@KA9FFJ C&D “White Lightning” I’m not terribly impressed with it as an aromatic. I’d say it’s mostly Virginia’s and a touch of that Perique ‘crap’😉. I do not get applejack, raspberries, or vanilla. It is something more than Virginia’s and Perique, but danged if I can pick it out. It’s got a bit of a nic kick, not overpowering though, a solid medium anyway (at least for me).
It was kinda strange, I ordered the first tin several years ago and by the tin note (I got Latakia) I could swear it was a different blend that was mistakenly tinned up. I even lodged an inquiry with SPC/C&D at the time and they said nope, no tinning issues. I ordered a second tin a short time later and compared the tin notes. To me, at that time, the first tin smelled like it had latakia in it still😖, the second did not🤔. The stuff I smoked last night was the jarred stuff from the first tin, it no longer has a latakia note, beats me? It’s still a harsh smoke for me, and I cheated and added a pinch of C&D “Espresso” to the bowl to smooth it out. I knew what I was in for, the pinch wasn’t enough. I dumped the bottom 1/4 bowl.
It was the first time I smoked it. I like oriental blends and I would say 80% of my seller has Perique in it. I’m gonna try it in a few different pipes just to see the difference, but I definitely got the Perique. It wasn’t bad I’ve had better. And like RockyMountainbriar said you can taste of Virginia. it’s a pretty decent blend for me.
Finishing off the last of my Lane’s Crown Achievement in my Ascorti. Paired it with a Colombian distilled spirit a “friend” recommended I try. Cumbe is like a lighter body Ouzo.
Tnx @RockyMountainBriar for the blend run-down... Much appreciated. After putting in 18 holes today, I'm doing some Frankenblend in a newly acquired MM Maddox...
After reading through the last few posts, I wanted to make sure you guys knew I did the “blend tasting notes and impressions”🙂 on C&D’s “White Lightning”, not “Oriental Silk”🙂
Finished painting our hall bathroom. I hate ANYTHING that has to do with bathroom renovations! Anyway, now relaxing with some MacBaren 7 Seas Royal Blend in a @Corey562 artisan pipe...
@Rshey1 I don't often smoke orientals, but I have some G.L. Pease Embarcadero that I have from time to time when I'm looking for something a tad stronger. I kind of think it's a bit more cigar like than most pipe blends?
Beautiful day! Got some new clothes for the beast and he's out enjoying the day too. Sitting outside with the V man having some Peter Stokkebye Luxury English in my Fresa Gold.
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C&D really does make some good blends, yet that's one of a few I haven't tried.
Need to read up on it...
C&D “White Lightning”
I’m not terribly impressed with it as an aromatic. I’d say it’s mostly Virginia’s and a touch of that Perique ‘crap’😉. I do not get applejack, raspberries, or vanilla. It is something more than Virginia’s and Perique, but danged if I can pick it out. It’s got a bit of a nic kick, not overpowering though, a solid medium anyway (at least for me).
I've never tried C&D oriental silk. What is your assessment?
Much appreciated.
After putting in 18 holes today, I'm doing some Frankenblend in a newly acquired MM Maddox...
By the way, C&D’s “Oriental Silk” is tasty. I do like oriental tobacco.
Smoked Old Forester 1920 at 115 proof
Nice looking pipe, Brother!
If you like orientals and perique, you might give this G.L. Pease “Cairo” a try…..if you haven’t already.
Anyway, now relaxing with some MacBaren 7 Seas Royal Blend in a @Corey562 artisan pipe...
Looking good bro
Sutliff Moroccan Spice in PM
I have Embarcadero on my list 🙂
Our Brother @Corey562, does some fine work.