I've never had any cigar leaf in a pipe. Tomorrow I'm ordering some C&D Chopped Cigar Leaf. My question is, does it ghost? Does anyone with experience dedicate a pipe? Thanks in advance for your insights.
Chopped Cigar Leaf, and Blends Containing It.
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To get that particular flavor profile, it' s better to dedicate a pipe for it so you know what to expect every time.
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PS I agree with dedicating a pipe to it
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One of my favorite blends of late is Warped Kings Stride, a blend containing, amongst other things, cavendished cigar leaf. I've never noticed any ghosting with it, but there's no reason not to play it safe, if you've got a pipe to spare for 'em.
There isn't just one type of cigar leaf, there are many types from all over the world, so it's a bit more complicated than yes/no. But at least with the C&D/Warped version I haven't had noticeable ghosting.
Key Largo was the only one I really encountered that was marvelous.
Whoa, cavendished cigar leaf? What’s that like?
Some days, I really enjoy Habana Daydream (others, not so much).
It has Cavendish, cigar leaf, perique, Virginia and Latakia. The blend doesn't ghost, but I need to be in the mood to enjoy it.
It has Cavendish, cigar leaf, perique, Virginia and Latakia. The blend doesn't ghost, but I need to be in the mood to enjoy it.
It's the signature style of Warped blends and quite good in my opinion. Doesn't really taste like a cigar but has an interesting savory character
It's very interesting, a lot going on there. I'm not great at flavor descriptions though, so I'm going to defer to my friend...
...paging @TheIronMonkey ! Your presence is requested... ?
I can describe what I tasted in the overall blend, but, I'm not sure I could say which components were necessarily responsible for what.
Like most Cavendish it has a smoother quality than straight leaf. Cigar leaf can be pretty harsh. Cavendish takes the edge off
Your description of the taste was excellent. Have at it...err, when you've got a moment, that is!
My experience with the sample of Warped: Kings Stride I was recently given by @Servant King : The burley came forward right away with some smooth sweetness. It almost came across as cocoa, but, not quite. The aroma was fascinating, like an earthy cigar, but, not like a Cuban Bolivar. Further into the bowl, the fruit was coming out; a sweet plum note, with a hint of tartness that woke up the tip of the tongue—not quite pepper, but, teasing at that sensation. I almost got a background note of vanilla behind the cigar aroma, and began to get bread notes. There were hints of lemon coming in behind those bread notes. With that hint of citrus, the effect was a bit astringent in the mouth, like the cedar of a cigar. The blend got sweeter the further into the bowl I got, and the aroma became more pungent. It was a fascinating blend that changed the more you smoked, constantly evolving. It's definitely worth revisiting.
Give Briarworks Country Lawyer a try. It’s quite well balanced and the Cigar leaf comes through and pairs nicely with the Ismus leaf.
Yeah, that's the stuff. Best reviewer north of the Mason-Dixon line!
Bit of a bump on this thread @Meerly John
Okay, not purchased via a site sponsor but I think worth a mention is John Pattons Storm Front (4noggins)
If you like Burley blends that is.
Jiminks review on TR.com says everything I want to say but better ?
Okay, not purchased via a site sponsor but I think worth a mention is John Pattons Storm Front (4noggins)
If you like Burley blends that is.
Jiminks review on TR.com says everything I want to say but better ?
I dedicate a few pipes to cigar blends...........Like others have said I really enjoy them sometimes.....but I'v got to be in the mood!
I really like C&D Purple Cow.....but I think I may be in the minority!
I really like C&D Purple Cow.....but I think I may be in the minority!