Cornell&Diehl's Three Friars: First Impressions

[lordofthepiperings]

I just popped the tin tonight and am working my way through my first bowl.
The tin note is a very obvious fruity figgy note.
This is a wonderful naturally sweet Virginia blend with a nice nuttiness from the Burley and just a hint of spice from the Perique. The Perique comes through very nicely in a retrohale.
It's rather moist from a fresh tin. I just loaded up a bowl and went cause I'm impatient. It hasn't gotten wet or goopy and hasn't gotten too hot. I'm sure 20 minutes of dry time, load it up and let it sit, would really make for an even smoother smoke and probably make the flavors pop a bit more.
If you're looking for a nice fruity Virginia to enjoy definitely give this one a try!

 

[mso489]

Sounds good. Let us know how it goes on subsequent bowls. I think this is a sort of match for Three Nuns, although I haven't checked back to see how it compares in the actual blend. This is scored as a mild blend, and I suspect it is mild on nicotine as well. C&D really knows how to utilize the best of burley in a non-aromatic.

 

[andrew]

I agree it's a nice naturally sweet blend, I tried a few bowls before I jarred it up to age and now it's been aging for around a year, I may have to open it soon.

 

[delkhouri]

I have a tin of it in the drawer with several years of age on it. I have never smoked it before but I look forward to popping open the tin.

 

[conlejm]

I have been smoking Three Friars daily for a couple of weeks now. It has been in my cellar for about a year, fwiw. I think it's one of the best Va/Bur/Per blends C&D makes. I have about 6 lbs jarred in the cellar. Gotta love the bulk discounts!

 

[disinformatique]

I'll have it in my haul after my Christmas Cheer hoarding.