Black Frigate vs Blockade Runner

fitzy

Lifer

Nov 13, 2012

2,937

27

NY

• Oct 31, 2016

• #1

For those of you that love Black Frigate have you also tried Blockade Runner? If so how do they compare? As it is now I can hardly tell there is any latakia in BF. So I was curious if they are very different.
Also how does their Bourbon Blue compare?

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

43,450

109,394

• Oct 31, 2016

• #2

BR is Virginia and rum, where BF is Virginia, Orientals, unsweetened Black Cavendish, Latakia, and rum.

 

davet

Lifer

May 9, 2015

3,815

330

Estey's Bridge N.B Canada

• Oct 31, 2016

• #3

I haven't had Blockade Runner in quite a while, sounds like it's time to open a tin. It's an overlooked blend in my opinion, don't hear much about it.

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate

Nov 12, 2014

43,450

109,394

• Oct 31, 2016

• #4

Careful, you'll get branded "Captain of the Blockade Runner"! :mrgreen:

 

pagan

Lifer

May 6, 2016

5,963

28

West Texas

• Oct 31, 2016

• #5

Blockade Runner is a milder smoke for those who don't like/prefer Latakia, well worth a try

 

fitzy

Lifer

Nov 13, 2012

2,937

27

NY

• Oct 31, 2016

• #6

From the description makes it sounds like it's only latakia and orientals added. I have a hard time noticing the latakia and orientals so that's why I was curious if there was much of a difference.
"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."

 

hmhaines

Part of the Furniture Now

Sep 5, 2016

900

1

CT

• Oct 31, 2016

• #7

If I recall correctly, there's some BR on the way to me from one of our generous forum members... Very excited to try it!!

 

anthonyrosenthal74

Lifer

Jan 8, 2013

7,493

733

• Oct 31, 2016

• #8

I've yet to try Blockade Runner, but I plan to very soon. Black Frigate is one I now consider a favorite that I'll always have stock of. I love latakia and normally I think I'd rather have more than what BF offers, but it works perfectly in BF as is. It's just enough in the background to keep things interesting while the other components take a more frontal stage. Great stuff.

 

texmexpipe

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 20, 2014

998

246

• Oct 31, 2016

• #9

I love both but prefer BR over BF. Both great though.

 

jimbo69

Might Stick Around

Jun 21, 2014

84

2

• Nov 1, 2016

• #10

I like both. Depends on my mood. I don't really get a strong rum flavor from either, though I am working on a tin of C&D's The Beast... now that scratches my rum flavor itch (and makes me twitchy) :D

 

gloucesterman

Lifer

Jan 4, 2015

1,858

11

Massachusetts

• Nov 1, 2016

• #11

I smoke both and although neither is a "go to" smoke, both are frequently enjoyed. I find Blockage Runner to be a traditional Navy Flake ( sweet and light) while Black Frigate to more closely resemble a very mild English. Black Frigate seems to have a bit more complexity and less sweetness than Blockade Runner. I suspect they share the same base elements, each offering a slightly different flavor profile to that base, depending on your mood. I enjoy both often. C&D does do some wonderful things with our beloved leaf and these two are a splendid example, taking a traditional preparation and giving it interesting variation.

 

fitzy

Lifer

Nov 13, 2012

2,937

27

NY

• Nov 8, 2016

• #12

Thanks for the feedback. I think I need to try some BR and maybe the Beast.

 

cranseiron

Part of the Furniture Now

May 17, 2013

589

67

McHenry, MS

• Nov 15, 2016

• #13

BR by itself is a bit harsh for me. I blend it with a bit of Aged Burley Flake and/or Escudo. It's a unique no nonsense tobacco that functions as great mixer for me.