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Post by Wolfman on Jul 13, 2018 8:38:48 GMT -5
The ribbons are slim, stringy and very moist. I suggest letting them dry.
Upon lighting, I note hay, a citrusy sweetness, some mild dry sour notes, and a light amount of smokiness. The Turkish and Orientals take center stage. They are mildly mouthwatering, tangy, a tad sweet, but more sour. In no way are they overwhelming. The Virginias compliment the Orientals with a soothing-like effect. There’s also a light amount of Latakia. It’s noticeable on lighting, tamping and randomly makes brief appearances.
SM is medium in body, and barely mild in nicotine. It burns at a moderate pace. It’s never harsh, no matter how quickly I puff.
This can be smoked at anytime of the day, although I prefer it as an early morning pipe. It’s been a staple in my rotation for many years.
For those looking to explore English/Oriental blends, Skiff Mixture is a good blend to try. It’s also a favorite of many light English/Oriental enthusiasts.
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Post by antb on Jul 13, 2018 8:41:24 GMT -5
Nice description! A favorite of mine.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2018 8:54:56 GMT -5
Sam, excellent review and your description is spot on! I have some stored, have not smoked this blend in a few years. Once I’m done with some of the many blends I have opened at the moment I will be opening a tin👌👍👍
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Post by papipeguy on Jul 13, 2018 8:58:59 GMT -5
Well done, Sam. I bought my first tin of Skiff at a very small B&M in Carnaby St in London in 1994. I've been a fan of SG since.
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Post by SCF Dan on Jul 13, 2018 8:59:11 GMT -5
Sam, how would you say Skiff Mixture compares to Squadron Leader?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2018 9:13:04 GMT -5
Hitting them out of the park Sam.
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 13, 2018 15:36:41 GMT -5
Sam, how would you say Skiff Mixture compares to Squadron Leader? I haven’t smoked Squadron Leader for at least four+ years. I used to smoke it regularly. From what I recall, the Orientals played a much lesser role, and there was more latakia, but not a lat bomb. I may order a tin to confirm this information. |
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Post by zambini on Jul 13, 2018 21:38:31 GMT -5
I'm bullish on Skiff. I really like the sourness and is an all day smoke for me. Nice to read that it's appreciated by others. For what it's worth, Squadron Leader is 'smoky' and Skiff is 'sour' to my taste buds.
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 14, 2018 13:57:16 GMT -5
I'm bullish on Skiff. I really like the sourness and is an all day smoke for me. Nice to read that it's appreciated by others. For what it's worth, Squadron Leader is 'smoky' and Skiff is 'sour' to my taste buds. I agree with your analysis. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 15, 2018 4:30:56 GMT -5
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 15, 2018 7:46:29 GMT -5
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Post by william on Jul 17, 2018 16:41:52 GMT -5
Thanks Sam. I like Squadron Leader, but have never tried Skiff Mixture. I have some speeding toward me in the US mail as I type this. I am a bit intrigued by the "sour" aspect you and zambini both refer to. Anyway--thanks again for the review.....
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 17, 2018 18:03:24 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 18:20:48 GMT -5
Sam, because of you and this thread S G Skiff Mixture will be the next tin I open, it’s been a while since I enjoyed this blend👍
It smokes excellent in 3 of my Oom Paul pipes, especially the Comoy’s Coronet I restored a while back.
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Post by Florida on Jul 17, 2018 18:26:34 GMT -5
Very nice review although I've never tried it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 18:39:28 GMT -5
Great Review, Sam. Is making my browser magically matriculate over to SP.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 18:56:22 GMT -5
Very nice review although I've never tried it. Ahhhhhhhh, now you know you must👍 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 21:26:39 GMT -5
Wolfman and zambini - have you tried Commonwealth? Curious how it compares to Skiff and SL.
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 17, 2018 21:56:46 GMT -5
@chico
Commonwealth is an interesting blend. It’s a 50/50 latakia/Virginia blend, no Orientals.
It’s has a strong campfire smokiness, but the Virginia tempers it from being a ‘lat bomb’. It works best for me on a cold winter night.
Unlike SL or Skiff, the Latakia is always present and more powerful.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 22:39:52 GMT -5
Thanks, Wolfman. This thread has made me realize that the only SG Lat blend I've smoked is SL (unless you count 1792). I need to remedy that! |
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Post by zambini on Jul 18, 2018 0:53:50 GMT -5
Wolfman and zambini - have you tried Commonwealth? Curious how it compares to Skiff and SL. No, sorry. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Jul 18, 2018 3:49:55 GMT -5
Good job, Sam.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 5:05:41 GMT -5
Now on my list. Clap for the Wolfman.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 6:50:47 GMT -5
I decided to open a tin later this afternoon, why wait another week, if that week might never come👍 I know which Comoy’s I’ll be enjoying Skiff Mixture in later!!!
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 18, 2018 7:31:35 GMT -5
Now on my list. Clap for the Wolfman. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2018 8:25:46 GMT -5
Sam, great music with my headphones 🎧, thanks for posting. Your from NY, do you remember listening to Wolfman Jack, the well known popular radio DJ, “ on the air in NY “? Wolfman also lived in NC for many years. His full name.....Robert Weston Smith, even though he had a raspy voice, he was one of NY’s most popular radio DJ’s. My other favorite radio DJ’s from my era....Dan Ingram, originally from 77 WABC AM radio, who just passed away last month, may he RIP. Bruce Morrow known as “ cousin Brucie “, also Casey Kasem “ broadcasted coast to coast “, one definitely before your time but very popular.......Murray the K. Only one still with us is cousin Brucie.
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 18, 2018 9:50:42 GMT -5
Sam, great music with my headphones 🎧, thanks for posting. Your from NY, do you remember listening to Wolfman Jack, the well known popular radio DJ, “ on the air in NY “? Wolfman also lived in NC for many years. His full name.....Robert Weston Smith, even though he had a raspy voice, he was one of NY’s most popular radio DJ’s. My other favorite radio DJ’s from my era....Dan Ingram, originally from 77 WABC AM radio, who just passed away last month, may he RIP. Bruce Morrow known as “ cousin Brucie “, also Casey Kasem “ broadcasted coast to coast “, one definitely before your time but very popular.......Murray the K. Only one still with us is cousin Brucie. I used to listen to 66 WNBC religiously, and I was a kid. I began listening to Imus when I was about 4 - my dad would have the radio on in the car. Soupy Sales did the mid-day shift, Stern was on from 3-7 and Wolfman was on overnight. I read his autobiography a few days before he died - July 1995. I remember Dan Ingram, and Cousin Brucie. Those were great years for AM radio. It’s so different now. I long for those days. 😔 Edit: Murray the K was before my time. But I listened to Casey Kasem. I lived in Soho from 1996-2003 and one of my neighbors, Bobby DeVito was Cousin Brucie’s actually cousin and driver. |
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 18, 2018 9:57:50 GMT -5
Wolfman died to young 😥. He was not only entertaining, but also quite the innovator.
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Sept 3, 2018 19:40:01 GMT -5
One of my favorite Samuel Gawith blends. I find that the latakia and Orientals in the blends have a slight creaminess to them.
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Post by flyinmanatee on Sept 3, 2018 21:57:56 GMT -5
@chico Commonwealth is an interesting blend. It’s a 50/50 latakia/Virginia blend, no Orientals. It’s has a strong campfire smokiness, but the Virginia tempers it from being a ‘lat bomb’. It works best for me on a cold winter night. Unlike SL or Skiff, the Latakia is always present and more powerful. Good stuff Wolf, I was really surprised the 50% Lat wasn't more pronouced in Commonwealth and this may explain it. |
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