That estate WDC I smoked last night started smelling like I was smoking burnt rubber when I got near the bottom😖. I was like “What the heck is going on here, why would a pipe, estate or otherwise smell and taste like burning rubber? Damn, this is nasty!”
I think I might have figured it out after pondering it for awhile. I had been chamfering some vulcanite tenons and sometimes the little pieces of vulcanite get under my tobacco jars or wherever on my table…..where I load my pipes. See where this is going? I may have corralled some wayward vulcanite (vulcanized rubber) when I was rounding up some stray tobacco after loading a previous pipe. Luckily, I had put the small amount into an empty Tic-Tac container to smoke later. I had mixed a couple of tobaccos and didn’t want to taint their respective jars. Here’s a hint from your “Uncle John”, don’t load vulcanite chips into your pipe with your tobacco😖. Well, unless you like “chipotle” flavor. I say that because the chipotle peppers I have tried taste like they were roasted/smoked over burning car tires or the old pink car mats that were in ‘57’ Chevy’s. Lot’s of Scotch Whisky’s have a similar flavor. Not a fan of Scotch whisky’s that have the grains kilned with peat bog mud nastiness, or is it really old tires and car mats🤔
@mfresa Thank you sir. I would cook for ya. Just supply the stuff and cocktails 😁
@Balisong Not from scratch but local farm. I just did my thing to em. Came out really good. Also made a polish dish with some of them too which also came out good.
I'm an oddball with scotch, I actually prefer a good blended scotch than some of the best single malts. My favorite is JW Red label...they simply have that recipe down pat.
Most people just don't understand Scotch and they think all scotch has that strong smoky, iodine taste. Basically Scotland is divided into four distinct regions for scotch and the flavor profile is different in each region. That being said, there are also some "crossover" with other regions characteristics.
The Islay style is heavily plated and smoked - that's the burnt rubber, iodine taste and aroma. Speyside Scotch is typically fruity, sweet, and nutty, featuring notes of apple, honey, vanilla, and spice. Lowland Scotch is usually a lighter and grassier whisky with notes of notes of cream, grass, cinnamon, and ginger. Highland Scotch comes from the majority of Scotland and could be divided into multiple sub-regions. The Northern Highlands, known for its sweet and full-bodied single malts, Eastern Highlands and Southern Highlands whiskies are similar but a little lighter in texture than the northern. And the Western Highlands produces a more peatier scotch. Some Scotch experts include two other regions - the Islands (which could also be included with the Highlands and Campbeltown
My personal preference is scotch from the Speyside region for single malt. When it comes to blended scotch, I normally buy Famous Grouse or Teacher's Highland Cream.
I have just loaded a pipe with some The Untouchables. I wasn't sure if I was going to like this blend when I first bought two tins back in May. Cedar and Rose floral essences may not sound very good at first, but there is something that keeps me coming back to this blend. I just ordered five more tins.
@vtgrad2003 I wouldn't say it taste like a cigar but it reminds me of the smell of cedar you get in a good cigar humidor. It is subtle and remains through the whole smoke. Interestingly, when you take a couple of puffs before lighting, the rose is actually more noticeable.
Keeping it simple. A little LL7 with a nice cold Voodoo IPA sitting outside with the perfect temperature and low humidity. With this sexy ashtray pipe rest! While waiting on the soup to get done...mmmm
@PappyJoe, @RockyMountainBriar I'll have to try highland. Is there one in particular? By the way, I don't mind some smoke like JW Black. But I'm open to try anything really.
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I’d love that “to windy to work” excuse. Sadly, I’m pretty sure it won’t fly for me. I work inside all day😖
18 gusting 30. I’ll fly in it if they want, but the farmers probably wouldn’t like the results.
Love that mug! Did you make it?
While grillin some bourbon, ice tea sausage marinated in a good IPA.
So how do you really feel about Scotch? Maybe you've had crappy Scotch 🤣
I wish I had the talent to try to make that mug. I bought it at Gloria Jean's Coffee almost 20 years ago, I think they closed shop.
Nice looking sausages, did you make them from scratch?
Thank you sir. I would cook for ya. Just supply the stuff and cocktails 😁
@Balisong
Not from scratch but local farm. I just did my thing to em. Came out really good. Also made a polish dish with some of them too which also came out good.
I'm an oddball with scotch, I actually prefer a good blended scotch than some of the best single malts. My favorite is JW Red label...they simply have that recipe down pat.
Basically Scotland is divided into four distinct regions for scotch and the flavor profile is different in each region. That being said, there are also some "crossover" with other regions characteristics.
The Islay style is heavily plated and smoked - that's the burnt rubber, iodine taste and aroma.
Speyside Scotch is typically fruity, sweet, and nutty, featuring notes of apple, honey, vanilla, and spice.
Lowland Scotch is usually a lighter and grassier whisky with notes of notes of cream, grass, cinnamon, and ginger.
Highland Scotch comes from the majority of Scotland and could be divided into multiple sub-regions. The Northern Highlands, known for its sweet and full-bodied single malts, Eastern Highlands and Southern Highlands whiskies are similar but a little lighter in texture than the northern. And the Western Highlands produces a more peatier scotch. Some Scotch experts include two other regions - the Islands (which could also be included with the Highlands and Campbeltown
My personal preference is scotch from the Speyside region for single malt. When it comes to blended scotch, I normally buy Famous Grouse or Teacher's Highland Cream.
A couple of good websites to visit are:
https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/drinks/guide-to-scotland-whisky-regions#:~:text=Scotland Whisky Regions Map Originally, Scotland broke down,it has the country’s largest number of distilleries.
https://www.scotch-whisky.org.uk/discover/enjoying-scotch/scotch-whisky-regions/
(Let's just say I pretty much spent a few years exploring and drinking nothing but scotch.)
Question, does the "cedar" you reference make it taste more like a cigar?
I wouldn't say it taste like a cigar but it reminds me of the smell of cedar you get in a good cigar humidor.
It is subtle and remains through the whole smoke. Interestingly, when you take a couple of puffs before lighting, the rose is actually more noticeable.
No problem to the gun reference. That question on the other discussion was something I was just curious about.
With this sexy ashtray pipe rest!
While waiting on the soup to get done...mmmm
Turned out pretty good ☺️
Good info on the Scotch. Thanks so much! Always have wisdom to add to most any conversation.
I like most of the Highland Scotch’s I have tried, it’s the nasty peat big ones I dislike.
I'll have to try highland. Is there one in particular? By the way, I don't mind some smoke like JW Black. But I'm open to try anything really.
i actually prefer Speyside scotch. One of the better known is Glenlivet, but there are a lot of good Speysides for under $36 a bottle.