English Blend Suggestion?

Emjaysmash · 01-01-2009, 05:44 PM

Hey Pipers and Pipettes!

Well, I am really starting to enjoy English blends, and wanted to ask what everyones favorite english blend was. I hear Westminster is a good blend, and I'm hoping to find some money to buy a tin and try it one of these days.

I've also never tried Va/Per before, but after seeing Slow's "Va/Per Showdown" thread (I dont know if that was here or at that other place) I'm thinking of trying to get some Escudo and McConnell's Scottish Cake blend...

So, any wise sages have any other suggestions for a humble apprentice?

Thanks.
MJ

Emjaysmash · 01-03-2009, 06:38 PM

Really? No one?

Asher · 01-03-2009, 06:44 PM

Hey MJ, have you found any place around Madison that sells decent pipe tobacco? Knuckleheads has some bulk tobacco, but nothing that looks particularly good. I don't recall seeing any pipe tobacco at The Tasting Room, but I could be wrong.

BigFrank · 01-03-2009, 07:19 PM

Sorry emmjay I just picked my pipes back up and I am still working through VA and VA/Per Blends.

Emjaysmash · 01-03-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Asher

Hey MJ, have you found any place around Madison that sells decent pipe tobacco? Knuckleheads has some bulk tobacco, but nothing that looks particularly good. I don't recall seeing any pipe tobacco at The Tasting Room, but I could be wrong.

Hey Asher,
Quite honestly I dont like knuckleheads much at all. All it is is a head shop.
Ive only been to the Tasting Room once, and 15 mins before they closed (

), so I just ran into the Humidor picked up some things and left. I don't remember there being any pipe tobacco there.
Why don't you give me a PM with your Addy? I can see if I can hook you up with a bit of tobacco.

DrDubzz · 01-03-2009, 08:13 PM

Check out Butera Royal Vintage Latakia #2

it's one of two english blends I've smoked, but I liked it

Asher · 01-04-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Hey Asher,
Quite honestly I dont like knuckleheads much at all. All it is is a head shop.

Yeah, I browse their humidor once in a while, and there's almost never anything good. They've got a box and a half of Oliva V lanceros, but they're asking about $450 per box!

Emjaysmash · 01-04-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asher

Yeah, I browse their humidor once in a while, and there's almost never anything good. They've got a box and a half of Oliva V lanceros, but they're asking about $450 per box!

Yep, selling a $5 cigar for $14. I'm never going back there again.

RevSmoke · 01-04-2009, 08:39 PM

Here is a link to Mars Cigars & Pipes.

http://www.marscigars.com/

If you want a great English blend, get some Gawith & Hoggarth Mixture #12, my personal favorite. They also have G&H Louisiana Flake, my all time favorite VaPer.

Todd

Slow Triathlete · 01-06-2009, 01:19 PM

You got the VaPers right in the beginning. Start off with Escudo and Scottish Cake. These two are considered by most to be the top VaPers, along with Solani #633.

As far as Englishes go, I'm not really big on them but the two that I always go back to are Frog Morton and Samuel Gawith's Squadron Leader. Stokkebye's Proper English is always a favorite as well.

DrDubzz · 01-07-2009, 01:35 PM

just tried some Larry's Blend, from pipesandcigars

I like it for an english, although I'm still not totally into the whole latakia thing, but I'm trying to figure it out. it was good, it smells like it'll be in your face smokey, but it's really quite sweet

Mister Moo · 01-07-2009, 02:16 PM

3. For all around easy english smoke if you can find it - Dunhill Mixture 965 (and Squadron Leader if you can't. Lovely stuff).

2. For all around plus a little extra kick in the pants for an english-lover (in a good way) it's hard to beat - Peter Stokkebye Proper English (bulk only)

1. For the man who knows who he is but, knowing that, would prefer to be Sherlock Holmes there is only - Smokers Haven 20th Anniversary Mixture. Everything else is, at best, a distant 2nd place.

Hey! That's just my taste. Lotsa people like the Frog stuff but I don't get it. Tastes vary. Much to try. Keep your own counsel. Don't smoke any of it in a briar according to old farts in the know.

01-03-2009, 06:44 PM	#3
Asher Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 69 Trading: (1)	Re: English Blend Suggestion? Hey MJ, have you found any place around Madison that sells decent pipe tobacco? Knuckleheads has some bulk tobacco, but nothing that looks particularly good. I don't recall seeing any pipe tobacco at The Tasting Room, but I could be wrong.

01-03-2009, 07:19 PM	#4
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: English Blend Suggestion? Sorry emmjay I just picked my pipes back up and I am still working through VA and VA/Per Blends.

01-04-2009, 08:39 PM	#9
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: English Blend Suggestion? Here is a link to Mars Cigars & Pipes. http://www.marscigars.com/ If you want a great English blend, get some Gawith & Hoggarth Mixture #12, my personal favorite. They also have G&H Louisiana Flake, my all time favorite VaPer. Todd __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

01-06-2009, 01:19 PM	#10
Slow Triathlete I Need A Beer!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 369 Trading: (11)	Re: English Blend Suggestion? You got the VaPers right in the beginning. Start off with Escudo and Scottish Cake. These two are considered by most to be the top VaPers, along with Solani #633. As far as Englishes go, I'm not really big on them but the two that I always go back to are Frog Morton and Samuel Gawith's Squadron Leader. Stokkebye's Proper English is always a favorite as well.

01-07-2009, 01:35 PM	#11
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: English Blend Suggestion? just tried some Larry's Blend, from pipesandcigars I like it for an english, although I'm still not totally into the whole latakia thing, but I'm trying to figure it out. it was good, it smells like it'll be in your face smokey, but it's really quite sweet

01-01-2009, 05:44 PM	#1
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	English Blend Suggestion? Hey Pipers and Pipettes! Well, I am really starting to enjoy English blends, and wanted to ask what everyones favorite english blend was. I hear Westminster is a good blend, and I'm hoping to find some money to buy a tin and try it one of these days. I've also never tried Va/Per before, but after seeing Slow's "Va/Per Showdown" thread (I dont know if that was here or at that other place) I'm thinking of trying to get some Escudo and McConnell's Scottish Cake blend... So, any wise sages have any other suggestions for a humble apprentice? Thanks. MJ __________________

01-03-2009, 06:38 PM	#2
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: English Blend Suggestion? Really? No one? __________________

01-03-2009, 08:13 PM	#6
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: English Blend Suggestion? Check out Butera Royal Vintage Latakia #2 it's one of two english blends I've smoked, but I liked it

01-07-2009, 02:16 PM	#12
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: English Blend Suggestion? 3. For all around easy english smoke if you can find it - Dunhill Mixture 965 (and Squadron Leader if you can't. Lovely stuff). 2. For all around plus a little extra kick in the pants for an english-lover (in a good way) it's hard to beat - Peter Stokkebye Proper English (bulk only) 1. For the man who knows who he is but, knowing that, would prefer to be Sherlock Holmes there is only - Smokers Haven 20th Anniversary Mixture. Everything else is, at best, a distant 2nd place. Hey! That's just my taste. Lotsa people like the Frog stuff but I don't get it. Tastes vary. Much to try. Keep your own counsel. Don't smoke any of it in a briar according to old farts in the know. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life." Last edited by Mister Moo; 01-07-2009 at 02:22 PM.