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That sounds a bit like Synjeco's Wenti Blend, one of my favorites. This blend is not reviewed on TR so I don't know what's on it, but someone once told me that it was red VAs and just a bit of latakia.

Thanks for the Review Bob, Keep em coming :)

I also find Epiphany to be a middle of the road blend -- a little too mild for me, but a good entry into Latakia. I've tended to throw a little more strait Lat in it to perk it up, but it would make a good smoke for a long day, I think.

That is a good idea to add some Latakia. I'll do that. Next trip to the B&M I'll pick up some Syrian straight Latakia for that purpose.

I would agree on all accounts. It is a very mild blend, which IMO makes it a perfect all day smoke if you are looking for that easygoing Latakia blend. The slight sweetness makes it perfectly balanced IMO.

I would agree.

Great minds think alike :)

On that note, I'm gonna fire up a bowl.

Another great review Captain Bob. I also prefer a little more latakia.

I'm findiing as I grow older than I'm getting away from the heavy Latakia blends (like Pirate Kake) and enjoying ones like Epiphany more. I also like the burley content. To me the topping is just right, it's in the background but never dominates the smoke. Nice review, Captain Bob!

Epiphany is said to be an accurate copy of the original Revelation mixture. Never having smoked that particular blend, I can't make the comparison but can say that this is one very tasty smoke.
In the pouch, Epiphany is a pretty finely chopped ribbon that has an aroma that reminds me a little of apple cider with a Latakia aroma in the background. This probably comes partly from the topping and also from the VAs. It has an acceptable room note, not particularly aromatic but not pungent, either. Due to the cut, it packs, lights, and burns very well.

Flavorwise, the burley nuttiness and the slight sweetness of the VAs are the first things noted, with a bit of sweetness also coming from the topping. Farher down the bowl, the Latakia shows up with its' smokiness in a supporting role. To me, the topping has been done exactly right, letting the natural tobacco flavors shine through.

C&D's prices have gone up since Feb. 1st, reflecting increasing costs for both tobacco and taxes. I still consider their blends a bargain compared to many other premium blends on the market.

Scores for Epiphany: flavor- 17 of 20; lighting and burn- 9 of 10; value- 8 of 10. 34 points equals a good **** rating. This has become another one of my regular smokes. Nice work, Craig and Bob!