I started with a small bowl of Visions of Celephaïs.
@Stubble, I agree...it’s very different than anything that I have ever tried. It has some great flavors underneath, but this tin has a heavy ”perfumy” aroma and flavor. I’m hoping that it fades somewhat with time.
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset "A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you."Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
Moving on...Bengal Slices in a Comoy’s Facet. This stuff always satisfies
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset "A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you."Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
I started with a small bowl of Visions of Celephaïs.
@Stubble, I agree...it’s very different than anything that I have ever tried. It has some great flavors underneath, but this tin has a heavy ”perfumy” aroma and flavor. I’m hoping that it fades somewhat with time.
I'm not getting the perfumed sensation. I can't pin it down, but the tin aroma reminds me of fresh zucchini bread right out of the oven. Weird...huh?
I started with a small bowl of Visions of Celephaïs.
@Stubble, I agree...it’s very different than anything that I have ever tried. It has some great flavors underneath, but this tin has a heavy ”perfumy” aroma and flavor. I’m hoping that it fades somewhat with time.
I'm not getting the perfumed sensation. I can't pin it down, but the tin aroma reminds me of fresh zucchini bread right out of the oven. Weird...huh?
@Stubble, The one I have is a VERY fresh tin...the date on it is 10/19. I’m thinking that it will improve with a couple of weeks. The first time I opened a tin of C&D Sunday Picnic, it had a strong perfumy aroma but it quickly went away. It’s one of my go-to tobaccos when I want a mellow VaPer. It’s taste upon lighting reminds me of fried green tomatoes.
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset "A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you."Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
C&D Burley Flake #3 in an Old Dominion reed stemmed cob. While I've read that burley doesn't age much, this tin has 9 years on it and is fine and smooth.
Tried some of the Sextant by G.L. Pease that Stubble sent me in my Stanwell Brushed Brown. Heady stuff! I like it. Very strong, full body and full flavor, reminded me of Capt. Earles 10 Russians.
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Missouri Meerschaum Independence Day in my MM Cobbit. I was a bit worried that the vanilla top note on this blend may be a little much for me, but it’s very subtle and I only get a hint of it on the finish. It’s a good blend, but I still prefer their American Patriot blend in a pouch.
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset "A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you."Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
Winter has officially arrived in Istanbul...it was in the low 40’s with medium-heavy rain and wind, so no cigar for me this morning. I can look forward to this weather continuing until March.
It quit raining for a bit, so I decided to have a pipe. I'm having some Gawith & Hoggarth Rum Flake in a Savinelli Author. Like a glass of bourbon, this stuff will warm your insides on a cold, damp day.
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset "A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you."Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
@Stubble, earlier I revisited the C&D Visions of Celephaïs in a Jobey Stromboli. After being open for a few weeks I didn’t get any of that “perfumy” flavor and aroma that I got when I first tried it. I can taste the tobaccos clearly and I’m kinda liking it. It’s definitely different than anything that I’ve had.
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset "A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you."Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
Moving on with sone John Cotton’s Double Pressed Virginia in a new Stanwell Black & White. I was afraid that with this being a straight Virginia, it would be a bit bland...I was wrong! If I were to smoke a bowl of it not knowing what it is I’d swear that it was a VaPer blend. This is definitely cellar worthy.
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset "A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you."Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
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"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
It quit raining for a bit, so I decided to have a pipe. I'm having some Gawith & Hoggarth Rum Flake in a Savinelli Author. Like a glass of bourbon, this stuff will warm your insides on a cold, damp day.
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
"Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." Alfred de Musset
"A fine cigar is just like a woman. If you don't light it up just right and suck on it with a certain frequency, it will go out on you." Unknown
“A pipe is to the troubled soul what caresses of a mother are for her suffering child.” Indian Proverb
A bit earlier...
edit: aged, this stuff is magically delicious!