April 28, 2025
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
Finally opened a one year old tin of Waccamaw!
Very nice tin note,wonderful broken flake,easy to prepare,packs easily and great burning behaviour.
A very nice rythm of fruity,sweet,grassy,herbal and floral quality smoke completed with the on spot spicy finish instantly makes this blend an all day smoke!Smooth,comforting and very satisfying!
Definitely worth checking out!...Read More
Like a good scoth when the alcohol fades
February 14, 2025
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
Rich fruits and spices the overall taste reminds me of a good rich scotch when it sits a long time in the glass and the alcohol fades and you get spiciness and fruits then it cooks a bit more in tbe pipe and it gets deeper, it stays on the same profile but expends...this all line is just butifull...thank you and enjoy....Read More
January 18, 2025
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
Prior to trying Waccamaw I was exclusively an english blend smoker. I gave this a try on a whim and scored. Nicely balanced and it highlighted the good qualities of a good Virginia flake for me. Thank you C&D for making my world of pipe tobacco a lot bigger!
October 27, 2024
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
It is altogether decent Oriental/VaPer blend. Virginias are good. Perique and Izmir portions are very generous. In case of Izmir may be even too generous because in the middle of bowl certain roughness of oriental leaf breaks through the general taste of the blend. Still it is good smoke. Smokes best in thick walled, wide base, not conus shaped pipes. So far the most pleasant experience was received from Ben Wade sitter and Charatan chimney.
On other hand the closest to Waccamaw blend I know of – Embarcadero by Pease tastes better IMHO. In general it is good blend just not my blend. Nonetheless it is a blend that any lover of oriental leaf should try to determine whether it is his blend.
I will not include it in rotation since I like Embarcadero more.
Once in the blue moon may try it again....Read More
September 12, 2024
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
I wasn't sure about this until the third bowl full then it really grew on me.
I'm a VaPer guy and this one is now in my regular rotation.
I haven't cellered any yet, but found it smooth, with no bite and no delights.
My wife is still unsure of the aroma (she better get used to it) but since almost all the tobacco I smoke is VaPer she'll come around.
It is a little coarse and I expected lots of delights as packing this was a little new to a folder and stuffer but easy enough after a few bowls....Read More
August 29, 2024
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
I found the perique and orientals give this a wonderful dark richness. It's thicker/richer than other VaPers I've had. The body reminds me of McConnells Scottish Cake even though the flavors differ almost as if the orientals (here) are coving for the DFK (there). Smoked warmer than I'd hoped but not as hot as some; stayed lit; zero bite even though I found myself chugging because it was so good. This was a great smoke and one I'll continue to buy as long as I can.
Shane uses these descriptors that rang true for me:
"Cinnamon Raisin Bread", "comforting", "malty" ......Read More
The nic-hit is almost medium
February 04, 2024
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
No chance of bite, harshness, or dullness. When I popped the tin of this blend I was greeted by a wonderful smell. Sweet, sour, spicy, with lesser notes of fruit.
August 23, 2023
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
Enchanting, relaxing, satisfying. Should win some kind of an award.
SUBLIME.
October 14, 2023
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
While nothing stand out this blend is a solid VaPer the tin I opened had just over a year of age and is a very mellow and smooth. The only downside to this is the perique is pretty subtle and not a big player and not sure I care for the added oriental and therefore this isn’t something I’ll be cellaring but is certainly worth a try if you haven’t had it....Read More
February 13, 2023
Product: Low Country Waccamaw 2oz
Nice peppery sweet start with a nice spice and smooth creamy smoke.
So far every Low Country blend has been excellent. This blend is bringing lots of flavor and good manners in the bowl.
The blend does a great balancing act of staying between sweet and spicy with the spice gaining ground only to be given a sweet hint to smooth the edge.
The Sweet is also moderated by the spice giving some very interesting flavor combinations as the two main components battle it out for the lead.
The Oriental part seems to give a mellow spice with a touch of nuttiness.
I imagine “nuts and berries” with a mild paprika dusting towards the end.
Wont bite, power level is a tic under medium.
Flavor starts early, stays late in the bowl.
Recommend to all Enthusiasts and newcomers looking for a high flavor VaPerOr blend with a lot to offer....Read More