Which Famous Blends Have You Never Tried?

[lawdawg]

I think that was me XD

Next on my list is Capstan

I bought a couple tins of Capstan Blue when I was first getting into Virginias a couple years ago. I thought it was pretty good at first, but I recently revisited it and wheeeeew is it good! The aroma is like standing on a fresh cut hayfield on a cool morning. In all fairness, a couple years of age probably did it some good, and it also took me some time to realize that Virginia tobacco smokes more finicky than other styles and you’ve gotta keep it burning cool. Right now it’s feeling like Capstan Blue could be one of my top blends... I’ll have to smoke a few more tins to be sure

 

[BROBS]

With all due respect, It is common knowledge that your palate is ass gargling dook shit.

DUDE YOU SMOKE BLOOD RED MOON

 

[alaskanpiper]

DUDE YOU SMOKE BLOOD RED MOON

About once a year on halloween, yes. Only non-lakeland cherry aro that isn’t ass gargling dook shit.

 

[BROBS]

About once a year on halloween, yes. Only non-lakeland cherry aro that isn’t ass gargling dook shit.

McLintock black cherry. ?

 

[alaskanpiper]

McLintock black cherry. ?

Ain’t nobody got time fo dat.

 

[BROBS]

So how do you sort the reviews my most reviewed on TR? This has blown my mind. I can’t figure out how to do it.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

No one mentioned Mixture 69, which shocks me.

For me, I have never tried Edgeworth flake. Am I missing anything?

 

[GlassMan]

Just got this gem off eBay today. I’m scared.

 

[lawdawg]

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Very nice find. I see that some sellers are still sneaking through “vintage collectible tobacco tin” sales. Edgeworth was one of the better codger burley blends, and the current Lane version still is, IMO. Hope the baccy wasn’t too dry and it’s a great smoke!

 

[jttnk]

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THe tin itself is cool enough. Enjoy, let us know how it goes.

 

[jttnk]

Escudo is on it’s way. I’ll sample a bit then jar it up for a year or more. If it rocks I’ll buy more. Not a huge Va/Per fan yet. But, I know someday I might love it and want to have some aged to enjoy.

Never had Penzance. Sadly tried a very well aged Mclelland and don’t think I loved it. I was too new to understand technique.

 

[Worknman]

I've never owned nor tried an otc blend.

 

[bullet08]

So many, I can't count.

 

[hawky454]

Hmmmm this is a tough question... over the years I have tried A LOT of blends. There are a bunch of more popular GL Pease blends that I’ve not tried. If we are only talking current production easy to get blends then that is probably where I’m lacking.

I think you’ll be presently surprised by a Orlik Golden Sliced, I still think it’s a fantastic smoke for the warmer months. I don’t smoke it often anymore but I have it cellared deep. This is one of those blends that would absolutely reach legendary status if it were to disappear tomorrow but since it’s so easy to get and affordable to boot I think it often gets over looked by some of the more obscure flakes on the market. I would take this one over the more often talked about F&T flakes any day.

 

[Elric]

The current iteration of Escudo is a pale copy of what Escudo was when Petersen made it. If you're curious to experience why the blend was once considered a gold standard, you'll need to try the Petersen, or Copes versions.

What years did Peterson make Escudo?

 

[jcsoldit]

I've never got around to trying any of the Capstan, Germain, or John Aylesbury blends.

 

[Casual]

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I wish that modern flakes in a tin would come packed this way.

 

[briarbuck]

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He shoots he scores! I was looking at that one as well. Inside looks to be in good shape. Enjoy

 

[ophiuchus]

Mixture 79.

I do mean to try it sometime, though.

 

[ophiuchus]

Me neither. The guy at our bodega gave me a pouch that he's had for years and couldn't sell, so I've got some aged CB! I've never even been tempted.

Don’t worry. With all that propylene glycol, that pouch will keep for years.