Thread starter Bk124tt; Start date Dec 2, 2012; Dec 2, 2012 #1 Bk124tt. Sweet, grassy Virgina pokes its head out from time to time. Penzance came to mind immediately. Absolutely no work involved, and we all like that ;) Lights up to a delicious BAM! West of the Mississippi River Coors and Olympia were sold in Louisiana but not distributed on the east side. Out of Stock. I get a tiny bit of gurgle but that's inconsequential to me because the reward is a powerful, creamy, and memorable grand finale. High quality tobacco. Good rich smoke and burned well. I understand the annoyance about it's rarity (I haven't had or seen any in six years)but if found, is worth a try! I also experience a moderate bite while I smoke it. package in March of '06, and I sneek a bowl-full ever ten or twelve days. The Latakia is minimal and squarely in a support role. What's the use? On first light and subsequent relights, there is also a sourish background note whose origin I can't quite place. can anyone tell me more about this aspect of climate & tobacco taste? Oh my goodness this stuff smelled terrible. The flavor of this tobacco is very in line with it's aroma, full and rich. My end of the day smoke for sure! Very rich, thick tasting. It's buttery smooth and delicious, with no bite. I warn you. Similar to westminster but more round and fuller with more sweetness. It feels moist right out of the tin, and in my opinion this is when it smokes the best. It's a very dry smoke for me, and this makes me suspicious that there is more than just tobacco in here. Equal to plum pudding. This smoke is right on the cusp of my taste buds so sometimes I think it's mild and other times I think it has great taste. My wife, when I smoked it for the very first time, thought that there was a fire in the neighborhood. If you tamp too much or smoke it too moist, you end up with an impossible to keep lit soggy mess at the bottom of your bowl that ends up tasting nasty. whining like children should not ruin a product's rating.. What's the point in emailing me alerts if you do not have it in Stock? This is a fair tobacco, but honestly it is beyond overrated. The gal on the other end said Yeah, so, Ive got a two-ounce tin of Penzance here are you interested? Happy camper! At the last Dallas/Fort Worth Pipe Smokers Club meeting I won one of the raffle prizes. And, the flavor fades if the tobacco is allowed to dry. edit: this is still, by far, my favorite latakia. This blend is a true credit to the art of blending tobacco (God knows what's in it, though). I didI have thrown it in the trash! The Orientals provide an experience that is sure not to disappoint. Penzance. The smoothness and flavour are sublime, and it is to date my favourite smoke. You really should try it at least once, if you're able to locate a tin at a decent price. The tin aroma is smokey and its appearance is predominantly dark, black in fact with some light strands here and there. Charming, quant and, full of rich flavor. Takes awhile to air out a room after smoking this stuff and will linger on your taste buds for a while and leave a pretty ?turd like? Together, these ingredients give this tobacco a solid middle band presence and allow the Orientals to crest to the top, creating a delightfully mellow smoke. The sticker with the price had a date from 2002 on it. ThermionicScott Coreios Lifer Sep 23, 2022 1,238 2,068 40 United States Of America Dec 11, 2022 #11 Incredible. [[[ UPDATE ]]] I changed my recommendation from to =. Packs easily. It actually reminded me of Seattle Pipe Club Mississippi River without perique, perhaps made with higher quality leaf. The only problem is that it's too mild for my taste, it always leaves me wanting for more. It arrived just the other day, along with my new Bjarne, so I put them both to the test. The tin aroma, as noted by another reviewer, resembles used Band-Aids indeed. The blended components joined very well with each other and this is and has been my favorite blend for some time. Germain & Son. I'll start with the good..it's typical of all Germain's tobacco. Creamy but also smoky, unlike Margate, which is creamy and sweet. Several other Esoterica blends have that same iodine scent as a noticeable component of the tin bouquet. Today I took my trusty tin to work and was reminded of the delicious flavor of this high quality blend. It looked like a big dark, with bright specs here and there, brick in the tin to me, not flakes. Packing: This tobacco crumbles easily and packs easily into any size pipe. It's springtime now. I have possessed 2000, 2016, and 2020. Very easy and practical, I must say. Now the test. 2. I opened up my jar, near full of 8oz and find it seems to have dried just a touch since I first placed it in. Anyway I loaded my pipe and put the fire to it and lo what an absolutely wonderful smoke! In any case, I was enjoying Nightcap and Old Ironsides and those were excellent blends that I didn't find fussy, so Penzance became a distant memory. I haven't given up on Penzance yet though and could come back later to update the foregoing if so moved. The tobacco world's own white whale, Esoterica tobaccos are manufactured by G.F. Germain. Penzance possesses a peaty undertone, a spicy-sour tinge from the Orientals, campfire smokiness from the Latakia, and the leather and mahogany notes of a fully matured Virginia. I didn't like the orangy residue left in my palm after rubbing it out a little. If you are not in to good Turkish,Virginia,Cyprian Latakia,and in the highest quality,pass it by.As for me and my pipes, we shall enjoy this most wonderful and relaxing leaf. After trying a variety of blends that varied from disappointing (Pelican) to actually awful, I was pleasantly surprised to discover this blend, it is much spicier than Bengal Slices, although not as spicy as Sobranie, but definitely something that has moved to the top of the list of Blends I Could Be Happy With. Everything was to like about this tobacco. It reminds me of some of the great English blends of the 1970's. I know, smartass, it hasn't been around for twenty five years, it was rhetorical, sheesh! The taste was very dominantly that of Latakia, and the aroma was the same. A lot of old guys like me like to moan about the demise of the great old tobaccos that are no longer available. I enjoy this on occasion, but not as an office smoke. It is as congealed and harmonized on taste and flavor of a tobacco as any I have smoked. This is not just Balkan, it's Balkan in a tuxedo. I ordered a 2 oz. Penzance possesses a tasty latakia earthiness and a creamy, satisfying smokiness without an overload of nicotine. Maybe the best only whish for more nicotine.this is a GREAT tobacco.not to miss.5 stars. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK VERY MUCH THE REVIEWER PIPESTUD CAUSE AFTER READING HIS REVIEWS, THE LAST TWO YEARS, I LEARNED A LOT, REGARDING THE TOBACCOS TASTING Even though, I?m a fan of Latakia, this tobacco forces you to revise many of your views. To start with there is Smoker's Haven Krumble Kake which is even harder to obtain than this as it has not been available for a few years. It is a great balance of latakia and Orientals with just enough Virginia for my taste little whiffs of sweetness that punctuate the pungent smoke and spice. Virginias drifts in from time to time with suggestions of the greener ages of hay. To many smokers, this is a four-star or "desert island" smoke. So is it as good as it's reputation? Presbyterian - A medium English with tradition. This Balkan lover loves it. WhateverI knew what I had to do, I didn't want to get dragged off into the woods, I hate camping. It is a full, creamy smoke with a Latakia dominant flavor. Crumbles to make packing the pipe easy. Otherwise you may have to buy it from a collector for MUCH MORE than retail price. You owe it to yourself to try it. This is good stuff of great quality! I would suspect if you cellared Quiet Nights for five or ten years you might get something with a flavor profile that could be a little more similar to Penzance. 5. x 2? Similar Blends: Yes this is quite unique. When others share your passions it doubles your pleasure. But this is about the tobacco, not politics, so 4-stars and favorited! I could alternate this with Escudo and never need anything else. I recently have added around 20 pipes to my collection, most of which were not pre-carbonized. Only recently has Penzance and Esoterica had traffic jams and hiccups in production and distribution. If youve ever been inside of an old tack room in a stable, you know what I mean. I say that the room note is "Tolerable to Strong" based on what others (non-pipe-smokers) have said but, personally, I loved the smell when others have smoked it in my presence. I looked in my briar and all I saw was a fine ash. I can't get enough of this great tobacco. Nice with a rich coffee. Yes, in the old days, when he used to run rum out of Mexico and I was on the other side. Im changing my review. I find it a bit one dimentional, and wouldnt smoke it more than occasionaly. Not as strong as Nightcap, btw, and easier to approach I think. Worth the wait: absolutely! bag he sold me (at retail, no less, thanks much!). $44.20. I dump some ash and relight. Highly recommended if you can get your hands on it. Produced a nice ashvery good, but definitely not for everyone. Its steeped in fig and plum with an indescribable topping. Smoked summer sausage also comes to mind. Similar Blends: G. L. Pease - Quiet Nights (Old London Series), Cornell & Diehl - Star of the East Flake. At the L.J. After three days there was no difference in the intensity , when you walked into the room, you were hit by a scent from eight feet away. I had heard about the flavor fading if the tobacco dried, so I took my 8 oz tray of flakes and put them all in a Mason jar when I first opened it. A unique blend presented in a classy little tin. I must say I was dissapointed. This is very close, if not identical, to Smoker's Haven Krumble Kake and a whole lot easier to purchase as it is carried by Tobacconists nearly everywhere. Difficult to add much to the praises it has already received. Fast forward two years and here I am, really enjoying this stuff. Addendum 6/7/2011: well, I didn't give up! I am new to pipe smoking and purchased this tobacco based on the recommendations on this site. However, these difficulties may be due to my inexperience as a pipe smoker. Its a great one. This review is based on a 6 year sample I smoked this evening. My flakes were a lovely dark color with light specks and the sugar crystal formation of the aged virginias. Overall this tobacco was worth the wait and was enjoyablehowever, there are other blends that are right up there that are easier to obtain. identity verification to validate that fact. Right down to the bare ashes at the end, it was a constant interplay of a well-balanced tobacco, with that chocolaty after taste. It sets it apart in flavor from other blends in the genre. In its case the hype is justified. This a rewarding smoke that brings up images of a foggy morining in London. So I loaded it up in a pipe and tried it and it was marvelous definitely one of the best Packers Ive ever had. One day a couple of months ago I picked up a tin of Penzance on a whim. Even though I love to play with crumble cake, I'm usually to busy working to worry about the tobacco density in my bowl- enjoy, When I first tried this a few months ago I thought it was OK. Nothing else like it.. Ah Penzance. Finish: Finishes more heavily without being overwhelming. It is PERFECT after a good meal and good wine or whisky.I cannot smoke it all day.Also as I believe, all the Latakia tobaccos leave intense marks on the bowl. I hadn't touched Penzance until now. It's the most sublime smoke to ever enter my mouth. The best tobacco I have ever smoked, wish it wasnt so hard to get !!! If you like Balkan blends this is it. What is assumed to be sugar bloom can be found on older examples. This is one of my staples, cant think of any I could say that hasn't already been done better than I could. The taste to me is flat. My guess is tomorrow most of it will be on eBay at 40-80$ an oz. The pouch aroma is almost musty/earthy, and the room note, although strong, does not seem to be penetrating. Krumble Cake as the British refer to this tobacco not only has a formidable reputation but upon smoking it has a wonderful unique combination of flavors and aromas. Out of Stock. Esoterica Penzance A wonderful complex secret recipe of the finest Virginia, choice Turkish and Orientals and Cyprian Latakia, all hand blended together, hard pressed and broad cut into thick flakes. Who knows why, but this blend somehow burns fine when it's "wet", right out of the tin, once it's well lit. Esoterica Penzance (2oz) - A wonderful complex secret recipe of the finest Virginia, choice Turkish and Orientals and Cyprian Latakia, all hand blended together, hard pressed and broad cut into thick flakes. This is, along with Legends, Durbar, Nightcap and Aperitif, the best Latakia offering I have ever tried in my 15 years as a pipe smoker. The venders that carry it on the Internet are all out of stock. I could eat this stuff. Only thing that I do not like about this flake is how small the pieces of tobacco are cut. This blend has a very low tolerance for man-handling. Taste & Aroma: Soft, smooth, silghtly creamy, and spicy, a Balkan blend, in that the emphasis is on the orientals. What is there to say, simply an amazing smoke and a must try for every pipe smoker out there. Penzance packs and lights easily, and unleashes a lovely smooth English taste. Esoterica- Ramsgate 8 ounce. Strenght is mild to medium. This Penzance is a very fine old school no nonsense smoke but I think Revor just pips it to the post.I am aware tobacco tasting is a purely subjective thing so other reviewers will no doubt have their own take on this tobacco but for me it is almost exactly like good old Revor plug with a slightly oriental aspect.Good stuff though! Opening a tin will cause your dog to howl, your wife to leave you, and in the end it might likely kill you. Would not turn away a gift of this stuff. There is lots of smoke, and I always feel satisfied, like all is well with the world, and money well spent. Amazing . I smoke this in a Dunhill group 4 pot shape and it does justice to this fine blend. Orlik Pipe Tobacco Esoterica Dorchester . Im simply casting my vote for this wonderful blend. Out of Stock. This was a tasty and interesting blend. Esoterica- Stonehaven. One of the downsides of having found your One True Blend is missing out on treats like this. Most of the time, I do not enjoy heavy latakia tobaccos, but Penzance is the exception. Tin note is Oriental forward, woody spicy with Latakia bringing up the rear but present in the nose. I am thinking that I may have waited too long to try an English blend such that a total appreciation of same was not my lot. Something's missing for the top grade. I cant remember what town I bought the Coors and Olympia from but it was a small Mom and Pop store. The aroma from the pouch is very rich and smoky, and I find it very pleasant. Penzance is an interplay of smoky Latakia and creamy, soft orientals, the orientals making it a Balkan blend. These tobaccos (the hype tells us) are the biggest, badest, most overwhelming tobaccos of all time. Burn rate really picks up. 1-800-494-9144 Sign Up for Email Specials Request a Catalog Go Login / Register My Account Help My Cart (0) My Shopping Cart Home Shop by Brand Specials Best Sellers Pipe Tobacco Pipes Cigars Samplers Accessories Back To Top Esoterica However, I prefer a blend of this genre that provides more flavor & strength not one that offers a bland taste & a Latakia dominance. With the passing of so many great English blending houses, its nice to know you can still find a great English, er, English. (2-1/2 slices) Update 12-11-03 I have not been able to locate tins of this blend locally so I broke down and purchased a 8 oz. Something in this blend makes ur mouth feel cool kinda like menthol although in no way does the penzance taste like it, it's just the feeling, the way it coats ur mouth, it's just perfect. This brand has been reviewed to death here, so I am going to keep this short. It is full of flavor and yet unbelieveably mellow and smooth, with no harshness, bitterness or cloying sweetness whatsoever. Rich and velvety. I guess it's popular. To be more specific regarding the iodine smell. Rich, slightly sweet. I like my campfire latakia and Penzance isn't a big campfire bomb, but has enough to keep that toasty woodsy flavor. It's best smoked apart from lighter blends. I did not see anything that looked like mold on Quiet Nights. I lack some of the vocabulary necessary to properly describe it, not because I'm that enamored with this tobacco (which I am) but because I simply am unable to make the words happenit tastes earthy compared to some other similar blends that I have tried. This is a top quality tobacco and is among the best in the genre. If you shove it in the bowl and cram it down it will burn unevenly and flash from one strong taste to another. fragrance. Not for everyday use, but if you're sitting on your own in the evening in your living room or porch without having to do anything, Penzance is your best friend. This is still one of my favorite tobacs. A note regarding aging: I've never had one of these little square tins fail, but I have found rust in them after a few years. I've either traded or sold all of my Penzance, and will not be acquiring any more. Highly recommended. That would give you quite an impression, huh? Penzance requires little if any rubbing out. But if you are looking for the smoothest English blend around, buy a tin of Penzance. IMHO, Penzance is very much overrated. Will I pay a premium for it again? A Latakia blend you owe to yourself to try. I cant believe people actually PAY for this stuff!! I wonder if tobacco would ever have been smoked if it didnt induce these effects, then or now. Penzance. I waited for two years to get my hands on some of this stuff and finally did a few weeks ago.
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