Seeking Input on Watch City Blends

[diamondback]

Hey guys and dolls,

Our old friend “Panhandler/rdavid”s estate has some Watch City blends in it. I’ve looked them up and have read some reviews on TR of course.

He’s got a few jars of it, and without digging through it I recall he has “Nor’Easter,” as well as a few others. I might just have to buy that Nor’Easter from his estate for myself judging by the TR reviews.

Anyway, seeking general input on Watch City. Their array of blends is totally new to me.

Thanks for any input

 

[spartacus]

I like everything I have tried from Watch City. They got the Red Virginia back in today so I ordered another pound of it.

 

[diamondback]

I like everything I have tried from Watch City. They got the Red Virginia back in today so I ordered another pound of it.

Good deal! I might just buy up the Watch City blends for my cellar. One thing is they’re jarred. Then again currently I don’t know if Watch City sells tins/bulks/both... I’m going to take a look-see.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Only one I've had so far is Ahab's Comfort, which was solid. I have a handful more to try shortly.

 

[diamondback]

Only one I've had so far is Ahab's Comfort, which was solid. I have a handful more to try shortly.

Okay, now I’m going to pull those totes out and start digging!

Sounds like Watch City is definitely a player

 

[SpookedPiper]

I like everything I have tried from Watch City. They got the Red Virginia back in today so I ordered another pound of it.

Thanks for heads up I was waiting for some of thief blends to become available again!

Picked up some Christmas blend, rhythm & blues, and simply red!

 

[stbruno70]

Ernie is the master blender at Watch City, and he is always experimenting with new ideas. Since I live not far way, I have over the years seen his prototypes in 5 gallon buckets and watched him bring great mixes, infusions and presses to life. I really enjoy his blends.

 

[Worknman]

Ive tried their flake sampler which is about 6 different flakes. All taste very good but there's something about them that bites my tongue a little. Could just be user error since Im still learning this hobby. Its not just WCC blends either, for some reason other in house brands like LJ Peretti and Seattle Pipe Club do the same thing. I think it has something to do with the crumble cake type form they all come in, but Im not sure. Im a little prone to tongue bite already, especially red virginias and its possible they're getting their tobacco from the same source too, I don't know.

 

[diamondback]

I’ve uncovered “City Slices,” “Crumb Cut,” & “Nor’Easter.” Looks to be ~4oz per jar. I’m likely buying these for my personal cellar given this thread and TR reviews.

 

[JimInks]

Ernie is a really good blender and has created a lot of worthy blends in all genres to explore. He also listens to his customers.

 

[SpookedPiper]

I am sort of sad that it has taken me this long to find WCC. I enjoy their blends and preparations! Good stuff...

 

[logs]

The flake sampler is a good place to start.

 

[stbruno70]

I am sort of sad that it has taken me this long to find WCC. I enjoy their blends and preparations! Good stuff...

Better late than never. Welcome to WCC.

 

[diamondback]

I’m thinking my first bowl tomorrow morning just might be Nor’Easter. I used to pre-pack, but found my taste often changes after sleeping.

This’ll be my first WCC so the Nor’Easter is probably a lock.

 

[logs]

Nor'Easter's a little too aro for my taste. There's a topping there that doesn't agree with me. On the other hand, # 558 and Ahab's Comfort are the cat's meow. (Churchwarden is pretty damn good too).

 

[diamondback]

Nor'Easter's a little too aro for my taste. There's a topping there that doesn't agree with me. On the other hand, # 558 and Ahab's Comfort are the cat's meow. (Churchwarden is pretty damn good too).

Oh! Yeah, I’m definitely not an aromatics guy. Hmm... this may change things. I’m back to TR to investigate.

Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[logs]

Oh! Yeah, I’m definitely not an aromatics guy. Hmm... this may change things. I’m back to TR to investigate.

Just go with the flake sampler. You'll get the lay of the land and make up your own mind.

 

[tfdickson]

If I had to limit myself to one blender, Watch City would be at the top for consideration. Simply Red is a benchmark red VA; Rouxgaroux, 558, and Old Dominion are fantastic VaPers; Persian Slipper is great as an oriental forward blend. These are my favorites but a I’ve never had a Watch City blend that I didn’t at least appreciate on its own merits.