Two Friends Deacon's Downfall
(2.94)
Dark and mysterious! Rich with Latakia, black cavendish, dark stoved Virginias and perique. A bit of Oriental leaf adds an exotic spice. This is a tobacco for those seeking a big, powerful flavor that isn't harsh or overwhelming. One bowl, and you'll know just what caused the Deacon's Downfall!
Details
| Brand | Two Friends |
| Blended By | Craig Tarler & Gregory Pease |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.94 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 08, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This tobacco was just OK. Nothing jumped out at me. As with any blend that has virginia, latakia and perique, it's either a dud, or is stellar (nightcap). This one just did not pull it off.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 12, 2009 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Maybe I expected too much from this blend based on the fine pedigree of the blenders. It was not a bad blend but not an amazing smoke.
I managed to get a a hold of a 3 year old tin, on which this review is based. Upon opening opening it, there was something in the tin aroma reminiscent of vomit, like others mentioned. Though this faded away after a few days of being opened. After which all one is left with is the smell of latakia.
Flavorwise, to me this was rather one note with latakia predominent. None of the sweetness of the cavendish or virginias came through. If I was not told there was perique present I would never have guessed it. Also the orientals were drowned out by the latakia.
Also it smoked wet for an english/scottish blend.
It is a decent latakia blend, though I probably won't buy it again. Full flavored but very one dimensional.
I managed to get a a hold of a 3 year old tin, on which this review is based. Upon opening opening it, there was something in the tin aroma reminiscent of vomit, like others mentioned. Though this faded away after a few days of being opened. After which all one is left with is the smell of latakia.
Flavorwise, to me this was rather one note with latakia predominent. None of the sweetness of the cavendish or virginias came through. If I was not told there was perique present I would never have guessed it. Also the orientals were drowned out by the latakia.
Also it smoked wet for an english/scottish blend.
It is a decent latakia blend, though I probably won't buy it again. Full flavored but very one dimensional.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 07, 2002 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This one does not smell good in the tin. Any Deacon who offers his parishioners a whiff of this stuff will be defrocked. I am sure the tobacco used here was of good quality, but the combination seemed to be out of balance. The Latakia is noted, but the added flavoring mutes it a bit. The backbone of Virginia ad Black Cavendish works well in offering a palate filler that lets you know when this one is on fire in your pipe. I see this as a polarizing blend as some will love it and others will not.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 19, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I agree with distinguishedgentleman: good, though not great. I did like it better the second time I tried it. The blend had been shpritzed with distilled water and left to air out a few days. A lot more interesting flavor and aromatic piquancy resulted. This is in the vein of Valle Crucis & Cordial, though I find the former a bit nuttier and the latter more flavorful & altogether intoxicating. Still, Pease & Tarler produce some of the most offbeat blends. Deacon's smells wonderful in the pouch upon first opening. It's even enjoyable picking out the flavors in the bowl before you light it. Definitely top quality, and an enjoyable ride in the car.
Three of five stars
Three of five stars
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