Lane Limited 1-Q

Full disclaimer: I really do not like aromatics, but, being a good pipe ambassador, I will reluctantly keep a few aromatics on hand for occasions where the expectation is that the pipe should smell good to those around me. Lane 1Q is one of those aromatics.

1Q does what it does and it does it very well. It is monochromatic in flavor profile - you get a very consistent and up front vanilla & caramel. I can always get a vanilla extract, almost alcohol flavor off of this blend when it is fresh out of the bag. Of those two flavors, vanilla is the driver and caramel is the passenger. The Virginias do come through, but in a general basic "this is tobacco" kind of way, not an "oh the wonderful Virginias!" kind of way. If that is your thing, you will absolutely love this blend. Nothing is overpowering about 1Q. If you really want to get the most out of 1Q, smoke it in a dedicated cobb pipe and it will give you all it can give in terms of flavor. Unfortunately, like all aromatics with a good dose of cavendish, your pipe is going to get a little wet and goopy. In fairness, the pipe will not be as wet and goopy as other aromatics, but enough to where you will want to smoke this in a dedicated aromatic pipe.

On the spectrum of aromatics, it is no wonder why this blend is one of the best selling of all time. This is not a low quality aromatic. New pipe smokers, who are chasing what they envisage the pipe to be, will be pleased by this blend. For the experienced pipe smoker, especially those who do not favor aromatics, it will just make you shrug your shoulders and say: 'meh, it's okay. Its not terrible.' And they are right - it is not terrible by any means. Do I ever want to reach for Lane 1Q? No. But if I'm in a situation where I feel compelled to throw an aromatic in the bowl to keep happy company, 1Q would be an option. Personally I would always reach for GL Pease's Virginia Cream, as I feel that the Virginias with their tangy fruitiness are much more prevalent and the cavendish is far more subdued, but 1Q would be an option for me.

Judged against other aromatics - 4 stars. Judged in general as a tobacco - 2.5 stars

For this review, I'll give it 4 stars for what it is. But I still will only smoke it when I feel compelled by external circumstances.

I’ve tried this many times. Production seems consistent, but the storage and handling of end item distributors is not.

A mild, approachable tobacco. Obvious vanilla forward toppings. Easy to smoke, but may require drying time (depends on how fresh the stock you purchased is).

One of the top selling aromatics for a reason. Smells good, tastes good, and it is readily available. If you like aromatics, this is the baseline blend you need to try. Try to purchase this from a reputable source. There is a lot of old bulk stock floating around, age doesn’t improve this blend.

So, we can discuss the wonderment of our impossible to find unicorn tobacco that's been out of production for years and describe it with a string of clichés and buzz words (which sound ridiculous); or trust the masses. Lane 1-Q is the number one tobacco in the world, because it's that good according to most pipe enthusiast. Let's cut to the chase - it's an aromatic and not your English blend so not fair to compare them! Here's the rub - it smokes dry, it is mild yet has abundant flavor, it's one of the very best room notes that non-pipe smokers like, there isn't any tongue bite unless your pipe smoking era began yesterday and from a $5.00 basket pipe. If you are truly a pipe smoker and not just another pipe collector trying to look like an ad in a men's magazine - this tobacco won't disappoint! Its much like McDonalds - they simply fill a market demand and that's it! They aren't a fine dining establishment and therefore you don't expect one. Lane 1Q is a wonderful go to smoke. Buy some and enjoy it, even if you don't tell others, you like it!

I was skeptical about the hype behind this blend. I had smelled it before, and assumed it sold so well because it smelled good. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of this tobacco. It’s delicious. This is now my go-to recommendation for first time pipe smokers. It’s readily available, inexpensive, and burns easily. This is one of the coolest burning aromatics I’ve tried. Little to no tongue bite, and only needed one relight (not counting the char light). This is my first review, but I felt like this tobacco deserved one more quality review. Highly recommend.

Let me start by saying I'm a rare aromatics smoker. That said, I am giving this three stars based on my comparison to other aromatics I have tried. Not my usual smoke, but pretty good for what it is. The smell is terrific. If you asked a non-pipe smoker what pipe tobacco smelled like, this would be it. If you walked in a tobacco shop and told them you wanted to try the hobby, you would probably walk out with a basket pipe and a baggie of 1Q. And you would probably decide this pipe thing was ok. This is not complicated, you don't have to think about it or look for nuances. It taste like what you would expect from the smell. Smokes mild, can go out if you don't pay attention. Good for the newbie and a decent change of pace for the experienced pipe smoker. Decent value for the price as well

Mild and aromatic with a pleasant room note.sweet taste. I strongly recommended those who like aromatic and non-strong tobacco. Thanks, Lane Limited - 1-Q Tobacco 🙂 good luck.

1Q is a simple no frills smoke. Simple without being boring. To me, it smells strongly of chocolate, though there is no taste of it. Taste is primarily roasted nuts, vanilla, cream and, maybe caramel or honey. There are some grassy tobacco notes from the virginias. A zip, a zap and a zapowwie from the fire cured cavendish. I have to assume there is burley in this on account of the roasted nut flavours. Burns well. Tastes great. Smells great. Perfect moisture. Comparatively inexpensive. It doesn't bite, hard. As I understand it, this is the blend your grandfather smoked. Well, I didn't know your grandfather, nor do I care what the old fart smoked, but, clearly, grandpa had good taste. Considering the quality, availability and cost point, it's 4 stars. Highly recommend.

What more needs to be said? This is the quintessential pipe tobacco. It is fairly mild, but tasty, has an awesome room note, and your tobacco collection would be remiss without it. Chances are, if you like smoking a pipe, you’ll like this blend.

I find 1-Q a brilliant smoke. It's quality is not so much in any one particular strength; its brilliance is in the way it subtly blends so many mild qualities together in a gentle way. I'll admit I am biased. It was the second tobacco I smoked and I immediately fell in love. Two years later, I am not any less entranced.

1-Q, for all its simplicity, is a gentle, calming smoke. Nothing overpowers, but everything blends together to be completely enjoyable. It's flavor is mild but comes through clearly, it is very mild in strength so you enjoy the smoke for what is it and not what it does to you; it's mild flavor and taste has hints of vanilla from the topping and roasted almond from the burley, The room note is pleasantly present, nice to have around but does not demand attention. Nothing about the smoke stands out, but like an old friend, you simply enjoy it for what it is, not what you want it to be.

The epitome of an all day smoke. You can smoke it without paying attention and simply enjoy the moment, or you can savor it to pick out all the delicacies and nuances, which are not deep or complex, but like an old romance, the deeper you look, the more you appreciate. So much good, it can be underrated, but it is so popular, that it is appreciated. I give it three stars because nothing stands out, but taken as a whole, it is an excellent smoke for those who enjoy aromatics. Pick up a tin or a bag and sit back and relax with a very mellow, enjoyable smoke.