The outcome is a rich and flavorful product that offers smokers an exceptional experience. Whether you’re an experienced smoker or just starting, pipe tobacco is a must-try for everyone wishing to elevate their smoking experience. Smoke-free laws protect the health of non-smokers and are popular, as they do not harm business and they encourage smokers to quit. Calabash gourds (usually with meerschaum or porcelain bowls set inside them) have long made prized pipes, but they are labour-intensive and, today, quite expensive.
Cavendish can be produced out of any tobacco type but is usually one of, or a blend of Kentucky, Virginia, and Burley and is most commonly used for pipe tobacco and cigars. Once the tobacco “drinks” the sauce, it’s conditioned in large cylinders that dry it back to the desired moisture level, generally between 12% (on the dry side) and 22% (very moist). Optimal moisture for smoking depends on the smoker, but it’s generally in the 13-16% range. The aromas and flavours imparted by casing will remain in the tobacco pretty tenaciously, and will affect the smoke throughout the bowl.
As you inhale, the smoke dances across your palate, releasing a symphony of flavors that are as complex as they are delightful. It has weathered the storms of war and politics, overcoming obstacles and challenges to become a true foundation of the smoking community. Today, Pipe Tobacco in Cans is widely recognized and is a result of the hard work of those in the tobacco blending industry.
Once harvested, the plants are cut and hung up to dry on battens in barn like structures to ensure that the nicotine gravitates to the tips of the leaves. The leaves are then graded between top leaves, middle leaves and bottom leaves and shredded into various cuts – some finer than others. The farmers themselves are master blenders, creating a myriad of strengths and flavours by just adding a pinch of this leaf and a pinch of that leaf to create Light, Medium and Hot Dokha blends. The shredded leaves, of whatever strength, are quickly stored in air-tight bottles to help preserve the strength and natural colouration of the tobacco plant.
But, if you like the way the tobacco “comes together” now, you may be less than happy if you nuke it. In some cases, you might notice an improvement, in others, the result will be anything but satisfactory. The jars will seal fine without the “pop” of the slight vacuum that results from cooling. At harvest time, the wilted leaves of the tobacco are hung up to dry for two weeks, stripped of hard veins, and packed into bundles (called torquettes).
It is considered that plug tobacco holds its flavor better than rubbed or flake tobacco. Flake tobacco (sliced cakes or ropes) may be prepared in several ways. Generally it is rubbed out with the fingers and palms until it is loose enough to pack. Some people also prefer to dice up very coarse tobaccos before using them, making them easier to pack.
In the case of a moist or wet blend, problems can also be avoided if care is taken in the preparation of the tobacco. This can include setting a portion out to dry a little, and taking any remaining moisture into account when packing the pipe. The way that the plants are grown gives Dokha its distinctive taste – the cool night air and hot sunny days also means that the farmers are guaranteed more than one crop rotation per season.
It is a professionally made mixture of carefully chosen leaves and herbs that produces a smooth and enjoyable smoking experience. Tobacco has a rich history with the fine skill of crafting and smoking it. From the delicate leaf selection to the curing and aging process, every step in creating is done with care and attention to detail. You must be 21 years or older to make any selections on this site – by doing so, you are confirming that you are of legal age to purchase tobacco products or smoking accessories.