Question for Billy Budd fans

blackadderlxx · Jan 4, 2019

Hey everyone, so after hearing about this blend, I finally tried some for the first time today. I've been trying different cigar leaf blends and this one has been on the list for a while. So my question for those who have tried it is does aging do anything for it to smooth it out? The stuff I tried is pretty new bulk. I assume giving it time to marry will always help, but I'm wondering if anyone has let this stuff age for a year or two and could share their experience. I'm thinking of getting some to stash away, but there are other cigar blends I find that I like better if this doesn't improve that much with some age. Thanks in advance for your replies.

mso489 · Jan 4, 2019

I'm not a good respondent because I liked the bend right away. I like it fresh and edgy, and I like it even better mellowed out for a year or two. But yes, it smooths out. I sort of miss the edges. You might want to buy some C&D cigar leaf condiment blending tobacco. It puts a new spin on many/most blends. I never look for a cigar experience. Cigars are their own thing. But the leaf has a nice rounded flavor and opens out other leaf too.

blackadderlxx · Jan 4, 2019

Thanks mso. Yeah, I quit cigars for pipes so I'm not really looking for the cigar experience, but I have found that I do like the leaf as a condiment. I stumbled across 4 noggins bread loaf in a box pass, then tried Habana Daydream and recently Cuban Mixture from Peretti. I have a jar of Country Lawyer I'm going to pop next and now I've tried Billy Budd. It's an interesting blend in that I enjoyed the strength, and burley is kid of hit or miss for me, but I liked this one. I love latakia blends, so there's a lot in here to like. I just think in part this sample I got is probably pretty new so a little harsh. I appreciate the feedback. I'm going to have to get some for the cellar.

jrenko · Jan 4, 2019

Try G.L. Pease - Key Largo.

eggrollpiper · Jan 4, 2019

I also was not thrilled with Billy Bud and mine is currently cellered now since the summer, plan on visiting it again this coming summer at 1 yr. I'm pretty sure it's that C&D Va. thats the offending party and have not experienced aging affects on it myself as far as I know.

I can vouch for Habana Daydream though (although sans Va.) After 1-2 years aging is absolutely sublime, and was also just ok fresh.

Robusto is on my wish list for a while now, if you've yet to try mb make that your next move.

blackadderlxx · Jan 4, 2019

Try G.L. Pease - Key Largo.

Yep. Plan to. I just don't know if I can handle *another* post 2007 blend that I have to stockpile before the hammer falls...It's to the point where I'm actually relieved when I find a newer GLP blend that I don't love.

aquadoc · Jan 4, 2019

Age it for 1+ years. It becomes incredibly smooth. A favorite smoke.

weezell · Jan 4, 2019

Age it and it becomes GLORIOUS... :D

weezell · Jan 4, 2019

This is my review from SmokinPipes...

First bought this blend 6 months or so ago and thought so-so. Now, with some age on it ,it is great.! Mellowed out and the sharp edges came off. Ordered a pound and a half yesterday to throw in the cellar to age. If you love truely great burley, you... can't go wrong...The weez

weezell · Jan 4, 2019

This and OJK are SUPERB blends to my taste...

jmagen · Jan 4, 2019

Billy Budd...I cant keep it long enough to age it. Is the edge yall are referring to the way Latakia looses its punch after its not fresh anymore? I have 3 tins of Nightcap, and I'm holding off b/c I love it fresh, but as it ages, it (and 965) as well seems to lose some...smokiness?

aquadoc · Jan 5, 2019

I found fresh BB to have a sharp, almost bitter edge with the Latakia of the type that leaves a "grainy" feeling on the tongue. After a bit of time, that aspect seems to disappear, leaving a much smoother smoke.

jrenko · Jan 5, 2019

Yep. Plan to. I just don't know if I can handle *another* post 2007 blend that I have to stockpile before the hammer falls...It's to the point where I'm actually relieved when I find a newer GLP blend that I don't love.

I know what you mean, but i really do recommend you try this. You still have time to buy a few pounds if you like it. Also we don't really know if all hell breaks lose in 2020 with this FDA thing or not.

blackadderlxx · Jan 5, 2019

that I don't love.

I know what you mean, but i really do recommend you try this. You still have time to buy a few pounds if you like it. Also we don't really know if all hell breaks lose in 2020 with this FDA thing or not.

I will try it. I've heard to many good things and apparently I love cigar leaf blends. This year though I'm working on stockpiling my favorites post 2007 in case. After getting hosed in the McClelland shut down I am trying to be more prepared.

whiteburleydude · Jan 5, 2019

C&D blends are rough around the edges. That's what they do over there. I still love em. Aged Key Largo though, can't get much better in my book.

weezell · Jan 5, 2019

Key Largo

I'm gonna have to try some of that. Like my cigar leaf in pipe tobacco...

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