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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2018 17:13:24 GMT -5
I stopped by my tobacconist today and picked up a tin of Captain Earle's Mystic Blend. I actually intended to purchase a tin of Captain Earle's Honor Blend, which does contain any Latakia, but got the names crossed. I don't dislike Latakia, but hope Mystic Blend isn't a Lat bomb.
Anyone familiar with the various Captain Earle's blends and how they compare with one another?
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 16, 2018 17:15:29 GMT -5
I've never heard of it. Are you going to try it soon or let it age?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2018 17:21:01 GMT -5
Randy, Captain Earle's Mystic Blend has some Latakia but not overwhelming like their Ten Russian’s....which I enjoy at times. Captain Earle's Mystic Blend is an excellent English blend, one you should enjoy. Post your thoughts after smoking a few bowls.....enjoy!!!
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Post by scrooge on Oct 16, 2018 17:42:36 GMT -5
Private Stock isn't bad. I do like Ten Russians better.
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Post by slowroll on Oct 16, 2018 17:50:19 GMT -5
Ten Russians is an outstanding lat blend. It is heavy with lat, but very smooth.
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Post by flybypipe on Oct 16, 2018 17:58:37 GMT -5
Ten Russians is an outstanding lat blend. It is heavy with lat, but very smooth. Dang! Another I have to try. Oh well.  |
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Post by slowroll on Oct 16, 2018 18:12:43 GMT -5
Ten Russians is an outstanding lat blend. It is heavy with lat, but very smooth. Dang! Another I have to try. Oh well. Yes you must. Quite a nuanced flavor as well. I'd smoke it all the time if it wasn't 80 bucks a lb. So I fill in with a lot of Engine 99. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2018 18:14:03 GMT -5
I've never heard of it. Are you going to try it soon or let it age? I'll probably give it a try a few weeks. I have a few open tins that I want to finish before I pop another one. I think this tin may have several years on it already.  |
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Post by daveinlax on Oct 16, 2018 18:33:34 GMT -5
A bit off topic but.. These blends were created by my late buddy J Jones of Hermit Tobacco. J with the backing of another close friend of mine would buy up estates including tobacco. The original blends were made up of the aged bulk tobacco from the estates. He would blend and press the tobaccos in a antique press on his beloved Hermit Farm in Eastern Ohio and send them to C&D to be tinned. He would always gift my buddy who backed him a brick of his latest who brought it to our pipe club. I really miss those days and especially him. RIP J  www.pipestyle.com/ |
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Oct 16, 2018 19:40:46 GMT -5
I have tried both Private Stock and Night Watch. Were not my favorites. Found Private Stock a little boring. Some may like it, but not my thing.
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Oct 16, 2018 20:12:32 GMT -5
I've never had it but would not be opposed to trying it
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2018 21:13:59 GMT -5
I stopped by my tobacconist today and picked up a tin of Captain Earle's Mystic Blend. I actually intended to purchase a tin of Captain Earle's Honor Blend, which does contain any Latakia, but got the names crossed. I don't dislike Latakia, but hope Mystic Blend isn't a Lat bomb. Anyone familiar with the various Captain Earle's blends and how they compare with one another? Here's a few reviews from TobaccoReview for you: www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/579/hermit-tobacco-works-co-captain-earles-mystic-blend |
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Post by just ol ed on Oct 16, 2018 21:27:06 GMT -5
long time lataholic. The most humerous revew I've ever seen by "myanovich" sez it all if anybody can handle it
That guy oughta give standup comedy a try..think he'd do well
cheers to all
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by blackmouth210 on Oct 16, 2018 21:35:50 GMT -5
Capt Earle's Diamond Head and Honor Blend are two very good blends from this line.
I am often surprised that they fly under the radar.
They're better than some similar blends that get more run on social media.
But, I'm ok with that....more for me. 😀
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 22:36:38 GMT -5
Randy, Captain Earle's Mystic Blend has some Latakia but not overwhelming like their Ten Russian’s....which I enjoy at times. Captain Earle's Mystic Blend is an excellent English blend, one you should enjoy. Post your thoughts after smoking a few bowls.....enjoy!!! Thanks, Ted. Sounds like one that I'll like. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Oct 17, 2018 22:52:48 GMT -5
A bit off topic but.. These blends were created by my late buddy J Jones of Hermit Tobacco. J with the backing of another close friend of mine would buy up estates including tobacco. The original blends were made up of the aged bulk tobacco from the estates. He would blend and press the tobaccos in a antique press on his beloved Hermit Farm in Eastern Ohio and send them to C&D to be tinned. He would always gift my buddy who backed him a brick of his latest who brought it to our pipe club. I really miss those days and especially him. RIP J www.pipestyle.com/Great story, Dave! Wonder how the current incarnations compare. I have been interested in trying them for awhile now, but... so.. many.. blends.. haha I'm drowning here. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 23:33:56 GMT -5
Great story, Dave! Wonder how the current incarnations compare. I have been interested in trying them for awhile now, but... so.. many.. blends.. haha I'm drowning here. Me too, but I still have to try them all. LOL.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2018 23:36:03 GMT -5
A bit off topic but.. These blends were created by my late buddy J Jones of Hermit Tobacco. J with the backing of another close friend of mine would buy up estates including tobacco. The original blends were made up of the aged bulk tobacco from the estates. He would blend and press the tobaccos in a antique press on his beloved Hermit Farm in Eastern Ohio and send them to C&D to be tinned. He would always gift my buddy who backed him a brick of his latest who brought it to our pipe club. I really miss those days and especially him. RIP J www.pipestyle.com/Thanks, Dave. I always like to hear the background behind the various blends. |
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Oct 18, 2018 2:52:52 GMT -5
I've really wanted to try Nightwatch for some time now.
Is it anything like Nightcap?
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Post by Legend Lover on Oct 18, 2018 4:49:02 GMT -5
I've really wanted to try Nightwatch for some time now. Is it anything like Nightcap? They are very similar. You wear them both at night - one on your head and one on your wrist. Apart from that they aren't similar at all. Actually, ignore that - I haven't a clue. This is not a helpful post. |
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Post by Screaming Jazz on Oct 18, 2018 16:26:13 GMT -5
I've really wanted to try Nightwatch for some time now. Is it anything like Nightcap? Been a while since I've smoked either. But I don't remember thinking they were similar. |
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Post by clintonvilleleather on Oct 18, 2018 22:24:18 GMT -5
A bit off topic but.. These blends were created by my late buddy J Jones of Hermit Tobacco. J with the backing of another close friend of mine would buy up estates including tobacco. The original blends were made up of the aged bulk tobacco from the estates. He would blend and press the tobaccos in a antique press on his beloved Hermit Farm in Eastern Ohio and send them to C&D to be tinned. He would always gift my buddy who backed him a brick of his latest who brought it to our pipe club. I really miss those days and especially him. RIP J www.pipestyle.com/I hadnt realized J passed as well. His wife was always so kind. They had an antique Syrian cigar blend that was really delicious. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2018 23:40:15 GMT -5
Ten Russians for the win.
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