Mountain High: King Size Cones
March 15th, 2007 by Alex
There are many devices being made that allow the smoking experience faster, easier and better. Some prefer the ‘by hand’ method of rolling, but not everyone. Today, I’m reviewing Mountain High: King Size Cones, the original pre-rolled smoking papers.
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| Category | Papers (Pre-rolled) |
| Company | Mountain High |
| Made In | N/A |
| Pros | Amazingly easy roll |
| Cons | A little pricey |
| Price | $1.25 |
| tFS Rating | 8.5/10 |
Moving into the cones, they are thin (semi-transparent) rice papers. They come in packs of 3 and each one has the ‘Cones’ logo embossed into the papers themselves. One thing that stands out is the extremely long filter. Luckily, due to the size of these cones and their expansion, you can still pack more than enough into these things.
The cones taste and smoke well, just like your regular unflavored king size. Worth noting is the build quality, with no creases or air leaks on the seam.
Overall, these cones provide an avenue for people low on time to roll up a high quality joint. They’re made for a purpose and perform it well.
Phillies: Blunt
March 14th, 2007 by Alex
One of the most well-known methods to roll up some bud is with the classic Phillies Blunt.
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| Category | Blunts |
| Company | Phillies |
| Made In | Florida |
| Pros | Cheap, found everywhere |
| Cons | Requires patience |
| Price | $.70 to $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 7.5/10 |
The taste isn’t anything spectacular, it’s actually what you’d expect. The smoke is light & pleasant, not heavy at all. Phillies burn at a faster pace but will be more than adequate for two (and up to four) people.
If you ever find yourself stuck in a situation where you need to roll but don’t have a nice wrap, just find a local mart and grab one of these guys. They’re found all over the place, making it the most commonly stocked blunt wrap around. It’ll do the job without busting your wallet and that’s always a plus.
Blunt Wrap Magnum: Coconut Vanilla
March 8th, 2007 by Tim
When presented with vanilla-flavored smoke accessories, I tend to hold higher standards. If I believe the product falls even slightly below the bar, then I consider the attempt unsuccessful. Luckily there’s nothing to worry about on this one, Blunt Wrap Magnum: Coconut Vanilla.
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| Category | Blunts |
| Company | Blunt Wrap |
| Made In | Domincan Republic |
| Pros | Pleasant aroma |
| Cons | Low on flavor |
| Price | $1.50 |
| tFS Rating | 8.0/10 |
Like always, Blunt Wrap manages to pull off a perfect amount of moisture, an essential part to any presentation. Kingpin, are you taking notes? The smoke is smooth without all of the harsh qualities usually existent in multiple flavored blunts. Unfortunately, there’s no added taste, which (in my opinion) is becoming more regularly neglected by blunt manufacturers.
Bottom line: This wrap should suit the average smoker (and vanilla enthusiast) unless the lack of smoke essence is a real deal-breaker.
Kingpin: Paradise Peach
March 6th, 2007 by Alex
The ZenSmoke blunt I’m reviewing today is Kingpin: Paradise Peach. Right off the bat, you’ll notice the presentation sets this blunt apart from the rest and I’m not saying that’s a good thing.
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| Category | Blunts |
| Company | ZenSmoke |
| Made In | Philippines |
| Pros | Good taste |
| Cons | Too dry |
| Price | $1.50 |
| tFS Rating | 6.5/10 |
The hard-shell plastic tube can be used later for safe blunt or joint transportation (and who knows, that might be a strong selling point to some.) The leaf itself is wrapped around a straw with plastic sheet between the folds.
This Kingpin did smoke nicely though. The taste of the smoke was extremely smooth and leaves a sweetness on the mouth. It even burns at a slower than average speed, perfect for a group session.
Overall, the initial unwrapping of the packaging left me slightly dumbfounded on how I was going to roll with this dry-as-hell leaf. Yet, despite having some bad luck with this selection, I wouldn’t mind trying another Kingpin.
Swisher Sweets: Cigarillos
March 2nd, 2007 by Alex
After receiving many messages from you guys to do more back-to-the-basics tobacco wrap reviews, we caved in. So today I present the good ol’ Swisher Sweets: Cigarillos. These tiny cigars come in handy quite often for me. I enjoy the taste, smell, and you don’t have to use all your bud filling them.
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| Category | Blunts |
| Company | Swisher Sweets |
| Made In | Florida |
| Pros | Great taste |
| Cons | Tricky to roll |
| Price | $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 6.5/10 |
The mini cigars come in a wide range of flavors from plain to grape to strawberry. And these flavors make quite a difference when lit. One end of the cigarillo is heavily flavored so when smoking it gives your bud an even sweeter taste. However, before getting to the smoking part, first comes the tricky one. You don’t want to damage the little surface area you have, so take your time. An experienced blunt roller should have no problem rolling one of these within minutes, ready to smoke.
I wasn’t big into Swisher Sweets in the beginning but damn it, they wear on you. They’re great for a one to three person session and they usually hold a decent amount of bud if needed.
True Blunt: Sweet Cherry
February 21st, 2007 by Tim
True Blunts is a brand that we are going to feature more often on tFS. Their line has expanded in recent months, and with the addition of celebrity endorser Warren G, expect them to make a splash. Today, I’m reviewing the Sweet Cherry flavor.
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| Category | Blunts |
| Company | True Blunts |
| Made In | Mexico |
| Pros | On-point smell |
| Cons | Nothing stands out |
| Price | $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 7.0/10 |
The wrap itself smells very similar to cherries. This is by far its strongest asset. Everything else kind of drops off afterwards. The wrap taste and texture is solid, but not amazing. There’s no flavor added and no scents added to your smoke. These wraps to burn at a nice pace and the smoke had a definite smoothness to it.
Juicy Blunts: Tropical Passion
February 13th, 2007 by Alex
It might be the completely wrong time of the year to think about tropical breezes and island-grown fruit, but something’s got to brighten up the day of all our New York readers.
Today, I’m reviewing Juicy Blunts Tropical Passion flavored blunt wrap.
| theFreshScent Product Recap | |
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| Category | Blunts |
| Company | ZenSmoke |
| Made In | Dominican Republic |
| Pros | Consistent leaf quality |
| Cons | Nothing done well |
| Price | $1.00 |
| tFS Rating | 6.5/10 |
The aroma for this wrap was extremely hard to pinpoint. After a lot of debate, it was decided that tropical passion really means sweet cantaloupe. Still, it almost seems that Juicy threw too many scents into this batch and ended up with a very indistinct overall impression.
Tropical Passion provides no leaf taste, smoke taste or smoke aroma. There are quite a few other JB wraps that come to mind before I would recommend this one.
If you’re going to do an exotically-themed blunt wrap, get it right, because the market is already full of them. It’s like bringing a Mustang to a parking lot full of Ferraris… you won’t stand out.
SmokeClear: King Size
February 9th, 2007 by Alex
The cellulose paper industry is starting to take off. Not only are they healthier for you, but everyone is still in love with the novelty of see-thru papers. Today, we’re starting off with a review of SmokeClear King Size papers.
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| Category | Papers |
| Company | SmokeClear |
| Made In | Brazil |
| Pros | Perfect burn time |
| Cons | Hard to find |
| Price | $3.00 |
| tFS Rating | 8.5/10 |
Packaging on these appears to be higher quality than aLeda’s. The tabs fit together correctly, for a tight seal that won’t unlock in your backpack. They should be stored in a cool, dry place should you want to leave them for a while.
The leaves themselves are 95% transparent and carry the other traits of cellulose papers - odorless, tasteless and low-key design. Each pack comes with 40 papers that measure 3.5×11 centimeters. If you’re unsure of how plant cellulose feels, imagine a very thin & light plastic film.
The first thing you notice when rolling with the king size is that these suckers are strong. Seriously strong. Each film even passed the dreaded karate chop test, which tells you these things are built to last. When smoked, the performed exactly as advertised with absolutely no taste or odor.
These papers allow you to focus on what’s being smoked, with no interference along the way. When a product delivers exactly what it promises in the first place, you have no choice but to be satisfied. These are the best transparent, cellulose papers that I’ve encountered so far.
