Summer of 2016 Blind Review Thread

[Branzig]

Thanks for putting this on Tobias!

And congrats Chris! Can't wait to see what goodies you have coming!!!

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[c.ortiz108]

Wait, I wanted to be #6!!! Only joking - we were all winners in this contest for sure. Thanks, Tobias, it's been a lot fun. And congrats Christopher!

[cpmcdill]

Well...since we have all but 4 of our 24 reviews posted, I figured I would go ahead and draw for the prize package. Here are the numbers I used in the Random Number Generator:
1. @Haebar
2. @BryGuySC
3. @Branzig
4. @Desertlifter
5. @c.ortiz108
6. @cpmcdill
And the winner is...................................
#6
Christopher, you have a package on its way to you (9405803699300272821211) . Enjoy my friend, and thanks to everyone who participated.

Whoa! It's Christmas in July!

Thank you @Tobias Lutz for this fun opportunity , and thank you random number generator for looking favorably my way.

[Desertlifter]

Congrats! I will finish mine this week. I've been delayed a bit with work issues.

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[Tobias Lutz]

Thanks for putting this on Tobias!

And congrats Chris! Can't wait to see what goodies you have coming!!!

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This package is definitely of a glorious nature. I'm not going to spoil the surprise, but there is a decent amount from Obama's first administration

[BryGuySC]

Thanks again, Tobias! This was much fun!

Congratulations, Chris! Can't wait to see your winnings!

[Branzig]

Mystery Tobacco 8

Pipes: A Stanwell and a couple cobs

Tin Notes: Berrys and a hint of liquor.

This tobacco is dark brown to black all the way across the board. Definitely a Cavendish mix. Needed some drying time before it would take to a flame. Was a little more picky than my other samples and needs some fa-nangling to keep lit. Burnt down to a sticky ash with minor amounts of goop.

Flavor was a mix of berries and a little bit of liquor back notes. Not much else. If pushed hard it would bite and taste of hot steam. I really didn't pick up many tobacco notes on this one. When sipped, it was a pleasant little smoke though. Nice berry hits, and I love berries of any kind, so that's alright by me. Could make a nice change of pace smoke, if aros are something you like to dabble in.

Thanks again Mr. Lutz for this awesome blind review. Lots of fun, makes me remember I need to be less of a stranger 'round these parts

[Tobias Lutz]

Mystery Tobacco 8

Pipes: A Stanwell and a couple cobs

Tin Notes: Berrys and a hint of liquor.

This tobacco is dark brown to black all the way across the board. Definitely a Cavendish mix. Needed some drying time before it would take to a flame. Was a little more picky than my other samples and needs some fa-nangling to keep lit. Burnt down to a sticky ash with minor amounts of goop.

Flavor was a mix of berries and a little bit of liquor back notes. Not much else. If pushed hard it would bite and taste of hot steam. I really didn't pick up many tobacco notes on this one. When sipped, it was a pleasant little smoke though. Nice berry hits, and I love berries of any kind, so that's alright by me. Could make a nice change of pace smoke, if aros are something you like to dabble in.

Thanks again Mr. Lutz for this awesome blind review. Lots of fun, makes me remember I need to be less of a stranger 'round these parts

You finished up with a bowl of SPS Country Estate

An estate typifies elegance, vastness and wealth. Similarly, Sutliff's Country Estate, a fine blend of four Black fire-cured tobaccos and Sweet Virginia portrays quality, depth, and rich flavor.

[cpmcdill]

The package has arrived, and what a delightful sight and smell it is! There are very few of these that I've had before, so I'm thrilled to have a chance to fire these up. Hardly know where to start.

As some of you have expressed curiosity about what the prize package contains, here you go. There are 16 baggies with 1 or 2 ounces each of some top shelf blends, and they were loaded into a pair of neat cotton bags stamped with some kind of alchemical or heraldic symbol. The whole bundle is giving off a terrific aroma. My postman probably wonders why my mail smells so nice sometimes.

Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky 2014
Esoterica And So to Bed
Milan Tobacconists Black Forest
McClelland Dark Star 2011
McClelland Christmas Cheer 2011
McClelland Christmas Cheer 2013
SG Bob's Chocolate Flake 2011
SG Chocolate Flake 2012
SG Firedance Flake 2014
SG Top Black Cherry 2012
SG Navy Flake 2012
SG Rum Flake 2010
Russ Ouelette's Fusilier's Ration 2014
Rattray's Charles Mixture 2014
Rattray's Bagpiper's Dream 2014
Carter Hall

Thanks again to @Tobias Lutz . I'm pretty overwhelmed by this!

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[c.ortiz108]

The package has arrived, and what a delightful sight and smell it is! There are very few of these that I've had before, so I'm thrilled to have a chance to fire these up. Hardly know where to start.

As some of you have expressed curiosity about what the prize package contains, here you go. There are 16 baggies with 1 or 2 ounces each of some top shelf blends, and they were loaded into a pair of neat cotton bags stamped with some kind of alchemical or heraldic symbol. The whole bundle is giving off a terrific aroma. My postman probably wonders why my mail smells so nice sometimes.

Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky 2014
Esoterica And So to Bed
Milan Tobacconists Black Forest
McClelland Dark Star 2011
McClelland Christmas Cheer 2011
McClelland Christmas Cheer 2013
SG Bob's Chocolate Flake 2011
SG Chocolate Flake 2012
SG Firedance Flake 2014
SG Top Black Cherry 2012
SG Navy Flake 2012
SG Rum Flake 2010
Russ Ouelette's Fusilier's Ration 2014
Rattray's Charles Mixture 2014
Rattray's Bagpiper's Dream 2014
Carter Hall

Thanks again to @Tobias Lutz . I'm pretty overwhelmed by this!

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WoW! Nicely done, Tobias! And not a dud blend in the lot (well, except maybe for the CH... ). What's the story with the mysterious cotton bags?