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 21 - 30 of 35 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 29, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I was really impressed with this blend. Natural, contrasting in colours, fresh but not moist, it has a very peculiar presence and gusto. There is nothing artificial or cloying about Redwood, though it does lack that edge of refinement one would expect from an essentially Virginian tobacco. Short ribbon, almost crimp cut, it is a delight to pack in virtually any pipe, though I prefer to smoke it in a medium size freehand Stanwell. It lights easily and behaves like a perfect gentleman throughout the bowl, with virtually no need to relight. It smokes remarkably cool and dry, and leaves the pipe clean.
The initial flavour is that of matured, red Virginias, with a slight sweetness vaguely reminiscent of Stokkebye?s Curly Cut and, to a lesser extent, of McClelland?s Bulk 5100. Redwood, however, is not as smokey and sugary, and burns drier. After the 1/3 mark, the Perique comes alive, insinuating its piquancy and tanginess, but not as strongly as in other Va/Perique blends (e.g., Solani 633). It rather lends a subtle undertone immediately countered by the spicy and unsweetened Black Cavendish. Again, the harshness of this toasted leaf, which is not at all moist or syrupy, is balanced by the supple Virginian flavour, adding up to an excellent equilibrium.
Seldom have I smoked such a well integrated blend, its components all acting out their particular roles without overshadowing each other (Pease?s hand?). Peppery, zesty and at times tangy, Redwood epitomises the best of the American leaves that go into it. It never becomes dull or monotonous, and it delivers an exquisite and lively taste. A joy.
The initial flavour is that of matured, red Virginias, with a slight sweetness vaguely reminiscent of Stokkebye?s Curly Cut and, to a lesser extent, of McClelland?s Bulk 5100. Redwood, however, is not as smokey and sugary, and burns drier. After the 1/3 mark, the Perique comes alive, insinuating its piquancy and tanginess, but not as strongly as in other Va/Perique blends (e.g., Solani 633). It rather lends a subtle undertone immediately countered by the spicy and unsweetened Black Cavendish. Again, the harshness of this toasted leaf, which is not at all moist or syrupy, is balanced by the supple Virginian flavour, adding up to an excellent equilibrium.
Seldom have I smoked such a well integrated blend, its components all acting out their particular roles without overshadowing each other (Pease?s hand?). Peppery, zesty and at times tangy, Redwood epitomises the best of the American leaves that go into it. It never becomes dull or monotonous, and it delivers an exquisite and lively taste. A joy.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 24, 2022 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Mild and faintly sweet Va Per blend that provides a pleasant albeit different smoke. The Virginias provide an ready and slightly citrus/hay component while the Perique come in with a stewed fruit fermented taste. The cavendish does provide some sweetness to tone down the usual Va Per concept. All in all a fine smoke for me, as are all of the Two Friends Blends. All day smoke or occasional change of pace blend. Will reach for it on a regular basis!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 05, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Butter smell, slightly sweet... in the pipe it's a decent more virginia forward tobacco and only has little perique. It is quite unidimensional but pleasant nonetheless. I would not recommend this if you love stronger VA/Pers
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 03, 2015 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Must reviews have gotten this one right if you are a vaper smoker this one is a must lights well smoke fantastic and it's affordable the only con in my opinion is that the perique whips your bud the last quarter of the pipe to the point that it might irritate your throat I don't inhale btw but it is the nature of the blend. Smokes better in small bowls in larger bowls the blend gets muddy, I don't know how is it that the red Virginia from C&D has nicotine and McClellands does not but in this blend you better respect lady nicotine or she might slap you across the face due to this I do it consider it an all day blend but more a late night treat. Would I purchased again...absolutely!
PurchasedFrom:
From C&D THE WAY IT SHOULD BE.
Age When Smoked:
8 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 05, 2008 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Tolerable to Strong |
I am a Virginia lover but this blend is not for me. I don't like writing negative reviews, but this blend just rubs me wrong. This is, to me at least, Haddo's with less perique and no burley. Like Haddo's this is a fine blend, except that the Virginias are harsh and bitter. This absolutely overpowers any other flavor to be tasted.
I don't think it's a matter of age, I aged my tin a year before opening and it has aged another since. (Yeah, I know, aging pretty much stops once the tin is open, yada yada) I think this is a chemistry problem between myself and the specific tobaccos used in the mix. I had the same problem with Odessa from C&D which I thought was an ok blend, it just hit me harshly.
This was my first try from Two Friends and my second from GLP. Since C&D has many a fine tobacco, I think I'll mosey my way on down to the other end of the Pease spectrum. Probably Charing Cross.
Never give up!
I don't think it's a matter of age, I aged my tin a year before opening and it has aged another since. (Yeah, I know, aging pretty much stops once the tin is open, yada yada) I think this is a chemistry problem between myself and the specific tobaccos used in the mix. I had the same problem with Odessa from C&D which I thought was an ok blend, it just hit me harshly.
This was my first try from Two Friends and my second from GLP. Since C&D has many a fine tobacco, I think I'll mosey my way on down to the other end of the Pease spectrum. Probably Charing Cross.
Never give up!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 25, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I bought 8(2 oz.)tins of Redwood,on a whim,off of ebay. I thought it would be a sure bet with the rep. of the two blenders involved with Two Friends;C&D and G.L. Pease. I was not disappointed.
Upon opening the first can I approved of the smell,natural tobbaco and prunie. No smell or taste of ammonia.Being a mostly Virginia blend, Redwood burns comparativly cool.Its taste is consistent with its smell and on the mild side. This blend could have had four stars with a little more perique. The cavendish sweetens and mellows this blend.You could call this a daily smoker.I call it a race to the finish.
The size of pipe used for Redwood can vary. I have smoked this in many sizes, from a large omm paul to a small "bings favorite",with tasty results.
If you are looking for a nicotine fix,look elsewhere.Redwood must have nicotine in it but I am a bad judge due to the Pall Mall nonfilters I have yet to completely quit.
Upon opening the first can I approved of the smell,natural tobbaco and prunie. No smell or taste of ammonia.Being a mostly Virginia blend, Redwood burns comparativly cool.Its taste is consistent with its smell and on the mild side. This blend could have had four stars with a little more perique. The cavendish sweetens and mellows this blend.You could call this a daily smoker.I call it a race to the finish.
The size of pipe used for Redwood can vary. I have smoked this in many sizes, from a large omm paul to a small "bings favorite",with tasty results.
If you are looking for a nicotine fix,look elsewhere.Redwood must have nicotine in it but I am a bad judge due to the Pall Mall nonfilters I have yet to completely quit.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 24, 2006 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is a sweet VA/Per that doesn't stand out in a crowd. It's more Pease than CD but otherwise.
Images evoked include a private first class undead soldier doing rounds in the Evil Dead army with three companies of bone-soldiers.
Images evoked include a private first class undead soldier doing rounds in the Evil Dead army with three companies of bone-soldiers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 09, 2005 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Redwood is a solid Virginia/Perique with full flavor and a substantial nicotine hit. It stands in the "strong VA/P" category with Ashton Black Parrot, GLP Haddo's Delight, Escudo and Three Nuns. There are two reasons why it didn't get a higher rating. First, it isn't as good as the other four blends just mentioned, which, to be fair, are very good. If I was looking for this style of tobacco, I would smoke one of those blends. Second, there is an elusive element of this blend that is somehow, er, nauseating. I'm not talking about the nicotine, and it isn't just a flavor that I dislike. It could be a purely personal reaction, but it is a consistent one.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 25, 2024 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Appearance: the tin of tobacco was released in April 2022 and is slightly blown open with a slight click. The processing of the Virginias and their aging made the overall blend really similar in color to red wood. The blend is a neatly sliced ribbon with some flecks of slightly darker cavendish and even darker perique. Moisture is excellent, consistency is excellent, no glycerin felt on my fingers.
Flavor: medium-bodied, mild, individual notes well discernible. Fresh bread, bitter chocolate, white dry wine, raisins and prunes sound with almost equal strength, creating a pleasant bouquet. Weaker notes of herbs, fragrant pepper and cream, as well as woody notes - keep in the background. The slightly sour dry wine note, although bright, wears off rather quickly in the air.
Taste: my expectations of a very sweet tobacco were not met. The overall taste of the blend was much less sweet than I expected. The presence of cavendish and stoved virginia also makes this blend much milder and smoother on the palate than the classic virginia and perique blends I like. The bouquet is centered on the boiled fruits with slight sweetness, but almost immediately a woody note is also felt, as well as bread tones that intensify a bit as you smoke. The perique on the retrohale is barely perceptible, and there is not much of it in the main taste. The tobacco does not bite, has no harsh notes, burns slowly and evenly, but tends to overheat. The mildness of the taste is deceptive, as the strength of the blend is medium or even a little higher, in very large pipes nicotine hit is possible. The tobacco burns out into a smooth gray ash without lumps, leaving almost no moisture in the pipe. The aftertaste is sweet and woody, slightly astringent, but very unstable.
The smoke from the tobacco is light but relatively persistent, with a sweet woody odor.
What's the bottom line? The tobacco is quite comparable to Sutliff Crumble Kake Va. Perique in terms of composition and flavor. Unlike the Sutliff blend, there is clearly more strength here, with the same density of flavor and taste. I can also remember similar Robert McConnell Red Virginia, but in the European recipe there is a little more cavendish and much more glycerin, and its strength for me personally is clearly insufficient, and I consider its flavoring with chocolate unnecessary. This bouquet is good on its own. As for Redwood, it is very good. Although blends with brighter perique have always looked more favorable to me, this tobacco can be recommended for acquaintance with vapers, taking into account, of course, that it may be a bit strong for an unprepared pipe smoker.
Flavor: medium-bodied, mild, individual notes well discernible. Fresh bread, bitter chocolate, white dry wine, raisins and prunes sound with almost equal strength, creating a pleasant bouquet. Weaker notes of herbs, fragrant pepper and cream, as well as woody notes - keep in the background. The slightly sour dry wine note, although bright, wears off rather quickly in the air.
Taste: my expectations of a very sweet tobacco were not met. The overall taste of the blend was much less sweet than I expected. The presence of cavendish and stoved virginia also makes this blend much milder and smoother on the palate than the classic virginia and perique blends I like. The bouquet is centered on the boiled fruits with slight sweetness, but almost immediately a woody note is also felt, as well as bread tones that intensify a bit as you smoke. The perique on the retrohale is barely perceptible, and there is not much of it in the main taste. The tobacco does not bite, has no harsh notes, burns slowly and evenly, but tends to overheat. The mildness of the taste is deceptive, as the strength of the blend is medium or even a little higher, in very large pipes nicotine hit is possible. The tobacco burns out into a smooth gray ash without lumps, leaving almost no moisture in the pipe. The aftertaste is sweet and woody, slightly astringent, but very unstable.
The smoke from the tobacco is light but relatively persistent, with a sweet woody odor.
What's the bottom line? The tobacco is quite comparable to Sutliff Crumble Kake Va. Perique in terms of composition and flavor. Unlike the Sutliff blend, there is clearly more strength here, with the same density of flavor and taste. I can also remember similar Robert McConnell Red Virginia, but in the European recipe there is a little more cavendish and much more glycerin, and its strength for me personally is clearly insufficient, and I consider its flavoring with chocolate unnecessary. This bouquet is good on its own. As for Redwood, it is very good. Although blends with brighter perique have always looked more favorable to me, this tobacco can be recommended for acquaintance with vapers, taking into account, of course, that it may be a bit strong for an unprepared pipe smoker.
Pipe Used:
Peterson 69, 106, 150, SH Professor
PurchasedFrom:
Online
Age When Smoked:
2022
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 07, 2022 | Medium | Very Mild | Very Mild | Tolerable |
a bland smoke , probably wouldn’t buy again, taste not very strong, seems something is missing in this smoke . it seemed a little dry out of tin but smoked good
Pipe Used:
corn cob
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