C&D Bulk Blends

[anotherbob]

I agree. I had never heard of Mountain Camp before, but it certainly had me intrigued

it's a kitchen sink blend but oh it's great.

 

[jiminy]

it's a kitchen sink blend but oh it's great.

So kind of like Dr. Pepper, or All Dressed chips? Haha

 

[anotherbob]

So kind of like Dr. Pepper, or All Dressed chips? Haha

it's pretty straight forward and consistent too. And to my palate it's an English but with a little more sweet body (not really the right term). I'd say it's kind of rounder. It's a very moreish blend to me at least. It's one of those ones that makes me tempted to burn those last few flakes even though I know that's a bad idea for the pipe.

 

[jiminy]

it's pretty straight forward and consistent too. And to my palate it's an English but with a little more sweet body (not really the right term). I'd say it's kind of rounder. It's a very moreish blend to me at least. It's one of those ones that makes me tempted to burn those last few flakes even though I know that's a bad idea for the pipe.

I've never actually had a Scottish blend before, and have limited English experience. What's the primary difference? Ratio's?

 

[anotherbob]

I've never actually had a Scottish blend before, and have limited English experience. What's the primary difference? Ratio's?

Well the first fact is that the names mean nothing more then what they mean to the person who puts them on the package. But generally from my understanding seems to be that the biggest difference is the addition of Cavendish and sometimes perique as is the case with Mountain Camp. Basically think English but with a little more added to round out the flavor and add some more subtle dimensions to it. Basically if you like English there is a good chance you'll also like Scottish. Though there even looks like at least one blender considers the addition of scotch to be the key factor . But basically I'd say it's an English but with a additional sweet flavor that isn't a VA type sweetness. I bet putting a splash of rum in an English blend would have a similar effect. A splash as in enough to say somethings different but not enough to say oh I taste rum. I hope that helps.

 

[jiminy]

Well the first fact is that the names mean nothing more then what they mean to the person who puts them on the package. But generally from my understanding seems to be that the biggest difference is the addition of Cavendish and sometimes perique as is the case with Mountain Camp. Basically think English but with a little more added to round out the flavor and add some more subtle dimensions to it. Basically if you like English there is a good chance you'll also like Scottish. Though there even looks like at least one blender considers the addition of scotch to be the key factor . But basically I'd say it's an English but with a additional sweet flavor that isn't a VA type sweetness. I bet putting a splash of rum in an English blend would have a similar effect. A splash as in enough to say somethings different but not enough to say oh I taste rum. I hope that helps.

Very helpful, thanks!

 

[Grangerous]

I agree with Mr. Grangerous:

All of this “MR.” stuff, in front of my name, is going straight to my head!!!

So, from now on —I’m gonna wear only my Cleanest Dirty Shirts!

 

[sandollars]

Haunted Bookshop & Pegasus taste like ? in bulk …I’d stay away. ?️

I LOVE Pegasus in bulk. It's one or my daily go-to blends.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I LOVE Pegasus in bulk. It's one or my daily go-to blends.

I know sandollars…I’m being facetious. ?️

 

[hawky454]

I know sandollars…I’m being facetious. ?️

I’m surprised that some didn’t pick up on that to be honest.

Personally, I’ve always chosen bulk if there is an option and that goes for any house not just C&D. C&D has so many blends, there are bound to be sleepers, I have a few of my own that no one talks about but I’d like to keep it that way.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Just purchased more bulk from SP.com…
- 3lbs of Haunted Bookshop
- 2lbs of Pegasus
- 1lb of Orion’s Arrow
- 1lb of Crooner
- 8oz of Winchester
- 8oz of Long Cut Perique
- 1lb of Red Virginia ?

Sales are on and it made sense since I’ve been smoking nothing but C&D lately except St. Bruno. Take advantage! ?️

 

[RobNYC]

Haunted Bookshop & Pegasus taste like ? in bulk …I’d stay away. ?️

I agree. I'd add Winchester and Three Friars to that list as well. Simply horrible, best avoided and left on the shelf!

 

[jpmcwjr]

I have six pounds of Pegasus in bulk cellared. I’m smoking through pound seven from the bag. It tastes the same as the first 2 ounce tin I purchased. — Actually, for convenience I keep refilling the Tin from the bulk pound.

Whether someone scoops the tobacco into a small can or into a 16 ounce bag it’s all the same stuff.

Often is, but not necessarily. Depends on age and storage conditions of each. Tins generally store easier and will age quicker than bulk.

 

[FLDRD]

it's pretty straight forward and consistent too. And to my palate it's an English but with a little more sweet body (not really the right term). I'd say it's kind of rounder. It's a very moreish blend to me at least. It's one of those ones that makes me tempted to burn those last few flakes even though I know that's a bad idea for the pipe.

Based on the rec I added it to my list of bulk purchase due to the discount going on right now.

 

[Singularis]

... Tins generally ... age quicker than bulk.

Interesting: I would expect the converse, since more oxygen gets introduced when moving from bag to jar, and oxygen (I assume) accelerates the aging process.

Why does tobacco age quicker in tins?

 

[SmokeRings79]

Just purchased more bulk from SP.com…
- 3lbs of Haunted Bookshop
- 2lbs of Pegasus
- 1lb of Orion’s Arrow
- 1lb of Crooner
- 8oz of Winchester
- 8oz of Long Cut Perique
- 1lb of Red Virginia ?

Sales are on and it made sense since I’ve been smoking nothing but C&D lately except St. Bruno. Take advantage! ?️

I love the taste red Va (for me that's the magic of OJK). Do you smoke it on its own or mix it into other blends?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Interesting: I would expect the converse, since more oxygen gets introduced when moving from bag to jar, and oxygen (I assume) accelerates the aging process.

Why does tobacco age quicker in tins?

I think introducing oxygen through bulk storage or from moving it from one container to another actually retards some aging. That would be if anaerobic aging is way better than aerobic, which I believe to be true.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I love the taste red Va (for me that's the magic of OJK). Do you smoke it on its own or mix it into other blends?

I ? it on its own. Gotta that earthy, breads sweetness of the ?.
However, this particular batch that I’ve purchased is gonna be mixed with some of the long cut perique & put back for sometime. ?️

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Often is, but not necessarily. Depends on age and storage conditions of each. Tins generally store easier and will age quicker than bulk.

 

[Singularis]

I ? it on its own. Gotta that earthy, breads sweetness of the ?.
However, this particular batch that I’ve purchased is gonna be mixed with some of the long cut perique & put back for sometime. ?️

Ah, good suggestion. I might need to try that since I've got some myself (though not in the same quantity). What do you suggestion for a ratio? I know their bright VA is also good straight. I love smoking the blenders straight because then you really know what plain 'baccy tastes like, and you can confirm whether or not the base product is of good quality. Seems to be the case with C&D (including their Izmir, which is the bomb).