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Post by Wolfman on Jul 31, 2018 8:38:33 GMT -5
I became interested in non-latakia Oriental blends after trying Peretti no. 9507, GLP Embarcadero and McClelland Black Sea Sokhoum. After running a search on tobaccoreviews.com, I learned approximately a dozen Oriental blends that were rated recommended and highly recommended. My search criteria had to contain Virginia, and or Turkish/Oriental tobaccos. I excluded latakia, burley, dark fired Kentucky, Maryland, cigar leaf, cavendish (but not black) and no flavoring. Some blends contain perique, but that was acceptable.
My one ounce sample came moist and I recommend drying first . The small ribbons are mostly light brown. I packed it loose at the bottom and springy to the rim.
Upon lighting, my initial sense is a mild, mouthwatering sour but pleasant taste. I also note hay, grass, a trace of wood, some sweetness and a very mild bit of spiciness.
It’s not harsh and burns at a moderate pace. The bowl will get hot with quick puffing. It smokes well in various size briars. It’s mild in body, while the nicotine level is faint.
Oriental Silk can be smoked mindlessly, and all day. Oriental aficionados will enjoy it. It works best for me as an early morning pipe. It’s good now, but I think it will sing with a few years of age.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 8:45:11 GMT -5
Sam, excellent review and like you stated .....it’s a great early morning blend, once you wake up and are not really with the program yet, it’s a blend you can enjoy without paying close attention. It’s much better with a minimum of 5 years of aging. Keep up the excellent reviews 👍👍
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 31, 2018 8:47:54 GMT -5
interesting review, Wolfman. Sounds like something I would try if it was sold over here. |
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Post by antb on Jul 31, 2018 9:38:37 GMT -5
I have read only good things about this blend.
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 31, 2018 10:40:54 GMT -5
Sam, excellent review and like you stated .....it’s a great early morning blend, once you wake up and are not really with the program yet, it’s a blend you can enjoy without paying close attention. It’s much better with a minimum of 5 years of aging. Keep up the excellent reviews 👍👍 Have you smoked Sunday Picnic? I’m wondering if it’s similar to OS ? I’ve got a tin from 2007 and I’m reluctant to open it. Sometimes it’s difficult to open a well aged tobacco. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 11:37:23 GMT -5
Nope^^^^^^^ that’s a blend I’ve never tried. Open it on your next Birthday. I always treat myself to an older tobacco on my Birthday, this year it will be a day of smoking about 3 bowls of Stonehaven. Only have enough for roughly 5 bowls and I was saving it for a special occasion. Hopefully I will find it one day at a reasonable price! I’ve been on 3 different notification lists for over 4 years.....so far no such luck. Guess they’ll be mailing it to my 4’x8’ piece of property I own in Lindenhurst, Long Island. I should forward the 3 online retailers my plot number as well😂👍😂
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 31, 2018 12:52:18 GMT -5
Nope^^^^^^^ that’s a blend I’ve never tried. Open it on your next Birthday. I always treat myself to an older tobacco on my Birthday, this year it will be a day of smoking about 3 bowls of Stonehaven. Only have enough for roughly 5 bowls and I was saving it for a special occasion. Hopefully I will find it one day at a reasonable price! I’ve been on 3 different notification lists for over 4 years.....so far no such luck. Guess they’ll be mailing it to my 4’x8’ piece of property I own in Lindenhurst, Long Island. I should forward the 3 online retailers my plot number as well😂👍😂 u Ok Ted, the odds changed again. When my folks split up, my dad moved to Lindenhurst. His house was on Schley Drive! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 13:31:11 GMT -5
Nope^^^^^^^ that’s a blend I’ve never tried. Open it on your next Birthday. I always treat myself to an older tobacco on my Birthday, this year it will be a day of smoking about 3 bowls of Stonehaven. Only have enough for roughly 5 bowls and I was saving it for a special occasion. Hopefully I will find it one day at a reasonable price! I’ve been on 3 different notification lists for over 4 years.....so far no such luck. Guess they’ll be mailing it to my 4’x8’ piece of property I own in Lindenhurst, Long Island. I should forward the 3 online retailers my plot number as well😂👍😂 u Ok Ted, the odds changed again. When my folks split up, my dad moved to Lindenhurst. His house was on Schley Drive! Sam, I know the street Schley Ave. not Drive. My place in Lindenhurst will be my PERMANENT resting place!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 14:26:59 GMT -5
Mine must have been too fresh... 'nuff said.  |
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 31, 2018 14:45:42 GMT -5
I’m familiar with the cemeterys as well... my dad is burried at Pinelawn.
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Post by AJ on Jul 31, 2018 14:52:09 GMT -5
Good review Sam. It’s a blend that I’ve never tried. Maybe I missed out on a treat.
AJ
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 16:06:24 GMT -5
Great Review, Sam. Not only did it make me want some it put a couple smiles on my face, meaning both my chins got exercize
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 16:47:59 GMT -5
I’m familiar with the cemeterys as well... my dad is burried at Pinelawn. I’ll be @ Mount Ararat Cemetery....Lindenhurst, NY. Located on Wellwood Ave, It’s morbid, but part of life. Plus everything is set up and paid for, all my daughter has to do is make a few phone calls. My older sibling and I paid just over $5,000 when my Dad passed in 1982, and he’s buried in Calverton National Cemetery, he was a Marine sniper in WWII, had NO life insurance! He had nothing pre-planned!!! I would never leave that burden to my son or daughter! My children won’t have to lay out a Lincoln cent when my times up here on Earth, that’s the proper way to set up your burial wishes, including the headstone. Now back to the OP’s post PS
Pinelawn is a National Cemetery as well. I’ve been Their a number of times. All the flags bring tears to my eyes on Memorial Day |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 17:27:40 GMT -5
Thanks, Sam. I added it to my shopping cart for next time. Good review as always.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2018 17:42:56 GMT -5
Don, also buy a tin or two for aging👍👍. You’ll thank me 5 years from now!
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Aug 3, 2018 8:14:06 GMT -5
Great review I'm pretty sure that I would like this stuff
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