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<blockquote data-quote="MichaelM" data-source="post: 434456" data-attributes="member: 3466"><p>I've continued my exploration of uncased Virginia tobacco and thought a review of C&D Red Virginia Ribbon might be of interest. I confirmed with C&D that they only use distilled water in processing their non-aromatics, so if anyone wants to debate that point please talk to them.</p><p>I've smoked through 4 oz of this over the past month or so. While this is basically a blending tobacco, it is a quality Virgina that makes a good all day smoke and would be a great base tobacco for home blending. It also is a bargain. I just took advantage of smokingpipes' 20% off sale and picked up a pound for about $17.</p><p>From the C&D webpage "High grade Old Belt Red Virginia cut in the easy-burning ribbon style. This naturally sweet leaf not only packs a fine bowl straight from the bag, but also boasts excellent aging potential." </p><p>The tobacco arrived a bit too dry for my liking. This seems common with blending tobbaco, and makes for a better value since you are not paying for water. It re-humidifed easily with a wet paper towel overnight. The tobacco is in red ribbons that are easy to pack a give no trouble lighting.</p><p>The jar note is an even mix of hay and prunes. If you really get your nose into it, a bit of acetic acid is faint but present.</p><p>The tobacco smokes sweet and is a bit tangy. The tangy sharpness takes a tiny bit away from the deep mellow carmel sweetness. Earthy spice and lacquer on the retrohale. Very pleasant although monochromatic as expected from a single leaf. This should really shine with some added perique. I recommend trying this tobacco if you are looking for a quality straight Virginia at a great price.</p><p>Mike.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MichaelM, post: 434456, member: 3466"] I've continued my exploration of uncased Virginia tobacco and thought a review of C&D Red Virginia Ribbon might be of interest. I confirmed with C&D that they only use distilled water in processing their non-aromatics, so if anyone wants to debate that point please talk to them. I've smoked through 4 oz of this over the past month or so. While this is basically a blending tobacco, it is a quality Virgina that makes a good all day smoke and would be a great base tobacco for home blending. It also is a bargain. I just took advantage of smokingpipes' 20% off sale and picked up a pound for about $17. From the C&D webpage "High grade Old Belt Red Virginia cut in the easy-burning ribbon style. This naturally sweet leaf not only packs a fine bowl straight from the bag, but also boasts excellent aging potential." The tobacco arrived a bit too dry for my liking. This seems common with blending tobbaco, and makes for a better value since you are not paying for water. It re-humidifed easily with a wet paper towel overnight. The tobacco is in red ribbons that are easy to pack a give no trouble lighting. The jar note is an even mix of hay and prunes. If you really get your nose into it, a bit of acetic acid is faint but present. The tobacco smokes sweet and is a bit tangy. The tangy sharpness takes a tiny bit away from the deep mellow carmel sweetness. Earthy spice and lacquer on the retrohale. Very pleasant although monochromatic as expected from a single leaf. This should really shine with some added perique. I recommend trying this tobacco if you are looking for a quality straight Virginia at a great price. Mike. [/QUOTE]
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