fsu92john
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Back in 2000, I bought a whole bunch of Escudo when rumors were circulating that it was going out of production. I smoked all but one tin of that batch, which I decided to save for a special occasion. I decided to treat myself to it tonight to celebrate having been granted tenure by my college.
This is the Alfred & Christian Petersen tin that many of us will remember.
Removing the lid revealed a well-stained liner that was clinging to the tobacco underneath. I took this as promise of a satisfying smoking experience to come.
I hope the photo shows the sugar crystals clearly. There were many LARGE crystals adhering to the coins.
I had trouble getting this photo to take properly. On the left is a coin of recent-production Escudo (bought last year), and on the right is the 2000. It's hard to tell from this pic, but the vintage stuff is (as expected) a good bit darker and somewhat drier than the more recent.
The tin aroma is so deep and rich--it reminds me of a good port. I'm currently smoking it in a Mastro de Paja bent Dublin. The Perique pepper is very strong and pronounced. The flavor is not as sweet as I expected, though the sweetness is certainly there, and getting stronger as I continue to smoke it. The greatest impression, though, is of earthiness. There's relatively little of the fresh hay and citrus that I think of in younger Virginias. The stuff has loads and loads of flavor. I'm about halfway through, and I'm already looking forward to my next bowl. I guess I should use it sparingly--when it's gone, it's gone--but it's going to be hard.
This is the Alfred & Christian Petersen tin that many of us will remember.
Removing the lid revealed a well-stained liner that was clinging to the tobacco underneath. I took this as promise of a satisfying smoking experience to come.
I hope the photo shows the sugar crystals clearly. There were many LARGE crystals adhering to the coins.
I had trouble getting this photo to take properly. On the left is a coin of recent-production Escudo (bought last year), and on the right is the 2000. It's hard to tell from this pic, but the vintage stuff is (as expected) a good bit darker and somewhat drier than the more recent.
The tin aroma is so deep and rich--it reminds me of a good port. I'm currently smoking it in a Mastro de Paja bent Dublin. The Perique pepper is very strong and pronounced. The flavor is not as sweet as I expected, though the sweetness is certainly there, and getting stronger as I continue to smoke it. The greatest impression, though, is of earthiness. There's relatively little of the fresh hay and citrus that I think of in younger Virginias. The stuff has loads and loads of flavor. I'm about halfway through, and I'm already looking forward to my next bowl. I guess I should use it sparingly--when it's gone, it's gone--but it's going to be hard.