Here we go again. Might become a Gold Member soon
Another Small Batch Coming Soon.
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I'm not chasing that stick. I've purchased limited production runs before, some were busts and some were pretty good few, if any, were around to purchase again. I'd rather invest in accumulating blends with a track record that are likely to remain in production.
Ha, you said “Gold Member”
I’m glad some don’t enjoy small batches. That’s one less person depleting the supply from those of us who enjoy tasting new things. A true connoisseur’s endeavor.
I do these like I do special wines that are rare to me. Buy a case, drink a few fresh, then a few a couple of years later, then who knows, maybe enjoy a few after a decade or so. Some things aren’t meant to be everyday consumables. IMO
I wonder how old the Perique is this year. The last time this was released they used 18 yr old Perique and the results were quite good.
I love the Carolina Red Flake and I've got a few tins of the 20th Anniversary XX & XX Dark Flake that I haven't tried yet. If I lived in the US and had some cash i'd definitely get some.
The Deeming Regs: "New blends are going to be a rarity once we come into effect."
Cornell and Diehl: "Hold my special edition beer."
Cornell and Diehl: "Hold my special edition beer."
Pass here too, the Perique ruined it for me. I prefer reds by themselves.
I have been falling into this category too. I used to be a lot more perique crazy earlier on. But, I find that when I reach for a Virginia, I tend to be swayed towards straights. But, every now and then I can still enjoy a VaPer, but just not as fanatically as I used to. If this weren’t a small batch, and given the option, I’d probably stock up on the straight VA. But, as a special occasion blend, I can still feel excited about it.
But, I totally get what you’re saying.
I've just opened a tin of McC's Dark Star so I am focussing all my awe on that. I cut some flake into small pieces and got it to burn fairly well on the first bowl, despite its reputation for being fireproof.
Heck Tom, if I sent you a tin if this, it’d be another ten years before you got to it anyways, ha ha.
I like a VaPer when dark Virginias are used but I find most blends using reds as a component rather that it standing on its own are heartbreaking.
I bought several tins of the CRF w/Perique a few years back when they first came out with it, and I haven’t even smoked any…
I prefer the standalone CRF, more specifically, the "L2DH-0-15" batch with higher sugar content.
I have a number of VaPers I favor, and with all the VaPer blends available, I don’t really see the need for another.
This is just Speakeasy without the DFK and the rum…
I prefer the standalone CRF, more specifically, the "L2DH-0-15" batch with higher sugar content.
I have a number of VaPers I favor, and with all the VaPer blends available, I don’t really see the need for another.
This is just Speakeasy without the DFK and the rum…
I'll jump on this when released, I purchased a few tins from the last batch and found it quite good, ymmv.
I'll likely pass but may pick up a handful to let age. I didn't care that much for the last batch but they were great trade bait. I share embers and cosmic's thoughts on VaPers.
Looks like this is a run of 15,000, so there will be more than enough of it to go around for those interested.
I might grab 2 tins but likely not. I'm holding out for some other stuff at the moment.
My budget for buying more tobacco right now
Think about that, just 15,000…. Wow. That just goes to show how small a community we have.