Tobaccos Cornell & Diehl - Poplar Camp

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	cobacco (52)	2014-08-15		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Another reviewer suggested that Poplar Camp is Bayou Morning with Unsweetened Cav added; I agree. This is a high quality slightly rough cut blend; a little preening before packing is helpful. Bag note is chocolate chip cookie dough? Lights and smokes nicely, even when a bit moist. Flavor is earthy and a bit sweet, followed by that wonderful C&D Perique zing. I'm pretty sure that the Perique used here is the dark granulated, rather than the mustardy variety found in Old Joe Krantz, but I may have been fooled by the Cavindish. Room note is surprisingly nice for a non aromatic. Strength is a respectable medium. This is a cool smoking VAPER, and it's a creative one too. Very nice pipe manners and the Cav doesn't leave a mess, but perhaps a bit more dry dottle is all. Goes great with herbal tea, especially Nettle tea with milk and sugar. Yet another great American blend from C&D! Happy smoking. Hope this review is helpful.

Pipe Used: MM Great Dane Egg

Age When Smoked: fresh bulk

Purchased From: smokingpipes

21 people found this review helpful.

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	Gentleman Zombie (729)	2014-02-12		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Rich and delicious Virginias. A moderate, but adequate, amount of Perique. The richness of the Virginias, in my opinion, would allow for a pinch more. Still, a nice balance between the two. The Black Cavendish adds depth and in the second half of the bowl a nice hint of toast. A solid blend. 3+ stars

Pipe Used: MM Freehand, MM General

Age When Smoked: fresh bulk

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

17 people found this review helpful.

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	manno (50)	2013-08-19		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Rich rather than strong. Full but not overpowering. Very true tobacco that flies under the radar due, I suppose, to its being offered in bulk only. Just a dash of latakia and oriental away from being a great English blend. The cavendish works wonders on the more forward virginia and perique. I am no master but I really enjoy blending at home. This doesn't tempt me at all (well, maybe a dash of............). Great smoke.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	Blackhorse (96)	2012-02-11		Medium	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I have recently been rediscovering or finding new blends by C&D that I've really enjoyed. This one is new to me, but what a great blend it is. It's one of those with slight VA sweetness and fine no nonsense tobacco flavors. It's priced right, available, comes at the right moisture level, is easy to pack, behaves in the bowl and leaves you wanting more. To me the Perique isn't forward...just sort of peaks over the others' shoulders now and then. We all have our own 'tastes like' things and to me this isn't like Haddo's or Redwood at all. I do find flavor notes that remind me of Solani's Silver Flake. Unlike some others I don't find it all that strong and having such excellent straight flavors and bahaving so well...it could easily be considered a candidate for 'all day' status. Excellent. My highest recommendation.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	Sailorjack (57)	2010-11-13		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Having become a big fan of Va/Pers and being inspired by the long running thread by 'Slow Triathlete' on Smokers Forum, I'm always looking for that hidden gem to introduce into the mix. Two things led me to this blend. First of all I have never had any luck with C&D blends in the past and knew with the esteemed talents of Craig and Patty Tarler that the fault was not with them but with me. Well, persistence does pay off sometimes. Secondly, I'm sure like many of you that I spend way too much time on this site. "Hi, my name is Jack and I am a tobaccoreviews.com Addict". "Hi Jack!" Anyway, there haven't been any reviews of this blend in two years and yet they were all very positive with comparisons to 'Haddos Delight'. I've never heard any mention of 'Poplar Camp' on any of the forums. So of course this was all the incentive I needed to take the plunge. JACKPOT!!! I love this blend. For me the taste and aroma reminds me very much of Peterson's 'Irish Flake' and that is a really good thing. Plus you get the added benefit of the Perique that just makes it that much better. Good strength but not overly so, great natural tobacco taste and aroma with no bite. The Perique is certainly front and center the entire smoke but well tempered me thinks by the black cavendish. This is a great Va/Per that merits your considerable attention and well deserves a revival amongst the Va/Per enthusiasts. Oh yeah by the way it goes really good with a glass of 12yr. old 'The Balvenie Double Wood' Single Malt Scotch. NICE!!

7 people found this review helpful.

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	RedDirtBlueSkies (4)	2016-02-29		Strong	Medium	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

This is a strong VaPer, with a lot of Perique. Half of a small bowl and I'm getting light headed. I've made myself sick on this blend multiple times, but I keep coming back to it because it has such a unique taste. Like almost all C&D tobaccos for me, if I smoke this one quick it can get harsh, but a nice easy draw can be very rewarding. There are some sweet raisin notes to find, but they come and go. Its the nice woody/oaky flavor that keeps me coming back again and again. I get a lot of nice spice on the back of the throat, and a semi sweet oak flavor that is quite full bodied. If you've ever done wood carving or wood working, this blend will bring back those memories. I believe that this blend does best with very little air flow, so I find a chimney works great. I tend to keep one finger over the bowl as well. I've fought and fought with this blend but I think once you learn this one it can be a very unique experience; it is not like other VaPers.

Pipe Used: Meerschaum & Chimney briar

Age When Smoked: 6 months to a year

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2002-01-29		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

General Comment for All C&D Blends. So far, all my samples have burned clean and dry. They contain quality ingredients. If purchased fresh from C&D, I find that I must adjust the moisture content, and let them rest for 3-6 months before sampling. They change flavor dramatically in just a few months.

This batch is now one year old, and it has definitely improved with age. In appearance, it is very attractive looking and composed of short cut ribbons (flakes) of Virginia, Cavendish, and Perique with a decent mixture of both dark and light pieces. In taste, it is similar to, a very mild version of Two Friends Redwood, but much more muted and not as tangy. It is not an extremely bright, perky, peppery, lemony, Virginia. It is deeper and more mellow and more complex in flavor. However, it is brighter and more flavorful than another favorite of mine, Patriot Flake. Noticeable is the taste of the base Virginias with the Perique popping in and out and with the Cavendish adding a meaty component. The flavors of the different ingredients come forward with enough frequency to keep it from being boring or singular in taste. As with other C&D blends, it gathers strength near the end. Its nicotine content is above average, and it has the C&D zing if blown out through the nose. It burns clean and leaves a whitish-gray ash with no dottle. The pipe stays dry. Pipe cleaners are not required during the smoke. I really enjoy the meaty component that I find in most C&D blends. For me, there is absolutely no bite compared to what I experience with other well known Virginia blends. It is a happy and fun mixture, and could easily be an all day smoke for some. Over time, it has become very friendly and enjoyable to me. It is reasonably priced and easy to puff. I plan to always have some around. If you are having trouble with biting Virginias, give this one a try.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	StevieB (2081)	2018-06-15		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Strong

Cornell & Diehl - Poplar Camp.

As you can see from the picture Poplar Camp's made up of very fine ribbons. Being as it's from bulk there's no sealed in moisture to contend with, it arrives nicely aired in the loose pouch.

For the first quarter the smoke has more citrus to it, but as the pipe burns the citrus note fades. The Perique's tangy, zesty, and sharp, and is without question the most prominent of the leaves. The black Cavendish has been included very lightly and only gives the smoke a very gentle 'smoothing'. Poplar' burns consistently enough, but can be too fast if puffed forcefully. Vigorous puffs increase the temperature, too.

Nicotine: above medium. Room-note: strong.

Poplar Camp? A bit too heady for me. Somewhat recommended:

Two stars.

Pipe Used: Altinok Lee Van Cleef: Friday Pipe

Age When Smoked: One month

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Jevverrett (106)	2018-01-14		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Tin presentation is nice. Good looking ribbons, and some chunkier bits. Assorted gold and browns. Tin note is natural with a strong whiff of perique and a bit of tang from the va. Moisture level is perfect.

Packs well and lights right up. Didn’t want to go out at first, but on the true light it smoked beautifully. The initial light was all Virginia and then the perique popped up and made itself known. The va is citrus to me, like most va. The perique is more pepper and less fruit. The cav has to be in here for a support position, to kind of smooth out the edges. Delicious flavor to it. A bit of twang, with a kick yet sweet enough to be an all day smoking blend for me. At about a third of the way down the bowl. Darker and more earthy. I would swear there was some burley in this.

Burns well all the way down and I didn’t need a relight. The nic is just shy of strong. Somewhere around the last third of the bowl is when I noticed the nicotine being more than I thought it was.

It reminds me a lot of my daily smoke, Irish oak. It’s different enough to make me interested in the flavor changes. Being a bulk only blend may be why I’d never noticed this one before I heard Jeremy reeves plugging it on Smokingpipes video blog. I going to buy more of this one soon. Good solid va/per in my book, with a bit of something extra.

9/30/22- This has become my daily. Buying it by the lb now.

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Smokingpipes

Similar Blends: Peterson - Irish Oak, G. L. Pease - Haddo's Delight (Original Mixtures), 4noggins - Weybridge.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2004-08-11		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

The charing light brought a slightly bitter taste. I assume this would lessen with age. This is a new sample that I received today. After relighting it settled down and smoke nicely. The flavor was good, if a little bland to me. I did not experience any of the natural sweetness mentioned by other reviewers. However, I did find the flavor to be pleasant. My real problem came later in the bowl. This blend packs a pretty decent nicotine punch. This is the only reason I could not rate it higher. I could not smoke this regularly.

The sample was smoked in a 1965 Dunhill Shell Billiard: my best virginia pipe.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Bushleagueosu (20)	2022-01-06		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Unnoticeable

This isn't bad but doesn't really stand out in any way for me. The virginias are good. A nice balance of brights and reds. I get the spice from the perique but not a lot of perique flavor. I am not a fan of black cavendish so I can pick it out in blends fairly easily and while I do taste it in this blend I actually think it helps. If it was not present I feel like the blend would be a little acrid or ashy tasting. It definitely adds some rounded sweetness which is needed. In the end I am glad I tried it and would not turn it down if offered to me but will not go out of my way to order more.

Pipe Used: various

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: smoking pipes

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Rustedrailsmokes (293)	2021-01-12		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is really a retry of one that I didn't care for new from the bag back in 2017. I picked up 8oz during a bulk sale in 2017 and tried then without it making much of an impression and jarred up at the time.

Opening the jar now, it has the aroma of a VaPer with some sweetness and a little spice.

The ribbon cut makes for easy packing. It's a mixture of darker and lighter ribbons of typical C&D length. Lighting is a breeze and it burns really well.

The taste is the same as the jar note. It delivers a fairly sweet base with a healthy note of perique added to it. It's consistent through the bowl and burns just a little hot if pushed. To my taste the perique in it makes it a medium in nicotine. I don't think I'd be up to smoking it all day.

The age has really let this one shine and I'd recommend it to any VaPer smoker.

Now I need to try Yorktown I guess for that VA element.

Pipe Used: Radiator Pipes, Canadians

Age When Smoked: 3 years

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: G. L. Pease - Stratford (Classic Collection).

2 people found this review helpful.

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	cm1648 (108)	2020-05-04		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

It starts off with a respectable Virginia base, Yorktown. The Yorktown portion of this blend delivers rich, bready and dark fruity notes (which is heightened with the perique in this blend). The cavendish does what it usually does in non-aro blends; it slightly smooths off the rough edges. Outside of that, it is little evident. The Perique is strong yet not over powering.

This isnt an unique blend nor does it win awards for "Best in category". There are a number of va/pers I prefer. However it is one you can puff away on without having to concentrate on flavors or keeping it lit. I added a bit of Old Dark Fired to it for a little more "kick" with solid results.

6.5/10 (I gave Yorktown a 7/10)

2 people found this review helpful.

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	PiedPiper1010 (16)	2019-08-27		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

I thought I reviewed this blend this past winter (2019) but needless to say, I did not, and I am glad I hadn't. Because now coming back to Yorktown, in the figurative sense, I find it to be much more appealing than I did before. I watched a video on YouTube from Cornell and Diehl with their master blender Jeremey Reeves talking about the Virginia tobaccos they use in their blends, which are primarily brights and reds. I watched him describe the two types that he had in two clay pipes in the video and breakdown the taste variety in each tobacco. I found this to be very intriguing, which in turn led me to think about what blends I had by C & D that were only VAs and Yorktown was spot on. This blend is pretty much identical to what he was smoking, excepts the reds and brights were blended together.

REVIEW This is a fantastic blend. I have been smoking this on and off all day and it could easily and likely be my go-to all-day blend. There are very light zesty, citrusy notes from the bright VAs and a very nice amount of sweetness here but by no means overpowering. It gives off nuances of green apple, warm bread, croissants, and an almond-like nutty taste. The reds come through in a richer fashion which produces notes of figs, some dark fruit, and caramel and molasses undertones. Overall this blend is well balanced, produces no bite, and needs a fair amount of relights. It's well rounded in the sense that it hits on the lighter and darker notes of both Virginias. The flavors are picked up in every puff and are consistent from start to finish. Yorktown's pleasant sweetness is also noticeable in the room note which smells very nice. It does not get harsh, but I would recommend a slower puffing cadence to really experience all this wonderful blend has to offer. I intend on buying this blend in bulk as it is not overly complex, but extremely satisfying. By all means an all-day smoke.

Pipe Used: Petersons

Age When Smoked: Fresh and 7 months

Purchased From: Pipes and Cigars

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Gerry P (39)	2019-06-30		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant

I ordered a couple ounces of this on a whim. Wow, what a pleasant surprise! I stumbled onto a new favorite Va/Per that smokes cool and bite-free, and has a subtle complexity.

There's a little rough edge from the perique, but in general I think this blend is a little more refined than some similar American blends I've tried recently. Full-flavored but easy to smoke, which allows the fairly strong nicotine to sneak up on you. I think the flavors of the different tobaccos in this blend create a somewhat unusual flavor for a Va/per, leading some to think it has an added topping. I think C&D came up with something special from only a few ingredients. It's a good bargain too.

Edit: I took off a star because of that rough edge. It didn"t bother me as much after just a few bowls, but after a couple ounces I don't think it should be highly recommended. Still, it's a solid VA/per and a good value.

Pipe Used: MM apple diplomat

Age When Smoked: Unknown bulk

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

2 people found this review helpful.

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	anglocatholicpiper (34)	2018-12-04		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

This is a tobacco that never disappoints me. For my taste, this is one of the more approachable C&D blends (it's not harsh). I would not classify this as an aromatic or anything close to it. I don't taste any flavoring at all. I wonder if other reviewers are tasting the Cavendish when they refer to flavoring(?). I find the Virginias in this blend wonderful. The Perique is not as strong as advertised. Over all a very interesting and involved smoke that keeps me coming back for more.

Pipe Used: various briars, cobs, meers

Age When Smoked: Fresh Bulk

Purchased From: Smoking Pipes

Similar Blends: C&D Briar Fox (with more perique), Yorktown (with perique).

2 people found this review helpful.

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	½ bowl (103)	2018-02-07		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Unnoticeable

VaPer lovers will find this acceptable, but in general, a waste of time and money in their never-ending quest for the ultimare VaPer. If you're searching for that blend which unseats Escudo, this ain't it. This is more like Prince Albert with a little more pizzazz -- that's all. I don't find this particularly "stout", nor do I see the comparison to Bayou Morning -- which is what drew me in.

A two star rating may seem unnecessarily dismissive because this is an entirely serviceable blend (if you're flat out of tobacco), but there are many, many better blends to try. Don't waste you money here.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	1979 (62)	2017-05-21		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Cornell & Diehl - Poplar Camp

Similar flavor profile to Bayou Morning, but in comparison the perique is less, the virginia is somewhat muted (but far from being mute!).  And then there's the black cav, unflavored and unsweetened to smooth things out a bit.

As noted in some of it's reviews, Bayou Morning can have kind of an "edge" (a quality that I find charming), I have yet to find that edge in this blend, unless it gets too dry.  It's a smoother blend, I wouldn't go so far as to say "light" as it still has some power both of nicotine and of flavor.

All in all a good va/p I have no issues with recommending.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Polaris82 (22)	2015-09-04		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Overwhelming	Tolerable to Strong

My first Va/per was McClellan's Bayou Slice so I really couldn't put Poplar Camp in comparison to much else( I'm a Latakia smoker) in the Va/per category. What I can be sure of is that the 4oz of Poplar Camp that I bought Christmas 2014 is still in a mason jar with just two pipe bowls missing. The Virginia's came out swinging and didn't quit till I surrendered half way through the bowl. If you like cigarettes you'll like poplar camp. I don't smoke a pipe to taste cigarettes, just me. As Bayou slice leaves a sweet aftertaste after the sip, Poplar leaves a mouth full of nastiness. We'll retry this blend in the fall after almost a year of aging.

Pipe Used: Corncob

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Pipes and Cigars

Similar Blends: Dried cow patty..

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Capt (339)	2015-07-18		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is definitely a Perique forward blend. Not that there is anything wrong with that, it is still balanced and well blended. Shipped very dry, however, it did not seem to affect how this blend smoked. Usually a dry tobacco smokes harsh, and is difficult to get along with. Not Poplar Camp. Packs and lights easily, requires very few relights and little attention. Pairs well with any bourbon or mild scotch.

Pipe Used: several

Age When Smoked: 2 years

Purchased From: Pipes and Cigars

2 people found this review helpful.

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	idbowman (26)	2015-03-23		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Kind of a sleeper blend, here. I wasn't expecting much - it didn't knock my socks off, but it turned out to be a nice little smoke, so it far exceeded my expectations.

To me, this smokes as a red Virginia with a bit of perique (enough to make it noticeable, but not enough that I'd smoke it if I was looking for a strong perique blend). The cavendish doesn't seem to add much, but it probably props the body up and keeps things from going flat and/or muddy late in the bowl.

PC is a straightforward blend - easy to smoke, note a biter, stays lit well and burns all the way through. It could be an all-day sort of blend in that regard. I smoked it fresh and have stuck a few ounces away in the cellar - I'm guessing that after a few years the VAs will come out and this could really sing.

Pipe Used: Briars, Cobs, Meers

2 people found this review helpful.

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	natibo (169)	2014-09-10		Strong	Very Mild	Medium	Tolerable

Good stuff. It has a strength level that I like, which is strong. It has some type of liquor topping (I think). It's tough to describe the flavor. maybe a weaker tasting Haddos? Well, it tastes mild, but has good nic. Would buy it again.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	butman (50)	2008-11-10		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is as good as Haddo's. There probably is some casing, but it is not as noticeable. It's bold enough to stand up to Scotch. What a good idea! I need to go try it again.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-11-09		Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

This tobacco as others have said is similar to haddo's delight. THe difference is that I actually like this one. The Perique is a bit more pronounced and the VA's are sweeter. The obvious reason for this is that the burley is absent from this blend which keeps this blend from being watered down. The unsweetened black Cavendish really keeps this blend cool and allows it to be an all day smoke. I feel this may be the best VAPer blend available today.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2006-10-22		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

Poplar Camp is in a class by itself. It is unlike most other Virgina Perique based mixtures with which I am familiar especially those from McClelland and Rattray. I suspect a good part of the reason for this is the addition of the unsweetened black cavendish.

Poplar Camp does however remind me of Haddo's Delight without the Burley.

Packing is effortless and the tobacco burns easily down to the bottom of the bowl with a rich naturally sweet taste.

While I wouldn't smoke this all day, it is a fine mixture with which to relax at the day's end.

Highly recommended to those who enjoy tobaccos of this type.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2004-03-28		Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

This is very good. I agree with what the other reviewers said in that it does kind of remind me of Redwood, a Two Friends blend collaborated between GL Pease and Craig Tarler. I prefer this over Redwood. I feel that this is the best blend in this genre that I have tried out of the Cornell and Deihl blends. The virginias in this are naturally sweet and have nice depth. There is a nice , subtle complexity in this blend that I very much enjoy. The flavors run from lightly sweet to slightly dark and deep with slight earthy overtones intermingled. The perique is definately detectable and is a very nice addition to this blend. If you smoke this in a dirty pipe or smoke it to quickly you may miss out on the subtle nuances in this blend. As others have mentioned this does have a good punch of nicotine in it though not quite as strong as redwood. (Redwood makes me dizzy!) This is very good for a virginia blend in this genre and I highly recommend it.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2003-01-13		Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Medium	Pleasant

This tobacco packs easily and lights easily. I found that the perique makes its presense known a little more frequently than 3 friars or oriental silk. But I like the way the taste changes as you smoke the pipe. It has a sweet taste that exchanges with a somewhat nutty taste. Which makes it a fun smoke when you have the time to appreciate the flavor dance. One thing that is a must for me is smoke. I like lots of smoke and Poplar Camp has it in spades. Also, I like a smoke that ends dry and clean and doesnt bite my tongue. In these two aspects Poplar Camp excels. The only thing that keeps it from being an all day smoke for me is the nicotene buzz. I dont mind it, but is does get me staring at the walls if you know what I mean. Overall give it a try you wont be disappointed I am sure.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	doc pipes (110)	2021-05-29		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Definitely well beyond middle of the pack in a crowded field of VAPer blends!

The stoved and re-stoved Virginia leaf takes the lead. I’ll try to keep this brief and simple. Lemon/orange/bitter orange/bergamot oils. Just a touch of the citrus acidity and virtually none of the sweetness. Bread. Toast. Freshly baked croissants.

It is never rough/ bitey, but does pack some nicotine. In spite of the freshness of my sample, this tasted like a thoroughly matured smooth smoking blend. The long cut Perique is all dried red fruit and stewed stone fruit. There is quite literally a pinch of black cav, a few black flecks in a sea of brown leaf. I can only presume this will age gracefully. 3.5

Age When Smoked: Fresh bulk

Purchased From: SP

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Seanv (35)	2019-07-08		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This review is based off one year of cellar time. The appearance is the same as when fresh. The springy ribbons and chunks of black Cavendish pack well and light well. Minimal relights are needed. The aromas are distinctly perique and Virginia. The first flavors are full bodied Virginia's and figgy perique. The year in the jar has tamed this down quite a bit and smoothes out the rough edges. The perique is still spicy but has that prune/fig taste now which I am enjoying. I do prefer this belnd with a bit of time on it but I did also enjoy it fresh. Overall this is not an all day smoke but definitely a good daily vaper.

Pipe Used: briars and cobs

1 person found this review helpful.

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	SiriusAmory (25)	2018-12-07		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

As a long time cigar smoker, this blend has a lot of similar qualities to a medium bodied Cameroon or Habano cigar. It has notes of earth, spice, and a hint of cedar. The cedar note as well as some cashew carry over into the retrohale as well. The blend seems to build slightly past the halfway point of the bowl but doesn’t pass the medium mark.

Pipe Used: Meerschaum

Age When Smoked: Approximately 6 months

1 person found this review helpful.

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	crazy owl (74)	2018-10-11		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Nothing to do with Bayou Morning.I suspect the base is Yorktown.Really a lot of topping.This is almost an aromatic,this is not at all a VaPer with cavendish.By the way I think it is a bad way of Spoiling the optimal Yorktown.Given the enthusiastic reviews I think that mayhaps there must be a fail in labeling.Who knows?

Pipe Used: meers

Age When Smoked: fresh from bag

Purchased From: smokingpipes

Similar Blends: C&D Yorktown with aromatic topping..

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	inthewoodspiper (5)	2014-06-22		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

This is a good solid VA/Per blend I purchased based on the reviews here. I'm glad I did and plan to keep some in the rotation as one of my go to's.

1 person found this review helpful.

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	StrongMixturesOnly (17)	2013-08-04		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Poplar camp is a pleasant light English blend that I would recommend to anyone looking for a good tasting, light-hearted mixture. A great choice for the novice English smoker.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	DrT999 (318)	2012-07-09		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

For me, I mostly get the red Virginia, with just some hints of the Perique. Those who really enjoy that profile should give this a try -- a straightforward but enjoyable . Since I know there are many tobaccos out there I would rate a 4, the question arises would I rebuy this particular tobacco, assuming my tastes don't change much more. In this case, the answer is probably not.

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	SmokeKing David (134)	2008-11-27		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This pleasant VaPer tastes good and natural. Here is a Cornell & Diehl blend that is not the very best they produce, but it still clicks with me.

I can't detect any flavoring here. This burns well, also. Offers some complexity, too.

Give it a whirl!

Govern Yourself Accordingly, SmokeKing David

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