MoeCizlak
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In an effort to get people to relax and populate the dance floor in the classic Seinfeld episode, Elaine bravely started things off all by herself. In that same vein I’m going to post the first review here in hopes that more people post their views on the tobacco they are enjoying. And if you thought Ms. Benes’ efforts were clunky and awkward, she ain’t got nothing on me.
The first few puffs mirrored the tin note except there was no barnyard in either the taste or smoke. A more if a bread/yeast taste developed and was a nice compliment to the smoky Latakia spicy Perique, both of which were evident and added wonderfully to the taste. These flavors were present through the smoke with the only change being the emergence of a slight creaminess in the last third. It wasn’t something I usually associate with pipe tobacco but I enjoyed it. I’m not talking the kind of creaminess you get with a Monte #2 or anything approaching that, but it was subtlety present and added another layer of complexity to this experience.
Overall this was a wonderful smoke; rich and complex and deserving of the high marks I’ve seen it get. Smoke time was just a hair over two hours with just a relight or two and a little gurgle in the last 20 minutes that I put down to my inexperience and not the pipe or tobacco. On a five star scale I would give it five stars and recommend it without hesitation.
Alright, who’s next on the dance floor.
Drucquer and Sons Blairgowrie
I don’t know a whole lot on the history of Drucquer & Sons, but this iteration is made by the renowned GL Pease and is classified as a traditional Scottish blend. The tin has an old fashioned and classic look to it and is quite appealing to my eyes. The tin note is a wonderful, funky and complex aroma. There are stewed fruits, raisin, smoky campfire and an oddly appealing barnyard aroma. Not exactly like the barnyard aroma you get from some young Cuban cigars, but not all that different either. I thought the barnyard might be because the tin was packed when moist but I only had to dry it out for 10 minutes tops before it felt right for lighting. I packed my pipe using the Frank method and after a couple of charring lights we were in business.
The first few puffs mirrored the tin note except there was no barnyard in either the taste or smoke. A more if a bread/yeast taste developed and was a nice compliment to the smoky Latakia spicy Perique, both of which were evident and added wonderfully to the taste. These flavors were present through the smoke with the only change being the emergence of a slight creaminess in the last third. It wasn’t something I usually associate with pipe tobacco but I enjoyed it. I’m not talking the kind of creaminess you get with a Monte #2 or anything approaching that, but it was subtlety present and added another layer of complexity to this experience.
Overall this was a wonderful smoke; rich and complex and deserving of the high marks I’ve seen it get. Smoke time was just a hair over two hours with just a relight or two and a little gurgle in the last 20 minutes that I put down to my inexperience and not the pipe or tobacco. On a five star scale I would give it five stars and recommend it without hesitation.
Alright, who’s next on the dance floor.
