Virginia Blend Question

[Cretodecristo]

Greetings, y’all!

As a green pipe smoker, I bought a bunch of 1oz bulk samples from smokingpipes.com to figure out what kind of quality tobacco I might like.

When I got to sampling the only Virginia blend I bought, Cornell & Diehl - Three Friars (had no idea about Three Nuns), I noticed that it left a sweet aftertaste that lasted hours. Is that normal for a Virginia blend?

FYI: I smoked it in a MM Country Gentleman cobb. Not sure if that makes a difference.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Is that normal for a Virginia blend?

Yep

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

Greetings, y’all!

As a green pipe smoker, I bought a bunch of 1oz bulk samples from smokingpipes.com to figure out what kind of quality tobacco I might like.

When I got to sampling the only Virginia blend I bought, Cornell & Diehl - Three Friars (had no idea about Three Nuns), I noticed that it left a sweet aftertaste that lasted hours. Is that normal for a Virginia blend?

FYI: I smoked it in a MM Country Gentleman cobb. Not sure if that makes a difference.

Had to be the cob!!! I’m just kidding - I’ve never had the pleasure of one, but someday.

Virginias took me some time to appreciate and I’ve noticed the same, but my experience level is less than many.

Welcome!

 

[FLDRD]

Greetings, y’all!

As a green pipe smoker, I bought a bunch of 1oz bulk samples from smokingpipes.com to figure out what kind of quality tobacco I might like.

When I got to sampling the only Virginia blend I bought, Cornell & Diehl - Three Friars (had no idea about Three Nuns), I noticed that it left a sweet aftertaste that lasted hours. Is that normal for a Virginia blend?

FYI: I smoked it in a MM Country Gentleman cobb. Not sure if that makes a difference.

Likely one of Virginia's best attributes for it's devotees. It is a delightful thing.

 

[MacMarty89]

VA’s are glorious.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I'm not sure that blend is a great representation of straight Virginia blends but happy you enjoyed it. I'd recommend trying Yorktown and Opening Night. Even better, try MB HH Pure Virginia, Capstan Blue, F&T CVP and perhaps GLP Union Square. I'm biased towards Virginia blends and think they're the ultimate pipe smoking experience.

 

[Cretodecristo]

Thanks for the recommendations!

 

[JimInks]

Thanks for the recommendations!

@hoosierpipeguy gave you great advice, man. I'll throw in C&D Derringer because it's sold in bulk as is Yorktown. That way you can experiment for a cheaper price.

 

[AJL67]

I'm not sure that blend is a great representation of straight Virginia blends but happy you enjoyed it. I'd recommend trying Yorktown and Opening Night. Even better, try MB HH Pure Virginia, Capstan Blue, F&T CVP and perhaps GLP Union Square. I'm biased towards Virginia blends and think they're the ultimate pipe smoking experience.

This and I might toss in Some F&T Special Brown Flake, there are differences in the sweetness / casings on some VAs some are a lite sugar sweetness, some more of a brown sugar and some a honey sweetness, like in Newminster 400 which is a fantastic bulk alternative, and then there are the additions of a little citrus in things like Orlik Golden Sliced. Many many VAs out there and it's enjoyable to try a few and experience the different sweetness notes you get.

 

[PipeIT]

I’d seriously look for a tin of 2022 Cornell & Diehl Carolina Red Flake, it’s a small batch release, and pretty much sold out, I did spot a place that still has some.

This is a very mellow all day smoke, this would certainly be a nice intro in VAs, and if I bought a crap load of tins, I’d be happy to sell you one, but I only bought one.

 

[anotherbob]

Yorktown is awesome by the way. I smoke a lot of that.