Jim's C&D Sun Bear Tupelo Review.

[JimInks]

Thank you, Jim. I have had to step away from the forums and pipes off and on for almost 2 years for reasons that do not bear repeating. Your review is spot on and this is the first time in many a month that I have been able to enjoy my pipes and tobacco. I guess my unopened tins are that much closer to being "classics"... Lol. @JimInks

I'm happy to hear you are doing better. I'm also pleased you like the review.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

So a couple of years ago I ordered some of the limited release and (so far) it’s the only tobacco I’ve ever lost, lol. Last I recall it was in the garage and at some point vanished. Now I don’t care! The new batch showed up today and I let some sit out for an hour or two, and decided to come out on the deck and give it a try. The little Doug Finlay poker is good for flakes IMO and I’m enjoying this as a late evening treat. Can’t say the floral aspect is noticeable to me and that’s okay, maybe more tang than creamy, and sweet but not a cloying sweet - I guess I’d call it balanced and I’m glad I read @JimInks review (but he’s been steering me right since my first of many Wilke ventures) and also glad I picked a a few more tins than I normally would.

 

[JimInks]

So a couple of years ago I ordered some of the limited release and (so far) it’s the only tobacco I’ve ever lost, lol. Last I recall it was in the garage and at some point vanished. Now I don’t care! The new batch showed up today and I let some sit out for an hour or two, and decided to come out on the deck and give it a try. The little Doug Finlay poker is good for flakes IMO and I’m enjoying this as a late evening treat. Can’t say the floral aspect is noticeable to me and that’s okay, maybe more tang than creamy, and sweet but not a cloying sweet - I guess I’d call it balanced and I’m glad I read @JimInks review (but he’s been steering me right since my first of many Wilke ventures) and also glad I picked a a few more tins than I normally would.

Thanks for the kind words. Glad it worked out for you.

 

[eljimmy]

The tin note on this one is amazing. Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks again for the review Jim.

 

[JimInks]

The tin note on this one is amazing. Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks again for the review Jim.

You're very welcome, man!

 

[Andre_T]

Have you smoked any of the Sun Bear? I’m not sure why any pipe smoker would not enjoy them. All the notes are subtle, not overpowering.

So if this one sticks to it’s roots, it should also be nice.

Did you read the article? Sun Bear is also C&D’s Flagship small batch blend now.

“Sun Bear has been popular, says Jeremy, perhaps even more so than Carolina Red Flake. "Carolina Red Flake was for a very long time our flagship Small Batch. It remains very, very popular for us, but I think that Sun Bear carries an even broader appeal. I think that it is actually fair to say that Sun Bear rather than Carolina Red Flake is truly our flagship Small Batch now."

Sun Bear | Small Batch Pipe Tobacco by Cornell & Diehl

Learn the secrets of bees and their contribution to Cornell & Diehl's new iteration of their Small Batch: Sun Bear series, Sun Bear Tupelo

www.smokingpipes.com

I have all 3, and they’re all really nice.

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Isn't this the 5th iteration of it? 2019, 2020 2021,2022 and now 2023?

 

[jon11]

Isn't this the 5th iteration of it? 2019, 2020 2021,2022 and now 2023?

Yes. 2019 and 2020 used the same honey.

 

[Chalaw87]

I’m still smoking through my tins of the original release, so this comment only applies to that. The elderflower essence is consistently noticeable, but not heavy. To me it can be almost grape like, and can sometimes outweigh the honey. While I like it just fine, I kinda wish they made a version without the elderflower and tequila

I completely agree, especially about leaving out the tequila. I think if the other flavors were left out you may be better able to pick up the nuances of the different types of honey. That being said I don't have a Jiminks palate so I may not be able to taste any differences, haha.

 

[jaytex1969]

Chinese zoo denies its sun bears are people in costume

A zoo in eastern China has denied suggestions that some of its bears were people dressed in costume after videos of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs – and looking uncannily human – went viral, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories on Chinese social media.

news.yahoo.com

 

[elvishrunes]

For me it’s fantastic, possibly an all time favourite, just had a bowl and wish I ordered more…. It’s like a cross between a sweet codger aro and a good Virginia with orientals for complexity, subtle but tasty. Incredible nose, incredible flavour, yet still decent nic unlike codgers... I tend to avoid the over hype of limited releases, but this one deserves it IMO.

 

[Peter Turbo]

Didn't like this one at all, I'll trade my other unopened tin, hit me up.

 

[David D. Davidson]

This blend is really hitting me right - a wonderful summertime blend that’s sweet and creamy. The honey is very present, but doesn’t feel cloying to me at all. I’m really really enjoying this one - Jim’s review compelled me to buy a few tins (I normally only buy one of a new blend), and I’m wishing I bought a few more.

Really pleasant surprise - I’m glad the FOMO struck me!

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

I had a pipe preloaded from yesterday I went ahead with a bit ago, but this evening my intentional birthday smoke is the Tupelo Honey!

 

[briarfoxx]

I had a pipe preloaded from yesterday I went ahead with a bit ago, but this evening my intentional birthday smoke is the Tupelo Honey!

Happy birthday! I hope it’s a nice smoke.

 

[rmpeeps]

I have enough tobacco, so I just bought several of these.

 

[Brendan]

I have enough tobacco, so I just bought several of these.

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Is it aged though? Don't forget to jar it up plus mylar bag it if you plan on cellaring long term.