Two Friends - Heritage pipe tobacco reviews

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CochenBallstein	12/03/2012	Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant
I don't favor aromatic blends like I did many years ago, but I really like Heritage. The room note alone is enough to keep some of this on hand; if they smoke pipe tobacco in heaven (and why wouldn't they?) this is exactly what it would smell like. I would give it 4 stars if not for a bit of inconsistency. The first half of the tin is extraordinary, however the potency of this blend fades once the tin is opened and by the last half is quite bland and void of the many good characteristics that that make it desirable in the first place. Perhaps this is a reflection of poor quality tobacco or not, I cannot say for sure.
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Hurrian	08/06/2012	Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant

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LV9	12/05/2011	Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Full	Pleasant
Virginias, Burleys. Cavendish and Perique, all the ingredients seem to be equally distributed without any of them seem to standout, it's very easy to pack and light, the taste is to me apricots and nutty or apples and chocolate, this blend is not at all day blend for me ot kinda leaves a sour note on my mouth, it does pack the nicotine and the ingredients and flavoring are all top notch, would I buy it again yes, for me it's and excellent after dinner smoke or great for watching sports events.
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SMOKETSES	10/27/2010	Medium	Mild	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable
I bought it in Israel. Like most Cornell & Diehl at the bottom has a stamp with the date of packing (26/09/2007). In opened in May 2010, so that it would be aged enough. Red and yellow Virginia, brown and black Cavendish, Burley are the ingredients. Very strong taste, which definitely comes from Cognac, it must also contain a little chocolate and nuts. After a while though it felt too much. You can easily smoke it after a good dinner, but wouldn’t suggest it for the morning. It leaves a dry and full white ash at the end. It fills the bowl easily and it’s also easily lit. Generally, however, it left me indifferent. Leaves a neutral aroma in the room.
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ozarkhillbilly	03/19/2009	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant
Like many have stated, this is the perfect all day blend for the VA smoker. Yeah I know that there is some burley/cavendish in there to, but the VA really takes charge in this blend. As a matter of fact I am smoking a bowl of this as I post. Greg and Craig you guys hit a home run with this one!
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periqueguy	03/11/2009	Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant
This is a perfect all day smoke. Full of flavor and satisfying with no bite or aftertaste. A terrific smoking tobacco that doesn't taste like an aromatic or full english, just great tobacco.
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ithomka	10/17/2008	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Very good blend. One of my favourite. 2 virginias, burley, brown and black cavendish. When you open the tin you can smell a sweet-scented dessert: sour-cherry - chocolate - cognac. 3 in 1. The aroma is not heavy but very pleasant. Tipically everyday aromatic tobacco for me. It was the competiton tobacco of the pipe smoking team world cup in 2007. Slow burning, easy to fill.
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Captain bob	05/25/2008	Extremely Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant
I probably never would have tried this blend except for having the honor of meeting Craig Tarler this year at the Chicago show. I asked him what he smoked of his 200 or more blends. He said "Heritage, that's all I ever smoke, its a good smooth all-day smoke." Well, I had to try it. I went through that tin so fast I couldn't believe it! I'll be ordering more, soon. I smoke exclusively C&D tobacco. I have smoked a pipe for 42 years and only discovered C&D two years ago. But, I order about once a month and sometimes more frequently. Meeting Craig and Patty and the rest of his staff was truly an honor. Finer folks you will not find and it is evident in the manner in which they treat their customers. Heritage is something of a well-kept secret. If you like "real tobacco" with mild character and aroma, this is one you don't want to miss! *UPDATED 07/24/2009* This is my most satisfying Virginia smoke of all time. It has been a daily favorite since May of 2008. I have smoked six pounds of it, have two pounds on hand and and am ordering four more pounds. I want to stay way ahead of the tobacco price increases we will experience in the coming months due to the Family Tobacco Control Act! *UPDATED 04/06/2011* Yes, I am still smoking a lot of Heritage! It's a sleeper only because it has been around since 1999. It is still the only blend smoked by Craig Tarler. His personal favorite. I have co-created three blends with Craig. But, Heritage remains one of my top all time favorites. I am so glad he introduced me to his own favorite!
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DoctorThoss	03/03/2008	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant
For a year or so, the Two Friends line was my favorite selection of tobaccos, due in large part to their somewhat offbeat nature. This isn't one of my favorite blends, but it is a worthy all-day smoke for Va lovers. For a mixture containing a lot of lively Vas, this has very little bite. The Cavendish adds a perfect amount of smoothness, and the burley provides enough body to give it a satisfying kick. It is definitely topped with some kind of mild flavor, but I can't quote identify it. This is good stuff, and I completely understand the praise it receives, but I'm not exactly head-over-heels for it. YMMV, of course.
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Pipestud	01/27/2008	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant
I found Heritage to be a rather ordinary offering without much power and a black cavendish aftertaste that I did not find to be all that pleasant. This is a cool burning blend and provides lots of creamy smoke as it is consumed. I have not tried it in a small bowl, which, in retrospect, may be why I'm overwhelmed by blend's blandness. If you enjoy Burley, this will probably not offend. But, if it is Virginia you seek, the search doesn't end with Heritage.
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student	11/30/2007	Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Tolerable
First let me say that I don't drink whiskey and that I can smell it for a good distance. Although no has mentioned it, I got a distinct whiskey smell and taste from this tobacco. My tin consisted of a very attractive mixture of black, brown and a few lemon leaf bits thrown into the mix and as expected, it was rather dry (which, normally is a good thing). The first bowl was a disaster due to the topping which as stated before, was some sort of whiskey-tasting stuff (To Me). All in all I have smoked this blend in five pipes of differing sizes and have yet to finish an entire bowl. Try it if you must but don't blame me. The grade of tobacco is very good but that topping just ruins it for me.
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OPCElder	06/29/2006	Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant
(Update 6/29/06) This blend has me perplexed. I first sampled this six months ago from Outwest Tobacco and it was everthing I, as a new pipe smoker, could hope for. The sample I recieved was ribbon cut with NO CASING whatsoever; just great tobacco flavor and aroma. I was sure this was going to be my every day blend. I immediately ordered a 4oz tin. When I opened it up I was quite surprised. The tobacco inside resembled the tobacco I sampled but the stuff in the tin was definitely flavored. It wasn't bad, in fact it was quite pleasant, and only diminished the quality of the tobacco a little bit. Still satisfied, I ordered an 8oz bag (The tins have since dissapeared!) and was shocked when I received it. This third batch was nothing like the first and only resembled the second in bag aroma. The cut was not ribbon but more diced into tiny pieces, and quite dry. The magnificent taste and room note I remembered from the first sample was gone completely. I wondered, "Is this the same tobacco?" I think not. Oh how I long for the first stuff.
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Talonr1701	05/30/2006	Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Gotta love this. The virginias and cavindish play the main stage on this one. The cav is topped with something vaguely familiar, but you got me what it is- I first smelled this the day I met Craig Tarler. He was smoking a beautiful pipe (whose heritage is unknown to me- no pun intended)- and the most intriging smell was eminating from it. I asked what it was, and left with a sample that day. Closest thing to an aromatic I can stand- and strangly- I love the stuff. Can be bity during full moons- Meaning the ryme or reason is beyond me. Can be the smoothest smoke in a Kaywoodie or Mini Church, and bite you in the same pipes next week- So use caution- But it's definatly worth the risk.
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zionhead1	04/29/2006	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant
It is the best of both worlds. the great CD-style of quality and taste and it makes the car and hoome smell fantastic. I like the description "angel food cake" but alas, it is really not that strong of a topping just a hint so you do not gag. smooth, spicy a great american tobacco. also, I have been thinking about if this is kosher to put here in the review pr not but my "what the hell' side took over: - I live in the western side of NC where Cornell and Deihl reside and was extremely lucky enough to go for a visit and meet Mr Tarler. I had a wonderful time and my friend who had been there before, came again with me and we both would recommend it a tobacco destination for all who can get there. Why do i bring this up in this reveiw? Because with all the of the tobacco in bags, cans, and tins sitting around Mr. Tarler's Desk which is situated in the shop as a conductor before a symphony - he smokes this blend all day long. That alone speaks Volumes. Thanks to Mr and Mrs tarler for the experience.
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Devonshire	03/19/2006	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
I am a big fan of most of Pease's blends, so I thought it was high time I tried an offering from the Two Friends brand. I expected to like it, but I never expected to like it this much. Good Virginia blends are among the most enjoyable tobaccos for me, and this is a great Virginia blend. There is a perfect balance between natural sweetness of the red Virginias and the tang of the yellow (lemon) Virginia, mellowed by the Cavendish. While there are many blends of tobaccos, from many brands, that I thoroughly enjoy, I have never happened across a blend that I could smoke all throughout the day, from dawn 'til dusk - until now.
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DUPE.1512	05/31/2005	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
This is hands down, just plain and simple an all day American style smoke. The burley nuttiness comes to the fore while the virginias afford a nice soft & sweet background note. They work together quite exquisitely. The cavendish does its job filling out the blend for a cool even burn. Completely enjoyable from start to finish all day long.
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Mr. Dottle	03/31/2005	Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Heritage makes a great all day, all American smoke. I found it initially dry like most C&D blends. This is not a negative. The virginias play well with the nutty burley and there is a nice, subtle sweet background. Heritage is not an overly complex blend and I found it thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end, bowl after bowl. As an aside, I subsequently found out in an email from Craig Tarler that Heritage is the blend he smokes ?almost exclusively.? This, however, had no influence on my most favorable review of this tobacco. It's just a good smoke. A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored. I rate this tobacco 9.4 out of 10.
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smokey	02/19/2005	Medium	Very Mild	Very Full	Pleasant to Tolerable
the two friends blends have all been very tasty to me, and i haven't found a bad one yet. that said, heritage is my current favorite. this tobacco has a great pouch aroma, reminding me of hard apple cider. the appearance is attractive, too, a mottled look with brown and black flakes, along with some lighter colors from the lemon virginias. it reminds me of the leaves of fall, my favorite season of the year. firing up a bowl, the first thing you notice is a sweetness from the virginias, followed by the nutty taste from the burley. the pouch lists a "subtle and intriguing flavor", which i would guess is some type of liquor topping. whatever it is, it really compliments the tobaccos without becoming dominant. the mix of flavors stays consistent to the bottom of the bowl, and relights are minimal. the C&D catalog says that craig tarler and gregory pease decided to do a collaboration on the two friends blends over a bottle of fine single malt while greg was on vacation back in the fall of 1999. fellas, if you are reading this, it's time to get more good scotch and work on more blends!
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The Keeper	02/08/2005	Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
After reading the reviews here I expected to really hate this blend. That not withstanding, I can't resist a Tarler/Pease combo when a sample comes my way gratis. Surprised - I find it a fairly tasty blend. The above reviewers describe the grassy, grain like qualities - merging with the light topping (almost a peach/cream scent and hint) only slightly. It is not something I think I would run out and stock up on, but I won't turn it down either. Were I more of an aromatic smoker I'd probably enjoy it even more. This seems as if it would be an ideal smoke for those wanting an experience similar to the commonly inhaled old fashioned style "OTC" aromatic tobaccos but are willing to occasionally splurge for an admittedly pricier blend. Zesty Redwood's sweet and adorable little sister? A date for a night of good, clean fun.
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DUPE.629	07/31/2004	Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Heritage. Nothing here to be offensive in anyway,but just to bland and boring for me. Light's easily enough and behaved well enough to bowl's end,leaving a clean ash. I can't really say anything negative,it just didn't ring any bell's for me! Maybe a good blend if your trying to steer clear from aromatic's,or wan't to try a tobacco that taste's like real tobacco,without a bite! 6 out of 10.
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