Ramback gold blending mate
Posted by rom on Saturday, 11-Mar-2006
Thinking of ordering some Ramback gold, and from what I've read I'm afraid it might be a little light for me. Whats good to bring this blend up in strength and still have it taste good?
I usually mix a little halfzware in my blends to give them some "bottom", would that work tastewise with Ramback Gold, or should I try Cockstrong or Two Timer or what?
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- Re: Ramback gold blending mate
- Posted by Rob on Sunday, 12-Mar-2006
I think IF you like the 'full strength' Ramback go that way-that was just toooo much Turkish for me but I enjoy the Turkish taste very much in Ramback Gold (60%Ramback 40%Virginia.) (in fact I ordered another five pack pouch Friday nite---ok ;-) maybe it was 3-4 in the morning but the Knob Creek bourbon was sure a treat!let me tell ya folks it dont take much of that yummy nine year 100 proof to sit back & enjoy). I would think any halfzware that you like would mix well & remember D&R has that also in the RYback that I would compare to the new Drum with a little more birdseye which is a good sign,they also did the same treatment as the other GOLDs & now RYback Gold is out. I recieved a sample of two timer with my last order & was very impressed with the full non biting woodsy flavor that it had. Either way we MYO/RYO folks cant go wrong! IF something is too strong-just ad something else lighter & move on!!!
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Even though its not a halfzware I would say give Peter Stockkebye London export a try, alone & to blend.
Sorrry to the webmaster here about my bourbon remarks here & previous A. Fuente cigar remarks in previous posting but they all just meld into one big fluffy pillow when I start to write. Greetings from the Northwoods!!!
- Re: Ramback gold blending mate
- Posted by Kerry on Tuesday, 14-Mar-2006
Cockstrong has a very distinct flavor which might take away from the Turkish. You will have to try Cockstrong by itself to see for yourself.
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Two-Timer is a good blender and will add strength in tar and nicotine without taking away from the Turkish. You will end up with what would probably be considered more of an "American" blend, but quite good!
My personal blend is equal parts Ramback, Windsail Platinum and Two-Timer. Haven't tried the Gold versions. I guess I still like blending my own from scratch.
In any case, you won't be let down with any D&R product for quality tobacco. You just have to sort through and find what you like best.
- Re: Ramback gold blending mate
- Posted by Kev on Thursday, 16-Mar-2006
I can't suggest a Ramback blend but I'll agree with Kerry on Cockstrong since it's been my every day smoke (not blended) for about a year. The Charbon tubes mellow it. My second favorite is straight Two-Timer though it would be good for blending. The Two-Timer Gold is nice by itself and shouldn't overpower Ramback.
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If you desire something light but subtle then Penhooker Light might be nice. It's the spouses choice but I blend it with Arango Vanilla for her. Even the spouse who prefers lights will steal some of my Cockstrong since the Charbon tubes tone it down.
- Re: Ramback gold blending mate
- Posted by rom on Wednesday, 22-Mar-2006
Thanks for the suggestions everybody, I tried the two-timer and its a good smoke with ramback gold. I have also tried about 15-20% rowland with it and its a good smoke too, reminiscent of camel filters with rowlands chocolaty flavor. Next I'm going to try some halfzware, maybe drum, which I've always liked in small proportions in a blend.
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- Re: Ramback gold blending mate
- Posted by kendall l on Sunday, 25-Nov-2007
Stokkebye's Stockholm is a great blending mate for all things Turkish. it adds a Rich Smooth bottom without covering up the Turkish. I would put about 10% Stockholm in if you DON'T want to taste stright Stockholm in the blend but just a richer, smoother effect. OR add about 20% if you DO want to taste the sweetness and other soft tones it has under the louder smooth and rich flavors. Also, Two Timer is always a good additive. You could look at Two Timer as kind of a magnifying glass for the other tastes in a blend. it burns at a higher temp than the Turkish which helps bring the other flavors out stronger
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