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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2017 23:05:15 GMT -5
Good question, Mark. Most Americans associate English with latakia but that isn't necessarily so. At one time the British government established a sort on-f ourity law that dictated what could be used in English blends. Many did not contain latakia or Balkan leaf. It's been a long time debate and a worthy one. Very true. One example of this is MacBaren HH Old Dark Fired. In the notes section of this blend at TR.com this is stated: One of the most fascinating parts about this tobacco that will be sure to confuse a lot of American pipe smokers is that, despite the fact that HH Old Dark Fired contains zero latakia, Mac Baren still considers it an English because of the method used in its production, specifically the steam press. Cool and thanks for this Jim. I really like ODF but never considered it an English - Now I know. |
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Post by mgtarheel on Aug 2, 2017 23:31:06 GMT -5
I am rather fond of Smoker's Haven "Our Best Blend"
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Post by antb on Aug 3, 2017 1:44:16 GMT -5
Nightcap, GLP Abingdon, Presbyterian Mixture.....and many more.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 3, 2017 11:12:08 GMT -5
I am rather fond of Smoker's Haven "Our Best Blend" A member of our pipe club cut us in on the last limited run...muy bueno! |
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Post by mgtarheel on Aug 3, 2017 12:27:06 GMT -5
Charlie, they hope to be getting some more in soon.
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Post by trailboss on Aug 3, 2017 12:40:12 GMT -5
Charlie, they hope to be getting some more in soon. I will have to put a bug in the pipe club/smokers haven liaison!😉 Thanks! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 12:45:58 GMT -5
I am rather fond of Smoker's Haven "Our Best Blend" Interesting. It is tinned by Germain. Rumor has it that it's Margate with which I disagree. Thoughts? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 13:39:06 GMT -5
I am rather fond of Smoker's Haven "Our Best Blend" Interesting. It is tinned by Germain. Rumor has it that it's Margate with which I disagree. Thoughts? I've heard that SH Cognac is the same as Pembroke, but hadn't heard that about Margate. I wonder if they're all just existing Germain's blends relabelled. King Charles or 1820 is Exotique, maybe? |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 3, 2017 15:28:30 GMT -5
Probably my favorite tobacco family.
Admittedly, some of these are called Balkans, but they all kind fall into the same flavor spectrum, to me anyway.
Dunhill MM 965
Dunhill Nightcap
Duhnill Early Morning Pipe
Dunhill BB 1938
Esoterica Penzance
Esoterica Margate
Esoterica Stonehaven
GL Pease Westminster
GL Pease Odyssey
Frog Morton
Frog Morton Across the Pond
D&R English Hooplah
D&R London Dock
SPC Plum Pudding
Lane Medal of Valor
Lane Crown Achievement
Hearth&Home BlackHouse
Davidoff English Mixture
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Post by username on Aug 3, 2017 16:00:54 GMT -5
Toss up between Night Cap and Black House.
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Post by kraken on Aug 3, 2017 17:01:16 GMT -5
McClelland British Woods
Boswell Northwoods
Smokers Haven Exotique
SPC Plum Pudding
SPC Mississippi River
Tsuge Ryujin
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 20:25:28 GMT -5
Interesting. It is tinned by Germain. Rumor has it that it's Margate with which I disagree. Thoughts? I've heard that SH Cognac is the same as Pembroke, but hadn't heard that about Margate. I wonder if they're all just existing Germain's blends relabelled. King Charles or 1820 is Exotique, maybe? I was just curious. I've smoked a lot of Margate but only recently tried a tin of SH Our Best Blend and thought there was a difference? I've never had the pleasure of Krumble Kake but have seen it compared to Penzance. The description indicates they have similar profiles. I really enjoy King Charles, have a few tins in the cellar. It's a favorite. 1820 has become somewhat of a unicorn for me. I have a few tins in the cellar as well but haven't popped one in a while because I'm afraid we'll never see it again on this side of the pond. I also have three tins of SH Exotique but have never popped one. Description on the back of the tin lists it a mix of Virginia, Lat, Turkish and "extra rich." It's first on the list this fall. It sounds like one which will go well with Guinness, college football and would be great if it's similar to 1820. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Aug 3, 2017 21:24:50 GMT -5
In no particular order:
LEO
SH Select Mixture
SH Syrian Limited
McC Frog Morton Cellar
McC Old Dog
McC Rose of Latakia
McC Three Oaks Syrian
Paul's Morning Smoke
C&D Crooked Lane
C&D Good Morning
C&D Rajah's Court
Ted's Blend #300
Kramer's Father Dempsey
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Post by danno44 on Aug 3, 2017 21:45:01 GMT -5
In no particular order: LEO SH Select Mixture SH Syrian Limited McC Frog Morton Cellar McC Old Dog McC Rose of Latakia McC Three Oaks Syrian Paul's Morning Smoke C&D Crooked Lane C&D Good Morning C&D Rajah's Court Ted's Blend #300 Kramer's Father Dempsey Not surprising 6 on your list are on mine, I need to add 1820, Nightcap, Magnum O, and EMP off the top of my head. As mentioned in another post I have 2 tins aging of King Charles, only tried a sample and was very good as well. |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Aug 3, 2017 22:00:22 GMT -5
Frog Morton On The Town.
Also, about 5 years ago, I bought some Old English from Tobacco Trader, and Proper English from Mars. Tried them, and liked them very much, but decided to jar them, where they've been ever since! Maybe this year!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2017 22:36:01 GMT -5
Magnum Opus and McClelland Old Dog fly under the radar; however, both agree with my palate. Good smokes.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2017 5:32:59 GMT -5
Bought a tin, tasted nothing like an English, didn't like it, oh well. |
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Post by Penzaholic on Oct 24, 2019 21:09:29 GMT -5
Bumping the great thread. Has anyone tried Hearth & Home, "Larry's Blend"? It has been quite awhile since I've smoked it, but it was a favorite of mine.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2019 0:15:41 GMT -5
My favorite English blends are:
- Dunhill Nightcap,
- Rattray Black Mallory, and
- Peterson Old Dublin.
There are many others that I like too, but I've smoked the most of these three by far.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2019 2:03:35 GMT -5
This thread reminds me of how much, I wish Jim still posted here. ☹️
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Post by isett2860 on Oct 25, 2019 4:54:15 GMT -5
This thread reminds me of how much, I wish Jim still posted here. ☹️ Ditto |
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Post by isett2860 on Oct 25, 2019 4:57:37 GMT -5
Oh my, depends on the week! LOL
Comoy’s cask #1
Peterson Old Dublin
Nightcap
Kramers Father Dempsey
And the list goes on
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Post by roadsdiverged on Oct 25, 2019 6:42:42 GMT -5
Peter Stokkebye Proper English. That's when I'm actually in the mood for an English, which is rarely.
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Post by bigwoolie on Oct 25, 2019 15:45:31 GMT -5
I've only tried 2 English tobacco,and neither one really does please me. John Cotton Smyrna and Rattray's 3 Noggins. I assume it's the Latakia that's messing with me. It's like eating Indian food, there's so much spice I can't taste the food. But everyone on here knows I'm pretty much a barbarian in taste already.  |
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