Pegasus: Love for One Blend

[cosmicfolklore]

Does it have any flavorings?
Is it sweetened, and how much, compared to PA, Carter Hall or Edgeworth?
I don't mind a bit of molasses, but am generally not fond of fruit or licorice. Thanks!

I do not detect any added flavorings. The touch of Virginias adds a natural sweetness and the cavendish is unflavored and rounds out the mouthfeel, but this one is about the dance of the burleys. You’ll like it. Not like an OTC, IMO.
This one is straight up, C&D burley art.

edit: I noticed that Jiminks detected sugars and molasses, but maybe it’s just the batch I got, but this is a rare instance where I would disagree with him. Usually, I am in full agreement with him, so…. It may just be my batch, YMMV.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I do not detect any added flavorings. The touch of Virginias adds a natural sweetness and the cavendish is unflavored and rounds out the mouthfeel, but this one is about the dance of the burleys. You’ll like it. Not like an OTC, IMO.
This one is straight up, C&D burley art.

edit: I noticed that Jiminks detected sugars and molasses, but maybe it’s just the batch I got, but this is a rare instance where I would disagree with him. Usually, I am in full agreement with him, so…. It may just be my batch, YMMV.

I’d agree completely. There is a subtle sweetness offered by the Virginia, but this blend is deliciously Burley forward. I don’t detect molasses. Just a nutty, occasional cocoa sweetness that satisfies. It’s a good one for sure. ?️

 

[Grangerous]

I’d agree completely. There is a subtle sweetness offered by the Virginia, but this blend is deliciously Burley forward. I don’t detect molasses. Just a nutty, occasional cocoa sweetness that satisfies. It’s a good one for sure. ?️

The small amount of unsweetened cavendish, a ratio of one ounce per pound, gives creamy body to Pegasus and adds mouthfeel. It ties the sweetness of the bright and red Virginia’s together. It’s a masterful blend. The cube and ribbon cut white burley and the dark burley give it a nutty base.

Since I posted this I’ve come to love this blend. I’ve cellared six pounds, smoked & shared one pound and purchased an 8th pound on Black Friday which I’m enjoying from the bag now.

I do not plan to touch the six pounds I’ve jarred. I’ll let these age. I’ll just purchase fresh bulk as needed

Can’t wait till those jars get a few years. The race is on! Hope I’m still here.

 

[Merton]

I don't usually smoke Burley blends but your review will lead me to include Pegasus in my next order. Thanks. Where/how did you come by the great labels?

 

[Grangerous]

Where/how did you come by the great labels?

Labels come with each one pound bag. I cut and glued one to each jar.

Each 64 ounce Mason Jar holds 16 ounces (one pound) of tobacco perfectly.

 

[BorealPiper]

I'm enjoying some Pegasus right now on my back porch with a hot cup of coffee. I only recently tried this blend. I didn't much care for it on first try, but it has really grown on me. I think it benefits from a little time in the jar. Great "old timey" flavor and usually a one match burn. Bonus: wife loves the "beard note."

 

[renfield]

The conventional wisdom is that Burleys don’t change as much as Virginias with age. While I’ve found this to be true I’ve also found that with extended aging (10 years) Pegasus becomes even better. Better being subjective of course.

Good stuff, especially with coffee.

 

[Piping Abe]

The conventional wisdom is that Burleys don’t change as much as Virginias with age. While I’ve found this to be true I’ve also found that with extended aging (10 years) Pegasus becomes even better. Better being subjective of course.

Good stuff, especially with coffee.

Any Virginia (any tobacco) that requires aging to taste good is just not worth it to begin with. Find the ones that taste delicious fresh.

 

[rsshreck32]

I love Pegasus! It is so smooth and I enjoy what I would call a mild sweetness in the blend. For me, the last third of the bowl is outstanding! I am beginning to believe that Cornell & Diehl's Burley blends are their high point.

 

[BenMN]

Pegasus is my absolute favorite. Thanks for this thread Grangerous!

FYI, if you like, those stickers on the pound bags can be easily peeled off and re-stuck.

 

[didimauw]

Yes, since I posted last I've become an even bigger fan of the stuff. Guna have a cob of it this morning!

 

[LeafErikson]

It's my one and only for sure. Sir walter raleigh is up there as well but Pegasus has the nicotine.

 

[Stoaks]

I keep meaning to try Pegasus but I keep ordering OJK Blue instead. Could be worse from what I gather here.

 

[didimauw]

I keep meaning to try Pegasus but I keep ordering OJK Blue instead. Could be worse from what I gather here.

Briar Fox, OJK blue, and pegasus is what I live off.

 

[Stoaks]

Briar Fox, OJK blue, and pegasus is what I live off.

Been meaning to try Briar Fox as well, same story as above

As a matter of fact, after all this talk of OJKB I just had to smoke some.

That deep, rich taste I get about halfway down through the end of the bowl -- like candied walnuts with holiday-ish spices or something -- just really knocks my socks off.

I promise I'll (try to) order a couple ounces of her cousins next time but it's hard for me to believe I could like them any better.

 

[ADKPiper]

Love me some Pegasus. I always have it on hand.

 

[vosBghos]

Still waiting for the last remnants of COVID to die off so I can taste my beloved Pegasus again, by far my favorite American Codger blend. If you buy in bulk make sure to let it breathe in a jar for even a couple of weeks the breathing time changes it immensely.

 

[rsshreck32]

Still waiting for the last remnants of COVID to die off so I can taste my beloved Pegasus again, by far my favorite American Codger blend. If you buy in bulk make sure to let it breathe in a jar for even a couple of weeks the breathing time changes it immensely.

I bought 8 oz. bulk Pegasus last month when Smoking Pipes had their bulk C&D sale. I have that separated into 3 jars with 43 days on them. I'm having a hard time not popping one open now. I thought the bulk may need a few months. Maybe I'll take your advice and pop a jar tomorrow.

 

[bullet08]

Hey man, I still have almost full tub of Granger that I'm trying to finish before I die. But I guess I'll have to give Pegasus a chance.

 

[vosBghos]

I bought 8 oz. bulk Pegasus last month when Smoking Pipes had their bulk C&D sale. I have that separated into 3 jars with 43 days on them. I'm having a hard time not popping one open now. I thought the bulk may need a few months. Maybe I'll take your advice and pop a jar tomorrow.

Yeah, I'm sure it will be great I just remember that it felt sour right out of the bag but then after a month in the jar, it got deeper nuttier sweeter.