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Old 12-05-2009, 10:42 PM   #1
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So I have been trying to get into smoking my pipes my often and now that its cold it seems to be the perfect time. My B&M is real limited to backy however, I love his house blends. I would like to try some flakes and my girlfriend prefers when I smoke aromatics. Can anyone recommend a couple of aromatic flakes that are not over the top sweet? Thanks.
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Old 12-08-2009, 07:43 AM   #2
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Mac Baren Vanilla Cream is what I smoke when I have that rare craving for a flavored tobacco.

Really, I don't know what other Aros are good.
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Old 12-08-2009, 06:44 PM   #3
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Sam Gawith FireDance Flake. I have yet to try this flake, but from what I have heard its a decent smoke for an aromatic. Plus at 6ish for a 50g tin price is spot on

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Old 12-08-2009, 08:38 PM   #4
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Firedance Flake is an GREAT aro if you like blackberries

as best as I can tell, it's either FVF or BBF with a light topping. Top notch quality, no goopiness at all, just good virginia tobacco with some blackberry sweetness.

Vanilla Cream Flake is excellent also, but it a little bit more flavored (better than the loose cut)
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Old 12-08-2009, 10:56 PM   #5
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Great all good to know. I decided to let the GF go ahead and do the ordering after some research on tobacco reviews and go figure. Firedance and Vanilla creme made the list. As did about 10 other tins. She wouldnt tell me all of them but the damn credit card sure told me it was a few. I have got to be more specific when I tell her to pick. Ill post once its here. Thanks for all the info Ill do my part and send up a review or two once they arrive.
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Old 12-08-2009, 11:11 PM   #6
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awesome! she sounds like a keeper. Enjoy those tins
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Old 12-12-2009, 08:19 PM   #7
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So as promised here is the damage:
McClelland- Frog morton across the pond 100g tin, Christmas cheer 2x100g tins
Ashton - Consummate Gentleman50g tin
Mac Baren - Black ambrosia 100g tin, Vanilla cream flake 50g tine
Solani - X Sweet mystery
Dan - Blue note 50g tin, Treasures of Ireland: Shannon
Samuel Gawiths - Kendal Cream flake 50g, Firedance flake 50g
Benjamin Hartwell - Evening stroll 50g, Signature blend 50g.

No its the issue of what to try first. Thoughts?
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I say crack the Firedance tin and let us know what ya think. Frog Morton and Xmas Cheer arent aromatics btw.
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Yeah the across the pond is new to me. She saw that I had some on the town and decided I would like this. As for the Christmas hey tis the season. The firedance does look good.
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Hey Frank sounds like she loves you why I have no idea
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Yep went with the firedance. What an interesting smoke. The room note seemed very sweet and yet the backy didnt taste too sweet. I picked up the berries as soon as I cracked the tin. As for the taste it didnt seem goopey. I assumed it would be a bit wet so I let it sit out about 45 min to an hour then packed a small bowl to give this a taste. You can not miss the blackberry in this. This one for sure the GF will approve of. She may even put this in her pipe.
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Old 12-13-2009, 02:19 PM   #12
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Looks like a tasty smoke indeed!
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