C&D Bow-Legged Bear

Carlos · Subject: C&D Bow-Legged Bear Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:15 am

How can we not have a Bow-Legged Bear thread? You know, the way some of us are always looking for those stronger English and Balkan blends, you would think this one would be right up near the top. I suppose the reviews at TR lead one to believe it's a "love it, hate it" sort of blend. Or maybe it's the word "burley" in the list that scared some people off. It's been a while since I smoked it. But it was great. I am at a loss to explain why it's not on every order I make for the cellar. Nice crumble cake presentation. Loads of latakia. Perique and burley. Good Virginias. There is some sweetness to be found in the blend, so I find the Virginia's no problem. Turkish enough to satisfy a Camel smoker that's walked a mile or three. I don't lose the ability to taste all the flavors that are happening, so my tongue does not get overwhelmed like with some other latakia heavy-blends. You do have to pay attention or risk turning green. Make sure you have eaten, and maybe have something to sip on while smoking. Or the Bear will get you.

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Mikem · Subject: Re: C&D Bow-Legged Bear Sun Nov 15, 2009 8:23 am

Darn, I'm always looking for stronger English blends and now find out I have some in my cellar. Thanks Carlos, now I know what tin will be opened up next.

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ftrplt · Subject: Re: C&D Bow-Legged Bear Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:05 pm

I wouldn't say that I "hate" BLB, I just don't care for it! The burley and perique just don't "do it" for me. I don't care for burley and can only take perique in small doses. FTRPLT

Ben · Number of posts: 67 Registration date: 2008-01-30

Bow Legged Bear is probably my favorite C&D blend.

Justpipes · Subject: Re: C&D Bow-Legged Bear Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:08 pm

Ben wrote:

Bow Legged Bear is probably my favorite C&D blend.

Apparently you haven't smoked Exhausted Rooster yet, or perhaps you were not fortunate enough to have smoked Yaller Dawg before it was discontinued.

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Ben · Number of posts: 67 Registration date: 2008-01-30

Justpipes wrote:

Ben wrote:

Bow Legged Bear is probably my favorite C&D blend.

Apparently you haven't smoked Exhausted Rooster yet, or perhaps you were not fortunate enough to have smoked Yaller Dawg before it was discontinued.

You are correct, sir. Exhausted Rooster is an interesting choice for a name. Perhaps it was selected after a marathon love-making session.

jlong · Subject: Re: C&D Bow-Legged Bear Sun Dec 06, 2009 3:27 pm

I did not realize this was a stronger english/balkan blend.

Loads of Latakia? Loved or hated on TR? Burley, Virgina, and Perique???

I love a good bitch slappin. This sheats on my next order.

jlong · Subject: Re: C&D Bow-Legged Bear Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:47 am

My tin arrived. The aroma of the pressed cube alone smelled promising. I have only smoked one bowl and it has some real pow to it. Spicy and full bodied. I think once my palette tunes in, I am for a real treat.

smokey422 · Number of posts: 244 Registration date: 2007-12-22

Bow-Legged Bear is a good heavy English blend, IMO better than C&D's more well known Pirate Kake.

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