C&D Winchester & Others

[Grangerous]

I ordered some new tobaccos to try and have enjoyed subsequent bowls of two so far. I’m quite enamored with Cornell and Diehl’s Winchester. The other is the Sutliff Match Ready Rub —Interesting chunky cut that one—I rubbed it out further.

The CD Winchester is a joy to smoke. Tasty, pure leaf. No harshness and it reminds me a bit of Pegasus without its burley. It sports no rough edge at all and a pure tobacco sweetness, full of rich creamy flavor. After the ounce is smoked and if I feel the same way, I may jar a pound or two. Its such a pure, clean and sweet smoke and dissipates easily as does Granger. Smoked today in a brand new pipe. I wanted to experience it alone.

The Match RR, while I can see how wildly popular it is, won’t be restocked after I finish this sample. For me, it’s a topping sweetness. Tasty, but in an artificial way I liken it to the new limited runs of Burley London Blend with its artificial cocoa topping. Smoked in a clean Peterson Aran.

The others in this order are CD Burley Flake #1 and CD Crooner. I enjoy Crooner and Burley Flake #2, so I figured a tin of Burley Flake #1 is in order.

Lastly, and I hope your sitting down for this… a tin of Cult Blood Red Moon. I have a friend who I feel may enjoy it — I told him we’d crack it together and if I don’t enjoy it, it’s all his. I’m going to gag on the cherry syrup but I’ll keep an open mind.

I’m a problem solver.

I also ordered a Chicken and an Egg from Amazon today — I’ll let you know.

 

[RobNYC]

Thanks for this. I have a pound of Winchester coming this Saturday and it will be my first go as well. Your description has set my mind at ease. Sounds right up my alley, especially being that I also love Pegasus. What I am not at ease about, however, is which is going to come first from Amazon. Please do let us know!

 

[mortonbriar]

I love Winchester, all day smoke for me. I have not noticed much change with age but I thoroughly enjoy it fresh anyway.

If you like crooner, there are a couple more options from C&D with deer tongue too.

 

[mortonbriar]

Concerning the Match RR, I kind of consider Sir Walter Raleigh (the regular) to be like a 'light' version of it, partly just because of the similiar cut, but also something akin about the flavour profile...too long since I smoked either to recall specifically what it was in common.

 

[Grangerous]

Concerning the Match RR, I kind of consider Sir Walter Raleigh (the regular) to be like a 'light' version of it, partly just because of the similiar cut, but also something akin about the flavour profile...too long since I smoked either to recall specifically what it was in common.

Absolutely agree. SWR has a spiciness but the Match RR did remind me of SWR. I don’t hate SWR or the Match RR. These are great blends. Just a tad sweet.

I’m taking one for the team with Cult Choco Blood Red Cherry Cordial Aro. But I’m supporting the brethren and indulging an aro smoking friend. I’m also a bit curious as to the hype this blend receives.

 

[f4phantomdriver]

I got my love of Pegasus straight now. I smoke it as is and love it. I buy it by the pound, no more adding vanilla Cavendish to it. I bought four ounces of Winchester because of a friend who switched from Velvet to Winchester raved about it. I loved it from bowl one. Now my main smokes are Pegasus and Winchester. Weekends I delve into my Gawith Hoggarth and Samuel Gawith blends. My last SP order I ordered a full pound of Winchester and more Pegasus for my gallon mason jar. I was a loyal Prince Albert smoker. These C&D blends are really a game changer for me.

 

[thesmokindragon]

I have saveral C&D Favs all great tried/true smokes;

~ Night Train
~ Afternoon Delight
~ Billy Budd
~ Bow-legged Bear
~ Croooked Lane
~ Five O'Clock Shadow
~ Habana Daydream
~ Mad Fiddler Flake
~ Morning Drive
~ Seersucker

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I like Winchester too, but I dispute that it is a "pure" tobacco. It has a casing that adds a touch of honey (maybe molasses) and maybe a splash of some sort of liquor to it. It is very subtle, but for a Virginia Burley blend it is a very smooth smoke. Reminds me of a high quality codger blend.

 

[canucklehead]

The description says red Virginia and unsweetened black Cavendish with "old time pipe fragrance."

Maybe it's Algerian sap.

 

[brooklynpiper]

Heard reports that it's C&D's response to old versions of Dark Fragrant by Rattrays.

I have no idea but I like Winchester

 

[Grangerous]

I liked it instantly myself. I’ve jarred cellared 6 pounds several years ago.

It’s great fresh. It’ll likely be better after the red Virginia ages.

Almost cigar-like at times yet quite naturally sweet. Like wine.

A real sleeper blend from C&D that I’m glad is finally getting some love.

You know, Pegasus was once such a blend. Jeremy Reeves thought so and look how it’s taken off in popularity.

I suppose it’s true that cream floats to the top.

 

[Puffaluffaguss]

Absolutely agree. SWR has a spiciness but the Match RR did remind me of SWR. I don’t hate SWR or the Match RR. These are great blends. Just a tad sweet.

I’m taking one for the team with Cult Choco Blood Red Cherry Cordial Aro. But I’m supporting the brethren and indulging an aro smoking friend. I’m also a bit curious as to the hype this blend receives.

I have to say I really like BRM with a bit of added perique and/or dfk just a baby pinch of each to half BRM and I tell you as something to smoke outdoors in public there is none better.

 

[ParkitoATL]

I smoked through most of an ounce of Winchester in December, mixing it with everything from Autumn Evening to Nightcap and also smoking solo. It is really good stuff, definitely need to reorder and experiment with using it as a base for home blending.

 

[BenMN]

All you Pegasus guys singing Winchester praise... I'll have to try some.

Curious how you'll like Burley Flake #1.
I love #s 1 and 2, and just finished my second tin of #3.

 

[Grangerous]

All you Pegasus guys singing Winchester praise... I'll have to try some.

Curious how you'll like Burley Flake #1.
I love #s 1 and 2, and just finished my second tin of #3.

Burley Flake #2 is a favorite.

Winchester and Pegasus are apples and oranges. Totally different animals.

I didn’t expect to enjoy Red Virginia.

 

[BenMN]

Ever tried Kajun Kake?

 

[LeafErikson]

All you Pegasus guys

We prefer the term 'centaurs'.

 

[BenMN]

Buncha weirdos

My people

 

[kcghost]

They make all kinds of tobaccos for all kinds of people.

 

[Bbailey324]

Winchester is good stuff indeed. I think it has good aging potential and need to get some more to test that out. My 2oz sample didn't last long.