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Best Tobaccoreview's reviewers?
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:39 am
by Capn Jimbo
Whose reviews do you follow, and why? Which major reviewers don't you like, and why?
Gracias...
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 9:50 am
by da'rum
I look at Tobacco reviews . com only and get a general feel through descriptions.
Glynn, G.L Pease et al are obviously worth listening too but with so many nuances to each blend and each packaging of a blend Tobacco reviews are very hit and miss compared to spirits.
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 3:12 pm
by da'rum
oops I just came back to read this and realized I completely misread the question.
So,
I take some note of jiminks or whatever he's called and ROTHNH. Generally those that have a high review count and don't bang on about tongue bite.
The only exception is that Darum character, he's only got a few reviews but my god he's always spot on the money!
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Capn's Log:
Yes d, it's Jiminks (936 reviews):
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/12988
and ROTHNH (with 11?):
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/12424
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 4:02 pm
by Dai
I tend to do the same with tobacco as I do with rum. I read and listen to reviews and then buy a sample From gqtobacco and see if I like it, if so I buy 25/50gram. I find it easier to do it this way.
I usually tack on a sample when I make an oder for other tobacco. I should have a sample of an aromatic latakia coming tomorrow with my order (GQ Blends - Chocolate & Vanilla).
http://www.gqtobaccos.com/pipe-tobaccos ... S1yCpP_TRw
A couple of good reviewers on youtube:
Mr. Jonathan:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcvKd- ... DqlaTcOtAQ
Toking Tommy:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHBr7x ... GJIZ0neGPA
Stuff and Things:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzAMe ... NXOXN584aw
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:32 am
by Capn Jimbo
Some great contributions here, thanks. I liked da'rum's recommendation of Jiminks (936 reviews, linked), as he has reviewed just about anything I'd consider. His reviews of the blends I've tried are consistent with the little I know. Da'Rum's other link is to guy who only has 11 reviews, but only of very highly rated tobaccos.
Dai, thanks again for some interesting links.
My favorite: Stuff and Things, well organized, a bunch of "how to's", et al. Mr. Jonathan is interesting and for some reason entitles many of his videos with the term "yapo" or "yabo"? I haven't a clue, Dai? I like his calm style and informational delivery.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:17 am
by Dai
Capn Jimbo wrote:Some great contributions here, thanks. I liked da'rum's recommendation of Jiminks (936 reviews, linked), as he has reviewed just about anything I'd consider. His reviews of the blends I've tried are consistent with the little I know. Da'Rum's other link is to guy who only has 11 reviews, but only of very highly rated tobaccos.
Dai, thanks again for some interesting links.
My favorite: Stuff and Things, well organized, a bunch of "how to's", et al. Mr. Jonathan is interesting and for some reason entitles many of his videos with the term "yapo" or "yabo"? I haven't a clue, Dai? I like his calm style and informational delivery.
Jonathanwant a bit of a herburt but he gives some good reviews.
yapo = yet another parcel opening
yabo = yet another box opening
I'm not a fan of them I grew out of that stuff years ago but, this is the internet and people will be people.
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 7:27 am
by Capn Jimbo
Some that I have noted:
1. da'rum's JimInks (936) - balanced
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/12988
2. DK (632) - balanced
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/5473
3. Steel Cowboy (523) - balanced
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/7507
4. Stevie B (377) - rates quite high (4's)
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/15174
5. thedstnguishdgntlmn (360) - balanced, sl. high
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/1928
6. Gentleman Zombie (321) - balanced, sl. high
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/14405
7. Xeneize (275) - tends high
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/404
8. Tantric (264) - nicely balanced
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/404
9. SopwithCamel (255) - nicely balanced
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/1148
10. Mr. Big (244) - balanced, sl. low
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/10005
11. Big Bad Jon (232) - perfectly balanced
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/3810
12. Fr_tom (176) - almost always a "3"
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/14371
13. krg1000 (147) - balanced
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/4173'
14. Taste Buds (145) - balanced
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/2147
Note that I don't follow all of these, but thought you might be interested in the most prolific reviewers. More anon...
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Pipestud (1268) - definite high bias
http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/user/370