Two Friends Bed & Breakfast

Two Friends - Bed & Breakfast.

This is presented as a well rubbed ribbon, mostly medium and light browns, with just a few darker pieces. The unlit aroma implies Milder English, and my tin's hydration was bang-on.

Initiating a burn couldn't be any easier, and the smoke is pretty much what I anticipated from the tin-note. The Latakia's more of a background player, so the flavour isn't encumbered by a harsh, camp fire, smokiness; it adds a touch of woodiness, deepens the profile, but doesn't take over. To me, the most alacrity comes from the Virginias and Orientals; sweet, some ripe fruit, a little sour, and a calm smokiness. The Cavendish offers a spot of flavour, but the smoke isn't awash with sweetness. B&B burns steadily, not requiring much maintenance. The temperature can become too warm, though.

Nicotine: below medium. Room-note: not the best.

Bed & Breakfast? An 'OK' smoke, but not one for my rotation. Somewhat recommended:

Two stars.

Tin description is spot on as wel as is the name.

Good to start the day and even better in the evening after dinner in a large bowl.

Strenght wise it is satisfying and get me relaxed. The latakia is with you all the way down the bowl but stays in the background in a delightfull manner while you can enjoy the well balanced VA OR playing with your palate.

Very well done .

After enjoying several bowls I'm come to the conclusion that this is aptly named. Bed & Breakfast; it is suitable for both the morning, the evening and all hours between. Very easy to smoke and mild in several matters. There is just enough latakia, aroma and oriental flavor to please even the most complex pallet. Smoke it all day.

This is a quite difficult tobacco on my view,apparently simple and "natural" on the other side incredibly complex. Latakia is very little, but enough to make it pleasant if you like classic mixtures. I can remember the first bowl of it, it gave me a strong nicotine hit, almost as smoking virginia cigarettes. Slowly after quite few bowls the strength of this tobacco appeared, mellow, naturally sweet, light burning and strong. I use it at a morning tobacco and during the day as change of pace from my favorite which is GL Pease Westminster. But this is slowly taking over and have a quite large reserve now. Needs a larger bowl (group 4 perhaps) as it burns quite fast. Little tongue bite and can be hot. Not for beginners.

This is probably one of the finer Va/Oriental mixtures I have ever had. The toasted cavendish and addition of a little Latakia really makes an interesting smoke. The dominant flavor is Va.It is supported by the orientals with just enough Latakia to make it nutty. The strength of this mixture will creep up on you though,so be careful.It will tingle the tongue(not bite)while smoking ,so go slowly.A very pleasant flavor with the Va being so sweet. If you like "Midnight Ride" by CAO - try this.It is not as complex,but still very rewarding. Also the room note is almost non-existent. 3 of 4 stars.

This is quite similar in taste to House Of Windsor's Barking Dog and Cornell and Diehl's Junkyard Dawg, yet slightly sweeter. An American style psuedo english with a really soft and mild character and an excellent cool, slow and even burn. An all day Latakia offering for sure!

Despite the fact that B&B contains no burley, I found it similar in taste to American English blends that also contain a modicum of Latakia. Specifically, I found it reminiscent of Barking Dog and Junkyard Dawg, two other blends that I like. But B&B is a bit sweeter due to the presence of the virginia and cavendish. B&B is a very satisfying and mellow smoke that has excellent burning qualities and burns cool. Another nice offering in the C&D line from Craig & Patty.

A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored.

I rate this tobacco 9.0 out of 10.

This is a very tasty tobacco. The latakia in it doesn't come out much in it but it does make enough of a presence to add some kick to the smoke. It has a mild flavour that seems to develop deeper into the bowl. For me, a larger bowl seems to bring out its complexity.

With this tobacco, the slower the better. It lets it build, it keeps the bite down, and it gives you time to enjoy a fine blend.

A friend gave me an almost full half pound of this saying he didn't care for it, but I have enjoyed this blend. It doesn't have a cough in it. Hints of latakia and oriental with a lot of colors. Light color predominates. Packs and burns easily. This blend is smokeable all day and is a great morning smoke. I may have to pay for the next batch; darn. Worth the effort for anybody who likes english style tobacco.