Favorite Blend Released in the Last Few Years?

[Deleted member 2386]

Question for the BoB Hivemind: what's your favorite newly released blend(s)?

I've been out of the loop for ages now, and upon a recent trip to Iwan Ries I was bowled over by all the new releases and re-releases that have popped up since the last time I went browsing. The last new releases I remember being present for were Sam Gawith's four seasonal flakes (which I mostly liked), so it's obviously been a while. Just curious what folks have been digging in particular--and what has disappointed--since the sheer volume of new blends is a mite overwhelming!

 

[Richard Burley]

For me, Mac Baren's Acadian Perique stands out. I open a tin and can't smoke anything else until it's empty. But perique tends to do that to me, if mixed with something decent. I do the same with Haddo's Delight, fresh, so take what I say with a grain of sodium chloride.

Is H&H Classic Burley Kake on the endangered list? I'd hate to see that one go, too. It's not a sophisticated blend, but it just tastes delicious. I can't think of others offhand, because most of my favorites have been around for decades, at least.

 

[Brewdude]

My pick would be the latest McC Release of this-

And while it's oos in many places right now, it'll be available again soon. So keep watch


Cheers,

RR

 

[Ozark Wizard]

My pick would be the latest McC Release of this-

And while it's oos in many places right now, it'll be available again soon. So keep watch


Cheers,

RR

Second!

Big props for Mac Baren Old Dark Fired as well. Yah, it's four years old now, but still young enough to mention, yes? Oh, and Dunhill's Dark Flake.

 

[Brewdude]

My pick would be the latest McC Release of this-

And while it's oos in many places right now, it'll be available again soon. So keep watch


Cheers,

RR

Second!

Big props for Mac Baren Old Dark Fired as well. Yah, it's four years old now, but still young enough to mention, yes? Oh, and Dunhill's Dark Flake.

Yuppers. All great pics.


Cheers,

RR

 

[DrT999]

I think my favorite re-release has been War Horse Bar; and my favorite new (alas, a v limited run) release has been C&D The Beast

 

[joshoowah]

Gaslight
Six Pence
Temple Bar

Take your pick, though Gaslight is absurdly good.

 

[Fight'n Hampsters]

Your probably aware, but the flood of new blends was to beat the FDA deadline last August. It seemed like every week a new blend was coming out last summer!

Unfortunately, I have only been buying older blends that are going to disappear and have not ventured out to new blends for fear of falling in love with something that I can't continue to buy.

That being said, I am tentatively casting my vote for Chenet's Cake.

 

[Richard Burley]

Just discovered the existence of this a few days ago. Waiting for a Jim Inks review before tasting, then a possible addition to the list just after hell freezes over.

 

[Fight'n Hampsters]

Just discovered the existence of this a few days ago. Waiting for a Jim Inks review before tasting, then a possible addition to the list just after hell freezes over.

:lol!: :lol!:

 

[Stick]

Hey, there's no right or wrong in this game chaps. If you enjoy it, smoke it!

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Yup, that works for the kids when they roll their 'own'.... I haven't tried it yet myself, but I do like some of the fruity aros when the mood strikes.

 

[Deleted member 2386]

For me, Mac Baren's Acadian Perique stands out. I open a tin and can't smoke anything else until it's empty. But perique tends to do that to me, if mixed with something decent. I do the same with Haddo's Delight, fresh, so take what I say with a grain of sodium chloride.

Is H&H Classic Burley Kake on the endangered list? I'd hate to see that one go, too. It's not a sophisticated blend, but it just tastes delicious. I can't think of others offhand, because most of my favorites have been around for decades, at least.

Acadian Perique is actually one of the first blends I tried that convinced me I was indeed born for the pipe! Heck, if memory serves my first post on the BoB was about AP--and I'm with you on fresh Haddo's, too. I like it best with a little age on it, admittedly, but the young leaf has a character all its own.

 

[Deleted member 2386]

My pick would be the latest McC Release of this-

And while it's oos in many places right now, it'll be available again soon. So keep watch


Cheers,

RR

Oh man this looks good--and reminds me I need to track down the last couple years worth of Christmas Cheer, if I can find any. Love those McClelland ginnies!

 

[Deleted member 2386]

My pick would be the latest McC Release of this-

And while it's oos in many places right now, it'll be available again soon. So keep watch


Cheers,

RR

Second!

Big props for Mac Baren Old Dark Fired as well. Yah, it's four years old now, but still young enough to mention, yes? Oh, and Dunhill's Dark Flake.

Love Old Dark Fired! Definitely one of the best new releases that dropped when I was paying attention. Though even when I was puffing but m on the reg I had to stick to modest bowls of it or it would kick my butt.

And good to hear an endorsement of Dunhil Dark Flake, that totally sounds in my wheelhouse!

 

[Deleted member 2386]

I think my favorite re-release has been War Horse Bar; and my favorite new (alas, a v limited run) release has been C&D The Beast

I never had the original Warhorse but I do love me a good plug, will have to check it out! And while I don't usually go in for C&D tobacco (outside of GLP & Hermit) that Beast sounds all kinds of intriguing, both in terms of the rumsoaked perique and the whole Crowley connection. More's the pity it was limited!

 

[Deleted member 2386]

Gaslight
Six Pence
Temple Bar

Take your pick, though Gaslight is absurdly good.

I'm a big fan of Greg's blends and those all sound scrumptious. His crumbly plugs especially are always welcome in my cellar.

 

[Deleted member 2386]

Your probably aware, but the flood of new blends was to beat the FDA deadline last August.  It seemed like every week a new blend was coming out last summer!

Unfortunately, I have only been buying older blends that are going to disappear and have not ventured out to new blends for fear of falling in love with something that I can't continue to buy.

That being said, I am tentatively casting my vote for Chenet's Cake.

Yeah my excitement over the proliferation was quickly mitigated when I figured out the cause. Hellfire. I do love trying new blends and at the glacial pace I go through tins feel confidant enough with the state of my cellar that I'll definitely try to take advantage of this golden age of variety...right up until the hammer drops!

And I've got a tin of that Chenet's Cake aging that a brother gifted me a couple years back, if memory serves--will maybe let it ride until xmas to get a solid three on it before breaking the seal...

 

[Deleted member 2386]

Just discovered the existence of this a few days ago. Waiting for a Jim Inks review before tasting, then a possible addition to the list just after hell freezes over.

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[Richard Burley]

:lol!: For a moment there I thought we had a Conrad in our midst.