John Cotton John Cotton's Number 3
(3.17)
Made of Virginia, Orientals, latakia and perique.
Notes: John Cotton's Number Three is a great addition to their English blend lineup. Like most of their other latakia based blends, there are wonderful Virginias and Orientals joining smoky Cyprian latakia, but what sets Number Three apart is the addition of just enough perique to add depth, spice and sweetness, making this a perfect late evening repast.
Details
| Brand | John Cotton |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Lane, Ltd. |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.75 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2017 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
The smoky, woody, mildly sweet Cyprian latakia is the lead component. The woody, mildly spicy, buttery sweet and sour Orientals play an important second lead. The grassy, citrusy Virginia mostly forms the base for the other tobaccos as a supporting player. The peppery, raisiny perique constantly underscores the blend. The nic-hit is a couple steps past the mild threshold. Wont bite or get harsh. The tobacco is a little dry, but I did not hydrate it. Burns cool and clean at a moderate pace with very consistent flavor that sports a touch of smooth, creamy sweetness. I suspect an extremely mild topping is present. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. Has a pleasant, lingering spicy, woody after taste, and a noticeable campfire room note. Can be an all day smoke.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This blend immediately reminded me of Dunhill Nightcap, but I thought it was a little better to my tastes. To start with, standard Balkan blends with perique added are not typically my cup of tea, so I doubt I will reorder this one. In this flavor profile, I much prefer Lane's Crown Achievement to both this and Nightcap.
What I like so much about CA versus this and the other is that it is smoother and creamier IMO. It also is not as dominated by sour orientals as the other two. I am also not a big fan of sour orientals. I find that both Nightcap and JC3 seem to come off as sour to my tastes, but JC3 seems to be better balanced against the other elements, making for a smoother and smokier tasting experience.
The only area where Nightcap may excel to JC3 may be in nicotine content. While I, personally, don't find either to be a strong nicotine blend, I would say that Nightcap is probably a little stronger. This is likely due to a higher perique content. In any case, the perique in any of these blends is lightly applied.
I think that most fans of nightcap should try both this blend and Lane CA.
What I like so much about CA versus this and the other is that it is smoother and creamier IMO. It also is not as dominated by sour orientals as the other two. I am also not a big fan of sour orientals. I find that both Nightcap and JC3 seem to come off as sour to my tastes, but JC3 seems to be better balanced against the other elements, making for a smoother and smokier tasting experience.
The only area where Nightcap may excel to JC3 may be in nicotine content. While I, personally, don't find either to be a strong nicotine blend, I would say that Nightcap is probably a little stronger. This is likely due to a higher perique content. In any case, the perique in any of these blends is lightly applied.
I think that most fans of nightcap should try both this blend and Lane CA.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2018 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
A genius blend because there are many Latakia in this blend but in the same time, it keeps so much nuanced; more importantly, the added Perique makes this blend so interesting and richer because Perique in the standard Balkan mixture ( not flake, crumble cake or plug) is usually distracting.
Like TallPuffO'Burley, "standard Balkan blends with Perique added are not typically my cup of tea, but JC3 seems to be better balanced against the other elements, making for a smoother and smokier tasting experience."
Enjoy + Buy it on sales → Three Stars Rating
Like TallPuffO'Burley, "standard Balkan blends with Perique added are not typically my cup of tea, but JC3 seems to be better balanced against the other elements, making for a smoother and smokier tasting experience."
Enjoy + Buy it on sales → Three Stars Rating
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars
Age When Smoked:
eight months
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