Quote Originally Posted by Branzig View Post
None of what I recommended would I consider "harsh." Bolder in flavor, more in your face latakia basically. Latakia dominant. I am a poor judge of nicotine strength because I have a high tolerance to the stuff. Everything I mentioned gives me a 0 or close to 0 nicotine hit. YMMV.

I think "mellow" and "smooth" are really subjective. I think all Balkan's and a lot of Va/Vaper/Vabur flakes are smooth as silk, but a lot of it is technique too. Sipping your pipe will yield not only more flavor profiles, but also a "smoother delivery" IMO.
Thats what I found with the Red Odessa, slow sips and it was really good.That Nightcap and the Star of the East Have caught my eye.Correct me if I'm wrong here it's
the burley that gives you the creamy nutty flavors ?