C&D Yorktown

[Jaylotw]

After a bit of time with this, my first straight VA ribbon tobacco, I’m beginning to see it’s merits.

Ordinarily, Big Bunches of Bright VAs Bring Bad Bite for me, and this blend isn’t any different...the first 1/4 bowl seems to be bitey and hot, although I’m willing to admit that I can smoke a little fast at times and that could be the entire issue right there. I mitigate the bite with some black tea...I find it works pretty well to soothe a rough tongue.
I think this Yorktown stuff is nice, the double-stoved VAs, to my tastes have a bread-like taste, maybe a bit of hay and grass right off the bat, with some good sweetness typical of red VAs.

The flavor moves more into the fruity and spicy realm about midway through the smoke, and stay consistent from there, and the biteyness of the bright VAs tends to dissipate somewhat although, again, that could just be me slowing down my pace. There’s also some interesting tangy sort of flavors hanging in the mix that I can pick up on from time to time, not quite ketchup or vinegar but in that neighborhood.

Fullness of Flavor is about medium, nicotine about the same. It satisfies.

I’m pretty happy with Yorktown so far, it’s not blowing my head off, and it’s nothing truly remarkable, but I think someone looking for a no frills, cheap all-day VA ribbon would do OK trying this one out.

 

[mityahicks]

Nice review and I agree. I'm planning on buying some to age.

 

[logs]

To be sure, Yorktown is a decent bulk virginia. Very simple, very smokable. For the price, it's easy to always keep some on hand

 

[ray47]

My favorite straight Virginia. I don't age it because I smoke thru a pound too quick.

 

[Jaylotw]

My favorite straight Virginia. I don't age it because I smoke thru a pound too quick.

Maybe I’m crazy but I think Yorktown smokes best when you pack pretty tightly, do you have a similar experience?

I’m fairly certain my 2oz will be gone shortly, and that this one might be a “creeper” like Old Joe Krantz was for me, as in I didn’t realize how often I smoked it until I had no more.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Go easier on lighting, the first 1/4 shouldn't burn any more than the last 1/4. Yorktown is a decent VA, I like C&D's Opening Night a bit better.

 

[Jaylotw]

Go easier on lighting, the first 1/4 shouldn't burn any more than the last 1/4. Yorktown is a decent VA, I like C&D's Opening Night a bit better.

Yeah that’s a good point, I do tend to get a little excited when lighting up and probably have a hot coal going at the beginning.

 

[mso489]

No Yorktown, but I availed myself of the SP discount on C&D bulk and have sample sizes of three old favorites, Bayou Night, Stratfordshire, and Tuggle Hall.

 

[tomnernas2ndson]

No Yorktown, but I availed myself of the SP discount on C&D bulk and have sample sizes of three old favorites, Bayou Night, Stratfordshire, and Tuggle Hall.

Interesting. I bought twenty plus samples at the recent sale they had. Great brand,overall.

 

[Bowie]

Good review. I have an unopened tin that I've been putting off opening. Maybe I'll have to open it up. I'm not the biggest VA fan (I prefer burleys), but there's a couple I like fine enough.

If you want to try another C&D VA, check out their Virginia Gentleman. It's good for a simple regular ol' smoke (to me). "A unique combination of Virginias and Burleys, with a slight touch of Turkish for added sophistication, creates C&D's Virginia Gentleman, a superb all day smoke for those who enjoy Virginia blends but find them a touch bitey for all day enjoyment."

 

[logs]

Go easier on lighting, the first 1/4 shouldn't burn any more than the last 1/4. Yorktown is a decent VA, I like C&D's Opening Night a bit better.

I agree Opening Night is better--it's the best VA C&D offers. If it were offered in bulk I'd probably never touch Yorktown

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I agree Opening Night is better--it's the best VA C&D offers. If it were offered in bulk I'd probably never touch Yorktown

You can buy Opening Night in 8 oz cans for what works out to be a bit less than $63 per pound.

 

[ray47]

Maybe I’m crazy but I think Yorktown smokes best when you pack pretty tightly, do you have a similar experience?

I find packing it tight will slow down the burn rate, but I haven't noticed a difference in taste if packed tight.

 

[Worknman]

My first impression was that it was very tangy and acidic with some tongue bite. Kind of like the equivalent of eating sweet tarts.

 

[logs]

My first impression was that it was very tangy and acidic with some tongue bite. Kind of like the equivalent of eating sweet tarts.

You sure you were smoking Yorktown??

 

[Jaylotw]

You sure you were smoking Yorktown??

I can see where he’s coming from with the tanginess.

 

[jdival215]

With this latest sale I bought 8 ounces of bulk Yorktown. I’ve only smoked 1 bowl so far so the jury is still out for me. I’m wondering if the tinned version is as dry as the bulk is. My batch had little to no moisture, is that normal for this C&D Virginia?

 

[docpierce]

Excellent review. I enjoyed reading it very much.

 

[docrameous]

I find that when the weather is on the hotter side that sometimes a straight VA is a bit like a glass of iced tea. Nice review.

 

[dmcmtk]

I just want to know, is that fish a Pike or a Musky?