2021 Eight State Burley

[BarrelProof]

Nearly two years after they launched it, I stumbled upon a handful of tins I didn’t know I had. How was it received? It’s launch coincided almost perfectly with my departure; however, as a burley lover and having recently returned, I’m interested to hear current opinions on it and how it compares.

 

[AJL67]

So comparing the last batch 2022 to the 2021 batch?

 

[BarrelProof]

So comparing the last batch 2022 to the 2021 batch?

Just the 2021 in general. Compare to 2022 if you’d like, or to other burley blends as a whole. Doesn’t matter either way, I’m just curious.

I’m not in a hurry to pop one of these tins. Just wondering if I should be.

Reading TR reviews now.

**Edit - looks like the 2022 was way better than the 2021, according to TR. I’ve never really paid too attention there, but that is intriguing.

 

[Streeper541]

I've enjoyed them both. They are a quality burley blend, which is what I expect from C&D.

 

[Chasing Embers]

 

[MikeDub]

I bought 5 tins each of the 2021 & 2022 release and if they release it again this year I’ll get 5 more. It’s unique and if you like burleys with a little sweetness it’s good stuff. Haven’t tried all the burley blends out there but the addition of the red Virginia and orientals make it unique and worth trying.

 

[fMf Piper]

As a new pipe smoker, I don't have any of this tobacco, but I have heard so many great reviews that I went searching for it and thought I had missed my opportunity. I didn't realize it was an annual blend, so I will keep an eye open for the 2023 blend.

 

[BarrelProof]

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Coincidentally the box I found also had a pouch of SWR in it.

 

[BarrelProof]

I hope I like it.

 

[telescopes]

Wow. That's a lot. I have four left. It is a decent burley for sure.

 

[BarrelProof]

Wow. That's a lot. I have four left. It is a decent burley for sure.

I have a thing with buying things. And, to be fair, I didn’t know that it was going to be an annual release at that time. I’d just discovered BMP and this seemed like it’d be another winner in that same realm. That was the result, apparently. I’d honestly forgotten about them.

 

[fightnhampster]

I love Burley Flake #2, it's one of my top 5 blends so I went big on this one. It didn't do it for me, but hope you like it.

If anyone is interested in some 2021 release, PM me.

 

[bullet08]

Only have 2022. Opened one couple of weeks ago. It's like a better version of Carter Hall.

 

[pantsBoots]

Meh. Seems to be a typical OTC-style blend with significant topping (to my taste) and a premium pricetag. The tobaccos may be higher quality than your typical OTC blend, but then again, they may not as the flavor is basic. The only thing to make it stand out, I guess, is the premium pricetag, since you can get the same experience from a number of cheaper blends. I'd agree with Chasingembers' assessment of this being no more than a SWR clone.

Similar to the above, if anyone wants to trade for tins if this, let me know.

 

[fightnhampster]

Meh. Seems to be a typical OTC-style blend with significant topping (to my taste) and a premium pricetag. The tobaccos may be higher quality than your typical OTC blend, but then again, they may not as the flavor is basic. The only thing to make it stand out, I guess, is the premium pricetag, since you can get the same experience from a number of cheaper blends. I'd agree with Chasingembers' assessment of this being no more than a SWR clone.

Similar to the above, if anyone wants to trade for tins if this, let me know.

Take mine instead, mine are more shiny...

 

[alaskanpiper]

I wasn't a huge fan, but kept the second tin I bought and gave the third one away. Not a bad blend just a little boring for my tastes.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I didn't get anything like SWR tastes from mine. It is cased, but not the same as SWR for me. The main difference between this and an OTC, for me, is that an OTC would leave my palate taxed and burned out from the PGs and cheap stuff.

Yeh, I didn't understand why he used such delicate tasting burleys and then seemed to feel the need to case it. How am I supposed to taste all 8 states?

 

[pantsBoots]

Take mine instead, mine are more shiny...

Oh, for sure. Yours are nickel-plated and were shipped via Cadillac. I store mine in a shoebox under a tree at the graveyard.

 

[fightnhampster]

Oh, for sure. Yours are nickel-plated and were shipped via Cadillac. I store mine in a shoebox under a tree at the graveyard.

What can I say, I'm just more refined.

 

[St. David Pipes]

Nearly two years after they launched it, I stumbled upon a handful of tins I didn’t know I had. How was it received? It’s launch coincided almost perfectly with my departure; however, as a burley lover and having recently returned, I’m interested to hear current opinions on it and how it compares.

I really enjoyed it.

I hope I like it.



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Wowzers!