Also a perfect base for blending mixtures. On its own, BCA provides anise liqueur notes , vanilla, and a mild creaminess. I receive compliments about the aroma regularly. The immediate smell from the tobacco was sweet as expected. I really like this one any time I want to satisfy my sweet tooth, even though it does give me dry mouth and throat when smoked straight. I suppose if BCA were to suddenly disappear from the market, I would have to find a suitable substitute but I'm not really sure there is one out there as good. I bought 8 ounces to fill a tobacco jar I got for Christmas. I absolutely love the fact that even up to three hours later, I was still getting a very pleasant room notes and hints of the wonderful fragrance. That never happened with cigars or cigarettes. So, in summation, BCA is a great smoke, for what it isa sweet Black Cavendish. I know what 1Q is. Throw it in some RLP-6 or 1Q. YepThis is the one! This stuff is very, very mild, and it is just about impossible to get it to bite. Unlike most pipe smokers, I did not start with aromatics, instead falling i nstantly in love with Latakia mixtures and then only later deciding to branch out into aromatic flavors to expand my palate. with that being said BCA is one of the few aromatic pipe blends that I will tolerate, actually I really like this one. Tasted even better while sipping an amaretto milkshake. 11. Lane Limited: 1-Q. Will definitely keep this blend on hand. I received a little bag of Lane BCA as a sample and thought why not, I need something different. and at first I thought it was exactly the same as Captain Black black. It also works wonders in cooling and sweetening other blends that are harsh/bitter/hot. I've bought better black cavendish in bulk from the cigarette store. Wonderful for an all day smoke by itself, or for mixing. . That 1Q+BCA mix is great! It smells like burnt sugar, tastes like burnt sugar, and scorches my mouth. I always got a chemical taste out of 1Q, but that's probably just me. I used to smoke this in my early days before I knew how to smoke and pack a pipe correctly. If it ain't a classic I don't know what is. The fact is, however, that many people like that kind of stuff and if you are one of them - go for it. The BCA adds to the room note. I love vanilla in general as a flavor and I have never smoked cigarettes, so I guess this fits my profile. I've been looking for a tobacco that I could actually say I really, really liked. I actually like the stronger blend more. Of course there are small nuances to pick up here and there, but to me BCA stood out the most as far as taste goes. It's a no from me chief I would not recommend unless you are a new pipe smoker. What I didn't expect was the bite free, cool burning, consistent, sweet, simple smoke that Lane BCA provides when smoked on its own. The first smoke, on an empty stomach, I got a little headache and decided to quit after smoking half a bowl. I think I am going to start every new or estate pipe with a couple of bowls of BCA. Personally some lane blends with 1Q base I find very nice and VERY much smoother than 1Q and not have that sharp pouch smell that 1Q tends to have as well. Indeed it's worth its weight in gold. Seems gooey, but light up easy ans is burning well. Not bad but I'm not wild about aromatics, and if i were, it would be molto dolce. I also found that it works well for me to tame some of th Enjoyable from the start!!! It does require quite a bit of drying time before it's ready to be stoked but it has a surprisingly good burning rate considering the dampness & stickiness while rubbing it between your fingers. So I won't turn down BCA; it's a pleasant smoke but it isn't in my regular rotation. The local tobacconist told me to let it air out about 20 minutes before smoking. I read alot of reviews on here about Lane's BCA, and since I'm usually a big fan of Lane's tobaccos, I thought I'd give it a try. Aroma when open bag is a chocolate raisin. The vanilla was still there but it was more of a faint toasted vanilla. The flavor is sweet and mild and the room note is wonderful. Update This makes an okay blender, but smoked alone, ick! The casing is pretty dominant on it and can get a bit goopy on the fingers loading the pipe but it's not overwhelming in the smoke. It smolders really well while when you set your pipe down to cool. Prince Albert (which I have also rated at 2) is a far superior tobacco, but my tastes lean toward a non-aromatic, so I am biased. It burned fine. All nicotine related products are just gross and smell terrible to the average person but they I gues Im undecided on this as far as a rotation smoke for me, but it is a very high quality blend. When I opened the box it was in, I thought they cheated me sense the 1Q was in a in a bigger bag. 6 yr. ago https://speak-easy.club/ Most of the flavor comes from a topping/casing. it's truly beautiful. Over the past few weeks I've concluded this should be added to my rotation! One of my favorites! Its pretty mild. Only Americans would take something as naturally lovely as tobacco and coat it in sweet sticky sh*! My tastes have changed, otherwise I think I would still be smoking it regularly. It's smooth. Because it defies all the naysayers. Whiff on opening pouch more tolerable than Sutliff but still a bit unsettling. I see many complaints here about dottle and wetness. I'd say its a much deeper, "thicker" vanilla. The lite vanilla casing is never overpowering, and this blend produces less gurgle than most aromatics I've tried. This is it when I think of Black Cavendish. Ordered on Monday received on Wednesday. This is an easy compromise. Toasty black Cavendish? The tobacco is wet, but does not give me any tongue bite. It does need to dry out a little bit as it can be a little wet but drys pretty quick. Now I've been out of the business for awhile, I've heard that TB changed to Altadis for some of there blends. It's smooth, even burning, and smells great. I tried smoking tobacco (this one and 3 others) out of a corncob and wooden pipe for the first time and honestly I can't see why people do it still. It hardly seems to need a relight and has a wonderful room note. It's mild, burns nicely and has a mellow, brown sugar taste to it. I smoke all catagories of tobacco and BCA and PA are my go to blends for laid back non-critical enjoyment. Wonderful aroma, great room note, no bite, no gurgle, no dottle. BCA.. Where I go for a mild all day Cavendish. The taste of chemicals was way too present. When I weighed the bags on a postage scale I was relieved that they didn't and saved myself what would have been a very embarrassing phone call. I can only imagine the recipe, 1 part tobacco, to 15 parts sludgy stuff. Want a real conversation with your pipe?, pack it with BCA,it will never interrupt,always eager to please like any friend .Taste is as near to pure pleasure as you can get,vanilla,Carmel maybe a bit of chocolate.mild nic. Lloyd Christmas said it best.. "suck me sideways!" Macbaren HH Old Dark Fire Ready Rubbed --- No bite, good flavor while and after smoking, good room aroma. If you love aromatics and can get some taste from them you will love this caramel/marshmallow flavor. of Midnight when I was at the Tinderbox 2 months ago and just received BCA from Cupajoes. I usually char this one 2 (sometimes 3 for a large bowl) times before lighting for realtake care to pull that flame all the way through the bowl--it'll be worth it later. 1Q is an Aromatic blend. It is loaded with flavors of vanilla, and nuts. Unless Cupajoes got something mislabeled I do not like BCA but Midnight is smooth and has good flavor. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The BCA has the milder flavor of the two. My understanding is that you are correct. Vanilla flavor, but not too overwhelming, with hints of licorice and chocolate. Gawaith Hoggarth & Co. Kendal Dark --- The small ribbon burns well and does not bite, but it has little flavor, aftertaste or aroma. Quick View Wishlist Toggle. I like more of a natural tobacco flavour and little of that somes through in this, as with nearly all aromatics. 2. I would think you would enjoy either. Nonetheless, its very nice, with a very good quality tobacco. It has NEVER produced any gum or dottle in the bowl of any of my pipes, so where some claim to have experienced this, I can only speculate as to why. It's been called Ebony, Onyx, Spanish Galleon, and I also suspect that Midnight from Tinder Box is the same stuff. Benefits from a little dry time. Reply . Cleaning is the key to keep it fresh, and once a week, sweeten the pipe with Bee or Whisky or Brandy. Silky Smooth aromatic cavendish. Pouch Note = 8; Where to Buy Enjoy BCA is among the first tobaccos I ever tried. If you like aromatics then this is the tobacco for you. Sold at various places under the same or similar names. A wonderfully mild tobacco. Makes me feel good and the room note pleases. Cheap and a great room note. This smokes & tastes better if you do that after you get a good burn rate started. I like to blend it with Carter Hall. |, We use the SafeSurf Rating System to signify that PipesMagazine.com is for adults only. It's smooth and easy smoking, with absolutely no bite. I mostly smoke burleys like MB's Navy Flake but this aromatic really hits the spot. If you pack it loose you won't get that soap taste many complain about & I used to taste when I packed with a heavy hand. Im used to stronger stuff (although in aromatincs mildness is something to thank for), but still I crave for this one more often than not. Wonderful aroma for those around the smoker, but more importantly a truly rich and flavorful experience for the smoker. Has a pleasant, short lived after taste and room note. For an all-day smoke, I prefer an aromatic, and I smoke 1Q on a daily basis, but I mix in a hefty portion of Lane's BCA and Burley Lite. Was it the Wellington?maybe, because I have smoked it in other pipes and I have to relight a couple more times than other aromatics. Tobacco is beautiful and I doubt this is tobacco. In the "Choose one" section below, Pick an options before adding to your cart. It's terrific. This was purchased from Mars the first week of sept 2011. Overall I'd say it smokes well. by itself. Is this true? a good aromatic that beginners to expirenced smokers will enjoy. The vanilla flavor is strong enough but not ridiculous like with some. No tongue bite at all, none! It should be better. I still keep 3 or 4 ounces around (actually in a leather pipe bag) and smoke some around this time of year. From pipesandcigars.com: Lane's BCA is a fire-cured and steamed Cavendish tobacco with an amazingly rich yet pleasant aroma that is so easy on the tongue that it can easily be smoked all day. I added pure Latakia (25% approx) yesterday and was in heaven. Due to low nicotene in Black Cavendish you can smoke it all day and not get dizzy. As an aside, in that search through the dark and cobweb covered portion of my cellar I came across a large mason jar that I had not labeled. If you love vanilla flavoring and smooth easy smoking with no drying I recommend this blend. Wonderful retrohale. I could really taste the rich flavor of the smoke and it came out in volumes. I highly recommend BCA, which is as good a tobacco as any for a pipe novice and one that any experienced pipe smoker will want to keep handy in his stock. Also is a nice billowy smoker. While I can see this as a blending tool I generaly dont like it by itself. Black Cavendish is always a treat to smoke for me. Ashy flavor. This is what I would recomend for novice just starting out, or experienced pipe smoker who wants a cool mellow smoke! Not something I reach for very often as it's kinda boring. But often, I just want this. Beginners may have a bit of trouble in this regard, but I think it is a lot easier to dry out a wet pipe than it is to get over a burnt tongue. I was too excited to wait that long so I just loaded a bowl in my 9.5" Wellington. Not so fast! If you are in doubt about the best , this in my opinion is as good as it gets. It is simple and consistent. It's sweet, but nothing else can satisfy that sweet tooth like it without being sickly sweet or tasting artificially sweet. Definitely some moisture even from that. Room note and tin note are very pleasant. BCA is certainly more flavorful than 1-Q, but not overly so. You can make this much more enjoyable by blending it with equal parts Sutliff Vanilla Custard and McClelland Three Cherry Blend. I like to use it sparingly added to blends I feel burn a little too hot or could benefit from some sweetness. The price if possible $ 34.00 or less. No tongue bite, no gurggle, no gook. The smell of it is delicious, and the room note is so pleasant. Very cool smoking, like an ice cube and gets better as you go down the bowl. I give this a solid 4 stars. I like BCA. Mild, sweet, not too cloying and the leaf has been stewed to the point where it simply can't bite. This is my "go to" aromatic blend. Room note is nice with chocolate and coffee smells. Other then the opening sniff or two, nothing will beat you over the head or antagonize the your significant other if your allowed to puff in your home. The room note is almost non-existent and makes a great "in-house, wife-friendly" smoke. I have smoked several pounds of this blend and am completely hooked. I mostly use it for a mixer. If you want to smoke sugar, boil paper bags in sugar bake it and voila a cheaper form of BCA. I might suggest an e-mail to Lane to confirm which are which, and if they're not forthcoming, try the folks at some of the online vendors. So, as I was carefully sipping this smooth, creamy, tasteful tobacco, expecting the usual steam and bite that most tobaccos of this type are, I just felt a coolness on my tongue. But if you are a fan of straight black Cavendish, than this should be on your must try list. Good lord, the only thing I could have described it as was a sweet cigarette, like if a Marlboro Southern Cut was dipped in honey. It has a nice balance of nut & fruit fusion, unlike the typical vanilla & cherry all black blends out there. Fabulous room notes, sweet flavors, easy to smoke, and best enjoyed smoked very slowly, as all pipe tobaccos should be. Notice | Advertising High availability, low price, stock up! First thing I notice when I opened the bag and went for my first pinch was it was sticky, but it sure smelled good, so I took out a bowls worth spread it on a small plate and let it dry for about an hour. That being said, you are far from the only one to find them a little "bland" tasting. The odor and smoke had a nice balance, nothing too overpowering, and the light vanilla sugar was always present to the very end. Pipe News |, |About I have found that I enjoy it in my Meerschaums the most. Mellow in . I smoke this like a freight train and have yet to find it to bite me, it just didn't happen. I find this blend particularly delightful on a warm summer night. I feel briars are best for English mixtures and Meerschaums are best suited for aromatics. I feel at the same price point, the Stokkebye Black Cherry Cavendish is much better because it has no bitterness and no bite. Although it smells and looks as though it would be a goopy aromatic. FREE Shipping on all US orders over $95 | When Will My Package Ship. An all day smoke. Dark, black and sweet. This is a very flavorful (though a bit harsh) but it's extremely delicious! I've found dedicating a pipe to this blend (or a pipe to heavier aromatics) works best. The room note is incredible, your non-smoking friends will love it. Yum! Reply . I'll have to agree with the majority on this one. No funky taste left in my mouth. Great stuff, i prefer to mix it with other tobaccos, very sweet smell and taste. As far a the strength goes, it's probably akin to smoking a mild cigarette. Lane limited's 1Q is the best selling/ Probably smelling pipe Tobacco in the US, as far as Aromatics go. and smoke bowl after bowl. It still sells for around $2.00 per ounce in my area and appears to be reasonable in price most other places as well. My pipe even smells great days later after sitting from smoking this. It looked like the bottom 1/3 of my bowl was coated with roofing tar. Lane limited's 1Q is the best selling/ Probably smelling pipe Tobacco in the US, as far as Aromatics go. I could smoke it all day! It?s a very simple, straightforward, all Black Cavendish from Lane. You won't be disappointed. As stated above, this is a very mellow and cool smoke. By the Way, your B and M probably has this and just calls it something else. The flavor to me is not a whole lot. Highly recommended! If I had to describe the general flavor, I'd say its build on a firm foundation of vanillanot boring vanilla but a rich, complex vanilla. Smoke some every day! North Sea, Anniversary and Captain Spice were the one's that I selected. I prefer to stick to the 1Q for this type of blend sometimes less is more. As far as the strength goes, it's probably akin to smoking a mild cigarette. I have yet to find a better Black Cavendish Aromatic. The reason I smoke so much of it is because it is quite simply the smoothest smoke out there. There is a nice vanilla taste to this but it does not entirely overpower the tobacco. I actually prefer it over Balkan Supreme now. Sometimes useful for blending. Tobacco is a black course cut and a tad moist, drying may be needed. Then I came back here and read some more reviews and saw that many of my fellow pipe smokers were mixing it with "Codger Burley" and enjoying it more. It smooths out the "other" aros and allows them to smoke very cool while enhancing the overall flavor. palna-toki Additional comment actions. I find it works best for me if I put it in a roll-up tobacco pouch and let it sit around for a few weeks. this stuff is wonderfull tasting mixed half and half with lancer slices. Tobacco is a bit wet to start with but what can you expect from a Cavendish blend like this? Typically when this is purchased in bulk, it's usually quite wet and sticky. In reality very few shops blended their own tobaccos, maybe a handful in the entire U.S A. actually blended anything that was on their bar. I don't normally dry out to tobacco so i didn't this one either. Pipe Manufacturer & Retailer Spotlight | Liquor and chocolate are the first to disappear, sugar hangs out a little longer, and vanilla is the last to go at 3/4's the way. I do not recommend this as it dried out really quick and was very easy to suck through the stem. This is really a pleasant blending tobacco, and I recommend it for that purpose. I have to be in the right mood for this. I bought a pound of this without ever having tried it, not from a B&M, nor masquerading under someone else's trademark. this is especially true when mixed with Lane 1-Q. On the rare occasion where I find myself reaching for this, its usually to mix with a codger like SWR. Now granted I mix this 50/50 with PA to make it burn better and add a little more taste. 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