Jim's Watch City Simply Red Review.

[mso489]

jiminks is precise, balanced and accurate, so I always read his reviews with care. This certainly sounds like the blend for those who miss 5100, and for others who just savor a good Virginia.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Is it just me or does this like a lambic beer in tobacco form?

 

[americaman]

Recently received a sample. I think I’m going to try it today.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Sounds delicious. I'd definitely like to get my grubby mits on a few ounces at some point. Hopefully when this pandemic is over the stars will align and I'll have the cash to buy it when it's in stock.

 

[bent1]

Enjoyed this blend for the past 6 months, it reminds me of McClellands #27. Simply scrumptious.

 

[strave19]

Is it just me or does this like a lambic beer in tobacco form?

Oooh, Interesting! I love that sweet/sour thing in lambic or other sour beers. I’ll see if I can pick that up in the experience when I get ahold of my couple oz. of SR.

I’m always searching for great blends that are soft and floral, deliciously (slightly sweet) and sour, or rich and earthy/forest floor/humus-like. These are my favorite flavor profiles for beer, coffee, tea, and tobacco... those flavors really do it for me for some reason.

 

[Pit&Pipes]

Simply Red is a great blend. Tried a sample and let it sit for a bit and brought it back out months later. Guess my palate wasn’t ready but now it’s loving it. Will order some for sure when it come back in stock. Watch City has some great blends for sure.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

Oooh, Interesting! I love that sweet/sour thing in lambic or other sour beers. I’ll see if I can pick that up in the experience when I get ahold of my couple oz. of SR.

I’m always searching for great blends that are soft and floral, deliciously (slightly sweet) and sour, or rich and earthy/forest floor/humus-like. These are my favorite flavor profiles for beer, coffee, tea, and tobacco... those flavors really do it for me for some reason.

Yes, but in hindsight it might of just been some moisture in my pipe which I consumed. I have to order some in the near future so I can compare it to Newminster 400.

 

[Prunetucky84]

Simply red is one of my favorite red Virginia’s. I think it’s outstanding! It’s slightly tangy, slightly citrusy, slightly musty, and reminds me of the fall and a pile of fallen leaves. What was very interesting to me, was in the last 1/3 of the bowl, it became sweet and tasted of black walnut. Very satisfying!

 

[PipeIT]

How are people liking this compared to C&D Carolina Red Flake and Cringle Flake 2020?

Ahhh it’s out of stock too.

Watch City's "Simply Red" (Bulk by the Ounce)

Watch City Cigar & Pipe is more than an online pipe tobacco and cigar sales website. Our physical store has tens of thousands of pipes and tobaccos, as well as robust custom ordering for hard-to-get smoking items.

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[Prunetucky84]

How are people liking this compared to C&D Carolina Red Flake and Cringle Flake 2020?

Ahhh it’s out of stock too.

Watch City's "Simply Red" (Bulk by the Ounce)

Watch City Cigar & Pipe is more than an online pipe tobacco and cigar sales website. Our physical store has tens of thousands of pipes and tobaccos, as well as robust custom ordering for hard-to-get smoking items.

watchcitycigar.com

To me, simply red is very very similar to CRF, (the 16’-19’ versions) but no peppery spice to it. Cringle flake 2020 is a completely different animal. To me, CF2020 reminds me of a 10-15 yr old McClelland Christmas Cheer, yet deeper and more flavor, from the 17 yr old perique I’m guessing.

 

[sunriseboy]

Sadly, Ernie Q. won't ship to Oz anymore, so that's the end of Simply Red for us down here!

 

[ormazd]

The Double Barrel is my first experience with Watch City blends, and it is fantastic. I'll be on the look out for next release of this one.