Cascadia Pipe Co. - Open Water

I'm really enjoying this one. I've tried it in several pipes of varied shape and size and the dense plug format has allowed me to experiment with the cut and preparation. For convenience, cutting it into cubes and gravity filling can't be beat. However, I've found that a thin, lightly rubbed, slice really let's the Virginia's shine and gives the best overall flavor. I would also recommend a small to medium bowl. There was something lost in my larger pipes. The literature says a "subtle fragrant dose of fruit essence", but I struggle to find it myself. The predominant aroma to my nose is a sweet somewhat anise-like fragrance that reminded me vaguely of Sutliff's Mixture No. 79 (though it was more a like a sense memory than a direct comparison). I happen to enjoy No. 79, so I was immediately intrigue. If you don't care for that blend, don't worry, the flavor and room note show no resemblance. It's the tobacco that shines in the flavor department and the topping sweetens the room note just enough to get the wife's approval for an indoor smoke.

It has a strong flavor, with something sweet like marshmallows. I cut mine into ribbons and it smokes for a long while, longer than other blends. I enjoy this very much!

A very pleasant mildly spicy blend. Needs a little repacking stay lit, but overall a good easy smoke.

Excellent

Very good smoke and taste. Love the flavor once i figure out how to handle the plug blends. And as always super fast shipping. Overall cery pleased with open water.

Excellent afternoon smoke!

Tin note is grapes preserved in the lees of the wine. Mulled wine. Spiced with ginger and fall flavors. There's a slight hint of fresh cut grass. As noted by some others, it is moist. I dry mine over the toaster while making breakfast, and coffee for my cascadia mug

Wonderful tobacco and a unique mixture

Great smooth smoke excellent service

Great smoke. This blend is spicy, light, and pretty good. Not my favorite but definitely up there.

Was tasty I prefered it over their Trailhead plug.

With a nose redolent of hay and sweetgrass and a smooth draw, this tobacco is perfect for an evening (or a morning, or an afternoon) to oneself, either at a campsite in the woods or on one's deck or patio.

Great Tin Art A woody, smoke yet fruity /:Anise flavored topping . Similar flavor to Erinmore Mixture. Very moist as noted in description. Best to pack pipe and let it sit a day. Takes a few relights to get it going. A medium to full body smoke. Good nicotine kick. Worth trying.