Eight State Burley 2022

[DanWil84]

I can't get it, so I couldn't care more or less for it. Or actually I do care but I try to mask it with saying "I don't care".

What I think is peculiar is that these small badges pop up now every 2/3/4 months. I do understand this is from a marketing standpoint very smart as the talk on socials about Folklore hasn't died down yet and therefore the brand stays relevant in social feeds. You could say this is a small release & therefore a "small badge". But I honestly think it's to much releasing a "small badge" every 2/3/4 months. But that's maybe why I'm not in marketing ?‍.

 

[isaac]

Without going back to far is this basically a 2022 version? Or will it be a re release of the original leaf/recipe

 

[kcghost]

I'll pass on this blend. It's basically what I do on all "small batch" blends.

 

[sandollars]

Last year, this did not sell out overnight. I bought some, smoked it and was able to buy some more.

Just saying....

 

[Streeper541]

I see where this is going. They will just keep rereleasing small batches, so that they can keep those pipesmokers that are willing and able to stay up till midnight can stay supplied.

Good thing I'm usually up until midnight.

 

[spicy_boiii]

I probably won't buy unless it's significantly changed.

Otherwise, I bought a large amount of the first release.

I don't find it like the other burley blends I've tried. Closest is probably Pegasus? Dunno, but with the dash of vanilla and Orientals, it's a whole different beast. Also the red VA has a small contribution, but it's noticeable in its juxtaposition against bright VA.

I've tried adding to the blend with all kinds of premium components - McClelland and other aged Va's, different varieties of Orientals or Burleys, burleys, OTCs too. I find the blend best as-is.

To say I'm a fan is an understatement.
FWIW, blend genres I like include Va, VaPers, oriental blends (hold the latakia please), burley blends, and OTCs.

I've smoked through a couple tins of the original release, and have jarred a tin as well. The initial aromatic nature of the blend, which was strongly present, subsides pretty quickly over time. The most recent tin opening had much less of a vanilla presence then when the blend was first released.

I've yet to see any appreciable benefit of the little age (not quite a year) it has developed. Time will tell.

 

[krizzose]

I think I’m gonna pass this time. My first tin is still half full and I have 4 more in the cellar. I guess I just like it and don’t love it. More for the rest of you.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I don't find it like the other burley blends I've tried. Closest is probably Pegasus? Dunno, but with the dash of vanilla and Orientals, it's a whole different beast. Also the red VA has a small contribution, but it's noticeable in its juxtaposition against bright VA.

Sure, sure, if I smoke it fresh and focus really hard, I can pull those subtle flavors that make it unique, and for that it is a one of a kind. But, I find that after drying the hell out of it and smoking it on the go, it is pretty much just like the rest of the VaBurs like Golden Extra and PS Cube Cut, same basic tastes that I love these for. I can barely even taste the orientals anyways.

But Pegasus? Pegasus is more of a powerhouse blend, not quite Kellys Coin or Burley Flake #1, but it has a wallop that 8 State doesn't, and it is way more of an acrid taste, which I like about Pegasus, but I don't find it anything like 8 State, IMO. 8 State is more smooth, IMO. But, it's interesting how people's tastes work differently like this.

 

[elasmo]

I think the line that pissed me off was The Beast. I really wanted to try that blend, I stayed up till midnight, and it was sold out. Maybe a timezone thing, but it rubbed me wrong.

Anyway, I have my Indian. Just another excuse to go riding when not smoking.

Shoot, I only had 1 tin of the Beast...If it makes a comeback again I'd seriously consider creating multiple accounts like a scummy dirtbag...it's that good. I have enough Redburn to fill that 8 State Burley itch

 

[anotherbob]

The curious case of the ever-growing 'small batches' continues!

LOL - that said, this is a fantastic Burley blend. Worth picking up a couple of tins, if you are a Burley fan.

wait I thought deeming regs where going to kill all new blends for ever and ever.

 

[FurCoat]

I may pass on this one. Plenty of tobacco including 8ST in the cellar. Im focusing my funds on filling mylar bags with rice, pasta, beans, flour, sugar, salt and such.

 

[spicy_boiii]

I think we're all on the same page of there being many C&D blends that can scratch the itch, or surpass 8SB (preferences depending), without all that comes with small batch release.

 

[brian64]

and on the west coast I don't even know what that means in terms of all the time zones - is frustrating, especially when you sign in and everything is gone.

Obviously you're not in one of the 8 states.

 

[telescopes]

Obviously you're not in one of the 8 states.

That much is certain. Lol.

 

[shanez]

I see where this is going. They will just keep rereleasing small batches, so that they can keep those pipesmokers that are willing and able to stay up till midnight can stay supplied.

One can only hope.

 

[shanez]

I see where this is going. They will just keep rereleasing small batches, so that they can keep those pipesmokers that are willing and able to stay up till midnight can stay supplied.

One can only hope

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It's a nice Burley blend. I picked up a few tins of the first release but I prefer Haunted Bookshop.

Now, in my head this is in Hank Hill's dangit Bobby voice, dang it C&D where's my From Beyond?

 

[Sun Bear John]

I missed out last year, I'm going to get a few this year but I'm not going crazy like I do colleting Sun Bear for my cellar. Speaking of which, this just arrived today.

 

[Chasing Embers]

where's my From Beyond

That was also a re-release. Give it time, it'll probably pop up again.

 

[Singularis]

I missed out last year, I'm going to get a few this year but I'm not going crazy like I do colleting Sun Bear for my cellar. Speaking of which, this just arrived today.

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I'm guessing you scored these on the secondary market. You must really jones that stuff.

 

[Sun Bear John]

I'm guessing you scored these on the secondary market. You must really jones that stuff.

I really do, it's one of the few things I by from the secondary market. I'm probably stupid for doing so but I want to ensure I have some in the cellar for a little while. I currently have 22 tins in my collection.