atison
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Post by atison on Jan 7, 2019 8:59:58 GMT -5
So I was picking up supplies at my local B&M and was perusing the tins. Couple things caught my eye but nothing that was necessarily on my list to try. Had a few in my hand but ultimately put them back and headed over to the bulk area. 1Q is a favorite of mine and most threads about it also talk about RLP6 so I grabbed a few ounces of that for comparison (I will do that write up once I have had a few bowls of it).
I figured I would grab something else and English and/or Oriental varieties have piqued my interest. I see on one label "English Oriental Supreme" (EOS from here on) and my decision was made.
I noted 1Q is high on my list but lately I have been in love with Plum Pudding and was surprised how much I like John Cotton #1. I have no idea what an English or an Oriental should taste like but the John Cotton gave me an idea of what an English is like so I was intrigued by what the Oriental would bring in to this one.
Not much tin/pouch note on the EOS for me. A bit of smoke from the latakia but nothing else really jumping out. I was kind of surprised and wondering if maybe the batch was stale or something.
Packed easy and took the charring light well almost staying lit through the initial tamping. From there on it burned like a charm with few relights.
Right from the get go I couldn't get enough of this stuff. It is not strong in anyway and lots of reviews talk about it being a good gateway to english blends especially from those who are aromatic smokers. I can definitely see why. It is brimming with all sorts of flavors with a hint of latakia smoke there. It is not in your face in anyway and no one particular aspect dominates. It lets each element sit on its own and not get in each others way. Good natural sweetness to it and then there is this other flavor to it that I can't put my finger on and I assume is the orientals. It is a herbal/floral note but don't think sweet rose type floral. It is almost a musty incense type note in the best way possible.
Flavor stayed pretty consistent through the bowl but the herbal/floral notes picked up towards the end and the sweetness seemed to intensify.
It appears that I have a lot of blends shooting up the list in my rotation lately but this one has extra potential as an all day smoke. Its also a bonus that it is available in bulk.
Beard note is a nice concentration of the flavors that stayed with me for quite some time.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 7, 2019 9:03:43 GMT -5
I really like this blend as well. I've sent out a few samples to some others here.
Nice review sir
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flybypipe
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Post by flybypipe on Jan 7, 2019 9:45:59 GMT -5
Excellent review, thanks. I’ll have to try it.
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atison
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Post by atison on Jan 7, 2019 10:10:51 GMT -5
Sorry, meant to put this in the Tobacco Reviews sub-forum. Admins, please move if necessary.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 7, 2019 11:05:33 GMT -5
Sorry, meant to put this in the Tobacco Reviews sub-forum. Admins, please move if necessary. All sorted. Another great review too. Glad you've found a good one. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2019 13:08:55 GMT -5
This is one I'll smoke when I want a light to medium English.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jan 7, 2019 15:03:31 GMT -5
Wonderful smoke, right next to Arango B.S.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jan 7, 2019 17:44:17 GMT -5
I haven't smoked any of this in quite a while. It's now on my list for this evening.
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Post by qmechanics on Jan 7, 2019 19:47:33 GMT -5
It has been one of my favorite bulk blends for a number of years.
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Post by aromaticed on Mar 11, 2019 20:16:07 GMT -5
Adding this to my current order so you better be right. LOL
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Post by pepesdad1 on Mar 11, 2019 20:20:49 GMT -5
So I was picking up supplies at my local B&M and was perusing the tins. Couple things caught my eye but nothing that was necessarily on my list to try. Had a few in my hand but ultimately put them back and headed over to the bulk area. 1Q is a favorite of mine and most threads about it also talk about RLP6 so I grabbed a few ounces of that for comparison (I will do that write up once I have had a few bowls of it). I figured I would grab something else and English and/or Oriental varieties have piqued my interest. I see on one label "English Oriental Supreme" (EOS from here on) and my decision was made. I noted 1Q is high on my list but lately I have been in love with Plum Pudding and was surprised how much I like John Cotton #1. I have no idea what an English or an Oriental should taste like but the John Cotton gave me an idea of what an English is like so I was intrigued by what the Oriental would bring in to this one. Not much tin/pouch note on the EOS for me. A bit of smoke from the latakia but nothing else really jumping out. I was kind of surprised and wondering if maybe the batch was stale or something. Packed easy and took the charring light well almost staying lit through the initial tamping. From there on it burned like a charm with few relights. Right from the get go I couldn't get enough of this stuff. It is not strong in anyway and lots of reviews talk about it being a good gateway to english blends especially from those who are aromatic smokers. I can definitely see why. It is brimming with all sorts of flavors with a hint of latakia smoke there. It is not in your face in anyway and no one particular aspect dominates. It lets each element sit on its own and not get in each others way. Good natural sweetness to it and then there is this other flavor to it that I can't put my finger on and I assume is the orientals. It is a herbal/floral note but don't think sweet rose type floral. It is almost a musty incense type note in the best way possible. Flavor stayed pretty consistent through the bowl but the herbal/floral notes picked up towards the end and the sweetness seemed to intensify. It appears that I have a lot of blends shooting up the list in my rotation lately but this one has extra potential as an all day smoke. Its also a bonus that it is available in bulk. Beard note is a nice concentration of the flavors that stayed with me for quite some time. Andy, get yourself a tin of Plum Pudding Special Reserve...you will thank me later....it is that good...imagine the PP but about 10X the flavor and smoothness. Bet you'll love it! |
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 11, 2019 20:53:21 GMT -5
Great review, thank you, Andy.
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Chuckus
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Post by Chuckus on Mar 12, 2019 6:37:54 GMT -5
This stuff is on my list,Next order most likely.Thanks for the review.Lately I have been stuck on the PS 17 English Luxury,which is also back on my "to buy" list,and I will be buying more soon.
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Post by kingchuck109 on Mar 12, 2019 7:33:38 GMT -5
So I was picking up supplies at my local B&M and was perusing the tins. Couple things caught my eye but nothing that was necessarily on my list to try. Had a few in my hand but ultimately put them back and headed over to the bulk area. 1Q is a favorite of mine and most threads about it also talk about RLP6 so I grabbed a few ounces of that for comparison (I will do that write up once I have had a few bowls of it). I figured I would grab something else and English and/or Oriental varieties have piqued my interest. I see on one label "English Oriental Supreme" (EOS from here on) and my decision was made. I noted 1Q is high on my list but lately I have been in love with Plum Pudding and was surprised how much I like John Cotton #1. I have no idea what an English or an Oriental should taste like but the John Cotton gave me an idea of what an English is like so I was intrigued by what the Oriental would bring in to this one. Not much tin/pouch note on the EOS for me. A bit of smoke from the latakia but nothing else really jumping out. I was kind of surprised and wondering if maybe the batch was stale or something. Packed easy and took the charring light well almost staying lit through the initial tamping. From there on it burned like a charm with few relights. Right from the get go I couldn't get enough of this stuff. It is not strong in anyway and lots of reviews talk about it being a good gateway to english blends especially from those who are aromatic smokers. I can definitely see why. It is brimming with all sorts of flavors with a hint of latakia smoke there. It is not in your face in anyway and no one particular aspect dominates. It lets each element sit on its own and not get in each others way. Good natural sweetness to it and then there is this other flavor to it that I can't put my finger on and I assume is the orientals. It is a herbal/floral note but don't think sweet rose type floral. It is almost a musty incense type note in the best way possible. Flavor stayed pretty consistent through the bowl but the herbal/floral notes picked up towards the end and the sweetness seemed to intensify. It appears that I have a lot of blends shooting up the list in my rotation lately but this one has extra potential as an all day smoke. Its also a bonus that it is available in bulk. Beard note is a nice concentration of the flavors that stayed with me for quite some time. that is very good stuff. you should get you a ounce of Arango bulken supreme. and if you can find it get your self a tin of Ashton Artisan's blend you will love it. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 12, 2019 12:09:26 GMT -5
So I was picking up supplies at my local B&M and was perusing the tins. Couple things caught my eye but nothing that was necessarily on my list to try. Had a few in my hand but ultimately put them back and headed over to the bulk area. 1Q is a favorite of mine and most threads about it also talk about RLP6 so I grabbed a few ounces of that for comparison (I will do that write up once I have had a few bowls of it). I figured I would grab something else and English and/or Oriental varieties have piqued my interest. I see on one label "English Oriental Supreme" (EOS from here on) and my decision was made. I noted 1Q is high on my list but lately I have been in love with Plum Pudding and was surprised how much I like John Cotton #1. I have no idea what an English or an Oriental should taste like but the John Cotton gave me an idea of what an English is like so I was intrigued by what the Oriental would bring in to this one. Not much tin/pouch note on the EOS for me. A bit of smoke from the latakia but nothing else really jumping out. I was kind of surprised and wondering if maybe the batch was stale or something. Packed easy and took the charring light well almost staying lit through the initial tamping. From there on it burned like a charm with few relights. Right from the get go I couldn't get enough of this stuff. It is not strong in anyway and lots of reviews talk about it being a good gateway to english blends especially from those who are aromatic smokers. I can definitely see why. It is brimming with all sorts of flavors with a hint of latakia smoke there. It is not in your face in anyway and no one particular aspect dominates. It lets each element sit on its own and not get in each others way. Good natural sweetness to it and then there is this other flavor to it that I can't put my finger on and I assume is the orientals. It is a herbal/floral note but don't think sweet rose type floral. It is almost a musty incense type note in the best way possible. Flavor stayed pretty consistent through the bowl but the herbal/floral notes picked up towards the end and the sweetness seemed to intensify. It appears that I have a lot of blends shooting up the list in my rotation lately but this one has extra potential as an all day smoke. Its also a bonus that it is available in bulk. Beard note is a nice concentration of the flavors that stayed with me for quite some time. that is very good stuff. you should get you a ounce of Arango bulken supreme. and if you can find it get your self a tin of Ashton Artisan's blend you will love it. it's certainly a good blend. I was going to have some the other day but i couldn't have been bothered drying it. That'll be my next pipe. |
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bouwser
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Post by bouwser on Mar 12, 2019 19:37:42 GMT -5
Awesome stuff!
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Post by trailboss on Mar 12, 2019 20:19:52 GMT -5
An awesome deal when P&C have their annual sales... it is a great smoke!
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