Well team, I broke open a tin of Wessex Campaign that has been aging since 2013. Please forgive me if I get too enthusiastic, because this (as they say) is the "good stuff" that has been hiding in my cellar for awhile.
Step 1: Pop the tin, good hissing sound. The tin note: Divine.
Rich dark fruit, raisins, prunes, some fig smell. Very sweet, pronounced tobacco scent. I don't smell any particular topping.
Step 2: Wipe up involuntary drool puddle, after all, we aren't mindless savages, or even worse: drummers.
Step 3: Observe the stuck together broken flakes, some crystals present, no signs of mold danger. The tin has a very small amount of oxidation in the edges that were in contact with the gasket material in the lid. Nowhere else in the tin has that, and that gasket material is still pliable with a grippy feel.
Step 4: Handle a small bit of the flake, rub out enough for a bowl. Moisture content near perfect. No sticky fingers, no clumping. Dry time less than 5 minutes. (going into a cob, no worries here)
Step 5: Apply flame. Charring light good, top charred easily...I could have probably just let it rip with this light, but allowed it to go out anyway and shaped it up before lighting it for real. Started the smoke. mmmm
Virginia Nirvana. Seriously all, this experience was outstanding. The flavor is rich and tasty. Quite mellow though, nothing harsh or over the top. Smokes very cool, no moisture issues (in a cob though, so duh). The mouth feel of the smoke is creamy, but not thick or oily. I blew some smoke rings, because reasons.
Observed my chest, new hair growth. Must be some nicotine in here, but I don't feel sweaty or dizzy. Started feeling like now would be a good time for whiskey; good news, it's Saturday. Whiskey time activated.
It burned really well, average number of tamps and relights.
If you like Virginias, for the love of all that is rich, mellow, and tasty, get some of this as quickly as you can and put it in your cellar.
Step 1: Pop the tin, good hissing sound. The tin note: Divine.
Rich dark fruit, raisins, prunes, some fig smell. Very sweet, pronounced tobacco scent. I don't smell any particular topping.
Step 2: Wipe up involuntary drool puddle, after all, we aren't mindless savages, or even worse: drummers.
Step 3: Observe the stuck together broken flakes, some crystals present, no signs of mold danger. The tin has a very small amount of oxidation in the edges that were in contact with the gasket material in the lid. Nowhere else in the tin has that, and that gasket material is still pliable with a grippy feel.
Step 4: Handle a small bit of the flake, rub out enough for a bowl. Moisture content near perfect. No sticky fingers, no clumping. Dry time less than 5 minutes. (going into a cob, no worries here)
Step 5: Apply flame. Charring light good, top charred easily...I could have probably just let it rip with this light, but allowed it to go out anyway and shaped it up before lighting it for real. Started the smoke. mmmm
Virginia Nirvana. Seriously all, this experience was outstanding. The flavor is rich and tasty. Quite mellow though, nothing harsh or over the top. Smokes very cool, no moisture issues (in a cob though, so duh). The mouth feel of the smoke is creamy, but not thick or oily. I blew some smoke rings, because reasons.
Observed my chest, new hair growth. Must be some nicotine in here, but I don't feel sweaty or dizzy. Started feeling like now would be a good time for whiskey; good news, it's Saturday. Whiskey time activated.
It burned really well, average number of tamps and relights.
If you like Virginias, for the love of all that is rich, mellow, and tasty, get some of this as quickly as you can and put it in your cellar.
