Pegasus: Love for One Blend

[abecox]

Enjoying some OJK Blue as I’m reading this. The Burley Flake series is good too. I like Burley Flake #2.

That's on my to-try list. Maybe when the Carolina Flake drops I'll add a tin to the order.

 

[damacene]

I've been on a C&D burley kick this week, maybe I'm just trying to manifest fall and get rid of summer like a pipe-smoking rain dance. Thinking about adding some Morley's Best to my next order. How does it compare to Pegasus?

 

[BenMN]

Bf2 has moved to my top fav this summer.

I am seriously considering a new pipe to dedicate to Burley Flakes #1 and 2

 

[BenMN]

Didn't like it at all on my first try. Two tins later (I bought four tins, due to raving positive talk here) ...where was I?...oh yeah, two tins later, I crave the stuff--even to the avoidance of other favorites. If there ever was a "sleeper" blend of pipe tobacco in my experience, it's Pegasus. I'll give the bulk a shot, of course. Hope it never gets too popular, know what I'm sayin'?

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I dunno... aside from baseline quality inputs I think the magic of Pegasus probably comes from it's component proportions. If that's true then I hope demand is high enough that it's never discontinued. I recall reading somewhere that J. Reeves said annual production had grown from something like 50# to 80#, but that was a couple years ago. I wonder where it’s at today? I account for about 8# annually...

By the way, I've always liked your handle

 

[BenMN]

I smoke burley, so I don't really ever "age" my tobaccos on purpose. But I think this may be the key. I hated Pegasus at first. Made my mouth taste horrible for a long time. Put it away for a while, and now it's one of my top blends.

I would respectfully submit that aged Pegasus is divine. Even if the Burleys don't age, which I'm not totally sure is true, the Virginias certainly do. And as Greg Pease has said, the Burleys (and Cavendish) "come along for the ride."

 

[Fralphog]

I really enjoy Pegasus. One of the first C&D blends I ever bought.
My home Codger mixture “blend” is modeled after its components.
A classic for all time!

 

[Grangerous]

I would respectfully submit that aged Pegasus is divine. Even if the Burleys don't age, which I'm not totally sure is true, the Virginias certainly do. And as Greg Pease has said, the Burleys (and Cavendish) "come along for the ride."

There’s just something about Burley and Fall Weather. I just cracked a Mason Jar of Pegasus dated October 2021 and am clenching as I reply while sippin on some Folgers Coffee. The dog is content to just lay and stare at me like he so often does. He’s the same age as the tobacco. He just turned 3 years.

I’m smiling to myself and thinking, this thread will never die because Pegasus is such a satisfying blend.

As for jarred 3 years verses when fresh? I hate to sound cliche but it does meld and mellow. It’s much smoother on retro than when fresh. I get no tingle as when fresh. It’s just such a nice, comfort tobacco.

When fresh it was easier to discern that characteristic ginger snap sweetness. Which is still there, but it requires a bit more concentration.

The best part is the proper fog that envelopes you. It’s pipey and such a perfect Fall weather companion.

 

[Friendly Piper]

I've been on a C&D burley kick this week, maybe I'm just trying to manifest fall and get rid of summer like a pipe-smoking rain dance. Thinking about adding some Morley's Best to my next order. How does it compare to Pegasus?

First, that’s a hilarious image . . . and one I can relate to.

I like Morley’s Best—it was surprisingly tangy for a Burley-based blend and the Latakia was an interesting, well-proportioned (minor) addition.

 

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Pegasus - Bob Runowski, I do hope there’s a heaven and you’re enjoying your reward. A band of angels should’ve descended to earth to escort you to the pearly gates for your creation of Pegasus alone.

It’s a cool sunny morning of 54 degrees and I’m in early morning bliss. I’m enjoying a modest Peterson Aran filled with C&D’s Pegasus and I have a Kaywoodie loaded with Granger ready to take me the rest of the way. The family is sound asleep on this pleasant Saturday, September morning.

Of the C&D Burleys I’ve sampled, this one just hits home. You guys and gals know what a simple bastard I am. Granger is my all day everyday and you’ll rarely see me stray far and even rarer will you hear me sing the praises of another. But here goes…

Burn characteristics - Pegasus… you clean burning, easy smoking son-of-a-bitch. Your behavior blows Granger away in this department. Relights are nearly non-existent and moisture levels from the tins are perfect. Granger is finicky to keep lit, while Pegasus just keeps the perfect amount of mouth filling fullness going and going.

Flavor - Glorious. This, I dare say, is the epitome of the American codger burley blend. While I absolutely adore the flavor of Granger, Pegasus rivals it in a different way. It’s mildly sweet, nutty flavor is to die for and I aqueous that burley can indeed benefit from a bit of VA and the addition of the unsweetened cavendish as well.

Side-steam and room-note are pipey. I retro most every puff and this one just satisfies my personal expectations in this department. I never needed a Latakia or Perique side to enjoy burley. I enjoy the nuttiness and old time pipey flavors of simple codger blends. This is truly an American classic.

I just set aside the Peterson and lit the Kaywoodie of Granger. Ahhh so good! It’s the flavor of Granger that I’m forever wedded. So satisfying. But the nicotine is non-existent in Granger. Whereas I wouldn’t consider Pegasus a nicotine powerhouse, it’s far superior in its ability to satisfy. The relaxation washes over you gently. I smoke for flavor. But let me tell you, this cool morning, I’m enjoying one of those transcendent smokes. Enjoying the flavor of Granger is just icing on a perfectly baked Bob Runowski cake.
My cellar runs deep with Granger. It’s high praise for me to consider the cellaring of any other blend in more quantity than a tin or two. I don’t have what you’d consider a rotation. I’m happy to sample this and that and occasionally get a craving for Prince Albert or some other nutty flavor profile for a change of pace. But…
Pegasus? You’re growing on me fast.

I’d love to hear your experiences with Pegasus.

On edit: I would be remiss not to mention that today is Sept 11 and the is an eerily similar beautiful fall morning as was 2001. Never Forget.

I always hear the praises of haunted bookshop. In fact I’m smoking it as I type as it is warranted. But Pegasus may have the edge in my book. While HB has a dry, woody, and spicy nature, Pegasus is round, smooth, and nutty.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

I remember I liked this very much when I had it some some five years ago ,,now I'will have to look for it here in EU again, if it happen to be somewhere available,

 

[BenMN]

There’s just something about Burley and Fall Weather. I just cracked a Mason Jar of Pegasus dated October 2021 and am clenching as I reply while sippin on some Folgers Coffee. The dog is content to just lay and stare at me like he so often does. He’s the same age as the tobacco. He just turned 3 years.
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I’m smiling to myself and thinking, this thread will never die because Pegasus is such a satisfying blend.

As for jarred 3 years verses when fresh? I hate to sound cliche but it does meld and mellow. It’s much smoother on retro than when fresh. I get no tingle as when fresh. It’s just such a nice, comfort tobacco.

When fresh it was easier to discern that characteristic ginger snap sweetness. Which is still there, but it requires a bit more concentration.

The best part is the proper fog that envelopes you. It’s pipey and such a perfect Fall weather companion.

Well said

Great picture

 

[Brendan]

I remember I liked this very much when I had it some some five years ago ,,now I'will have to look for it here in EU again, if it happen to be somewhere available,

Is it cigarworld, Germany that has started stocking C&D blends?
I'm sure there was news of some EU retailer starting to stock C&D not too long ago.

Ah well, all the best with your search, being from Australia I can suggest another way to get it but I'm sure you already know (if not, shoot me a PM).

I bought a pound about 3yrs ago as well and it has smoothed out and sweetened considerably ; just as @Grangerous mentioned above, spot on description.
I wouldn't mind having a fresh jar to compare as I sometimes miss it fresh.
For now I've mixed in about 2 tablespoons of saved torn up cigar caps with maybe 2ozs in a separate jar to get some extra kick!

 

[Pipke]

It’s pipey and such a perfect Fall weather companion.

I love that. It's PIPEY.

 

[SmokingInTheWind]

I would respectfully submit that aged Pegasus is divine. Even if the Burleys don't age, which I'm not totally sure is true, the Virginias certainly do. And as Greg Pease has said, the Burleys (and Cavendish) "come along for the ride."

I bought 4 oz about 3 months ago and jarred it. It is getting better and better by the week. The rough edges are smoothing out. I didn’t care for it at first now I look forward to it. It will definitely stay in my rotation.

I think I will try some OJK Blue and OJK White and see how they compare to Pegasus.

 

[khiddy]

There’s a thread on another forum discussing how C&D blends are pretty universally all released too young, and that they generally benefit from a bit of aging or at least resting before smoking. I do know that my own experience of their bulk blends fits with that assertion - my jars of OJK and HB are better now than they were when they arrived even back in June. And I have yet to open a tin of any C&D-branded tobacco from my cellar, though I’ve smoked several from other brands that they manufacture and have been just fine when fresh.

Knowing that each tobacco forum has its own character and groupthink, is there any consensus here on fresh vs. aged C&D?

 

[pantsBoots]

There’s a thread on another forum discussing how C&D blends are pretty universally all released too young, and that they generally benefit from a bit of aging or at least resting before smoking. I do know that my own experience of their bulk blends fits with that assertion - my jars of OJK and HB are better now than they were when they arrived even back in June. And I have yet to open a tin of any C&D-branded tobacco from my cellar, though I’ve smoked several from other brands that they manufacture and have been just fine when fresh.

Knowing that each tobacco forum has its own character and groupthink, is there any consensus here on fresh vs. aged C&D?

This is pipe smoking AND the internet - there will be no consensus! That said, C&D does have the "Cellar Series" and I can say I've never seen a tobacco company advertise how unaged their product was before or since.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

There’s a thread on another forum discussing how C&D blends are pretty universally all released too young, and that they generally benefit from a bit of aging or at least resting before smoking. I do know that my own experience of their bulk blends fits with that assertion - my jars of OJK and HB are better now than they were when they arrived even back in June. And I have yet to open a tin of any C&D-branded tobacco from my cellar, though I’ve smoked several from other brands that they manufacture and have been just fine when fresh.

Knowing that each tobacco forum has its own character and groupthink, is there any consensus here on fresh vs. aged C&D?

It depends on the cycles of the moon and whether most have had their medication as to how hard we will all disagree. But if you find a consensus on anything here, let me know.

That said, I love both fresh and aged C&D products. It would blow my mind if anyone released a tobacco that was underage. If they did, they should put a "do not open before..." sticker on the tins if they did.

Would someone who prefers smoking tobaccos before they are ready considered "an underaged tobacco smoker?"

 

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I’ve heard the burleys C&D use are typically uncased. I wonder if this causes people to think they’re underaged.

 

[BenMN]

There’s a thread on another forum discussing how C&D blends are pretty universally all released too young, and that they generally benefit from a bit of aging or at least resting before smoking.

I would be sincerely interested in hearing the particulars of this claim. That would drive analysis

Are they saying that the fault lies in pre-production? Tobacco is not sufficiently or properly cured, etc?

Is is that manufacturers should tin-age their finished products before offering for sale?

These would specific claims that we might evaluate comparatively.

Is it something like "C&D products taste better when I tin age them for 2 months and then let them breathe, therefore they are released too soon"? This would be a sort of logical fallacy. And yet, it could also open the door to consideration of when subjective experience, congruent across a certain # of persons, reaches something we might call consensus, real, or even true

 

[BenMN]

And for the record, me likey fresh and me likey aged