[TFA] Black Honey Tobacco

submitted almost 9 years ago by thedirtyprojectorMixologist

RTA/ Kayfun 5

% Used/ 5%

Coil/ Single W/ 30

Steep Time/2 weeks Wicking/ Full

PG/VG 50/50 Nic% 0

Mouth Feel - Dense, thick, slightly creamy, smooth

Flavor Properties- Sweet without being overcloying, strong honey properties coming through, reminds me of a pastry or some kind of bakery

Relatable Flavors - It reminds me of straight up honey. I know it says tobacco but all I smell and taste is honey.

Off Flavors - Nothing that I could pick up.

Position In The Recipe - I believe this is supposed to work as a base. However, I know people have also used this as a honey accent, too THIS is what TFA honey should have been.

Pairings - cream, tobacco, bakery, fruits, tea

End notes - I have mixed feelings about this flavoring. It's a really delicious honey flavoring but the tobacco never really comes through. After a taking a few pulls, I guess I do get the faint taste of honey and bacco. I just wish it was more prominent. Still, this is a great flavoring that can be used if you can't find another honey flavoring for whatever reason.

Comments

3 points

by ID10-Talmost 9 years ago

> if you can't find another honey flavoring for whatever reason.

I can find another honey flavoring easy enough, the trick is finding one that doesn't smell like cat piss and taste like "dumpster flowers"

3 points

by thedirtyprojectoralmost 9 years agoMixologist

FA Honey doesn't seem to have it. Or at least I haven't noticed anyone cowering in fear yet

2 points

by ID10-Talmost 9 years ago

True. I don't know why I haven't tried that one yet. Perhaps just seeing the word "honey" on a bottle of concentrate causes a sort of mild PTSD-like reaction.

2 points

by thedirtyprojectoralmost 9 years agoMixologist

I heard Capella Honey has the same effect...

2 points

by CheebaSteebaalmost 9 years agoFrugivore

Amen brother

2 points

by obliteraytealmost 9 years ago

Dumpster flowers? Mine always tasted like urine and dirty socks... you must've gotten a bad batch.

3 points

by ID10-Talmost 9 years ago

Dumpster flowers. Also "living in Ohio"

2 points

by obliteraytealmost 9 years ago

Can't believe I missed that whole fiasco. I also didn't think it was as bad as the hype, but semen smell is the perfect description to that weird background flavor it has. Almost like dirty bleach.

2 points

by JohnLaCuentaalmost 9 years ago

I have yet to try Solubarôme honey standalone or in a recipe that would really let it shine (even though one of my favorite recipes uses it), but from the bottle it is amazing. Super realistic honey smell. I can't imagine it being bad. Just a thought if you ever find yourself looking for a honey concentrate.

1 points

by ID10-Talmost 9 years ago

Thank you!

2 points

by TogiraIkonoka0618almost 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

This flavor really reminds me of those cheap Backwoods Sweet Aromatic cigars in the foil packs. I'm finding it pairs really well wit TFA Mild Black

2 points

by FACE_MEATalmost 9 years ago

>I'm finding it pairs really well wit TFA Mild Black

Great combo!

1 points

by xboomeralmost 9 years ago

I would like to try both. Can you recommend a basic recipe that emulates a cheap sweet cigar?

1 points

by TogiraIkonoka0618almost 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Here is one I'm working on. Definitely more of a dessert type flavor. Not quite finished with it but feel free to give it a go. If you dont have Holy Vanilla you can try subbing a different one in.

1 points

by WickAndWirealmost 9 years agoMixologist

Oh nice man. Gonna give this a whirl, whats the steep time look like with all that bacco?

1 points

by TogiraIkonoka0618almost 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Here's the final draft. I find its pretty good after a week but it really needs 2 weeks to hit it's stride

2 points

by CheebaSteebaalmost 9 years agoFrugivore

Very interesting, ty for the notes.

2 points

by JohnLaCuentaalmost 9 years ago

I like it a lot as a standalone, but I also find it lacking in the tobacco departement. It's like INW Vanilla for Pipe in that regard.

I also get a vanilla-like taste and a borderline creamy texture from TFA BHT, along with the prominent honey.

2 points

by thedirtyprojectoralmost 9 years agoMixologist

I don't get any vanilla. Just straight up honey. Goes to show how taste is subjective

2 points

by ali_eealmost 9 years ago

For a good, simple recipe: Black Honey Tobacco and Bavarian Crème

Ingredient|% :---|---: Bavarian Cream (TPA)|5 Black Honey (TPA)|5 Ethyl Maltol 10%|0.5

Flavor total: 10.5%

The percentages are very adjustable btw.

2 points

by rogeorgieover 8 years ago

Too much bavarian cream.

2 points

by firefoxwhyyounoworkalmost 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Thanks for the review. What's the throat hit like? How you rste it out of 10?

2 points

by thedirtyprojectoralmost 9 years agoMixologist

Ah I missed that. Thank you. Throat hit is non existed. As for rating, I give it a 6 because it doesn't deliver on the tobacco.

2 points

by firefoxwhyyounoworkalmost 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

thanks :)