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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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