For those of you who had the opportunity purchase some of these blends, which were your favorite blends and dates of production? I have never had the chance to try any of them and I am looking to trying a few! Maybe the new one expected very soon!
Sun Bear Blends & Dates of Production:
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My own subjective favorites are Black Locust, Mountain Flower, and Tupelo is growing on me. I am excited to see what this year's release will be.
I like Black Locust more than Mountain Flower. I have never tried Tupelo. The two I've tried are both excellent. Black Locust seemed more integrated to me. The honey topping was a bit more apparent in Mountain Flower but that could have to do with the fact that I've tasted it more recently from a freshly-opened tin.
I've only tried Mountain Flower, but like it quite a lot. I feel like the tequila comes through nicely. I am excited to crack a tin of Tupelo I've been saving and I'm eager to see this years release.
I got my hands on some Black Lotus earlier this year and it is as you described. Mountain Flower is a closer second for me, but I truly love the depth and melding of the flavors.
Black Locust was an instant hit in my book and will be getting some more when it hits the shelves in August. I find it well balanced between the Virginia's and orientals both having equal strength in flavor while smoking with the honey and tequila there to compliment but not overpower the tobaccos.
Each have their own appeal to me.
I cellar pretty deep when they come around.
I cellar pretty deep when they come around.
Currently smoking the original release. Only had a few bowls each of Mountain Flower and Tupelo. Tupelo was the most floral and honeyed to me. The original release is a little bit more subdued. Enjoyed them all so far for different reasons. Very much looking forward to the Black Locust for comparison.
Have to say, so far they all age very nicely.
Seems to mellow and be more cohesive in a jar for a few years.
Seems to mellow and be more cohesive in a jar for a few years.
I have Sun Bear 2019 original, 2022 Mountain Flower, and Tupelo. I skipped the last Black Locust run, I figured I have more than enough Sun Bear from 2019…
Out of all of them, Tupelo is probably my favorite.
I won’t be buying any this go around. I’ve just got too damn much tobacco already.
Out of all of them, Tupelo is probably my favorite.
I won’t be buying any this go around. I’ve just got too damn much tobacco already.