INW Dark for Pipe

submitted almost 9 years ago by wh1skeyk1ngThanks for reading this flair

Setup: Lycan RDA by Cigreen; single twisted 24awg @ .40Ω; cotton wicks; 45W

Testing: INW Dark for Pipe @ 3%; Aged: 27 days

Flavor description: Prominently dark and moist pipe tobacco with a bit of a dry rolling tobacco in the background. Heavier notes of dark chocolate over subtle notes of sweet honey and delicate spices blend in well with the robust tobaccos to create a rather earthy, rich, and complex blend of taste.

Off-flavors: Not getting anything off-tasting here.

Throat hit: 4/10 Noticeable yet rather smooth.

Uses: Great in a base for a tobacco recipe 1-4%. At lower percentages (<0.5%), I can see this being included in select bakery blends without over-powering it with tobacco taste.

Pairings: Chocolate, honey, nuts, vanilla, oak, maple, dark or dry fruits, alcohol (flavorings or actual cocktails)

Notes: As with most tobaccos, this flavor is going to require at least 3 weeks of steep time for all of the nuances to come out. It holds its own as a standalone for someone wanting something reminiscent of tobacco without much of an ashy taste.

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Comments

5 points

by Nicobeakalmost 9 years ago

Thanks for the review. I've gotta get this. I love the dark INW tobaccos like gold ducat and am4a.

4 points

by Vurvealmost 9 years agoVurve with the Swurve

Amazing flavor.

I live mixing it with FLV flue cured tobacco at a 1:4 ratio to give a super smooth but dark and rustic tobacco.

1 points

by TechnicolorRainbowsalmost 9 years ago

What percent do you mix them at? I need to try this.

3 points

by CheebaSteebaalmost 9 years agoFrugivore

Thanks for the review! Been eyeballing that one for a bit now, I love their for pipe line. Would you say it's smokey at all?

3 points

by wh1skeyk1ngalmost 9 years agoThanks for reading this flair

I didn't really notice a smokiness to it compared to their Black for Pipe. Not saying it isn't there, but I thought it had more of a chocolate-honey vibe than anything. Partly why I thought it would pass in small amounts for some bakeries I guess?

EDIT: Weird thing about this one, I thought I ordered Gold for Pipe and was confused when I opened my package. Looked back, and sure enough I ordered this one instead. Not the least bit disappointed though!

3 points

by Finadilalmost 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Ordered this a few weeks back and can say I really love it, but its really not smokey at all. I ordered some FA Black Fire and INW Dirty Neutral Base to try and enhance it, but haven't gotten around to mixing it yet.

3 points

by hamdoPTalmost 9 years ago

Great review! Unrelated, just curious. when you make a sample just for testing a new flavor, you add nicotine?

4 points

by wh1skeyk1ngalmost 9 years agoThanks for reading this flair

I do, for 2 reasons:

If it doesn't have nicotine, I won't bother finishing the tester bottle. (Typically I play around with pairings, so having nic in it satisfies my desire to vape in the first place)
I'm going to be vaping it with nicotine if I mix it up in a recipe, so I might as well see how it tastes at my desired strength. (3-6mg/mL)

2 points

by T_Macealmost 9 years agoTobacconist

OP, a while back I tagged you as "Tobacco Boys, cool dude, mod" and so far you did not disappoint. Just thought you should know. Cheers for the review.

2 points

by RuntDastardlyalmost 9 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

Thank you so much for this review! I'm so excited about tobacco flavors right now. I feel like they've finally moved out of that floral/bakery/nutty/sweet "abstract" phase, and are finally becoming an authentic pipe/cigar/handrolled experience. Reviews like this are essential in terms of buying advice.

2 points

by Philosaphuckeralmost 9 years agoFrugivore

Good stuff, man. I have been craving some tobacco lately and it looks like this might be on my next order.

1 points

by guitargamelalmost 9 years ago

Thanks for the review. This might be worth checking out. I loved me some pipe tobacco before I quit, and I can't stand the dominant leather flavour in burlys