Chacom Grand Cru
(2.33)
Much like a vineyard's potential to produce consistent, quality wine, Chacom's Grand Cru is likewise indicative of "great growth." Mixed with stoved red and bright Virginias, sweetened and unsweetened black cavendish, a hint of perique, and a dash of molasses and vanilla, this unique aromatic-Virginia crossover is sure to provide a consistent, quality smoke with just enough of a top note to keep things balanced all around.
Details
| Brand | Chacom |
| Blended By | Jeremy Reeves |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Molasses, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Grand Cru is another in the series of Chacom blends made by C&D. This one has a very pronounced Vanilla taste to go along with a rock sold and mild presence of Virginia and Perique. Although the Burley is misted and in Cavendish form, it delivers solid body to keep this one from being too light.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Nice tin aroma, a little dry in the tin for my tastes. Hints of vanilla and perique, really not much flavor unless you count the middle of the bowl harshness I get from some C&D blends. Can burn hot but but doesn't bite.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 04, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Chacom - Grand Cru.
I find this a little more strident than the other guys. But, I'd be more inclined to put more credence into Pipestud's review than mine! The man knows his tobacco better than I do! However, this is my take on Grand Cru:
Sniffing the tin gives a clear indication that it's a sweetly flavoured aromatic. Most of the ribbons have been well rubbed, it includes only a few coarser pieces. Black Cavendish accounts for the least of GC, it's mainly browns. My moisture looked irrefutable.
The flavour's different to most aromatics. It isn't a cornucopia of stickiness; from the black Cav' and toppings. The vanilla leads where the flavourings are concerned, but there is a SLIGHT viscid note from the molasses. I find the tobaccos are what differentiates this from other aromatics; I get more of the fruity red Virginias, well-complimented by the spicy perique. The Cavendish mellows the smoke, but doesn't take it over. My biggest qualm with this comes from the burn; too warm, too fast.
Nicotine: just below medium. Room-note: not great.
Grand Cru? If it weren't for the burn I'd recommend it. But, because of this I'll only somewhat recommend it:
Two stars.
I find this a little more strident than the other guys. But, I'd be more inclined to put more credence into Pipestud's review than mine! The man knows his tobacco better than I do! However, this is my take on Grand Cru:
Sniffing the tin gives a clear indication that it's a sweetly flavoured aromatic. Most of the ribbons have been well rubbed, it includes only a few coarser pieces. Black Cavendish accounts for the least of GC, it's mainly browns. My moisture looked irrefutable.
The flavour's different to most aromatics. It isn't a cornucopia of stickiness; from the black Cav' and toppings. The vanilla leads where the flavourings are concerned, but there is a SLIGHT viscid note from the molasses. I find the tobaccos are what differentiates this from other aromatics; I get more of the fruity red Virginias, well-complimented by the spicy perique. The Cavendish mellows the smoke, but doesn't take it over. My biggest qualm with this comes from the burn; too warm, too fast.
Nicotine: just below medium. Room-note: not great.
Grand Cru? If it weren't for the burn I'd recommend it. But, because of this I'll only somewhat recommend it:
Two stars.
Pipe Used:
Northen Briars Regal
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
6/27/16
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