Esoterica Cardiff

[Etipton]

Anyone have thoughts on this blend? I have the opportunity to get some

 

[chilllucky]

Cardiff, Brighton, one other Eso, and Germain's Medium Flake are all different cuts of the same (to my tastes, anyways) very citrusy bright virginias.

If that's a flavor you like, it's pretty much just that top to bottom.

 

[sablebrush52]

The Esoterica Virginias are largely aromatics, or some would say semi-aromatics in a traditional British fashion. The toppings are mostly fruit based, such as apricot, mango, etc, with a bit of anise added into some of them. Cardiff has a bit of mango, IIRC, and I was initially put off by it, but after smoking a few bowls found myself enjoying it immensely. That's one that I stock.
There's not a hell of a lot of advantage to aging these. They're already aged prior to release, and are ready to enjoy. Topping will mute a littel over time and the Virginias may deepen a little, but the change isn't going to be profound. Germain's doesn't release green tobaccos.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Did you get some? If so, what ya ?? ️

 

[anotherbob]

The Esoterica Virginias are largely aromatics, or some would say semi-aromatics in a traditional British fashion. The toppings are mostly fruit based, such as apricot, mango, etc, with a bit of anise added into some of them. Cardiff has a bit of mango, IIRC, and I was initially put off by it, but after smoking a few bowls found myself enjoying it immensely. That's one that I stock.
There's not a hell of a lot of advantage to aging these. They're already aged prior to release, and are ready to enjoy. Topping will mute a littel over time and the Virginias may deepen a little, but the change isn't going to be profound. Germain's doesn't release green tobaccos.

mango and tobacco goes together great.

 

[karam]

mango and tobacco goes together great.

Was going to say that artificial mango may turn bitter, but then again I just had a bowl of Ennerdale so I better politely keep silent

 

[cosmicfolklore]

"I have some really rare tobacco here, and I will offer these to just you."
"Wait, let me ask everyone on a forum..."
"Ummm,.."

I hope you got it. Next time, shoot from the hip. Don't leave them hanging. Make your post about how it either sucks or is the best thing ever.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

The Esoterica Virginias are largely aromatics, or some would say semi-aromatics in a traditional British fashion.

This is what blows my mind. Almost all of the Esotericas are heavily cased with either that odd fruit or licorice. And, didn't Greg Pease have something to do with these? And, he was all about not using strong casings... well... he used to be. Then he has an opportunity to use Virginias outside of just what C&D has on hand... and it's cased in fruity stuff. Just seems odd.

 

[sablebrush52]

@cosmicfolklore Greg was one of the crash test dummies for the Esoterica Line, tasting and giving recommendations to Steve Richman, who commissioned the line from Germain's. These blends originally came from Germain's catalog of "private label" blends that they had created over the years for other clients. Richman ordered changes based on his group's recommendations and his own preferences.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

@cosmicfolklore Greg was one of the crash test dummies for the Esoterica Line, tasting and giving recommendations to Steve Richman, who commissioned the line from Germain's. These blends originally came from Germain's catalog of "private label" blends that they had created over the years for other clients. Richman ordered changes based on his group's recommendations and his own preferences.

Wow, I am always blown away with how much you know about this tobacco company. My confusion was always just hearing that "Greg Pease was involved with its creation."
Thanks for clarifying.

 

[sablebrush52]

Wow, I am always blown away with how much you know about this tobacco company. My confusion was always just hearing that "Greg Pease was involved with its creation."
Thanks for clarifying.

I asked Greg about it, and that's what he told me.