C&D Billy Budd

[maxx]

I expected this to be stronger. I just finished a bowl of Drucquer & Sons Levant Mixture, and this Billy Budd doesn’t excite me anywhere as much. It’d be a mild cigar with a bit of sharp tang. I’d say the Burley is stronger than the Latakia by far, with the Virginia coming through underneath.

 

[hawky454]

I love BB. Give it some time to grow on ya before you make up your mind. I don’t think it’s that strong either but I don’t smoke for strength I smoke for flavor and BB has plenty of complex flavors to give.

 

[trubka2]

Yes, its strength is often overstated in reviews (according to my nicometer), but it's such lovely stuff I don't mind smoking big bowls of it. Among my favorite coffee-drinking blends. The BB Blonde is kind of nice too, though much sweeter and milder.

 

[weezell]

LOVE me some Billy Budd ! Always have that and Old Joe Krantz on hand...

 

[hawky454]

The Weez has got some great taste in tobacco!

 

[aquadoc]

BB needs some age to develop, IMHO. It loses some sharpness and the base tobaccos blend into a wonderfully smooth, tasty smoke. Add a bit of Semois for a nic boost.

 

[mso489]

Billy Budd has a nice robust flavor with its cigar leaf condiment, but it's not super strong. I've always liked it and re-ordered several times.

 

[weezell]

The Weez has got some great taste in tobacco!

Hearing that from a fellow Condor LOVER, I understand... :worship: