A change of pace for my after work bowl -
Valle Crucis. This is from Two Friends made by C&D as a collaboration between GLP and Craig Tarler of C&D. Named after a small town in the eastern mountains of NC.
It's pretty dang interesting as it has a bit of ginger in it. One can taste a spicy element yet it doesn't actually come across the palate as ginger. The tin note has a character of grape which carries over to the palate. And while it does have some lat-weed it isn't pronounced at all.
Got this in a trade a while back as an extra and hadn't had any for a while. Makes a nice change methinks. Reminds me a little of Haddos actually!
Having this in my '78 Pete 307 Silver System and it's a winner!
Here's the description -
Brand: Two Friends
Blender: Craig Tarler & Gregory Pease
Tin Description: A blend of fine stoved Virginia and oriental tobaccos, rich Cyprian Latakia, black toasted Cavendish and just a pinch of Perique. The mixture is finished with a delicate top note of ginger, perfectly complimenting the complex flavors and wonderful aroma of the natural tobaccos. A subtle sweetness and gentle spice is present from first light to last puff, and a clean, dry ash demonstrates the tobacco's purity.
Country of Origin: US
Curing Group: Air Cured
Contents:
Black Cavendish
Virginia
Latakia
Perique
Oriental
Cut: Ribbon
Packaging: Bulk
Cheers,
RR