Blind Review Participants - pipe tobacco

DAFU · 04-19-2020, 08:16 PM

Thanks for the info Todd. Very generous samples also to let me explore further bowls.

Sample 2 review smoked in a GBD Dynasty Lumberman.

1 - very dark sliced flake, looks good
score 4
2 - not to moist or dry, broke up nicely for packing
score 4
3 - lights easily and burns evenly with few relights required.
score 4
4 - taste is definitely on the bold side with a light Lakeland essence. guessing the good bit of dark fired leaf in this blend keeps the VAs in the background. strong with a nic punch, I smoked this slowly. between the Lakeland essence and the dark, earthy mustiness I didn't notice much evolution of flavors as I did in sample 1. not my cup of tea so to speak but may improve with some cellar time.
score 3
5 - I would have to describe the finish as sharp and floral, maybe would have paired better with a stiff drink instead of Coke Zero.
score 3
6 - room note is non offensive, but a bit soapy and earthy on the nose.
score 3.5

Overall this 'baccy got 21.5 out of 30. I would have enjoyed more if some brighter VAs were employed into the blend, but that would just be my personal preference.
My guess of this mystery blend would be it's a dark Lakeland flake.

04-19-2020, 08:16 PM	#6
DAFU Duke of Prunes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Duchess oven Posts: 1,423 Trading: (35)	Re: Blind Review Participants - pipe tobacco Thanks for the info Todd. Very generous samples also to let me explore further bowls. Sample 2 review smoked in a GBD Dynasty Lumberman. 1 - very dark sliced flake, looks good score 4 2 - not to moist or dry, broke up nicely for packing score 4 3 - lights easily and burns evenly with few relights required. score 4 4 - taste is definitely on the bold side with a light Lakeland essence. guessing the good bit of dark fired leaf in this blend keeps the VAs in the background. strong with a nic punch, I smoked this slowly. between the Lakeland essence and the dark, earthy mustiness I didn't notice much evolution of flavors as I did in sample 1. not my cup of tea so to speak but may improve with some cellar time. score 3 5 - I would have to describe the finish as sharp and floral, maybe would have paired better with a stiff drink instead of Coke Zero. score 3 6 - room note is non offensive, but a bit soapy and earthy on the nose. score 3.5 Overall this 'baccy got 21.5 out of 30. I would have enjoyed more if some brighter VAs were employed into the blend, but that would just be my personal preference. My guess of this mystery blend would be it's a dark Lakeland flake. __________________ Remember there's a big difference between kneeling down and bending over: Frank Zappa(1940-1993)