Presbyterian Mixture

OLS · 05-10-2011, 08:46 AM

Anybody here smoke much Presbyterian Mixture? I got a few tins on sale once, mostly a witty
gesture for next time I am with my sister, who is a Presbyterian Minister, and a damn fine one at that.
I can read reviews and get a good look at a steak, but I find that with cigars or pipe tobacco, I get a
better review here. (I had heard that the Montecristo D EL was a rocket, but here it gets stellar
reviews.) I am trying to avoid opening the tin, I have so much different tobacco open at present.

OnlyDryReds · 05-10-2011, 10:34 AM

Dont know yet... It is in my sample from Andrew and I havent gotten that far into the bag of them yet, but maybe after work today......

AD720 · 05-10-2011, 03:28 PM

Two big thumbs up. I am a big fan of English blends and this is a good one, even though I find it fairly mild for an English (light on the Latakia) it is still complex, due to what I think is some perique.

MarkinAZ · 05-10-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

Anybody here smoke much Presbyterian Mixture?

Hello Brad,

I haven't tried it myself, but you could probably shoot Dan (Mr.Moo) a PM on that, or, you can go here for a ton of reviews on this blend:

http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend_...PHA=P&TID=1206

They always have a bunch of good reviews for a reference point...

OLS · 05-10-2011, 04:45 PM

Ah ha, but if you read my original post, I know there are a ton of reviews at that site, but they ring hollow to me in
a lot of cases. A bunch of lip-flapping and parrots in trees. There are some good reviews there, but I like to
read them and temper them with what people say here. Even though this sub-forum moves like molasses in winter,
haha. Plainly and simply, I like what I read here better than what I read there. Some of it is even the same, lol.
Thanks, obviously, but I was thinking more about people here. But NOW, as is clear, that site is going to be my only
shot, hehe.

OLS · 05-10-2011, 05:01 PM

Maybe I shouldn't be so hard on that review site. They are usually taken for granted until they disappear.
I have used it extensively, and in the main it has been pretty relevant and helpful.

OnlyDryReds · 05-16-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AD720

Two big thumbs up. I am a big fan of English blends and this is a good one, even though I find it fairly mild for an English (light on the Latakia) it is still complex, due to what I think is some perique.

Tried Andrews sample yesterday - I agree mild but very nice smoke - even for a noob like me it was very pleasant to smoke - didnt have a real problem with packing or relighting as I have had issue with others. This would def be one I would get again.

Mister Moo · 05-23-2011, 05:47 AM

Often a bit wet from the tin it is long deep dark and rich - one of the all time greats. You might want to give a wad of it 30-min dry time before filling a bowl. It can smoke beautifully and be very enjoyable for the latakia lover as it offends everyone else within 100 yards. Something like Squadron Leader on steroids, PM is original -I cannot think of its equal. Seriously consider PM for an english-only pipe or a PM-dedicated pipe if you are fond of it.

Slow Triathlete · 12-20-2011, 03:01 PM

I really, really like it. It has a sweet side to it in my opinion.

RevSmoke · 12-20-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Triathlete

I really, really like it. It has a sweet side to it in my opinion.

Latakia is lighter hear than in many English blends, but it does have a sweetness to it that is pleasant. Also, I do enjoy the complexity. If there is a drawback, it is minor - I find it needs to dry out a bit after opening the tin and before smoking. Of course, there are some who might disagree with me.

fatdog · 12-22-2011, 12:42 PM

I find Presby. to be a good morning blend. Not as much latakia as my normal evening blends so it tends to smoke lighter for me. I like it in a meer quite a bit, the flavors tend to come out a bit more.
Peace
Marc

OLS · 04-03-2012, 02:28 PM

Thanks to all who responded. I am gonna bust the tin tonight.

lilninjabuddy · 04-03-2012, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLS

Thanks to all who responded. I am gonna bust the tin tonight.

...but then deeop down inside, you already knew that before you asked, didn't ya!

I always ask questions like "should I...", and realize later there was no way I wasn't gonna anyway!

OLS · 04-10-2012, 08:35 AM

For ME, no actually. I can hold onto things for some time and just forget about them.
It is entirely possible that I would have NEVER smoked it. I bought it on a supposed
overstock sale and thought it was kind of funny as my sister is a Presbyterian Minister
in the PCUSA. I wanted to smoke it up and give her the tin. But I was in no hurry.
I have far too much to smoke to open a tin of something. I smoke a pipe infrequently.

05-10-2011, 08:46 AM	#1
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Presbyterian Mixture Anybody here smoke much Presbyterian Mixture? I got a few tins on sale once, mostly a witty gesture for next time I am with my sister, who is a Presbyterian Minister, and a damn fine one at that. I can read reviews and get a good look at a steak, but I find that with cigars or pipe tobacco, I get a better review here. (I had heard that the Montecristo D EL was a rocket, but here it gets stellar reviews.) I am trying to avoid opening the tin, I have so much different tobacco open at present.

05-10-2011, 10:34 AM	#2
OnlyDryReds Driving around aimlessly Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Rob Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 162 Trading: (12)	Re: Presbyterian Mixture Dont know yet... It is in my sample from Andrew and I havent gotten that far into the bag of them yet, but maybe after work today......

05-10-2011, 03:28 PM	#3
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Presbyterian Mixture Two big thumbs up. I am a big fan of English blends and this is a good one, even though I find it fairly mild for an English (light on the Latakia) it is still complex, due to what I think is some perique. __________________

05-10-2011, 04:45 PM	#5
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Presbyterian Mixture Ah ha, but if you read my original post, I know there are a ton of reviews at that site, but they ring hollow to me in a lot of cases. A bunch of lip-flapping and parrots in trees. There are some good reviews there, but I like to read them and temper them with what people say here. Even though this sub-forum moves like molasses in winter, haha. Plainly and simply, I like what I read here better than what I read there. Some of it is even the same, lol. Thanks, obviously, but I was thinking more about people here. But NOW, as is clear, that site is going to be my only shot, hehe.

05-10-2011, 05:01 PM	#6
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Presbyterian Mixture Maybe I shouldn't be so hard on that review site. They are usually taken for granted until they disappear. I have used it extensively, and in the main it has been pretty relevant and helpful.

05-23-2011, 05:47 AM	#8
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Presbyterian Mixture Often a bit wet from the tin it is long deep dark and rich - one of the all time greats. You might want to give a wad of it 30-min dry time before filling a bowl. It can smoke beautifully and be very enjoyable for the latakia lover as it offends everyone else within 100 yards. Something like Squadron Leader on steroids, PM is original -I cannot think of its equal. Seriously consider PM for an english-only pipe or a PM-dedicated pipe if you are fond of it. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

12-20-2011, 03:01 PM	#9
Slow Triathlete I Need A Beer!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 369 Trading: (11)	Re: Presbyterian Mixture I really, really like it. It has a sweet side to it in my opinion. __________________ The police never think it is as funny as you do!

12-22-2011, 12:42 PM	#11
fatdog Just in from the Storm Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Marc Location: Tennessee Posts: 13 Trading: (0)	Re: Presbyterian Mixture I find Presby. to be a good morning blend. Not as much latakia as my normal evening blends so it tends to smoke lighter for me. I like it in a meer quite a bit, the flavors tend to come out a bit more. Peace Marc

04-03-2012, 02:28 PM	#12
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Presbyterian Mixture Thanks to all who responded. I am gonna bust the tin tonight.

04-10-2012, 08:35 AM	#14
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Presbyterian Mixture For ME, no actually. I can hold onto things for some time and just forget about them. It is entirely possible that I would have NEVER smoked it. I bought it on a supposed overstock sale and thought it was kind of funny as my sister is a Presbyterian Minister in the PCUSA. I wanted to smoke it up and give her the tin. But I was in no hurry. I have far too much to smoke to open a tin of something. I smoke a pipe infrequently.