C&D Sun Bear Available at Watch City

[hoosierpipeguy]

New Small Batch Oriental Blend. May be available elsewhere but I know I saw it, and bought it, at Watch City. Good opportunity to grab a few ounces of some of Watch Cities House Blends to try. I personally smoke quite a bit of Simply Red, Rhythm & Blues, Watch City Slices, Deluxe Crumble Cut, Persian Slipper and Old Dominion.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Would if I could! Simply Red and R&B both out of stock

 

[snoopy311]

Deluxe Crumble Cut is fantastic.

 

[mityahicks]

I have been working on depth lately in the cellar more than adding new blends but I definitely want to put in a big sample order at watch city in the future. So many great looking blends.

 

[bluegrassbrian]

Whats in it?
Edit: A blend of fine red and bright Virginias balanced by Basma leaf from 2014 and Izmir Orientals from 2013, Sun Bear commends itself with subtle notes of South Carolina garden-grown honey from the personal beehives of Jeremy Reeves, head blender of Cornell & Diehl.
The natural honey complements the subtle drizzling of silver tequila and Elderflower for a natural, refined tasting tobacco with an underlying, swashbuckling boldness. Sun Bear is a unique experience for the connoisseur who appreciates a dance of flavor components dominated by quality Virginias.
They lost me at tequila. Is that really necessary? It sounded great until the honey, tequila and elderflower came into the picture.

 

[cshubhra]

Thank you for your information! I do my TAD once a month ... generally first week of the month. I have done both my July and August TADs. August was early because of two reasons (1. 10 years Aged Virginia 2. I will be traveling internationally for a long vacation... 2nd week till end of Aug). if still available in September, I will research and may buy it!

 

[danimalia]

Why not tequila? When I drank, I much preferred tequila to rum and brandy/cognac, which are popular tobacco flavor additives. Seems like it would be worth a try.

 

[skydog]

The tequila and honey additions don't turn me away from this blend nearly as much as it might have in the past. The tobacco's involved sound like something I would like but I may have to show some restraint and wait for a few reviews to come through before I pick up a tin of this. I like the exploratory theme with the C&D small batch series so hopefully this stuff doesn't sell out too quickly and maybe I can pick up a tin after I see what others who have tasted it think.

 

[troyniss]

Saw the post on FB.
Looks to be an interesting blend. I love the tin art.
I'll probably pick up 3 tins like I did with the last small batch.
I'm surprised that Watch City has it before SP does. Supposed to be released on 08/06, which happens to be my wifes birthday..... I mean... I cant celebrate too right?

 

[danimalia]

"Where's my royalties check?"

 

[dcon]

I agree with bluegrassbrian. The tequila put it on the back burner for me. I have not been terribly enamoured with whiskey and rum soaked blends so, tequila does not sound that appealing. I am not saying that I won’t eventually buy a tin but, I don’t think it will be generally in my wheelhouse.

 

[mtwaller]

I’ve finally started cellaring in earnest for the first time, I went ahead and snagged 5 tins of Sun Bear! Pretty dang excited about it. I might just throw it in the bottom of a drawer and “forget” (i.e. think about it every waking hour of my life) for about a year and then crack one. Sounds like an awesome blend. I didn’t want to read great reviews and be SOL a few weeks down the road. I’m hoping my gamble pays off and this blend is as exceptional as it sounds.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Anyone received/tried this yet?

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Yes. I smoked 2 bowls. One fold and stuff, the other rubbed out. Rough around the edges, even a bit harsh. Needs aging. The flavors though are very good. I think this will be a superb tobacco in a couple of years. I bought 10 tins, ordered 5 more (max allowable) at Smokingpipes last night. If you like Virginia Oriental, I'd recommend getting some while you can.

 

[cohibajoe]

Will get 5 Tins to cellar and forget about it for 5+ yrs.

 

[krizzose]

I just received my tins and also trying to forget they’re in the house. Let’s reconvene in a year.

 

[mtwaller]

SP is already sold out when I looked early this afternoon! Hope everybody who wanted some got it. I was toying with the idea of buying 5 more... but I guess not.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I believe Watch City got more in yesterday. Not sure if they still have any left.