James C.

Real Name	Phillip Castro
Joined	2014-11
Last Visited	2021-05
Location	California

Started smoking a pipe in 2012. I gravitate towards Virginia blends for thier sweet, tangy, earthy, fruity, spicy, citrus complexities. I feel my palate can pick up on most characteristics found in pipe tobacco. I recommend drinking different beverages to compliment what you are smoking and help guide your own tastings. Be advised though because food and drink can alter the true perception of any tobacco. My reviews are based on a handful of bowls in various pipes, usually with water for very accurate tasting notes but honestly I dont really do that anymore preferring coffee with cream and sweet tea. I know how to differentiate the tastes.

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17 reviews 51 helpful votes

4 star: 16 Strongly Recommended 3 star: 1 Recommended 2 star: 0 Somewhat Recommended 1 star: 0 Not Recommended

Preferences: Virginia 3.8

Date	Blend	Reviews	Helpful	Rating	Avg Rating
2021-03-27	Dunhill - Three Year Matured Virginia	113	2		2.4
2020-12-12	Mac Baren - Amphora English Blend	12	3		3.1
2020-11-30	McClelland - CORPS Quantum (Club Blends)	3	2		3.0
2020-11-25	McClelland - CORPS Sophisticate (Club Blends)	8	0		3.4
2020-11-04	Erik Stokkebye - 4th Generation 1882 Founder's Blend	19	1		3.6
2020-10-27	G. L. Pease - Union Square (Fog City Selection)	148	3		3.4
2020-10-22	Drucquer & Sons - Red Lion	10	3		3.6
2020-10-15	McClelland - 40th Anniversary (Limited Edition)	34	4		3.7
2020-09-22	Erik Stokkebye - 4th Generation 1855	35	1		3.0
2020-09-02	Wessex - Gold Slice	11	6		3.7
2020-08-20	John Cotton - John Cotton's Double Pressed Virginia	14	2		3.1
2019-04-22	Drucquer & Sons - Inns of Court	20	12		3.7
2018-04-11	McClelland - Brindle Flake (Ashton Revival)	24	2		3.6
2018-02-03	McClelland - CPCC Epitome (Club Blends)	12	4		3.0
2017-02-23	Butera - Matured Ribbon (Royal Vintage)	25	0		3.3
2017-01-31	McClelland - No. 22 (Matured Virginias)	48	3		3.3
2017-01-18	Two Friends - Heritage	38	3		3.0