Penzance?

Mister Moo · 12-15-2008, 06:29 AM

Yes!

Thick, rich, sweet and practically perfect in cooler weather. The ultimate Christmas smoke. There is fascinating stuff in the Esoterica line but this is my idea of their flagship with burley-bound Stonehaven a close second.

GAW · 12-19-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Yes!

Thick, rich, sweet and practically perfect in cooler weather. The ultimate Christmas smoke. There is fascinating stuff in the Esoterica line but this is my idea of their flagship with burley-bound Stonehaven a close second.

Tis a fine smoke for sure - looks a bit foreboding in the tin all dark and pungent - but it smokes smooth and cool. Krumble Kake comes in second IMO and then there is Charles Fairmorn's Lancers Slices which I have not smoked but its almost all 4 stars on tobaccoreviews.com so may be worth a try someday.

Mister Moo · 12-19-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GAW

Tis a fine smoke for sure - looks a bit foreboding in the tin all dark and pungent - but it smokes smooth and cool. Krumble Kake comes in second IMO and then there is Charles Fairmorn's Lancers Slices which I have not smoked but its almost all 4 stars on tobaccoreviews.com so may be worth a try someday.

Totally agree, Jerry. Gee! With your light touch and eye for good horseflesh you should be helping out over at the "Old Farts Advice" thread.

Attention newguys: it's a mindblowing smoke to introduce a really intense, sweet latakia. It is a very crumbly flake that expands a lot as you smoke it - pay attention to to an easy fill with very slight airflow restriction from the get-go. Avoid overtamping; one tamp too hard and the bowl may be plugged up.

Go easy with it and enjoy the rewards.

King James · 12-19-2008, 09:38 AM

I've tried it a few times... was gifted a bit of my own and a friend has a tin of it. Really good stuff

atlharp · 07-27-2009, 07:23 AM

I just picked up some of this recently and have been surprised at the depth of flavor of this blend. This came highly recommended by Greg (NCRADIOMAN), and as usual it is a winner. If you haven't tried this blend, I would try it soon.

Andrew

Mister Moo · 07-27-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by atlharp

I just picked up some of this recently and have been surprised at the depth of flavor of this blend. This came highly recommended by Greg (NCRADIOMAN), and as usual it is a winner. If you haven't tried this blend, I would try it soon.

Andrew

Are you becomming a fulltime piper, A'arp? Hanging around with NCradioman... taking his pipe tobacco advice... noticing estate meerschaum acquisitions... it all sounds very serious.

NCRadioMan · 07-27-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by atlharp

I just picked up some of this recently and have been surprised at the depth of flavor of this blend. This came highly recommended by Greg (NCRADIOMAN), and as usual it is a winner. If you haven't tried this blend, I would try it soon.

Andrew

Told ya!

It's the baccy that really got me into pipes a few years ago. Dan, he has been hitting the pipe alot lately. Sadly, I have not but I still know the good stuff!

atlharp · 08-04-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by atlharp

I just picked up some of this recently and have been surprised at the depth of flavor of this blend. This came highly recommended by Greg (NCRADIOMAN), and as usual it is a winner. If you haven't tried this blend, I would try it soon.

Andrew

This is starting to get some heavy rotation now. Nummy leathery, silky smoothness with nutty overtones. Oh mama! In the meerschaum it just gushes flavor. Yay Me!

ATL

Curly Cut · 07-27-2009, 10:38 AM

mmm.... of any latakia based blend to smoke, this would be my top choice.

Emjaysmash · 07-28-2009, 07:37 AM

This blend sounds great! I need to find me some...

07-28-2009, 10:40 AM

I was thinkin the same thing MJ

MarkinAZ · 07-28-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

This blend sounds great! I need to find me some...

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Originally Posted by Benwoo

I was thinkin the same thing MJ

Here's one place you can purchase Penzance from:

http://pipesandcigars.com/esotericatins.html

12-15-2008, 06:29 AM	#1
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Penzance? Yes! Thick, rich, sweet and practically perfect in cooler weather. The ultimate Christmas smoke. There is fascinating stuff in the Esoterica line but this is my idea of their flagship with burley-bound Stonehaven a close second. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

12-19-2008, 09:38 AM	#4
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Penzance? I've tried it a few times... was gifted a bit of my own and a friend has a tin of it. Really good stuff __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

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atlharp Microaggressor Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Magical Tree Land Posts: 208 Trading: (1)	Re: Penzance? I just picked up some of this recently and have been surprised at the depth of flavor of this blend. This came highly recommended by Greg (NCRADIOMAN), and as usual it is a winner. If you haven't tried this blend, I would try it soon. Andrew

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Curly Cut Not Scary Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 669 Trading: (9)	Re: Penzance? mmm.... of any latakia based blend to smoke, this would be my top choice. __________________ *To be 2nd guessed, You have to be the 1st guesser.*

07-28-2009, 07:37 AM	#10
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Penzance? This blend sounds great! I need to find me some... __________________

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