The Virginia Cream

[juanmedusa]

This lost me when it said Bourbon/Vanilla topping....


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Cheers?

RR

THIS for sure !! :twisted: :twisted:

A question for the two of you. Being curious, is it the vanilla, the bourbon, the combination of bourbon and vanilla, or simply being a scented Virginia?

 

[Richard Burley]

Reason tells me to wait for a knowledgeable VC vs. FM 2000 comparison. TAD tells me to grab some now. Decisions--they're just too much for a mere mortal to bear.

Edit: Wait. I forgot. VC has perique in it, right? Sold, American!

 

[Blackhorse]

I'll give you a knowledgeable VC vs FM2000 comparison sight unseen.

" Not even on the same planet!"

Really! A McClelland VA and Greg Pease pretty much anything? Please!

 

[Brewdude]

This lost me when it said Bourbon/Vanilla topping....


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Cheers?

RR

THIS for sure !! :twisted: :twisted:

A question for the two of you. Being curious, is it the vanilla, the bourbon, the combination of bourbon and vanilla, or simply being a scented Virginia?

All I can say is that aros do not appeal to me on a general basis. No disrespect to anyone that leans in this direction.


Cheers,

RR

 

[juanmedusa]

This lost me when it said Bourbon/Vanilla topping....


:| 


Cheers?

RR

THIS for sure !! :twisted: :twisted:

A question for the two of you. Being curious, is it the vanilla, the bourbon, the combination of bourbon and vanilla, or simply being a scented Virginia?

All I can say is that aros do not appeal to me on a general basis. No disrespect to anyone that leans in this direction.


Cheers,

RR

None taken, I was just curious.

 

[puros_bran]

I'd like to point out that this is probably similar to most non-aromatics when it comes to aging and what not. It's not a goopy topping, it's apparently fairly light, subtle even. It might be like some of Pease's creations under the Two Friends label, like English Chocolate (which is fantastic, but barely an aromatic).

I'd expect anything released to be higher quality than two friends. I expect this to be on par with GH&Co.'s best aros.  Look how much more experiance Mr Pease has had blending since those days.  He was a master then. He's a Yoda now.  lol.  

Regarding my 'No'.    I'm not opposed to aros. Dark Flake Scented is one of my fave tobaccos (I reject the silly notion that Lakelands aren't aros.. If their high quality aro isn't an aro then The Vanilla Cream isn't an aro ).. I'm just not interested in bourbon vanilla at the moment.  If he's going to do the "The _____" line I'd like to try The Cherry.    Sounds crazy, but a cherry that tasted good and didn't goop up the pipe and make the curtains stink would be awesome.  Lol.

This will be a high quality smoke with potential to age a little.  And kudos on Greg Pease for providing this option.

 

[Richard Burley]

I'll give you a knowledgeable VC vs FM2000 comparison sight unseen.

" Not even on the same planet!"

Really! A McClelland VA and  Greg Pease pretty much anything? Please!

I like the McClelland a lot, to the point of wondering why anyone would want "more" in an aromatic. It's kind of a sub-category of tobacco for me anyhow, something I indulge in when my taste buds are blown out by Balkans, English flakes, etc. But we'll see; I'm sure it's good. I'm just not sure it will fit in this "lame aromatic" niche, though the description intriques.

 

[juanmedusa]

According to tracking it's on my doorstep so I better not see any of you guys hanging around when I get home! :evil:

 

[juanmedusa]

By which I mean that I don't want to see anyone running off with my whole package. If you're just waiting for me to share a bowl, I'll be home soon.

 

[juanmedusa]

Product safely in hand .

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

I was supposed to receive my tins today but unfortunately there's been some sort of snafu with the delivery.. :x

 

[juanmedusa]

Aw man, sorry.

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

Aw man, sorry.

Are you smoking it yet?

Thoughts?

 

[juanmedusa]

Aw man, sorry.

Are you smoking it yet?

Thoughts?

Tomorrow.

 

[Puff Daddy]

Interesting review. I might have to try it now. I like this guy, don't know why, maybe because he reminds me of PB but with the ZZ Top beard and some funky glasses.

https://youtu.be/ntMfitBVFBc

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

Just got my tins. I'll give it a go a bit later this afternoon. The tin note is very nice..

 

[juanmedusa]

I popped a tin this morning. Tin note was delightful. A little boozy. I have the same reaction to very fresh Haddo's. A few month in the tin and it's a non issue for me. The boozy note will meld in perfectly. Maybe even just a personal reaction. Anyways, I aired out a bowlful just a bit and loaded an Alberto Bonfiglioli "For Collectors" pipe. Turns out that I could've started with an even more modest bowl because this ain't no weakling aromatic. The aromatic elements mix with the Virginias in such a way as to remind me of Kendal Cream Flake. Not exactly the same taste but a similar effect. Very nice. There is a spice throughout this tobacco. Especially through the nose and a bit at the back of the throat when clenching. Not a spice I would wish to be rid of but worth mentioning.
I had occasion to go into the post office mid smoke so got to try a little delayed smoking. When finishing it the added essences are so married to the Virginias as to be united and not separate elements with only moments of being struck by the bourbon vanilla alone. But I don't think it would taste the same without it either so don't get that impression. Overall my impression is that this stuff is gold. I love it. So much. Smoke some and find out yourself, that's my advice.

 

[juanmedusa]

Just got my tins. I'll give it a go a bit later this afternoon. The tin note is very nice..

I guess it's still afternoon out west. :lol!:

I'm so eager to hear what everyone thinks that I'm getting impatient. :bounce:

Btw, I did enjoy that video Puff. I thought that pipe he smoked was excellent. I would have skipped the Zippo on that one. But to each his own.
And D&B, that pic is really nice. Did you take it? Beats my pics for sure.

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

Yep, I took it. We had a nice overcast morning here. Camera's love a cloudy day.

Two bowls of this turned to ash so far. It's a curious smoke, that's for sure. Since this is a GLP blend, it's far too early for me to render a review but I do enjoy the flavor profile. It's delicately sweet and it is somewhat spicy. The overall flavor profile seems to be driven by the brighter Virginia's with the red's and the rest of the mix providing a fairly sturdy backbone. I don't get a lot of bourbon flavor in this, it's more of a suggestion and the vanilla seems to come through in the form of a certain fullness, think horchata. So far, so good. I think it's a winner. Did it blow my mind? No. Is it a good smoke? Very much so. Keep in mind, this is two smokes we're talking about, and I'd like to finish most of this tin and smoke it in several more pipes before reviewing it. All said, I am happy I have one open tin and one sealed for later.

 

[juanmedusa]

Way off topic here but horchata is one of my all time favorite things that almost no one (outside of the already familiar cultures) seems to know about here. There's a Peruvian restaurant that has the best one I've had locally and I love it. Damn it d&b, now I've got a craving.