New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart

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Originally Posted by jjmitchem

Thanks guys

How do you know if it is an aromatic if it isn't labeled as such - obviously the CAOs are because of my experience with the cigars of the same names but what about something like Peterson's Irish Whiskey - is it just the obvious answer - this is an aromatic because it has been flavored with whisky?

Yes, that one is obvious, for the reason you stated - it is acknowledged in the name. Other aromatics will also be described as having some sort of flavoring added to it. Oftentimes, you can tell by the aroma of the tobacco in the tin/bag, it will obviously smell of something added to the tobacco. While some tobaccos will have an ephemeral smell of citrus, coffee, cocoa, etc... in aromatics, it will be apparent that something was added. Take the time to read as well, for often it will be noted in the description.

As a couple examples:

Dan Blue Note Mild, Golden Virginias which possess a naturally high sweetness, are mixed with a very mild Black Cavendish. These tobaccos are aged for weeks together in a pressed cake. A fresh flavor with essences of exotic fruits and a touch of Bourbon Vanilla is added to make this an extraordinarily mild blend.

Dan Malthouse Founders Reserve This blend is named after the venerable former malthouse in which the tobacco is prepared. The Malthouse is a superb mixture of provincial Virginia tobaccos that are infused with Scottish Single Malt Whiskey.

Cornell & Diehl Blockade Runner A true Navy Cavendish crumble cake made with hand stoved red Virginia and golden Virginia and soaked in a premium rum for seven days, then lightly stoved again, pressed and cut.

Cornell & Diehl Cross-eyed Cricket This has a base of unsweetened black Cavendish with Turkish, Latakia and Perique, enclosed in a light rum punch flavor. Is this an English or aromatic blend? You decide. (Obviously, an English by the blend of tobaccos, but turned into an aromatic by the adding of the "flavor.")

Gawith & Hoggarth Bob's Chocolate Flake Loved by pipe smokers from all corners of the globe. A medium flake with a small amount of Latakia blended to give this tobacco its unique character. The cocoa and vanilla casings enhance the flavor of this popular flake. (Even if you didn't know by the name, it has added "casings" to enhance the flavor. This one is done in a very tasteful way and is an excellent aromatic, but an aromatic nontheless.)

Hope this helps.

Peace of the Lord be with you.