Open to recommendations from the TPL family.

KABUL07

Hello Pipe and Tobacco Aficionados, hope all is well. In reference to "Tobacco Talk" I was wanting to try a mild menthol pipe tobacco in order to try something different. Not knowing if I would like it of course, however I am seeking suggestions in reference to what pipe tobaccos in this category I should try. It was mentioned to me to try a pipe tobacco called "Frosty Mint" however I needed to be very careful with this tobacco. It has been known to be very strong on the menthol and it would be best to carefully blend this tobacco with another blend. Therefore if anyone out there has tried this tobacco please share your thoughts and if you have mixed this tobacco with another blend(s), which blend did you use and what was the outcome. I thank you and remember, smoke what you like and like what you smoke, take time to contemplate.    

KA9FFJ

@KABUL07
Sorry brother, sounds interesting, but never tried it...

KABUL07

KA9FFJ, Thanks for the response. Buy the way what have you been smoking the most of lately, which tobacco blend(s), if you don’t mind sharing. Have a great day. :-) 

Londy3

@KABUL07
Hmm, never had a mint pipe tobacco before. Sorry I can't even comment on this.  

KA9FFJ

@KABUL07
I'm an aromatic guy most of the time. I'll partake in a light English blend now and then, but 19 out of 20 bowls are aros.
Always enjoy, but not limited to,  blends that have caramels with/and/or rums. 
Presently, one of my favorite blends is Tinderbox After Dinner.
Ah, so many blends and so little time...😏

KABUL07

:-) Thanks for sharing. I have been enjoying some “Golden Virginia” on these hot summer days with a nice tall glass of ice tea.

opipeman

@KABUL07;
I bought some Mint Tobac several years ago and mixed it with some blend (Sorry I don't remember what it was). The result wasn't very good, but I kept the mint and jarred it. You could try the same thing. I just didn't try any other blends. Who knows I might have found a winner, if I had been persistent.

opipeman

@KABUL07;
Hold the phone, I just looked at my jarred tobac and it is menthol not mint. I'm not sure what the difference is. If you would like to try blending it with something, I'd be happy to send you some.

KABUL07

Opipeman, thanks for the response and offer. At this time I am still trying to review the responses from the TPL family before trying to place this type of blend in a pipe. As indicated, I read that the method pipe tobacco is very strong.

PappyJoe

@KABUL07
You may want to check this out...
https://www.pipesandcigars.com/p/backwoods-green/2025411/#p-2025095

KABUL07

PappyJoe, good to hear from you and I hope all is well. Thanks for the suggestion, I may give it a try. Please enjoy the day with a great smoke and maybe a sipping refreshment(s). :-)

ghostsofpompeii

I usually blend "Frosty Mint" with equal parts "Vanilla Custard" and "Chocolate Mousse" which tones down the Frosty Mint and gives the whole thing a York Peppermint Patty flavor. It's the perfect winter blend paired with a cup of hot cocoa. 

KABUL07

:-) Thanks ghostsopompeii.  I’ll be honest, I would have never thought of that mixture and it does have a Christmas tone I might add. :-)

Londy3

@ghostsofpompeii
That actually does sound nice for a Christmas blend. 

opipeman

@KABUL07;
I will repeat my offer to send you some menthol pipe tobac, if you would like to experiment with some blending. You needn't pay me anything for the tobac. I'd just like to see what you mix and how it tastes.

KABUL07

opipeman, hello and I hope all is well. Sorry for the delay in responding and once again I thank you very much for the officer. I would like to share an update concerning this discussion. Several weeks ago I was able to try a tobacco blend from "Cup O' Joes" called, "Adirondack Northway". opipeman, let me share with you, for this kid here, this blend it is a NO-GO at this station. Entirely too much menthol power for me, it knocked my nostrils into another hemisphere and as the saying goes, "be careful what you ask for". At this time on this very hot and humid day I will be enjoying an Aro, in a corn cob along with a cold glass of ice tea. Still in recovery from the menthol blast :-) :-)

mfresa

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery for you, @KABUL07

KABUL07

:-), :-), :-)