Any opinions on Black XX?

**Kentos** · 08-15-2012, 12:30 AM

So I am ordering some Grousemoor plug and Ennerdale and somehow stumble on some BlackXX reviews. What is it closest to. A Va? English? Spawn of Hades?

**jwhite** · 08-15-2012, 10:01 AM

A tire fire.

**Kentos** · 08-15-2012, 10:13 AM

Hmm. Maybe I should have waited on the 4oz bulk buy. Maybe I can sprinkle it in the lawn to keep the dogs and cats away :)

**Mike H** · 08-15-2012, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by jwhite

A tire fire.

Not enough creosote in the tires, think rail road ties.

**oc_in_fw** · 08-15-2012, 02:14 PM

Second the tire fire. I will revisit, though.

**Blade Boy** · 08-15-2012, 03:09 PM

Reminds me of burning insects and smoldering wet leaves, but in a good way.

**galopede** · 08-15-2012, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Kentos

Hmm. Maybe I should have waited on the 4oz bulk buy. Maybe I can sprinkle it in the lawn to keep the dogs and cats away :)

Funny you should say that as it looks like something the dog would have left on your lawn!

Very good stuff though if you can handle it. VERY strong and will knock you flat given a chance. I have a few ropes I smoke now and then when I'm feeling brave. They are straight Virginias by the way. Some of the ropes are flavoured but I don't think the black XX is.

Gareth

**Blade Boy** · 08-15-2012, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by Kentos

So I am ordering some Grousemoor plug and Ennerdale and somehow stumble on some BlackXX reviews. What is it closest to. A Va? English? Spawn of Hades?

Interested in hearing your thoughts on the Ennerdale.

**Argonaut** · 08-15-2012, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Blade Boy

Interested in hearing your thoughts on the Ennerdale.

If you like Grousemoore plug, you should love Ennerdale, it's pure Lakeland floral.

**jwhite** · 08-15-2012, 06:13 PM

I find the Ennerdale a bit sweeter and a better room note. I get more compliments on that than any other blend I smoke.

**Blade Boy** · 08-15-2012, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by jmallen5

If you like Grousemoore plug, you should love Ennerdale, it's pure Lakeland floral.

Originally Posted by jwhite

I find the Ennerdale a bit sweeter and a better room note. I get more compliments on that than any other blend I smoke.

Sounds like something I will like, I will give it a try.

**Argonaut** · 08-15-2012, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Blade Boy

Sounds like something I will like, I will give it a try.

To give you the "haters" opinion, it has been stated that it is like smoking "Aqua-Net" hairspray. Of course those people are uncouth and have no appreciation for finer things. The type that would ask for an 18 year old Scotch "and Coke, on the rocks".

**Jeff C** · 08-16-2012, 07:03 AM

Is it stronger than 1792 or say GL Pease's Haddo's Delight or Cumberland?

**Uncle Jackie** · 08-16-2012, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Jeff C

Is it stronger than 1792 or say GL Pease's Haddo's Delight or Cumberland?

About 3x as strong as 1792. That being said, I adore the stuff (in a small clay).

**ouch** · 08-16-2012, 06:35 PM

I think my old review of 1792 Flake said that it didn't smell so much as tonquin, but as the Gulf of Tonkin.

**Kentos** · 08-16-2012, 08:07 PM

What the hey is Tonkin?

**Blue_2** · 08-16-2012, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Kentos

What the hey is Tonkin?

Tonquin is a tobacco preservative that imparts that classic "Lakeland" smell and taste. It's sort of a vanilla-ish perfumey taste and smell. (TBH it reminds me of the smell of dryer sheets.)