Brand/Flavor:
Romman Sweet Start
Methodology:
-30 hits/person over 35 minutes
-3 individuals in the circle
-40mm coal offset holes rotated every few passes
-Ophelia filled with ice water
First Impressions:
Typical Romman thick cut, slightly stemmy with a couple larger stems, very sticky. Sweet, subtle scent with mildly chemical undertones.
Post Mortem:
Thoroughly cooked, only about 5% retaining any kind of moisture.
Pros:
-Thick smoke
-Subtle but sweet flavor
-Solid Romman buzz
Cons:
-Flavor could be stronger
-Flavor dies out in the last 1/3 of the bowl
-Slightly chemical/metallic aftertaste in the back of your throat
Andrew's Thoughts:
Having smoked sweet start about a year ago, I had a couple of preconceptions coming into this review. I expected a solid smoke with a slightly chemical but quite sweet taste, and that is precisely what I got. Though its underwhelming was somewhat disappointing, I honestly enjoyed this shisha. Its natural subtlety make it an obvious candidate for mixing, especially since "sugar" is a flavor that works in almost any mix. In fact, I'm probably going to try some "sweetmint" now.
Eric's Thoughts:
I'm going to preface this section by saying that I am, at the time of writing this, incredibly congested thanks to Hay Fever (hoo-friggin-ray). So, please take that into consideration while reading my thoughts. This isn't the first time I've smoked this flavor, and that said, I definitely remember this flavor being stronger. Whether that's a change on Romman's part or on mine, you can be the judge. That said, the flavor is still an indescribable "sweet" flavor. There's very little else to it. I don't think I, or anyone, could put their finger on exactly what it is this shisha tastes like. But it is enjoyable and not overpowering. The smoke was thick and the buzz was significant. Beyond that, there isn't much else to say. All told it makes for a nice breakaway from the typical fruity flavors without venturing into the somewhat scary realm of spicy flavors like cinnamon or clove.
Peanut Gallery:
(Caroline) This flavor is pretty weak, especially when compared to regular mint, and isn't all that exciting on its own. By the end what little flavor there was completely gone. Its probably best to mix it with something.
Conclusion:
Though this shisha is a little weaker than others, it's hard to imagine a strong yet purely sweet flavor that isn't overwhelmingly chemical. Romman Sweet Start isn't something I would immediately pack to show off our fancy hookah to a group of hot chixx, but it certainly isn't bad, and I can't imagine anyone really disliking it. That said, if asked, you WILL NOT be able to describe its flavor as anything but "sweet".
B
Romman Sweet Start
Methodology:
-30 hits/person over 35 minutes
-3 individuals in the circle
-40mm coal offset holes rotated every few passes
-Ophelia filled with ice water
First Impressions:
Typical Romman thick cut, slightly stemmy with a couple larger stems, very sticky. Sweet, subtle scent with mildly chemical undertones.
Post Mortem:
Thoroughly cooked, only about 5% retaining any kind of moisture.
Pros:
-Thick smoke
-Subtle but sweet flavor
-Solid Romman buzz
Cons:
-Flavor could be stronger
-Flavor dies out in the last 1/3 of the bowl
-Slightly chemical/metallic aftertaste in the back of your throat
Andrew's Thoughts:
Having smoked sweet start about a year ago, I had a couple of preconceptions coming into this review. I expected a solid smoke with a slightly chemical but quite sweet taste, and that is precisely what I got. Though its underwhelming was somewhat disappointing, I honestly enjoyed this shisha. Its natural subtlety make it an obvious candidate for mixing, especially since "sugar" is a flavor that works in almost any mix. In fact, I'm probably going to try some "sweetmint" now.
Eric's Thoughts:
I'm going to preface this section by saying that I am, at the time of writing this, incredibly congested thanks to Hay Fever (hoo-friggin-ray). So, please take that into consideration while reading my thoughts. This isn't the first time I've smoked this flavor, and that said, I definitely remember this flavor being stronger. Whether that's a change on Romman's part or on mine, you can be the judge. That said, the flavor is still an indescribable "sweet" flavor. There's very little else to it. I don't think I, or anyone, could put their finger on exactly what it is this shisha tastes like. But it is enjoyable and not overpowering. The smoke was thick and the buzz was significant. Beyond that, there isn't much else to say. All told it makes for a nice breakaway from the typical fruity flavors without venturing into the somewhat scary realm of spicy flavors like cinnamon or clove.
Peanut Gallery:
(Caroline) This flavor is pretty weak, especially when compared to regular mint, and isn't all that exciting on its own. By the end what little flavor there was completely gone. Its probably best to mix it with something.
Conclusion:
Though this shisha is a little weaker than others, it's hard to imagine a strong yet purely sweet flavor that isn't overwhelmingly chemical. Romman Sweet Start isn't something I would immediately pack to show off our fancy hookah to a group of hot chixx, but it certainly isn't bad, and I can't imagine anyone really disliking it. That said, if asked, you WILL NOT be able to describe its flavor as anything but "sweet".
B
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