Kyle Weiss
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I was a little worried to fire this up on a 38°F, rainy morning, for fear the condensation and chilly conditions would rush and wet my smoke.
The copper-banded wonder Todd Harris gave to me for the bombing was the pipe--it has a unique stem draft hole cut at the bit that makes Virginias sing. The tin itself is very fresh, which I'm told is a good thing--label states April 2012.
I rubbed out and dried my first pinch quite a bit, just so it was springy. This proved perfect, as it took to flame really well. First tamp gave me flavors of fresh lettuce, sweet pea, a slightly leathery body and a touch of peppercorn and lemongrass. Further down a ways it added notes of sunflower seeds, a touch of zest, even some faint cardamom. Middle bowl got almost like a good oolong tea, and warmed my tongue like some Serrano pepper was added. The finale of this bowl thickened up remarkably, and mellowed out the flavors, added what I swear was nutmeg and vanilla bean (the real stuff, the expensive stuff). I suddenly realize I've been transported into taste and depth I haven't gotten from any tobacco I've tried to date--I was genuinely tasting a brand new tobacco for once, rather than combinations of other experiences. This stuff is truly unique.
Other facts: DGT HEAVEN. :cheers: Nicotine levels are moderate. Fresh, invigorating, forgiving, huge, simple, complex, endless possibilities, and I'm not sure how all of that comes to be. I have a lot to learn from this stuff, and school is gonna be fun.
Embarcadero destroyed me. Rarely have I jumped right into a tobacco, and felt like I suddenly woke up. Against weather odds, I had one of those smokes that reminded me why I took up this hobby. I honestly felt like I earned this through all I've learned so far. A rare, holy grail smoke blessed me today, and I felt insignificant and honored in the face of it. There was so much going on it's going to take me a while to get it all, and I barely scratched the surface of it. Like my first new sports car, the first meal from the world's most inspired chef, the first time I realize I have a new favorite author. Greg, you ruined me in the best way. Again. A new bar has been set.
YMMV, but I sure as hell like my mileage.
8)
The copper-banded wonder Todd Harris gave to me for the bombing was the pipe--it has a unique stem draft hole cut at the bit that makes Virginias sing. The tin itself is very fresh, which I'm told is a good thing--label states April 2012.
I rubbed out and dried my first pinch quite a bit, just so it was springy. This proved perfect, as it took to flame really well. First tamp gave me flavors of fresh lettuce, sweet pea, a slightly leathery body and a touch of peppercorn and lemongrass. Further down a ways it added notes of sunflower seeds, a touch of zest, even some faint cardamom. Middle bowl got almost like a good oolong tea, and warmed my tongue like some Serrano pepper was added. The finale of this bowl thickened up remarkably, and mellowed out the flavors, added what I swear was nutmeg and vanilla bean (the real stuff, the expensive stuff). I suddenly realize I've been transported into taste and depth I haven't gotten from any tobacco I've tried to date--I was genuinely tasting a brand new tobacco for once, rather than combinations of other experiences. This stuff is truly unique.
Other facts: DGT HEAVEN. :cheers: Nicotine levels are moderate. Fresh, invigorating, forgiving, huge, simple, complex, endless possibilities, and I'm not sure how all of that comes to be. I have a lot to learn from this stuff, and school is gonna be fun.
Embarcadero destroyed me. Rarely have I jumped right into a tobacco, and felt like I suddenly woke up. Against weather odds, I had one of those smokes that reminded me why I took up this hobby. I honestly felt like I earned this through all I've learned so far. A rare, holy grail smoke blessed me today, and I felt insignificant and honored in the face of it. There was so much going on it's going to take me a while to get it all, and I barely scratched the surface of it. Like my first new sports car, the first meal from the world's most inspired chef, the first time I realize I have a new favorite author. Greg, you ruined me in the best way. Again. A new bar has been set.
I tried really hard to keep this short and sweet, but I don't want to hear 1,000 facepalms echoing across the country as I'm dancing around like a happy fool. I also don't want to sound like I'm kissing the rears of those who might have steered me to this, I'm genuinely satisfied, and I truly thank those who ushered me to try this stuff. I already know I passed Embarcadero's first test--because of how delighted I am.....recently someone around here":irs1t6e3 said:
YMMV, but I sure as hell like my mileage.
8)
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