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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2018 20:45:12 GMT -5
I had never smoked it before, having heard the tales. A check at TR shows the new STG formulation is garnering more positive reviews.
When opened, you can literally smell it from 3 feet away. Definitely cherry flavor here, but black cherry was more apparent on the label than the smoke. Top half is an intense cherry fest, then mellows out at mid bowl. Finish is wet with accompanying dottle. Nicotine content is negligible.
Faced with an open pouch, I took the published suggestions and mixed it with Prince Albert. 70/30 PA/Paladin worked for me and makes it an acceptable OTC smoke, so I can finish it, but not likely to purchase it again.
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Post by puffy on Apr 10, 2018 22:07:33 GMT -5
I've never really cared much for Cherry flavored tobacco.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 1:23:10 GMT -5
Thanks for taking one for the team.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 11, 2018 3:27:10 GMT -5
Thanks for taking one for the team. HAHA. I agree. You've our respect. |
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Post by haebar on Apr 11, 2018 10:32:01 GMT -5
I used to love cherry blends, but Paladin was not one of them. I've read that it is better than it used to be. Thanks for the review. I had a manufacturers coupon for it a while back and bought a pouch just to try it. I will have to dig it out of the cellar and try it. Our scoutmaster used to smoke it exclusively.
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Post by papipeguy on Apr 11, 2018 11:12:49 GMT -5
The last time I smoked it was probably 40 years ago. It does have its fans since it is still around.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 13:15:26 GMT -5
The last time I smoked it was probably 40 years ago. It does have its fans since it is still around. yes it does. a steady seller over the decades and I do not mean to denigrate it, just not for me (and I am not anti cherry). |
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Post by cigrmaster on Apr 11, 2018 15:13:11 GMT -5
I was never a fan of cherry tobacco but Cult Blood Red Moon is pretty tasty stuff. Thanks for the review on the Paladin.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 15:55:26 GMT -5
Tried a bowl a couple of years ago. Didn't get to the 1/4 point when it got dumped. I can't believe I smoked this stuff in the 70s.
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Post by mel64us on Jan 21, 2019 19:51:48 GMT -5
I tried it in 1969. Too sweet and way too wet. Bought a tub a few weeks ago and was surprised. Not as wet and the flavor was toned down. One of my regular blends now.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Jan 21, 2019 19:54:13 GMT -5
Cherry? Nope, not for me. Not against most aros, but the OTC versions just leave me cold.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2019 20:08:28 GMT -5
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Post by chasingembers on Jan 21, 2019 20:09:36 GMT -5
After thirty years, the only tobaccos I truly despise are Stonehaven and anything labeled Borkum Riff. I actually enjoy Paladin.  |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jan 21, 2019 21:06:48 GMT -5
...well...I smoke Paladin on a regular rotation basis...I like it and as noted the STG version I find much better than the original...but I still like both...
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 22, 2019 16:15:24 GMT -5
It was one of the first tobaccos I tried. It almost made me give up the pipe in the first week. Then I stumbled onto this forum... the rest is history (so is the paladin)
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Post by AJ on Jan 22, 2019 16:52:52 GMT -5
I tried Paladin some years back. At that time there was a strong chemical taste that I couldn’t tolerate. I can’t think of any tobacco that I dislike more. For those that enjoy it... to each his own. You have my respect but I’ll pass on any new offerings.
AJ
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Post by Butch Cassidy on Jan 22, 2019 16:59:06 GMT -5
Have Gun Will Travel..............
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Post by monbla256 on Jan 22, 2019 18:35:26 GMT -5
They STIL make that stuff? 
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 22, 2019 18:38:19 GMT -5
Cherry blend, tin note detectable from 3 feet. The best of luck to you, but not in my lineup.
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Post by Goldbrick on Aug 18, 2019 13:03:49 GMT -5
I picked up a pouch some time back; I'd read of a change for the better, plus I wanted to revisit the old days for a bit...it still didn't ring my bell, and got dumped into my "fruit-jar mix" ,a big jug where many cherry and some raspberry blends that don't make the grade end up.
This thread finds me puffing a bowl from that jar ,in a well rested H.I.S.{His Royal Highness}Canadian...could be just Sunday afternoon, or this relaxing old pipe, but this smoke isn't as bad as I thought it would be.
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Post by calabash on Aug 18, 2019 13:11:42 GMT -5
Fruit salad...yummy, yummy.
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Post by clintonvilleleather on Oct 4, 2019 19:18:24 GMT -5
Seems like STG has improved all OTC blends although I didn't care for the pouch of Velvet I tried recently. I always thought G&H made a good cherry blend Top Black Cherry.
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Post by sperrytops on Oct 4, 2019 19:22:42 GMT -5
Thanks for taking one for the team. HAHA. I agree. You've our respect. +1 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 4, 2019 20:02:41 GMT -5
I tried it in 1969. Too sweet and way too wet. Bought a tub a few weeks ago and was surprised. Not as wet and the flavor was toned down. One of my regular blends now. In 69 I was too sweet and wet too! 😜🤠 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2019 20:25:59 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 4, 2019 20:27:24 GMT -5
Funny, but that's exactly how I had you pictured. 👌👌😅🤠 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2019 20:34:27 GMT -5
Yep just take away the T-shirt and add jogging shorts and hippie hair with flip flops.
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 7, 2019 1:07:02 GMT -5
They STIL make that stuff? They had to keep something marketed to smoke in case you mistakenly smoked Royal Yacht. Not many other things will clear the palate of that nastiness. |
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