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Tobacco | Burley, Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
Style | Aromatic |
Room Note | 3 - Balanced |
Cut | Ribbon |
Top Flavor | Liquor, Sweet |
Packaging | Tin |
Country of Origin | United States |
Package Size | 1.75 oz |
Flavor Intensity | 2 - Mellow |
Brand: | East India Trading Company |
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East India Trading Company's Cellar Reserve is one of the most unique aromatics available. The base blend of Burley, Virginia and black Cavendish has been kissed with aged rum (anejo) and is finished by adding a touch of Perique which adds depth, a dark fruit note plus a hint of spice. If you're hankering for a great-tasting blend with superb aroma with a nice little twist, you've got to try Cellar Reserve.
I typically steer clear of aromatics, having grown more accustomed to stronger pipe tobacco. I find the flavoring of most aromatics cloying. I usually stick to English, Balkan, straight VA, VA/Perique...you get the idea. However, I love Gurhka cigars. When I saw they released pipe tobacco I thought I would give it a try, if I didn't like it I could send it to a friend and keep the tin. With that being said, I have found a great breakfast smoke. The flavors meld extremely well together and smoked in my Nording Erikson pipe, the smoke was dry and bite-free. I highly recommend this tobacco, the addition of Perique is great, I may even add more in myself. I look forward to possibly trying the other two offerings. I only hope they end up releasing some stronger non-aromatics in the near future.
I really enjoyed this. While I haven't been smoking a pipe long and can't break it down for you, I found this one very pleasant. I wish I could say that about some of the others.
Beautiful smoke! An aromatic with Perique? why not, when I started the bowl it was Rum, Vanilla, and a hint of that Perique, then it changes to smooth caramel like those "caramel creme" candies, this is exactly what i was looking for, i will be buying more tins of this stuff!
Fantastic smoke! There is a rich sweet taste with a wonderful room note. This burns good and not too hot. It is the best "Rum" Aromatic I have ever smoked. If you don't like Perique don't get scared away from this because there is just enough to add a mild and pleasant spice to this wonderful blend. You bet I'll be ordering more of this one!
Sitting here enjoying my second bowl of this truly pleasing tobacco. I bought a tin of this tobacco in addition to some pretty well known blends but keep going back to this because it is really good
My experience with the Cellar Reserve is nothing short of fantastic! I find strong notes of vanilla and caramel radiate into the rum with ease but the rum takes the finish. The overall sweetness, combined with a fruity undertone makes this blend come across as bright, I was expecting it to be a bit dull from the description, Cellar Reserve has been a very pleasant surprise!