And, it's for good reason. Now for BCA it is a Burley base with Virginia and toasted Black Cavendish. I prefer to smoke this slowly, I find it ends drier and DGT seems to bring a little more flavor out of the leaf. Theres a reason why Skand/Lane sells so much of this aromatic. Top choice so far. And they're both great at doing exactly what I expect a black cavendish to do: to add a little sweet creaminess to a blend, while cooling the bowl and slowing down the burn. Burns always all the way do wn leaving a fine grey ash, the taste is mild and one note, but present throughout the bowl. This was one I started out with a long time ago and never get tired of. It makes all those also ran purchases you have cellared better. I like it! I don't know what BCA is. Notice | Advertising I have nothing negative to say about this tobacco except that I don't have enough of it in my cellar. It's mild, burns nicely and has a mellow, brown sugar taste to it. He knows I am a new smoker so before he mixed me up a blend he said try this. I absolutely never have to re-light this tobacco unless I have put my pipe down for a while. They take half BCA and mix it with half Peter Stokebbye Whiskey. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be Vanilla flavor, but not too overwhelming, with hints of licorice and chocolate. It's just like smoking sweetness itself. This is an easy compromise. Cavendish is entirely solid black ribbons. I will always keep some on hand to come back to when I get weary of the other fine tobacco's offered by Smoking pipes, #1 for me! The taste I get on the back of the tongue is a hint of dark chocolate. Very nice aroma from the jar. I was expecting it to be soaking wet, I always look on the dark side where aromatics are concerned, but this was great. I think they're made by the same company. This is really becoming my new favorite go-to! It smooths out the "other" aros and allows them to smoke very cool while enhancing the overall flavor. It also does not have the ?typical? If you're smoking around someone, they'll appreciate the room note. Being a ex-cig smoker, this baccy's nicotine level is way too low; and I do not enjoy aromatics anymore, but i still recommend this baccy if it suits your tastes. If you are worried about the moisture, and lingering aroma, just smoke this in a cob, meer, or clay. I'm not a fan of aro's, but I have been blending with BCA for about 17 years. It's becoming a favorite quick. There are all kinds of Lane Limited pipe tobacco to choose from: Hazlenut, Buttered Rum, Black Rasberry, HS-3 Lost, MV-1000, and more. 4 stars. Everyone at some point needs to try this out. After dinner, when everyone else is having dessert, when I'm in the mood for something sweet, I like to smoke a bowl of BCAthat's what I call dessert! Jar note of chocolate, brown sugar, and vanilla. of Midnight when I was at the Tinderbox 2 months ago and just received BCA from Cupajoes. Not something I reach for very often as it's kinda boring. I love vanilla in general as a flavor and I have never smoked cigarettes, so I guess this fits my profile. Tobacco is a black course cut and a tad moist, drying may be needed. I smoked it straight out of the bag for years but more recently I have used it exclusively as a condiment tobacco for blending with my favorite aros. your favorite Lane blends in tin form! They are also usually very moist and due to the propylene glycol they are treated with can . For the moments where the smoke needs to stay in the background. If proper technique is used, however, aromatic smokers will enjoy it. Where to Buy You will enjoy it, Not much to say, that hasn't already been said. Mild yet flavorful, with good body. This is really a pleasant blending tobacco, and I recommend it for that purpose. would get again. No doubt about it, 4 out of 4. 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. I bought 9 different tobaccos on Smokingpipes.com, and I smoked one of them one day at a time. The tobacco was dark and rich and needed just a few minutes drying before packing and lighting. Star Rating = 4; Burns cool does not bite. I tried lane limited 1-q first and loved it Smelled amazing out the tin, saw this had a better review so I had to try it. Got a couple ounces based on the smell. They have identical 3.3 ratings on TR. based on the RATINGS. Lane Limited: 1-Q Pipe Tobacco Product Number: 005-006-0001 1-Q is basically a Golden Cavendish blend from Lane but with a hint of Fire-Cured blended in provides scintillating taste and flavorful aroma. I know there are those who say this tobacco leaves the bottom of their bowl wet. When I do, just give me a good black cavendish. I'd say its a much deeper, "thicker" vanilla. I just enjoy the flavor more. This Cavendish tobacco has added vanilla flavor, which does nothing but bring out the sweetness we all love. It is simple and consistent. This along with Black Cordial and Butternut Burley are my aromatics standbys. . The King of all Black Cavendishes. (by the way I am American). I am completely new to the pipe tobacco community, but Ive always loved the smell of an aromatic pipe tobacco. Very smooth with a soft and pleasant room note. BCA is what all other vanilla Cavendish's ought to be. 1Q is an Aromatic blend. I'm very much into black cavendish and have been for years. My kids and wife love the smell of this stuff. One suspects it will be way, way too aromatic, but as it burns it's not that way at all. No chance of bite or harshness. I will add detail later, but this has become the MOST essential tobacco in my collection. I just got some of this in an order from wvsmokeshop.com (highly recommend them!) This is the blend for sweetness and a great tobacco taste. Get some now. Not much complexity here, just smooth vanilla aromatic smoke. I came across some BCA that I had in a Tupperware container from some months ago, and that heavy stickiness had faded. Even I can enjoy a bowl of this once in a while, say 2 or 3 times a year. If you asked me, I would suggest you try it as I prefer this one over 1Q, it's an awesome spring/summer smoke. Is it the whole Green River thing? I find it goes particularly well with some of Lane's other offerings such as 1Q or TK-6. I have been smoking a pipe for 39 years, I can't believe I have never tried this one. 2022-07-30 update: I loaded up a bowl of 30-month-old BCA into my Peterson 314 System, and I just cannot get enough of this blend. It wasn't long at all before the 3 ounces I purchased was completely gone and I found myself ordering more. Kept going out on me. Load this in your pipe and enter dream land. But it is a little better and I recommend this to mix with any burley OTC or by itself, not too much by itself. I have had a good bit of this in a ziplock bag for over a year. . also, it burns well, tastes good, and blends nicely with other tobaccos. Still a good tobacco, but I'll definitely be trying something else. Not much more here than chocolate and vanilla, maybe some cream, but sometimes that's enough. Lane limited's 1Q is the best selling/ Probably smelling pipe Tobacco in the US, as far as Aromatics go. If you like aromatics then this is the tobacco for you. One of this smokers all time favorite aromatics. If you've never tried it I highly recommend it. When I am done with this tobacco, all that is left, is a nice gray/white ash, and a dry bowl. The room-note's a winner, and the nicotine's mild. It can be used to blend your own mixes, added to strong blends to mellow them out, or added to sweeten just about any blend. The strength and taste levels are mild. Pipe Manufacturer & Retailer Spotlight | I have tried many other highly touted brands that were more expensive and highly recommended by "experienced pipe smokers", but this is awesome and even burning as well. How can you not like this If you like sweet aromatics ? They're probably Lane's counterpart to CB, just like MacBaren Seven Seas blends are (MB goes one step further and colours its tins to match). Macbaren HH Old Dark Fire Ready Rubbed --- No bite, good flavor while and after smoking, good room aroma. Ive tried to abuse this tobacco just to prove myself wrong, but you cannot get bitten at all, no matter how you smoke it. I liked it because it was so mild and smelled really good. A unique smoke. Other tobacco companies try to imitate BCA, but to no avail. I keep both on hand at all times and enjoy both very much with 1Q taking a slight preference. On the rare occasion where I find myself reaching for this, its usually to mix with a codger like SWR. It was fresh and seemed to be of relatively high quality but not much else. Lane 1-Q Pipe Tobacco, or simply Lane 1Q, is the classic of classics - yes, this is the #1 selling tobacco blend in the U.S.: one taste and you'll know why. As an additi onal note, in the first months of my piping journey I found this a perfect mixer to mellow-out the stronger blends, and I'd imagine others will enjoy it for that purpose as well. A rich vanilla liquor aroma greeted me when I opened the tin. The next week I bought 8oz more. Nonsmokers tend to like the fragrance of BCA, and often comment at some length about how they can't stand cigarette or cigar smoke but love to smell pipe tobacco, which they feel is more "natural." Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst; Wonderful aroma for those around the smoker, but more importantly a truly rich and flavorful experience for the smoker. The tobacco was a little hard to light but most black Cavendish tobaccos I've tried a re and really not a huge complaint. It took me a while to track it back down since none of my local shops sold it and I had not done much online hunting, but once I found it, I ordered a bunch more. No tongue bite here! I like to blend it with Carter Hall. My pipe almost feels fridged in my hand when I smoke this tobacco. There is a nice vanilla taste to this but it does not entirely overpower the tobacco. 7. It's smooth on the tongue and the Vanilla that Lane uses always has that nutmeg or cinnamon nuance to it that I appreciate. Lane LL-7 (1oz) Lane LL-7 (1oz) - Here's an aromatic for pipe smokers who scoff at aromatics! Whenever I smoke it with people around, They either comment on the great smell or they reminisce about their favorit e pipe story. Maybe my tastes have changed but it was hard to find anything good about this tobacco. BCA has changed a bit, it's flavor is not primarily vanilla anymore. There it's all in perfect proportion, a smidgen of vanilla, a small touch of chocolate with the smoothest hint of alcohol. This is a time tested blend that Lane has blended since the mid 70's. I have also,after being asked my thoughts about McClellend 5110, if I have noticed much of a difference between Frog Morton and 5110 and after smoking both side by side, they are close..so . (Also, BCA is excellent for "taming" some harsher tobaccos). Flavoring is mild to medium, with notes of chocolate, sugar, liquor, and vanilla. It is a little cloying in that sense, meaning sweet, a little chocolaty & sticky but not actually drippy, gooey stuff. The one thing that is close to perfect is Smoking Pipes. Stopped into JR'S for coffee and a tobacco reload. If you like capt. Have to say, very very pleased. 4: Lastly I will add a disk of Lane bullsey to equal about 25%. Reply . | Herman Lane really left pipe smokes a wonderful legacy and BCA is no small part it. The BCA that I received was dry enough and smelled good. Mac Baren: Mixture Scottish Blend. I feel briars are best for English mixtures and Meerschaums are best suited for aromatics. Smokey-sweet notes and rich tobacco undertones combine, leading to a unique taste that's distinctive and highly enjoyable. Few relights, but underneath it all is something that for all the world smells like an air freshener. Many have tried to copy but have failed. It lights easy enough and seems to stay that way. The wife loves it. BCA arrives rather moist but it dries easily enough and it isnt super sweet or overly flavored. It was a very relaxing and mild smoke. its got a nice balance and has no bite to it. Room note is a hint of vanilla. The one thing I have to add with BCA, is that it is a nice condiment ( I believe) if you like to experiment with blending. Smoke stright or mixed it is a winner. Overall, it's cheap, tastes good, and smells good; hard to ask for much more from a tobacco. 7/04 - I cannot believe I have not reviewed BCA before today. I don't smoke this too often, but for a mild, sweet, change of pace it isn't bad. A great smooth smoking blend for the experienced smoker as well. Considering the S/RN/T rating I was not expecting special effects, but I wanted something more. Every now and then I decide to right a review of a blend that seems so well known I'm not sure why I bother. Update 8/31/2014 I've been blending this with I-Q experimentally (Funn Dictionary) in different degrees with Funntastic results. Lane BCA (1 Ounce) Our Price: $3.53. As several of the above reviews say, no matter how hard you try, you can not get this tobacco to bite. 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. When I finally got interested in trying aros, and if you're new to pipe smoking or aromatic blends yourself, it seems everyone suggests BCA. I easily smoked a pound of this leaf in the first years I took up the pipe. Many use this for blending but I love it just as it is. or so. Similar Blends: Can't think of anything right off hand.. The reason I smoke so much of it is because it is quite simply the smoothest smoke out there. 16 people found this review helpful. Pipe Manufacturer & Retailer Spotlight | Good blender with troublesome blends. I have smoked BCA since 1986 and while I have strayed, I always return!! Lane limited's 1Q is the best selling/ Probably smelling pipe Tobacco in the US, as far as Aromatics go. carver Part of the Furniture Now Mar 29, 2015 625 3 Belgium Sep 3, 2016 #3 Lane BCA, or Black Cavendish Aromatic, is the first pipe tobacco I ever smoked nearly 30 years ago, and it's still my absolute favorite! Bottom of Bowl: Not much more build up of flavor, ash is suprisingly dry. Why? The stigma that Black Cavendish is good for starters and then "better" blends can be explored is unfair. I will be likely be buying a couple pounds of each, as the 50/50 mix was probably my favorite. BCA.. Where I go for a mild all day Cavendish. Bite = 8; Like most black Cavendish tobaccos it's definitely a little moist, so a light hand on the pack works best for me. It's moist, but lights and burns fine even so. Gets tired quickly. Not good to my taste buds or tongue; some bite. Not too complex, but great for what it is. I'm asking because Captain Black is the most widely available (vs only 3 other brands) in my country. Lane's BCA is fine when blended with something else, but I would grow tired of it pretty fast just smoking it straight-up (it is very one dimensional). I smoke arro's sometimes & I have to say I truly enjoy this tobacco. The bottom bowl of the pipe was lightly wet when done, but I got no gurgle at all. As one who likes and enjoy dark fired kentucky which for some is a strong tobacco lane BCA is a very good change of pace. It didn't produce any condensation & burned down to a dry gray ash. If you enjoy aromatics this is a must have for your rotation or as your all day smoke. But, ..the smoke was pleasant, no bite, burns well, nice aroma, lots of smoke, and could even blow smoke rings! I had the chance to visit the Lane factory in Tucker, Georgia a few years ago and learned that Herman Lane developed this tobacco in the early 1970's using only Green River tobacco of the one sucker variety. No tongue bite and great room note. i`ve been smoking this 50/50 mix for a few weeks now and it is pure bliss.do your self a favour and get some 1q and mix it with your bca.you will be a happy pipe smoker.oh yeah,pipe smokers always ask each other what would be your desert island tobacco? Rich and full bodied, tastes similar to Captain black royal blend, but so much better. I've been looking for a tobacco that I could actually say I really, really liked. I'm not really that much into aromatics but was surprised by liking this as well as I did. You can make this much more enjoyable by blending it with equal parts Sutliff Vanilla Custard and McClelland Three Cherry Blend. The strength is mild, while the taste is just short of the center of mild to medium. I guess he likes the simplicity; linear, sweet, smooth, fragrant, low nicotine of which is 0.5 out of 5. The first few puffs always seemed a little harsh and toasty to me, but it settles down rather quickly into a mellow chocolate and vanilla flavor that wears well the rest of the way down. Just recently getting into pipe smoking this is one of the first ones that I "just got it" and really understood what I personally was looking for in a tobacco. When I opened the box it was in, I thought they cheated me sense the 1Q was in a in a bigger bag. The tobacco likes to pack fairly dense, and smokes well that way--but that means to take care with the charring light. Somewhere between burnt marshmellows and molasses. I have tried about all of the sweetened Black Cavs and to me this is the best. There are notes of vanilla, caramel, and perhaps baked goods. In the world of aromatics, you will not find a better blend than Lane 1Q+BCA, IMHO. I don't why it took me so long to try this tobacco, but I'm very glad I was able to "find" it. This is by far my favorite black Cavendish! Purchased From: Cigars of Tally, Tallahassee FL. They have a very good company because of the people. My pipe even smells great days later after sitting from smoking this. I settled on Lane limited BCA as my new favorite blend. Brand: Lane Limited Model: 1-Q Tobacco Type: Cavendish, Virginia Cut: Loose Cut Blend Type: Aromatic Strength: 2 of 5 Taste: Mild Room Note: Very Pleasant Flavoring: Vanilla Amount: 1 oz. It is cool, mild, not too sweet and is great during the summertime. 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. It does have some very good qualities though, it smokes very cool, it has a creamy texture and is very easy to get a hold of. It has been my all day for some time now. 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