Kentucky Blend (Flavorah) *Tobacco Heads Enter

submitted almost 9 years ago by T_MaceTobacconist

I'm just some guy sitting on his porch wearing a thick grey knitted sweater, watching the red and yellow leaves blow in the autumn wind, thinking how my grandpa would've loved Kentucky Blend.

Specs:

percentage used: 4%
2 week steep
PG/VG ratio: 50/50
vaped on Derringer RDA, SS316L, 26 gauge, 0.66 ohm coil, 12 watts, TC mode (290-370°C)
also vaped in Kayfun Mini V3, SS316L, 26 gauge, 0.7 ohm coil, 12-15 watts, TC mode (290-370°C)

Flavor Properties:

full body
bright, spicy tobacco
rich and smooth but has some kick to it
pleasant slight bitterness
complex overall

Relatable Flavors:

spicy tobacco leaf
medium ash
very light caramel

Mouth Feel:

medium density
light and creamy on the exhale (Don't expect Bavarian Cream, I'm talking creamy mouth feel. Example: Guiness, which is a dark and bitter beer, also has a creamy mouth feel.)

Off Flavors:

none

Position In A Recipe:

middle note
main part of a flavor profile
could work as a top note too at around 1%

Pairings:

other tobaccos
cream
custard
touch of vanilla

Suggested Percentage:

3-4%

Conclusion:

Tobacco heads rejoice! Definite keeper!
This flav is up there with Red Burley and gets my full seal of approval.
Can easily be vaped as a stand alone and of course will be great in a mix. I've gone through about 60mL stand alone and still enjoying.
Add to your analog cig or pipe recipe, or drop the percentage to 1% and mix with your favorite cigar flavorings.
I see this appealing primarily to the hardcore tobacco heads out there but for those that like it a bit sweet then throw in some cream and a touch of vanilla.

Suggested Recipe:

Kinnikinnick does not mess around with his baccos. I haven't mixed this recipe yet but it looks like a nice starting point for getting to know Kentucky a lil more. http://e-liquid-recipes.com/recipe/660865/Kentucky%20Fire%20Cured%20Custard

A Note On Kentucky vs Red Burley:

For those that have tried Red Burley.. in comparison, Kentucky Blend feels lighter and brighter, yet equally as complex. While Red Burley is sort of earthy, and cocoa-y, Kentucky Blend brings some spice into the mix. The two would pair nicely and there is one note in both that's similar which I can't put my finger on. Overall, they're very different though and both deserve their place in my magical mystery box of wondrous temptations.

Comments

5 points

by Lakelover64almost 9 years ago

Great review, really getting into Tobacco flavors!

5 points

by bobbysavagealmost 9 years agoResident Tobacco Specialist

You the man girlfriend :P

2 points

by T_Macealmost 9 years agoTobacconist

I love it when you call me big poppa..

3 points

by Trevorxgagealmost 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Great review. I just got this in a week ago and have some steeping but I'm very excited for it.

I also thought that Kentucky and Red Burley would go super well together at least based on smell

1 points

by T_Macealmost 9 years agoTobacconist

Don't be afraid to drip a bit of Kentucky before the 2 week steep mark. I find both Kentucky Blend and Red Burley very palatable after a short steep. Especially for a standalone, these babies are pretty good right off the bat.

2 points

by Trevorxgagealmost 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Oh man, that makes me so happy to hear. I'm sure that a longer steep helps, but I hate the wait for tobacco's so even pretty good off the bat is a win for me.

Some tobacco's are nearly unvapable for 3+ weeks.

1 points

by T_Macealmost 9 years agoTobacconist

Hit me back once you try it. Always curious what other people think and if they taste the same as what I describe in my reviews.

3 points

by Baphometalmost 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Not kidding when I say I was just searching (comin up diddly-jack) for a kentucky blend the other day from INW, HS, FA or TPA at BCV or ECX.

I need this flavor in my life.

How's it hold up steeped when compared to FLV cured tobacco?

2 points

by T_Macealmost 9 years agoTobacconist

Yup, much better imo. I had a 1.5 month old single flavor tester that I hadn't gotten around to tasting.. poured into tank and vaped in one day. Very pleasing. Didn't take any notes lol, had to do a second tester (2 week steep) to get this review out.

3 points

by RinVapesalmost 9 years ago

I'll have to keep this in mind for my dad. I've been trying to find a good tobacco flavor for him. The only ones he's liked so far are NET's, which tend to be expensive.

3 points

by miltoskalmost 9 years ago

FLV guys were nice to send me Kentucky with some other flavors due to be released some time ago. I've used in some of my mixes as a second note due to the fact that in high % brings a bit of bitter on the mix.

The mix i've come to like after some tests.

Kentucky blend 1.5% Oriental tobacco FLV 0.5% Turkish tobacco FLV 0.5% Virginia tobacco FLV 1.5%

Both oriental and turkish bring a floral - spicy note on the mix while the Virginia connects the others with a more sweet finish.

The only minus is that this flavor (as most of the tobacco aromas) need at least 25-30 days to bring the full bouquet in-place.

ps. Excellent review T_Mace

1 points

by RuntDastardlyalmost 9 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

Awesome, awesome, awesome review! My excitement level for this flavor is off the charts now!

I've had 3% standalone steeping for well over a month, and was really hoping for an in-depth idea of what to expect before I got to it. (I'm woefully behind on my testing)

I'm especially grateful for this review today, because I think I might've woken up with a cold, so a break from vaping might be in order. :-(

3 points

by T_Macealmost 9 years agoTobacconist

Hit me back if you taste stuff in Kentucky that I missed. Always interested how other people taste same flavors. But ya, you're in for a nice baccy either way imo.

1 points

by goldfish18almost 9 years agoWinner of the 1st DIYorDIE World Mixing Championship

I got this flavor along with Connecticut Shade from Flavorah's last sample pack. I am not a big fan of tobacco flavors, but damn, both of these tobacco flavors really impressed me. I think Flavorah said something along the lines of Kentucky Blend having a sort of ashy property and I had a bad feeling about whatever ashy meant. I now know that ashy doesn't mean ashtray lol

3 points

by T_Macealmost 9 years agoTobacconist

Ya the ash is kinda hard to describe. It sort of adds to the throat hit and dries out the mix imo. Real tobacco smoke is super dry obviously so I like that they magically worked that in.

I'm messing around with Shade too. Have a nice mix started which includes Connecticut Shade, Am4a, and Vienna Cream. I'm gonna replace Vienna with Bavarian or INW Creme Brulee and add Hazelnut and maybe a drop of cognac or some kind of liquor. But so far it's promising. Shade is really decent as a stand alone even. FLV is killing it these days.