Best blends for hot weather?

mfresa

This probably overlaps with another thread, but does the hot weather make a difference in what blend you smoke?  Heard JD Cole at Country Squire say that he is selling a lot of Latakia these days due to the heat, possibly because it smokes cool.  Any ideas on this?

mseddon

You know, for me, heavy Latakia can feel a bit too sharp and spicy out in the heat. I've found myself gravitating to mellow VaPers and aromatics. Many people tout Burley blends for summertime smoking, I haven't really tried that yet.

ghostsofpompeii

@mfresa I have two perfect blends for hot weather ... Panama Jack's Key Lime ... a very mild refreshing smoke. And Sutliff Frosty Mint ... the retrohale is so cool and it's like a blast of frigid artic air mixed with Vick's Vaporub and a York Peppermint Patty.

mfresa

@ghostsofpompeii, sounds like aromatics are the key.

Londy3

I just can't sit in the scorching heat and light a pipe. Can't get comfortable when it's that hot and humid. Have not been doing much with it unless there is a cool night. 

mfresa

@Londy3, there is a magic hour between late afternoon and dusk (the time the mosquitos come out in droves), that is when I try to catch a bowl.

Woodsman

@ghostsofpompeii, Sutliff Frosty Mint, I think that it might be a bit too much of a good thing by itself, my nose is numb. I'm going to try cutting it with some Raspberries in Cream.

Londy3

Sounds like desert!  Yummie