4/24/20: SP...Heinrich’s Curly Block Available Today.☕️?

[Simmerdown☕️]

It's very good stuff. 275g is equivalent to 5-1/2 50g tins, which is the most common size these days. So, $14.54 per "tin". A 50g tin of Escudo is $13.59 at Smokingpipes. Escudo is constructed similarly to Curly Block before it is sliced. So, Curly Block is just a bit more than another similar fine VaPer. The biggest issue is that if you're in for a penny, you're in for a pound. $80 is nothing to sneeze at.

Very good analysis Craig. Expense is a relative thing and I personally love the Block. I just wanted folks to have a chance on a blend that has very limited availability here in the States without having to pay premium shipping costs from overseas.️

 

[BROBS]

I’m also pretty sure the wrapper is burley.
So it’s really not 100% similar to a VaPer.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I’m also pretty sure the wrapper is burley.
So it’s really not 100% similar to a VaPer.

Burley is delicious too, but I get your point. The VaPer classification has become bastardized in recent years...however, that is not necessarily a bad thing.️

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

 

[shanez]

I'll just add:

For noobs, here's your chance to grab what is basically a unicorn for a good price.

For reference, Motzek Strang goes for over $100/oz of you can even find it.

If you smoke 1 bowl a month how long will 1 bag last?

 

[mingc]

I wonder if it can smoked like a big cigar.

 

[BROBS]

Burley is delicious too, but I get your point. The VaPer classification has become bastardized in recent years...however, that is not necessarily a bad thing.

Not at all!

 

[shanez]

I wonder if it can smoked like a big cigar.

That'd probably kill me...

 

[Jwebb90]

I'll just add:

For noobs, here's your chance to grab what is basically a unicorn for a good price.

For reference, Motzek Strang goes for over $100/oz of you can even find it.

If you smoke 1 bowl a month how long will 1 bag last?

I think I have a 100 grams of Strang (less one bowl) tucked away in the cellar. At $100 an ounce I should sell off an ounce or two!

 

[blackpowderpiper]

I've heard good things about this blend and have been wanting to try it for some time. So, I've got a block on the way. I can't wait to give it a try.

 

[briarbuck]

I'll just add:

For noobs, here's your chance to grab what is basically a unicorn for a good price.

For reference, Motzek Strang goes for over $100/oz of you can even find it.

If you smoke 1 bowl a month how long will 1 bag last?

This ^

I have 2 lbs squirreled away for a rainy day.

 

[BROBS]

EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE IT BUY IT

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I’m also pretty sure the wrapper is burley.
So it’s really not 100% similar to a VaPer.

There's apparently some burley content but to me at least, it is barely detectable. For me, I like this VaPer because the perique comes across as fig, plum, spicy sweet instead of a pepper bomb. It has a reasonable amount of complexity, medium bodied with delightful flavors. These impressions are all from young tobacco as well. I think this blend will benefit nicely from some aging but it is very, very good fresh.

 

[mingc]

EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE IT BUY IT

I did, dammit.

OK, it's not that i dislike it. I've just never had it. But i bought some anyway.

 

[seanv]

It's very good stuff. 275g is equivalent to 5-1/2 50g tins, which is the most common size these days. So, $14.54 per "tin". A 50g tin of Escudo is $13.59 at Smokingpipes. Escudo is constructed similarly to Curly Block before it is sliced. So, Curly Block is just a bit more than another similar fine VaPer. The biggest issue is that if you're in for a penny, you're in for a pound. $80 is nothing to sneeze at.

It's all relative. Here, a single 50 g tin is around $50. This is a good price for a lb to me

 

[Chasing Embers]

It's all relative. Here, a single 50 g tin is around $50. This is a good price for a lb to me

It's not a pound.

 

[seanv]

It's not a pound.

Ya I mis read that. Math adjusted still a decent price

 

[Chasing Embers]

It's very good stuff. 275g is equivalent to 5-1/2 50g tins, which is the most common size these days. So, $14.54 per "tin". A 50g tin of Escudo is $13.59 at Smokingpipes. Escudo is constructed similarly to Curly Block before it is sliced. So, Curly Block is just a bit more than another similar fine VaPer. The biggest issue is that if you're in for a penny, you're in for a pound. $80 is nothing to sneeze at.

Especially when you can get a pound of Rouxgaroux for less than $60 when it's in stock.

 

[BROBS]

Especially when you can get a pound of Rouxgaroux for less than $60 when it's in stock.

Exactly. Among countless others. There are other better Heinrich blends like Golden Sliced.

 

[3rdguy]

Never tried it but like a lot of the unicorns I imagine I would be underwhelmed. I will get to it eventually.