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Post by JimInks on Dec 6, 2017 17:09:46 GMT -5
The grassy, citrusy Virginia forms the base for the other components to shine, and I consider it to be a team player. The lightly smoky, woody sweet and floral Katerini also has a spice note as an important supporting player, though it doesn’t over take the other varietals. The nutty, woody, earthy, lightly sweet burley and the woody, nutty, dry and mildly spicy dark fired Kentucky are condiments. The overall spice level is fairly mild. The unsweetened black cavendish provides a little smoothing brown sugar. The raisiny, plummy, lightly spicy perique mostly plays a background role. The strength is just past medium and the taste level is a hair past that. The nic-hit is in the center of mild to medium. No chance of bite or harshness, and has no rough edges. Burns cool, clean, and a little slow as plug tobaccos will do. The nuanced flavors are very consistent from start to finish which is a hallmark of a well blended product. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires some relights. Has a pleasant after taste. Not quite an all day smoke, but it is certainly repeatable.
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Post by slowroll on Dec 6, 2017 19:15:49 GMT -5
Ahhh, Mr. Jim, I wish I had your palate. I smoke lat blends exclusively because it's all I can get any taste from. --alert grammar Nazis-- yes I ended the sentence with a preposition.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2017 20:39:48 GMT -5
Thanks Jim. I had not heard of this one. Sounds wonderful.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 6, 2017 23:08:42 GMT -5
Yeah, but what does it taste like?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 0:10:28 GMT -5
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Post by JimInks on Dec 7, 2017 0:26:58 GMT -5
Yeah, but what does it taste like? You wouldn't know because all those fried eggs dulled your tongue, yolk breath!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 8:23:03 GMT -5
Jim, how does this one compare to Tudor Castle?
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 7, 2017 9:56:14 GMT -5
Yeah, but what does it taste like? You wouldn't know because all those fried eggs dulled your tongue, yolk breath! So, peppery, with a touch of toast?
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Post by JimInks on Dec 7, 2017 10:17:35 GMT -5
Jim, how does this one compare to Tudor Castle? Two totally different blends. TC has a little more perique than DoK, and the McClellands Va.s are certainly different.
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Post by trailboss on Dec 7, 2017 11:03:33 GMT -5
Yeah, but what does it taste like? Gotta admit that is funny! Never heard of this one Jim, it sounds like a pretty awesome blend, thanks for presenting it here...I never heard of Katerini tobacco...but then again I had never heard about Sansepolcro until C& D brought that out....good for them bringing out stuff like this. I sure hope that the FDA nonsense goes away that would deny us of future blendings.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 12:45:37 GMT -5
Great review, thanks Jim. I had no idea C&D had launched a Lovecraft-themed tobacco series (kind of ironic considering what a prig HPL was). I know it's a gimmick, by damn it I'm tempted. I've never had a C&D blend that I really liked, but this certainly sounds like an interesting blend. They all sound pretty unique, but all have Perique which I don't generally tolerate well. www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/cornell-diehl/index.cfm?tag=4542
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Post by papipeguy on Dec 7, 2017 12:48:13 GMT -5
Thanks, Jim. Another blend to add to my never ending list.
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Post by Wolfman on Dec 7, 2017 13:06:48 GMT -5
Thank you Jim. As always, I'm greatful for your imformative, nonbiased reviews.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2017 16:10:05 GMT -5
Jim, how does this one compare to Tudor Castle? Two totally different blends. TC has a little more perique than DoK, and the McClellands Va.s are certainly different. Thanks Jim. Sounds tempting but I already have so much VaPer here now I’d probably be buying it for someone else at this point. 20% off sale might get me though.
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Post by Baboo on Dec 7, 2017 18:04:16 GMT -5
Big fan of plugs here, mostly from across the pond... want to give this one a "go" but all outlets are currently out of stock... could be a good sign of a winner!
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Post by colorduke on Dec 7, 2017 18:36:25 GMT -5
Great review Jim.
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