Jim's C&D Warped: Scarecrow 2022 Review.

[HawkeyeLinus]

Tried some yesterday evening - very pleasantly surprised. Have some drying now that will accompany me on a road trip today. So, one tin will stay open, two will get jarred and even though I like it I'll put one in the box with the "I think I'll get an extra tin just in case" tins - if my Secret Santa victim likes these kinds of tobaccos he or she may get a (spooky) holiday surprise. Can't just give away foul and putrid rejects. (Kidding).

 

[ATLpipe]

Very nice review. I'm thinking about picking up one to try.

 

[Tabacco]

I have just finished my third bowl, so it's to early to say. I think I need to get used to it. The flavoring seems to be a little bit overwhelming, more than I expected. Today however, after about 15 minutes I had to let the pipe rest for about 30-40 minutes. When I lighted it up again, it gave me an excellent smoke where the flavoring was just part of the mix and the quality of the tobacco really came out. I really enjoyed it. Maybe I need to break the cake apart and give it time to breath in a jar for a week or two.

 

[Tabacco]

Very nice review. I'm thinking about picking up one to try.

If you ever come near Vinings I can give you some to try.

 

[FurCoat]

Definitely a good one. Quite possibly my favorite flavored C&D blend.

I can see why. I just had my first bowl and this blend actually lives up to the hype. I'm not usually a big fan of C&D's aromatics but this is expertly executed.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

I can see why. I just had my first bowl and this blend actually lives up to the hype. I'm not usually a big fan of C&D's aromatics but this is expertly executed.

Had my second on the road today. This one was a bit drier and wasn’t competing with what I was drinking at the time. Liked it even more than yesterday and got more out of it!

 

[PuffingWalrus]

Just got 3 tins as a gift from my wife. Bless her she is not a fan of m smoking but that does not stop her from getting me tins, bulk, pipes, and even whole leaf blending components for my obsession for making my own cigars and rope style blends. I can't wait to try this blend. Very exited that the burlys are more forward in this batch so says jim.

 

[daytonsean]

I have two ordered, actually looking forward to trying it.

 

[bullet08]

Got in yesterday. Probably open a tin after I'm done with St. Espresso. Or by Halloween. Waiting to finish a tin can take rather long time for me.

 

[That Guy]

Didn't have any plans to get this as I'm not into aromatics and most special releases are a flop for me. Decided to give it a try just to see if this one will change my mind. I normally smoke strong blends first thing in the morning and lighter through the day and into the evening. Thinking this could possibly be a after dinner desert type smoke maybe.

 

[Piping Rooster]

Wasn't going to buy any but after buying 2 oz. each of Sutliff's Candy Apple and Pumpkin Spice, I'm hoping this one actually tastes like what they say. That Sutliff crap is nasty!

 

[FurCoat]

Wasn't going to buy any but after buying 2 oz. each of Sutliff's Candy Apple and Pumpkin Spice, I'm hoping this one actually tastes like what they say. That Sutliff crap is nasty!

I agree. Creeper of the Corn is nasty as well. I think you'll enjoy Scarecrow.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Wasn't going to buy any but after buying 2 oz. each of Sutliff's Candy Apple and Pumpkin Spice, I'm hoping this one actually tastes like what they say. That Sutliff crap is nasty!

All a matter of taste but FWIW I love the 2022 Scarecrow and tossed the Pumpkin Spice I bought once upon time after finally tried it.

 

[grimpuffer]

I agree. Creeper of the Corn is nasty as well. I think you'll enjoy Scarecrow.

Yeah it definitely has a profile I could see as love or hate, and no in between.

Scarecrow is by far my favorite “new” aromatic and I still have some from last year.

I liked Creeper as it reminded me a lot of the Peterson St Patrick’s Day aromatic but not as strong on the rum or whatever that sickly sweet taste is.

I am glad I only got what I did though as I won’t but the Creeper again.

 

[JimInks]

I agree. Creeper of the Corn is nasty as well. I think you'll enjoy Scarecrow.

How much of the Creeper did you smoke? What are the toppings?

 

[JimInks]

How much of the Creeper did you smoke? What are the toppings?

Well, I investigated and saw that it's cinnamon, raisins and dark rum.

 

[FurCoat]

How much of the Creeper did you smoke? What are the toppings?

I've had three bowls so far with the same results. I set out a few bowls last night to dry out some to see if that made a difference. Maybe it needs some time in a jar.

 

[That Guy]

This one has surprised me and actually been enjoyable. At first when I cracked the tin the smell reminded me of Lane 1Q and I was worried. Despite the topping/flavoring I can actually taste the tobacco in this one. I've smoked it in a cob, a briar, and meerschaum and I like it in a briar pipe the best so far. I am getting a buttery caramel popcorn taste. It's serving its purpose for me as a after diner dessert tobacco.

 

[Chasing Embers]

It's good to see that it's remained in stock this year. Last year it didn't last more than four hours.

 

[ChonkyTonks]

I am smoking my first pipe of it right now. Pleasant puffer. I am quite surprised by it. I was expecting something nauseatingly sweet…cloying, even. Not in the slightest. The flavor is consistent throughout. This will be a good once-in-a-while blend.