Cascadia Pipe Co. Vertical Limit

The very potent sweet and sharp burleys provide a blast of earth, wood, nuts, and a little molasses along with a mild sourness. They are the lead components. The dark fired Kentucky offers a lot of earth, wood, spice, herbs, vegetation, floralness, and some sourness as a strong supporting player. The floral Virginias produce plenty of tart and tangy citrus, grass, bread, vegetation, some sugar, tangy stewed dark fruit, earth, wood, and a few cigar notes. They are secondary players in the third slot. The topping seems to be creamy anise. It’s very strong with a filling taste, and a robust nic-hit. It won’t bite or get harsh, but it does have some rough edges. The plug has some density, but cuts easily enough to suit your preference. May need a light dry time, although I did not do that. Burns cool, clean and very slow with a very consistent nutty, creamy sweet, bold, rugged, deeply rich flavor. Leaves a little moisture in the bowl. Requires a lot of relights. Has a long lingering after taste, and stronger room note. It is not an all day smoke. Four stars.

-JimInks