C&D Engine #382 vs C&D Crooner

[SmokingInTheWind]

I want to give Deer Tongue a try. From the descriptions and reviews I am leaning to #382 as it is not as strong as Crooner. Both are available in bulk so I should probably try an ounce of each.

For those who have tried both blends, do you have a preference and why? Or do you hate both?

 

[Chasing Embers]

New Market is available in bulk as well.

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

New Market is available in bulk as well.

Thanks, I missed that one. I excluded Gentlemen Caller because I didn't want to pay the premium for a 2 oz tin, just in case I hate Deer Tongue.

 

[kcghost]

Always good to have a practical reason not to try a tobacco.

 

[makhorkasmoker]

I prefer crooner because I’m a fan of straight burley and because the burley creates a nice clean “space” to display the deertongue. If you really want to know what deer tongue is like, crooner will give you a pretty clear idea

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

Crooner and Engine are great. I like Deertounge and Burley.

Deertounge is like an herbal licorice or anise flavor.

 

[mortonbriar]

I liked crooner...I can't remember if I even tried the other one. Crooner lets you experience the deer tongue I think.

 

[krizzose]

I want to give Deer Tongue a try. From the descriptions and reviews I am leaning to #382 as it is not as strong as Crooner. Both are available in bulk so I should probably try an ounce of each.

For those who have tried both blends, do you have a preference and why? Or do you hate both?

My experience with both is that Crooner is considerably stronger, due to C&D’s stout cube cut burley. I like them both, but I think that Crooner is a little bit better, even though I find C&D’s CC burley to be a bit on the harsh side. I get around that by cutting it with a little bit of Peretti BPC. I don’t know for sure, but I also think that Engine 382 has some other toppings added.

 

[n_irwin]

I tried both and didn’t care for either. @SmokingInTheWind, want me to send you what I’ve got left?

 

[Chasing Embers]

I've got over 40 pounds of Engine 382 jarred up if that says anything.

 

[Sobrbiker]

I’ve got some 382 to try out on the way, primarily because of the VA, unsweetened cav, and perique.

 

[Grangerous]

This

I prefer crooner because I’m a fan of straight burley and because the burley creates a nice clean “space” to display the deertongue. If you really want to know what deer tongue is like, crooner will give you a pretty clear idea

 

[Grangerous]

I’ve tried Engine 382 and Gentleman Caller and promptly gifted those.

I’ve not sampled New Market.

But Crooner is my kind of blend. The flavor from an herb and from tobacco.