Squadron Leader with Perique
Jul 12, 2018 13:54:53 GMT -5
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 12, 2018 13:54:53 GMT -5
My impressions of this blend are based on a 2017 limited release.
Like most Samuel Gawith blends, this comes moist. After setting it aside for 40 minutes, it’s ready to smoke.
Upon lighting, I sense a bit of smokiness, a mouthwatering sweet and sour tanginess, a citrusy sweetness and the distinct presence of peppery perique.
This is an Oriental forward blend, but the Virginia acts as a sweet and smoothing base. The perique is always noticeable and almost moderately spicy in the beginning. By the second half, it becomes less potent, but always present. The latakia (smokiness) quickly recedes to the background after lighting. It’s makes brief reappearances upon tamping.
It’s less then medium in body, and the nicotine level is slightly more then mild. It never gets harsh, even with fast puffing.
This is a good all-day smoke and will be appreciated by Oriental enthusiasts. It works best for me as a morning pipe. Unfortunately, it’s only produced as an occasional limited release.
Like most Samuel Gawith blends, this comes moist. After setting it aside for 40 minutes, it’s ready to smoke.
Upon lighting, I sense a bit of smokiness, a mouthwatering sweet and sour tanginess, a citrusy sweetness and the distinct presence of peppery perique.
This is an Oriental forward blend, but the Virginia acts as a sweet and smoothing base. The perique is always noticeable and almost moderately spicy in the beginning. By the second half, it becomes less potent, but always present. The latakia (smokiness) quickly recedes to the background after lighting. It’s makes brief reappearances upon tamping.
It’s less then medium in body, and the nicotine level is slightly more then mild. It never gets harsh, even with fast puffing.
This is a good all-day smoke and will be appreciated by Oriental enthusiasts. It works best for me as a morning pipe. Unfortunately, it’s only produced as an occasional limited release.
