me the taste and aroma are outstanding. The shag cut is easy to pack but be cautious don't tamp too hard or it will not draw. Please bare with me as this is my first pipe review here.. and I've only been smoking pipe seriously for about 8 months now so my palette is still in training. Sweet, mature Virginias and Dark-Fired Kentucky are cased with maple sugar to enhance the natural flavors making for a robust blend with a soft, subtle note. As its name implies, Kentucky Cheroots Cigars are an American made cigarillo-style treat made from the esteemed Avanti company. The process is very much the same as the way latakia is cured. Be careful out there, you can get too much of a good thing, (this really will turn you green and upside down if you smoke it). I like how it dries out. Kendal Kentucky burns to a fine white ash, and leaves the bowl clean of dottle. To me it tastes and smokes like Five Brothers, but for adult consumers. This website does not advertise, sell, or offer promotions for products. What I love about this though is it contains nothing but Burley, and yet the flavour is deep and complex. If you find you need to kick up the nicotine, then add a small portion of dark air-cured to the next batch. At least it did me . Although there is no scent added to this variety, a wonderful aroma of charred vanilla and pepper are released during the first few pulls after the initial light. This is a very fine, string cut, so no difficulties packing or keeping it lit. Will buy more to age! I almost just tossed it but the bag felt spongy so I opened it. The tobacco grown on Tucker Farms is sold at market for use in cigarettes. It has given me reason to consider other shags which I have historically avoided. This was based on the reasoning that if this stuff tastes like a Reindeer fart it really will not impart long term flavors to the pipe since everything I like to smoke seems to remind most people of something unpleasant.