![]() Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition where tongue movement is limited by a short or tight lingual frenum, which may in turn affect functions such as feeding or speaking. I recommend it unless you have a nicotine aversion and stick to lighter fare.The lingual frenum is a string of tissue connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. I tried mixing a rubbed out coin with some Prince Albert, and this is a very good combo for more routine smoking. ![]() There is some nicotine in this, but it is not overwhelming. The flavors intensified a little as the bowl progressed, but otherwise stayed constant through the bowl. There was a heavy slightly overripe citrus flavor as well. The flavor in general was very good - an earthy, full tobacco flavor with a bitter edge when puffed. I did not get much rum in he flavor after the initial light. It took some BTU's to get it burning, but it smoked well and did not require an unusual number of relights. I rubbed out coins and was careful not to pack them to tightly due to the moisture. The rope is a pretty uniform dark brown with a few flecks of tan in the cross section. The pouch note is a sweet tobacco with a whiff of rum. The rope came a little moist, and I sliced it into thin coins on a cutting board in the kitchen. You may just become a convert when you do. Just don't let the initial aroma of the unsmoked twist, or its reputation, put you off for at least trying it out. My experience, now after several bowls, I find it perfect and not overwhelming. In summary, I really, really like this tobacco and it will be, moving forward, permanently stocked in my cellar. This was not overpowering but it was there in the background and is wonderfully comforting. ![]() Overall it reminded me of when my grandfather would stay with us and when he came out of the bathroom in the morning his smell of shaving soap, 4711 cologne (or maybe Old Spice), tobacco and Harris Tweed (He always wore tweed). There then came, about half way through, a subtle rose water like taste (this must be the 'lakeland' essence I read about). The room aroma is fantastic and reminded me of the aroma one is treated with when entering a traditional tobacconist (leather, tobacco, sweetness all intermingling). A very, very pleasant aroma and taste erupted on first draw of rich earthy and sweet Virginia with a subtle background of clove, creamy vanilla (to my palate) and rum. I have read that this twist was wet but my sample seems perfect and as I do not tend to tightly pack a bowl I carried on, packed my pipe, and lit up. What surprised me next was that it felt perfectly ready to smoke. Smelling the twist I was reminded of a meaty bbq aroma which somewhat startled me but I soldiered on and cut five slim coins and teased it out. ![]() The day has come and I opened the package. Whilst waiting I researched the best way to prepare and smoke this tobacco and was ready to try it out as soon as it arrived. I have never tried a twist before and was curious as to what it would 'bring to the table' and so I ordered a 25g piece to try out. The after taste pleasantly lingers a little, and the room note is potent. If you leave it fairly moist, you will need to stir up the tobacco a time or two. It leaves some moisture in the bowl, and only leaves dottle for a wet smoker. It requires a little dry time, but no matter how you prepare it (unless you dry it to a crisp, which I do not recommend), it burns slow cool and clean with a very consistent, mildly complex and sweet with a bold, rugged, mildly sweet flavor from start to finish. The strength and nic-hit are in the center of medium to strong, while the taste is full. Everything works well together in this product. ![]() The rum topping has a sweetly deep character, and though it may tone down the power of the tobaccos a little, there's plenty of their intrinsic strength for your taste buds. The dark fired and dark air cured tobaccos are boldly earthy, with a deep tangy dark fruitiness, wood, some tart and tangy citrus, and minor grass, spice, cigar, floral and acidic notes. The rope is moist and pliable and easily cut into coins, bits and/or shreds if you prefer. ![]()
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