Lane Limited 1-Q

This is a VERY mild aromatic that was sold to me along with Captain Cool. This is mild and has lots of smoke. You should pack lightly and it will burn nicely. No matter how hard I puffed there was no bite and not much heat from the brair. Little moisture left at the bottom, but not bad at all. No ghosting as this is too mild for any of that. If you are looking for a cool smoke that won't bite and tastes good, this is your blend. Not enough flavor for 4 stars though.

If there were a 2.5 star rating available that's what I'd give this tobacco; right in the middle. It is a good tasting,very gentle, aromatic. Pack it lightly or it will be difficult keeping lit.

The pouch aroma is very pleasant, but not tobacco. It tastes good. I did not get the gurgle that others have mentioned nor did it goop up my pipe, but it did require more coeaning than usual after smoking a bowl. Neither do I taste the cherry that others have mentioned. It never bit, evenwhen puffing hard to try to keep it lit. It did not ghost my pipe either; it's far too gentle to do that.

I bought a quarter pound of this because I'd read it is the most popular blend in the US. I don't understand why. It's good, but not that good. Nothing complex here but nothing offensive either.

If this were the only tobacco I could get I'd be glad to have it. But if I had awhole tobacco shop at my disposal I doubt if I'd smoke it very often. The quarter poundI go will probably last me quite a while, but I will smoke it all. I might even get another quarter when this is done.

On it's own, 1Q is a pretty good mild aromatic tobacco. Very good for a beginner as it has little bite considering it's aromatic properties. It often tends to be a little damp, but be careful in drying it out as if it becomes too dry, it turns into a mean smoking tongue biter.

Most B&M's sell 1Q, but you might have to ask a clerk to direct you to it as many re-name it and use it as a "house blend". There are 3 local tobacco shops I buy from, and each one of them carry 1Q under a different name.

For me, where 1Q really shines is a foundation for a do-it-yourself blend. My all-day smoke is a mixture I do using 5 ounces of 1Q, 4 ounces of Lane's "Burley Light Without-A-Bite", and 3 ounces of Lane BCA.

Oh man oh man. This was my first Aro, and I can easily see it becoming an All-day smoke for me. I don't know where people are getting the cherry flavoring, I'm simply getting a delicious nutty- sweet taste that is like a better version of a Captain Black blend. It left a little gloop at the bottom of my pipe (but what aromatics dont?) but it never leaves any ghosts or anything like that at all. It also qualifies as a crowd please, as several passers by made positive comments on the smell of it. Definitely something I will purchase again, and eventually fill a mason jar full of.

I purchased a 2oz package and did not enjoy the first bowl. However, after 3 months of aging in a shoebox in my closet, the overpowering sweetness level has come down and a mellow, earthy aromatic has taken it's place. The only reason I'm not giving 4 stars is that the flavor does change quite drastically the further you get down the bowl. I'm able to get half way down before I've had enough. But the top half is quite good. I'd recommend to any beginner, and if your first try isn't enjoyable. LET IT AGE a month or so and come back to it. You may have a second opinion. Cheers.

This is a long, fine ribbon the aroma of which is primarily of sweet cavendish and some sort of tropical topping, perhaps coconut.

The sweet golden and black cavendish play well together with, perhaps, a touch of red VA which adds a richer sweetness. The topping plays a notable role and remains present throughout the bowl.

Though cheerful and amiable, the final effect of 1-Q falls upon the sweet and bland side. It is obviously intended as an all-day blend, and to this end, my tastes found it to be progressively tedious.

Chamber Gauge: Medium to Wide

Seeing as this is the blend that Tinderbox sells as Wilshire, I think it's appropriate that I post my review of Wilshire here as well. If anyone objects, I don't mind having this review removed.

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Otherwise known as Lane's 1-Q, the Wilshire blend is my favorite of the Tinderbox bulk aromatics. I've kept coming back to it over the years, as it has a warm and sweet yet subtly spicy flavor and aroma with hints of perhaps vanilla, almond, apricot, and ginger. This is one of the classic aromatic tobacco blends which inspire such fond memories.

I feel that Wilshire is often unjustly written off by those who are looking for a bolder, more distinguished and prevalent flavor, and by those that don't care for a sweet smoke. That being said, Wilshire isn't for everyone, and shouldn't be smoked by those that are looking for something more than what it has to offer.

I would actually caution newcomers away from this blend because it can be more temperamental than others if you're not yet proficient with a pipe. It can be on the moist and sticky side, so I would recommend letting a fresh batch sit and dry for a time before being packed. Also, don't smoke this one too quickly because it can bite and muck up your pipe if you're impatient with it.

If you find yourself frequenting this blend, I would recommend having a briar pipe to use just for it. It doesn't smoke as true in pipes seasoned by most other aromatic blends (though some aren't a problem) nor does it compliment pipes seasoned with English blends. However, its subtle flavor wont ghost an aromatic pipe.

Wilshire is perfect for a relaxing and gently flavored pipe to linger on for an hour or so, filling the air with a hearty and sweet aroma that aims to please both the casual smoker and company alike.

Enjoy.

I have been smoking Lane's RLP6 on and off for 30 years. Every so often I decide to go blend hunting and as strange as this may be, I never smoked 1Q. So I ordered a half pound. I have smoked it a few times. I understand that this is the number 1 seller of bulk tobacco in North America. I can not fathom how this blend could be so popular with "real" pipe smokers. It has no complexity. It is weak in every area except that it is mild and a little sweet. I have a theory about the popularity of this blend. I would guess that at this very moment there is a high percentage of pipe smokers who have been smoking less than a year and who won't be smoking a pipe by this time next year. Their ranks will be replenished with new pipe smokers who, like them, will smoke for a while and quit. Of these transient smokers a tremendous number of them either find or are directed by the guy who sold them their first pipe to 1Q. I would bet a lot of money that out of the pipe smokers who have been smoking regularly for 10 years or more, precious few smoke 1Q as their #1 blend. The blend leaves me totally unsatisfied. It has little body and no tobacco smell or taste that I can discern. RLP6 may seem stronger but it really is not. People may be mistaking body for strength. By "body" I mean smoke that is a little dark and heavy, as opposed to light and steamy. I recommend this somewhat because I understand that there are people who only want to put their toes in the water without jumping in. For them this is a good blend, I suppose. For me, I would be ashamed to load this in one of my better pipes. Anyone want to buy whats left of my 8 ounces? Cheap, real cheap.

I bought this blend in bulk from my local pipe shop, who recommended it when I was looking for THEIR recommendation. They said this was one of their most popular selling bulk tobaccos so I gave it a try. I have had this in my cellar for about 8 months and always reach for it when I am looking for just a plain smoke.

This blend really has nothing going for it. It burns well but does not have much flavor. The tin description of ?basic? describes it well. If you?re looking for a smoke with excitement, you might want to pass this one up. Many of the reviews here indicate that this is a good ?starter? blend for a new smoker and I couldn?t agree more. I would give this a higher rating if it had a bolder flavor.