antouwan Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 so, after reading exceptional things about nakhli orange and sweet melon, i stopped by a local market and picked up some 50 gram samples.i tried the sweet melon and after smoking half a head, my cousins and i were thoroughly disappointed. i hoped the orange wouldn't be as disappointing and boy, was i let down!last night, i needed a little something to keep me awake for an all nighter writing a paper (epic fail, i completely passed out). i tried the nakhli orange on a 24" lebanese that i had and figured maybe the pipe was old or i just botched the setup. so i brought out the precision hopefully to pick up the slack. nothing really changed. i was bummed, the orange had a really distinct flavor and tasted awesome, but the clouds were weak and it was harsh (for both setups). so, not giving up on the awesome taste of this orange, i decided to give everything another go; i added some glycerine to give the clouds a little more umph and hopefully get rid of the harshness. my efforts were not in vain! i'm smoking it now, and must say, i'll soon be snagging a 250g of this delicious orange, throwing in some glycerine, and continue smoking with this extraordinarily tacky foil diffuser that works like a charm.i'm not sure if it was the glycerine, the overnight acclimation time or what, but this stuff is b.e.a. utiful.so here comes my petitioning yous guys for a little imput: have you had any experience with glycerine improving the smokability of an otherwise harsh tobacco?also, the buzz is ridic.nakhli is the shit, at least the orange is.grazie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I totally agree. I'm a recent Nakhla convert as well.I havent had issues with harshness but I think I'm going to pick up some glycerine to see if I can increase the smoke volume a bit, since it's not quite up there with AF/SB.Orange is actually the next flavor I'm going to buy so I'm glad you give it a shining review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drabin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 IMO get Nakhla Mandarin. It only comes in 250 gram boxes but is far superior IMO to the standard Orange flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modisess Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 i don't know, i smoked some nakhla apricot today and i got pretty huge clouds off a mya bowl.. good stuff this nakhla.. cheap as hell but good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatPigHookah Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Last night I had some Nakhla Orange mixed 70/30 with AF Vanilla....great freakin' clouds of Lifesavers Cremesavers candies. Good, good stuff.The only real bad part about Nakhla is their increadably shitty packaging. Nakhla is a naturally drier brand, but their packaging makes it even worse sometimes. I sometimes add a little glycerine to Nakhla that looks/feels a little drier than normal, but don't always add it as a matter of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 i have never needed to add glyercine to nakhla.it might not have huge clouds of smoke like other wetter brands but thats just the way it is. there is still enough smoke if you got it set up properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpoteet Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 It's my fav brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Enough smoke is not enough I demand thunderclouds!!!!!I've got AF Vanilla so guess what mix I'll be living off of as soon as I get the orange? Thanks for the suggestion Pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatPigHookah Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 QUOTE (giant ninja robot @ Dec 2 2008, 12:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Enough smoke is not enough I demand thunderclouds!!!!!I've got AF Vanilla so guess what mix I'll be living off of as soon as I get the orange? Thanks for the suggestion Pig.Sure thing. You will like it, methinks. The AF really adds to the smoke volume as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drabin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 QUOTE (GreatPigHookah @ Dec 2 2008, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Last night I had some Nakhla Orange mixed 70/30 with AF Vanilla....great freakin' clouds of Lifesavers Cremesavers candies. Good, good stuff.The only real bad part about Nakhla is their increadably shitty packaging. Nakhla is a naturally drier brand, but their packaging makes it even worse sometimes. I sometimes add a little glycerine to Nakhla that looks/feels a little drier than normal, but don't always add it as a matter of course.Nakhla has a few flavors that can be purchased in glass jars for about 10$ i believe. Can't remember where they sell them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead_lemons Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 QUOTE (drabin @ Dec 2 2008, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (GreatPigHookah @ Dec 2 2008, 11:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Last night I had some Nakhla Orange mixed 70/30 with AF Vanilla....great freakin' clouds of Lifesavers Cremesavers candies. Good, good stuff.The only real bad part about Nakhla is their increadably shitty packaging. Nakhla is a naturally drier brand, but their packaging makes it even worse sometimes. I sometimes add a little glycerine to Nakhla that looks/feels a little drier than normal, but don't always add it as a matter of course.Nakhla has a few flavors that can be purchased in glass jars for about 10$ i believe. Can't remember where they sell them...Hookah-shisha.com has the glassh jars!! but only a few flavors come in them.also, i never add glycerine to nakhla and always get good huge clouds out of my sm phunnle with 3 coco's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazar Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Personally I think Nakhla is the most underrated shisha-brand on the market. Strong flavors, a strong buzz (although I'm feeling a stronger buzz when smoking tangiers, even though the nicotine percentage of Nakhla is supposed to be higher) and a really easy and forgiving heat management. Personal favorites are Double Apple, Strawberry and Orange. Got some Mandarin with my latest package, looking forward to smoking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothookahs.com Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Nakhla makes a great Double Apple.Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drabin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Big recommendation for the Mizo Grape from nakhla. It's a juicier even more flavorful version of nakhla with the same buzz. Some people say they taste ketchup but i taste perfect grap, a little sweet, but exactly how i would want a grape shisha to taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I believe JD adds glycerin to his too. He made a post about how he does it its somewhere on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_HOSSEIX Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 good ol nakhla orange . That was the first flavor i ever smoked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeeeeeve Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 the one thing i love about nak is consistency, its ALWAYS the same quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Nakhla is awesome I love the stuff!!!!Load it up in a small phunnel throw on 3 cocos and a windcover a smoke till my head explodes ....ahhhhh yeah!I am one of the ones i like the purer taste of Orange over Mandarin. But that's just my taste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 QUOTE (steeeeeeve @ Dec 2 2008, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>the one thing i love about nak is consistency, its ALWAYS the same quality+1consistent with quality and flavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Word Chuck! Their DA really is great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I usually add alittle bit of honey to mine.. But I second the Mandarin over the Orange. Also try the Double Apple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 double applemangopeachsweet melonmandarin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Veritas* Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 i hope i have a good experience with it. I ordered a ten flavor sample pack so i could try a good selection from them. I hope it arrives tomorrow i got a KM ultimate hose with it too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hojo Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I've only had three flavors so far, but I have not had a single problem. It is packed full of flavor, gives a hell of a buzz, and though the clouds aren't as big as other brands, they are thick enough for me. I will definitely be keeping Nakhla around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerritus Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Nakhla is by far my favorite shisha. It's easier to list the few flavors I don't like of theirs. Only coconut, tropicana, and their standard grape (not mizo, I've heard great things there but have yet to try it). Even those can be mixed and will smoke just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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