Two Friends Redwood
(3.06)
A mixture for Virginia lovers! We start with naturally sweet red and stoved red Virginia tobaccos, add enough perique to provide some body and spice things up a bit, and finish the blend with a pinch of unflavored black toasted cavendish. The color is reminiscent of the hues of a redwood forest; the flavor is rich and soothing, and the room aroma is as pleasing as a walk in the woods after a gentle spring rain.
Details
| Brand | Two Friends |
| Blended By | Craig Tarler & Gregory Pease |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.06 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 10, 2003 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Two Friends Redwood clearly has the hands of two well-known blenders at work. Redwood has similar contents (though in different propostions) as GLP's Haddo's Delight, with its addition of unflavored Cavendish to the Va/P blend. The blend also has the texture and cut- short fat ribbons- and the dryness typical of Cornell & Diehl blends. In fact, the color and appearance of this blend is remarkably similar to leaf litter as it appeared coming out of my lawn mower this last weekend. Fall colors of dried leaves... Quite attractive.
Two things distinguish this blend from Va/Ps in my mind. First, dryness makes this smoke a bit faster than other Va/Ps (though not bitey mind you). Second, it seems like the perique was added in as an afterthought. How much perique is enough is a matter of personal taste. I prefer it in your face from the start, and Redwood seems to introduce its perique only in the second half of the bowl.
I agree with a previous reviewer's comment that this in a way resembles P. Stokkebye's Curly Cut on first light. The downside of this tobacco in my book is that it gets a bit harsh and hot just when the perique starts to kick in. I believe that this is becuase the tabak is just a bit too dry and not due to the perique. I have noticed this in both briars and meerschaums. I have found that
All in all a good Va experiece, and an OK perique one.
Two things distinguish this blend from Va/Ps in my mind. First, dryness makes this smoke a bit faster than other Va/Ps (though not bitey mind you). Second, it seems like the perique was added in as an afterthought. How much perique is enough is a matter of personal taste. I prefer it in your face from the start, and Redwood seems to introduce its perique only in the second half of the bowl.
I agree with a previous reviewer's comment that this in a way resembles P. Stokkebye's Curly Cut on first light. The downside of this tobacco in my book is that it gets a bit harsh and hot just when the perique starts to kick in. I believe that this is becuase the tabak is just a bit too dry and not due to the perique. I have noticed this in both briars and meerschaums. I have found that
All in all a good Va experiece, and an OK perique one.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 16, 2003 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
This was my first venture into more or less "straight" VA blends (I am considering this a VA blend augmented by other tobaccos) as well as the Two Friends line. So far I can say thumbs up on both counts.
This leaf is lovely to look at and to pack, though packing too densely leads to some wet harshness at the end. The fine, light red, brown and gold ribbons are attractive and smell succulent in the bag.
Upon lighting just a hint of that sweetness comes through, especially in the first third of the bowl. On the subsequent portions of the pipe more of the Perique and Cavendish creep in, but not in an overwhelming or unsettling way. The predominant taste is a smokey nuttiness.
I tend to be very sensitive to Perique (it has the "hot pepper" effect on mouth and throat) and Redwood was not at all upsetting until the very end of the bowl. But there it *does* become a bit tricky if you puff without consideration. I experienced very little bite from this blend, a marvel considering the toothy nature of the few other predominantly VA blends I've tried. Except for the tangy spice, it is a very mellow smoke.
The quality of the tobacco is high, and the blending is masterful. The various tastes and aromas meld and work together instead of fighting one another for attention. I've smoked this in large full bowls and in smaller portions, with equal success and enjoyment. Keeping it lit has been little trouble.
If you want something spicey, smokey and just a tiny bit sweet, try Redwood.
This leaf is lovely to look at and to pack, though packing too densely leads to some wet harshness at the end. The fine, light red, brown and gold ribbons are attractive and smell succulent in the bag.
Upon lighting just a hint of that sweetness comes through, especially in the first third of the bowl. On the subsequent portions of the pipe more of the Perique and Cavendish creep in, but not in an overwhelming or unsettling way. The predominant taste is a smokey nuttiness.
I tend to be very sensitive to Perique (it has the "hot pepper" effect on mouth and throat) and Redwood was not at all upsetting until the very end of the bowl. But there it *does* become a bit tricky if you puff without consideration. I experienced very little bite from this blend, a marvel considering the toothy nature of the few other predominantly VA blends I've tried. Except for the tangy spice, it is a very mellow smoke.
The quality of the tobacco is high, and the blending is masterful. The various tastes and aromas meld and work together instead of fighting one another for attention. I've smoked this in large full bowls and in smaller portions, with equal success and enjoyment. Keeping it lit has been little trouble.
If you want something spicey, smokey and just a tiny bit sweet, try Redwood.
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