Cumberland

[Boxerbuddy]

I just got a tin of Cumberland in the mail from smokingpipes. I ordered it after reading some great reviews here on it. Its not quite what I expected. The Kentucky is very up front and center with the virginias in the background and just a hint of perique that you really can't taste till about halfway through the bowl.
This is not necesarily a bad thing for some people I would venture to guess, but it left it kindof...empty tasting to me. It seems that if this had more virginia in it it would fit my tastes better. I could taste the sweetness there in the background and with every puff I was hoping that it would poke its head out more, but it didn't.
In general I love virginia burley blends but I think I like the virginia to play the main role with the burley supporting.
Having said that I will say this....this is the easiest tobacco I have ever smoked to dissect taste wise...the flavors are very clear and easily distinguishable...which I did like.
I love VaPers too...maybe Filmore will be more up my alley.

 

[williamcharles]

Plain burley and Kentucky are two different ball games when it comes to taste and strength. Maybe that's what you find disappointing about the blend?

 

[Boxerbuddy]

It could be....maybe the kentucky is overpowering the virginias for me. It definately has a decent amount of nicotine in it.

 

[williamcharles]

It could be....maybe the kentucky is overpowering the virginias for me. It definately has a decent amount of nicotine in it.

Sounds about right to me. Kentucky is good stuff and it does have muscle taste wise and a decent nic hit too. Love the stuff!

 

[alfredo_buscatti]

If you don't like it now, give it 6-12 months. Like Haddos it really transforms in this time. The mahogany (KY), which has a very distinctive taste, tones down and the VAs come forward.

 

[Boxerbuddy]

I'll do that thx alfredo

 

[alfredo_buscatti]

Cumberland impressed me fresh when I first smoked it, so much so that I stockpiled it seriously. Now I have 5 pounds that is 5+ y/o. It is wondrously changed, but even at this age, the mahogany still dominates.

 

[Blackhorse]

If you like VA forward blends...you can always adjust your Cumberland by adding a PINCH of 5100. Shudder! Now that just gives me the willeys. I love Cumberland for the very reason that it's one of a handfull of blends out there that feature good KY and allow it a forward position.

You might try smoking your Cumbeland in a cob. That might change it more to your taste. I don't know why that would be the case...but you never know. Can't hurt. lol