C&D Black Frigate

[cynicismandsugar]

All right, so my intrest is officially piqued. After hearing nothing but admiration for the illustrious Black Frigate, I decided to pull up its stats:
... Pressed Krumble Kake -- M'kay, sounds good.

... Latakia and Oriental/Turkish -- Yeah, both tasty.

... Black Cavendish? -- Hmm...

... Rum topping? -- Oh, no... this is an aromatic, isn't it?
So, before I commit to throwing this booty into my treasure chest, I have a question for the loyal crew: How 'aro-ey' is this arghhhromatic?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Nope, the rum is not a topping, and it's not an aromatic. Unsweetened black cavendish btw.

 

[cynicismandsugar]

Thank you for letting me know! I'll admit, I'm still nervous... But, who wants to live forever, right? :wink:

 

[davet]

How 'aro-ey' is this arghhhromatic?

Not at all what you're thinking.

For C&D's Black Frigate, Latakia and Turkish are added to the Navy Cavendish which forms the base for Blockade Runner (Virginias soaked and aged in Rum) to produce a true Royal Navy blend. Pressed and cut into an old fashioned crumble cake.

 

[cynicismandsugar]

Interesting. So, would you say it smokes between an English and an Oriental, then? ... or, is it just kind of its own thing?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Thank you for letting me know! I'll admit, I'm still nervous... But, who wants to live forever, right?

Very welcome! Nothing to fear from this one, just a good solid English that is only slightly sweet from the rum. Five stars in my book, and has been a staple in my rotation for years.

 

[oldreddog]

Tis rum and butter toffee sir.

Climb aboard Mr Deal, hand over hand sir, that's the way.

 

[cynicismandsugar]

Aye aye, me mateys!
[hic'cup] ... Blimey, me reckons I got a wee bit squiffy down at th' ol' tavern t'night, 'n probably shouldn't be postin'.

 

[stanlaurel]

I smoked my 5th bowl of BF this morning. I'm really warming-up to this stuff.
I sawed some off the kake and was smoking it in a large brandy with no more than 15 minutes of drying. It loses too much goodness if you let it dry. It really burns quite well even with the minimal drying.
What kind of bowls are best for this blend??

 

[Chasing Embers]

I smoke it in my Weaver partial blast volcano. A tall cylindrical bowl.

 

[derfargin]

Started in on a tin of "The Frigate" a few days ago and I'm about 5 bowls in. So far, I'm only marginally impressed with it. I'm finding it to be a little on the "bitey" side. It's got some good flavor, but it comes and goes.
Going to try it in a few different size bowls to see if I can find one that suits it. Then at the 1/2 way mark, I'll put it way for a few months to see if some age does anything with it. My tin had about 5 months on it when I cracked it so it may just be a bit green.

 

[gloucesterman]

Chasingembers, you are indeed a bad influence. I love Blockage Runner and because of your indorsement, had to try Black Frigate. A tin now sits on the shelf, next to be opened.

 

[pilotage16]

After all this talk about "Frigate". I decided to pull the trigger and grab a tin. Wish me luck.

 

[davet]

I've a few tins put away but I think I should stock up, it's going to get scarce. You know who to blame :mrgreen:

 

[Chasing Embers]

Who?