NOTE- We ran out of the graphic labels for this batch, so you pedantic pipe-weenies take note that these will arrive with our generic Watch City label.
For 2025 we offer a mélange of our own house processed tobaccos. Sweet and fragrant Izmir Cavendish, our famous Simply Red and our own mellow house matured Perique combine to make this wonderful Virginia Oriental blend a special Holiday treat!
This is a unique gem: savory-sweet Virginia, restrained yet present Perique, and the most distinct "old-lady’s-cheap-perfume" flavor I’ve ever encountered. It’s exactly like that vintage scent—if you’re old enough to remember it—and it is glorious. Distinct from typical Lakeland scents, it’s as intoxicating as a blue-haired grandma with a tray of fresh-baked cookies. I suspect the Izmir or a specific treatment is responsible, but there’s a mystery to it. It blends wonderfully with the other components, yet still manages to surprise the palate during the first few lights. With huge plumes of smoke, a cool burn, and easy packing, this is an all-around winner. If it returns to stock, avail thyself.
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what makes this blend so hard to put down, though the cavendished Izmir is what I suspect is responsible. Regardless, since I opened this pouch, I’ve found it hard to go back to other blends. The last several bowls have kept me reaching for the KK. This is certainly unusual behavior for me, but it’s just too good. 5 stars!
This is good stuff, I thought Low Country (C&D) Christmas was pretty good, and it is. But I keep reaching for the WCC KK, I think the Izmir Cavendish might be what keeps me coming back for more, it's familiar and different at the same time which keeps things interesting. And for all you collectors out there you're in luck, there is a error/misprint on the label date. Like a partially struck penny from the mint, this unique feature of the 2025 blend will surely only increase the desirability of this years blend.
Ardor
Ardor
Peterson
Ashton
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