@vtgrad2003 Ah-hem…I seemed to catch it that way as well. I was just afraid to admit it. It’s a bit of a let down when you actually get here and read the title again…correctly😈
Notes on Edisto: The tin note reveals a Virginia with fairly deep notes, nothing exotic. I crumbled some out and left it to dry for a half hour (lunch comes first, you know), then filled my new pipe (pictured elsewhere), loosely packed, with the crumbled flake. The initial light was rather under-whelming, not really tasting much of anything. As the bowl proceeded, the deeper notes offered by Red Virginia came out, but I detected no sweetness or citrus notes. Pretty much a straight Virginia. I will say that one has to go fairly slowly with this, as it will get harsh and bite if you have a quick cadence, which I have. So slowing down is a good idea. Fortunately it was dry enough that it didn't require any relights, went down to the bottom of the bowl, where it started to peter out, and I dumped the dottle. Overall, IMHO it is just a straight forward Red Virginia. Nothing really special about it, certainly not on the level of Carolina Red Flake. Would I buy it again? Probably not. I get more character out of Luxury Twist Flake and Opening Night. Just my two cents worth....
Thanks for the review. I haven't found a C&D made flake that I wanted to rebuy but at the price point I'll probably give it a try. I have two of the After Hours offering in the queue once I get the tobacco bar down to six blends.
Okay, so here on the "know your vaginas" thread...I've finally figured it out! Edisto is exactly the same red Virginia leaf that is used in Interlude! I knew the taste was familiar; I just finished a bowl of Interlude and if you 'remove' the light honey casing, it is indeed Edisto. I know none of you care, so I'm basically writing this to myself 🤣
Anyone that now wants to nominate me for the Nobel prize, please do so, I won't stop you.
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Ah-hem…I seemed to catch it that way as well. I was just afraid to admit it. It’s a bit of a let down when you actually get here and read the title again…correctly😈
The initial light was rather under-whelming, not really tasting much of anything. As the bowl proceeded, the deeper notes offered by Red Virginia came out, but I detected no sweetness or citrus notes. Pretty much a straight Virginia. I will say that one has to go fairly slowly with this, as it will get harsh and bite if you have a quick cadence, which I have. So slowing down is a good idea. Fortunately it was dry enough that it didn't require any relights, went down to the bottom of the bowl, where it started to peter out, and I dumped the dottle.
Overall, IMHO it is just a straight forward Red Virginia. Nothing really special about it, certainly not on the level of Carolina Red Flake.
Would I buy it again? Probably not. I get more character out of Luxury Twist Flake and Opening Night.
Just my two cents worth....
Anyone that now wants to nominate me for the Nobel prize, please do so, I won't stop you.
🤣
I didn't like the honey topping on Interlude, I might like Edisto!