Thanks Jim ! Sounds good . I haven’t even gotten around to the Simply Red yet . TAD is real . I will look out for the Orange!
Jim's Watch City Simply Orange Virginia Review.
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The release date is May 24th at noon EST.
Yes, I just picked up a pound. I have tried it and well worth putting back a pound for aging.
I don’t think you missed this one. It just became available today.
Well that disappeared quick. Tried to grab 8oz and some Flake 558, first time buying from WCC and had stupid issues with billing address at checkout.
Missed the release! Guess I'll try again in July for Red.
Missed the release! Guess I'll try again in July for Red.
Sorry you missed it but as you say there’s always the next drop. Unlike Esoterica Watch City drops are fairly frequent, well publicized, and dependable.
Scoring WC tobaccos is easy, much easier in fact than almost all the other sought after blends: set up an account and log in ready to buy a few minutes before the announced drop time. You’ll get what you want every single time. Show up late and you’re probably out of luck. Just like flying. If you want to catch your flight be at the gate when they tell you. If you are unable or unwilling the plane leaves without you.
I definitely appreciate the schedule for releases. It'd be fantastic if other companies were so reliable with their limiteds.
Holy mackerel this is nice. I tried it fresh; I normally age VAs before I smoke them, but I was curious. It is lighter in color then Simply Red, hence the name, although it has some red in the ribbon cut. I get a nice, sweet taste, some bread, some grass. I did not find the lemon JimInks talks about, nor the vinegar, but it is tangy. I get the zesty comment, but I think it is rounded out nicely, and should age well. Enthusiastic thumbs up.
Mine arrived today as well. Smoking some in a clay now. It's flavorful and smooth. Soft smoke rolling across the tongue. I've decided that it's so nice that I tossed the rest of my Simply Red, Rhythm and Blues, and VOriental into the compost bin! 
Mine arrived today as well. Smoking some in a clay now. It's flavorful and smooth. Soft smoke rolling across the tongue. I've decided that it's so nice that I tossed the rest of my Simply Red, Rhythm and Blues, and VOriental into the compost bin!
This made me set my cup down - this is some mighty fine tobacco! I'm floating it around on some beer and whiskey after a bowl of Mac Baren's Golden Extra, but Simply Orange reminds me strongly of SG Golden Glow. I like this stuff a LOT!
Got 8 oz, It is a good smooth, yet tangy Virginia.....with hints of an orange zest tingle ,hay and slight yeasty quality,
Watch City...does it again1
Watch City...does it again1
I get the Golden Glow vibe too. The difference for me is Simply Orange burns while the last box of Golden Glow I purchased was obviously triple cased in asbestos.
Missed the release for it. Hopefully I can find some at some point. Everything I’ve tried from this company is excellent. The review was a good read.
Trying a 50-50 mix of Simply Orange and Simply Red which is very good.
Interesting. I have not come across fireproof Gawith to date. Have you tried drying it out?
I have set it out for several days. This particular 500g box is the only one that has given me issues.