ATTENTION: CB Pipe Tobacco Review Bombing Run Version 2.0

[Horsefeathers]

Did you mean a Yellow "D" (not yellow "C")?

Yeah, I sure do! My apologies for the typo. I've edited the post for accuracy.

[Madbricky]

Very excited! Will order some new cobs for these!
MadBricky (Craig)
Pink D reg.
Pink H vac.
Pink N Vac.
Yellow U Reg.
Thanks for a great activity!
Craig

[GWBowman]

My fourth and unfortunately final review



Details
Date 4/19/2015
Name GWBowman
Tobacco Q-orange Balkan Sasieni
Pipe MM Cob Legend
Indoor / Outdoor Indoors

Observations
Examination
Visually it’s dark brown, medium brown and black strings intermingled in about equal portions. The tobacco has the delicious smoky smell of Latakia. It’s a little damp and clumps if squeezed together.
Preparation
Because of the moisture content, I put some out on a saucer to dry for about 30 minutes. Packed the bowl with a Frankish method.
Burn
The tobacco lights easily and burns well to a grey ash. The smoke is white and abundant.
Flavor
Latakia is the star of this show from beginning to end. There’s a sweet and sour Virginia taste that darts in and out as the bowl is smoked keeping this from being monotone in flavor.

Comments and conclusion
This is a delicious English. Definately Latakia forward without being overpowering. It’s a high quality offering that would be welcome in most cellars.

[GWBowman]

• Don't thank me unless there's cash in you package.

Double Lutz with a Loop

Based on a previous statement by our sponsor, I will not go on about how gracious and generous he was (very). There will be no mention of how much I have enjoyed this (greatly), or how appreciative I am for having been given this opportunity (extremely).

[Horsefeathers]

Details:
Date: 4/18/2015
Name: Horsefeathers
Tobacco: R - Pink Dunhill #965
Pipe: Savinelli Obi-Two Billiard
Indoor / Outdoor: Outdoors (Garage)





Observations & Examination (how it looked, felt and smelled): This tobacco was the third of three that came sealed in an air tight pouch, and is the final tobacco up for review. Opening the pouch I was greeted with a distinct but not too strong aroma of burning wood / campfire. I felt like there was an faint underlying scent of raisins, but I'm also wondering if I just think most pipe tobacco smells like raisins...? The tobacco it self was finely cut into many small individual strands. I believe this would qualify as a shag cut. It was dry to the touch, but not so much so that it was crunchy.

Preparation (how did you prepare and pack it): For the third straight time I again packed the pipe with my best attempt at the Frank Method (and I do believe I may be getting the hang of this). I checked the draw and thought that it may be just a tad on the snug side, but decided to just forge ahead since it didn't seem to greatly impacted.

Burn: The tobacco was so small that it took 3 charring lights before I had a solid even layer of ash to tamp. Once I had it going I had no issue with the burn. I did have two relights. One being me getting distracted and talking for too long. The other was towards the bottom of the bowl. I lit and it immediately went out again. I dumped the ash and got another 5-10 minutes before I was truly to the bottom. Anecdotally, it'd be nice if all pipe tobacco burned this easily. The smoke it self was moderate and pleasant, never becoming hot or astringent. The bowl itself seemed to give off more smoke than other pipe tobacco I've smoked.

Flavor:For the second straight tobacco the flavor was pretty straight forward. There were mostly notes of soap / perfume with not much change throughout. The flavor overall stayed a a mild-medium intensity, and for me was just at the right spot for this flavor profile. Retrohaling didn't change the flavor at all, but did amp up the intensity of the flavors overall. Therefore after my second pass through the sinuses I abstained from any further attempts.

This tobacco was paired with a glass of water.

Comments and Conclusion:I feel like this is what I should have started with when doing the reviews. This had a very similar overall flavor profile to C- Pink (The dark flake), but was much milder. I'd equate this to easing into the pool over jumping straight into the deep end with C - Pink. I also didn't get much in the way of nicotine with this tobacco. I feel like anyone who likes the soapy / perfumey profile would find this a great morning smoke. I'd also say due to the over all experience would be a great into into pipe smoking for someone who was new to pipes as well.

I greatly appreciate the opportunity to review these samples, and hope these have been of some value for Pete's sake! (see what I did there, hardy-har-har)

[Madbricky]

Deadline? Crap.
Here is your quicky review. No pics.Details
Date 4/19/2015
Name Madbricky
Tobacco D Pink MacBaren Virginia #1
Pipe MM Cob CG
Indoor / Outdoor: Indoors

Observations
Examination
Visually it’s a ready rub sliced cake just like Mclelland 5100 series.Brown and yellow pieces in a matured cake. Nice Va dried hay odor, and same aroma on cold draw.
Preparation:
Because of the moisture content, I warmed in my tin warmer and cooled to dry. Packed the bowl with pieces as they came with a Frank method.
Burn:
The tobacco lit easily and burned well with sipping to a grey dottle. The smoke is white/blue and abundant. Relights only after tamping edges down as typical for large bowl pipe.
Flavor: Started out sharp and spicy red virginia and quickly cooled down to a sweet and super mild citrus with red Va finish on back of palate. Comments/Conclusion:Yummy, just like 5100 cake with added citrus. I would cellar a couple pounds just for the lovely aromas. The simple and pleasant flavors are A+
Thanks for the sample!
Craig

[JustTroItIn]

Date: 4/19/2015
Name: JustTroItIn
Tobacco: Yellow "i" Vacuum Sealed G&H Brown Flake
Pipe: Sunrise / GBD Sable/ Flower Print Billiard Meer
Smoked both in and outdoors.



Observations
This is a dark flake tobacco resembling beef jerky with tiny sugar crystals all over. The bag note is extremely light and reminds me of a watered down soar wine. Extreme dry time was necessary before packing a bowl. I have had several bowls in three different pipes. Some were fold and stuff with a pinch of rubbed out tobacco on top and others were completely rubbed out. I had to keep a pipe cleaner on hand to absorb moisture in the bowl during smoking and when folded and stuffed many relights were necessary. The ash itself was quite powdery.



This tobacco kind of threw me for a loop as I found it so mild it was difficult to taste anything. I preferred it rubbed out as opposed to fold and stuff not only because it burned better but also the flavor was a bit more pronounced. The flavors being so mild it was difficult to put my finger on what it taste like. It has a very light molasses like sweetness with the occasional tangy note.



Comments and conclusion
This tobacco really has the appearance of something I would really like, but from sight to smoke didn't really pan out as I thought. To me this baccy was not bad, but it was bland. I did get the smallest bit of tongue bite trying to get some pronounced flavors from it.

[Tobias Lutz]

Alright gentlemen...I'm a little behind my own deadline because I've been busy with the kids, and some writing, but I will commence judging this evening and promise to:

A. Announce our two winners tomorrow
B. Edit everyone's reviews so that the name of the tobacco you smoked will be placed in bold beside the identifier you posted.

[Tobias Lutz]

Based on a previous statement by our sponsor, I will not go on about how gracious and generous he was (very). There will be no mention of how much I have enjoyed this (greatly), or how appreciative I am for having been given this opportunity (extremely).

He sent cash, didn't he?

[Madbricky]

I smoked the other three I have and would like to know about them too, especially the Pink N I'm smoking blissfully. Pink N even came as a brick of vaccum pressed flake. I don't think it's going to last through the night, really good flavor and characteristics. I got a strong Lakeland sample too, those always remind me of getting in trouble for swearing and having a bar of Dial rubbed very hard on my toungue! Some fellas love it, and Deer tongue. Not me , I prefer a good solid blend of complimentary or single leaf processed to bring the best forward.
Good luck on the reviews @Tobias, I didn't pick up my samples until yesterday from the PO so I won't be winning any review contests with sorry and sweet like mine.
Good luck to those guys that wrote mini novels!
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