Edward's Bishop Burley

Most everything can be found online, but I can't find an official list of what EBB contains. This TR site states it is "A blend of rare Burleys and Virginias with a faint touch of Orientals. An all day smoke with a sweetness all of its own." But the proprietor of Edwards told me it was strictly a blend of 3 different burleys and nothing else, he even showed me a print catalog supporting his description. He said it was his only copy, no I couldn't keep it, now I wished I had taken a photo of the catalog. I mention these details because what I smoked was indeed Edward's Bishop Burley smoked in an Edward's pipe shop and was nothing more or less than burley + burley + burley. Now I like burley but a pure burley blend in this instance didn't work for me, was boring, evoking a dry dinner roll without any butter or gravy. I only gave it one shot though, so in all fairness maybe this tobacco requires more patience. I gave my purchase to a friend since I was also trying other blends from Edward's with some hits and misses. I struck out swinging with EBB.

The burleys are the stars: nutty, a little toasty with some molasses and cocoa notes. The Virginia is grassy and citrus sweet in a support role. The Oriental/Turkish is a little floral, very lightly woody and dry with a bare hint of spice in the background. You don't really taste the Cyprian latakia, but it adds a little smoky push to the blend. Won't bite. Has a mild nic-hit. Burns cool at a moderate pace with a very slight roughness, and leaves little moisture in the bowl. Requires an average number of relights. Has a little sourness here and there that I find distracting, especially in the after taste.

-JimInks

All day Shakespeare is as disasterous as all day sit com. This is a small cast with interesting characters, well produced and a good writer. If you like burley with smart casting this is a show you don't want to miss. This really is burley without bite that has just enough complexity and sweetness to keep interest. Moderate sipping reveals the full range where as unrestrained puffing turns the heat on.

Mostly cube cut burleys and virginias; the clerk at my local Edwards says it contains latakia but I cannot taste it but probably adds to the smokiness of the blend, it takes a long time to dry out but it takes no effort to light; the taste that you get out of this one is oatmeal with chocolate but fear not this is not a aromatic the tobacco taste comes through this blend consistently and most importantly it does not gunk up the pipe the room note is not offensive it's definitely gear towards the burley smoker, it's a good crossover blend for the aromatic smoker; the most important test for me is if I would buy it again, and the answer is yes! but not enough to age it, i almost forget this one has perique although is not listed on the blend description and is only noticeable in the first light up.

Do yourself a favor, stop reading this and try it out you would not be disappointed if you are a burley smoker.

I like the stuff.....It does take some drying out due to PG....But the flavor blossoms once its dry. the room note to me is like that money blessing incense...so others should like it.....The flavor is a nice, well behaved burley.....Burns clean...The important note here is to let it dry...else it can be goopy..... I like it, but am always hesitant to recomend any flavored blend...definatly try if possible before buying..... Else....Good Stuff.... 🙂

Bishop Burley is a "mood" smoke for me. When I want a fuller taste than my usual "go-to" blends, Bishop Burley is my first choice. I tend to primarily smoke aromatics, which have little of the nutty taste found in this blend. The taste is not overpowering, but it certainly fills the bill when wanting something stronger than Blue Ridge, Buccaneer, Old Master, or Elizabethan Mix. I should note that this blend seems more dependent on the choice of pipe than some others. For some reason, in a Radice Hawkbill, this blend really gives a great smoke. I find it less enjoyable in taller bowls.

Another oldie but goodie from Edwards. I first smoke this nearly 34 years ago. Good for the range, the woods, the walk in the neighborhood even.

A famous (I say) full burley blend with a some virginia for sweetness and, believe it or not, a wee bit of chocolate essence (cc-g) for aroma. Not spray or oils, but just essence blending at its finest. Probably less chocolate than Bob's Chocolate Flake. But the overall flavor is constant. It does not degrade.

I don't know how rare the burley is, man, but it is rich, man, real rich. As rich almost as the burley in Cumberland.

The virginia and essence soften it some so you can smoke a few bowls.

A real manly taste treat. Full, rich, yet not overwhelming (unless you hate burley). Very good for a nutty burley type blend.

The aroma is strong despite the cc-g.

Is not wet and burns steady for me. I haven't tied it in a while, but why not order an 7 oz. pack today?

I bow my head in honor of Bishop Burley -- the blend only a high order deserves. Amen.

Bishop Burley is a classic OTC Burley blend with a little condimental amount of Virginia's to give it some sweetness. Clean burning, smells nice both in the bag and when lit and just a bit of nicotine. A great choice for a new smoker looking to step up from black Cavendish blends. I prefer Uhle's and C&D's Burleys to Edwards but YMMV. These blends Edward's puts out are always high quality, they have been around forever and know what they are doing so there should be no apprehension when ordering from them. Bishop Burley Is a 1950's style pedestrian Burley blend that satisfies and is easy to light, stays lit and delivers a mild smoke. Not a treat but a perfect example of a blue collar all day smoke and at a great price.

MY favorite tobacco since 1967. Love the stuff. Great taste without additives destroying its natural goodness. For me, it's simply the best to burn in a good briar

A blend consisting of very dry cube and ribbon cut tobaccos. Despite its dryness, I found many relights were necessary. Cube cut tobaccos, for many, mean (many) relights. Although not unpleasant, I found the nutty taste of this tobacco not to my liking.

I rate this tobacco 5.0 out of 10.