Charatan Eventide
(2.92)
A traditional richer, more thoughtful mixture to smoke as a nightcap in the evening. A subtle blend of the best American Leaf with Latakia and a small leafed Turkish matured by our blenders and specially processed for a slow, lasting smoke. Perique is added to enhance the bouquet.
Notes: A slow, long-lasting smoke contains Virginia, latakia and perique. A strong taste with a mild flavour. Similar to Dunhill Nightcap.
Details
| Brand | Charatan |
| Blended By | Kohlhase, Kopp & Co. |
| Manufactured By | House of Edgeworth |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.92 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2019 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Charatan - Eventide.
This was supplied by my pal Martin McGahey of McGahey's tobacconists (I write for them). And, I love it!
So, it's clamed to be similar to Dunhill's Nightcap? Well, that casts a big shadow!
In keeping with Nightcap it isn't a stertorous Lat Bomb. It's a weighty, heavy, smoke, with lots of flavour, but we're not talking about anything harsh, or uncontrolled. As well as the Latakia there's a notable taste from the Perique. This gives a zesty, fruitiness, on top of the heavier tasting Latakia. Heavier; it isn't overly sharp or cutting, like some of the varietals, but rich and full. The Virginia's the platform and base, but the flavour is outweighed by the other two; in comparison the Latakia and Perique are much more formidable. Although full tasting, it's also very smooth. The burn's standard is high: not fast, cool in temperature, creating a comfortable, bite-free, smoke.
Nicotine: above medium. Room-note: not great for others, but I quite like it!
Charatan Eventide? Wonderful. Highly recommended:
Four stars.
This was supplied by my pal Martin McGahey of McGahey's tobacconists (I write for them). And, I love it!
So, it's clamed to be similar to Dunhill's Nightcap? Well, that casts a big shadow!
In keeping with Nightcap it isn't a stertorous Lat Bomb. It's a weighty, heavy, smoke, with lots of flavour, but we're not talking about anything harsh, or uncontrolled. As well as the Latakia there's a notable taste from the Perique. This gives a zesty, fruitiness, on top of the heavier tasting Latakia. Heavier; it isn't overly sharp or cutting, like some of the varietals, but rich and full. The Virginia's the platform and base, but the flavour is outweighed by the other two; in comparison the Latakia and Perique are much more formidable. Although full tasting, it's also very smooth. The burn's standard is high: not fast, cool in temperature, creating a comfortable, bite-free, smoke.
Nicotine: above medium. Room-note: not great for others, but I quite like it!
Charatan Eventide? Wonderful. Highly recommended:
Four stars.
Pipe Used:
Altinok Lee Van Cleef: My Friday pipe
PurchasedFrom:
McGahey's
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2020 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
“Charatan Eventide” is definitely inspired by „Dunhill/Peterson Nightcap”. These two mixtures are really close. Check my review on “Nightcap”.
After having smoked several bowls of “Eventide”, I decided to do a side-by-side comparison of “Nightcap” and “Eventide”, each in a pot (a Vauen and a Nording). This way some subtle differences appear, which I did barely notice when smoked on different days, since these two mixtures are very similar. Maybe “Eventide” is slightly mellower.
The difference is in the Orientals. I notice a variance in spices. In “Eventide” they stand out a bit more and provide a different variation of spicy tastes. But that’s a matter of personal preference, not quality. Both are great mixtures and I have put both on my list of favourites. If you like “Nightcap” I highly recommend you give “Eventide” a try.
After having smoked several bowls of “Eventide”, I decided to do a side-by-side comparison of “Nightcap” and “Eventide”, each in a pot (a Vauen and a Nording). This way some subtle differences appear, which I did barely notice when smoked on different days, since these two mixtures are very similar. Maybe “Eventide” is slightly mellower.
The difference is in the Orientals. I notice a variance in spices. In “Eventide” they stand out a bit more and provide a different variation of spicy tastes. But that’s a matter of personal preference, not quality. Both are great mixtures and I have put both on my list of favourites. If you like “Nightcap” I highly recommend you give “Eventide” a try.
Age When Smoked:
New, out of tin.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
If you like English mixtures, this is a good one: complex, smooth, flavoursome - and it doesn't bite. The Latakia is notably present, but not overwhelmingly so, and the spicy Perique adds a very welcome dimension. Eventide is a civilized tobacco that lights readily and behaves consistently all the way down the bowl, leaving behind a fine white ash and no goo at all. It burns a little too quickly for my liking, but that's a function of the ribbon cut, and hardly a fatal objection. I find that a ten minute drying time between loading the bowl and lighting up is a good idea. I wouldn't recommend Eventide to the beginner, but experienced pipe smokers will appreciate its many nuances. This tobacco is full of flavour and different aspects of the flavour profile present themselves at different points during the smoke. Take if slow, then, and savour it. This is a tobacco for the armchair in front of the fire. If you smoke it while doing something else you'll miss a lot.
As Pipe WIzard has pointed out, Eventide isn't an exact match for Nightcap, but it's pretty close, and a good smoke in its own right. The falling demand that killed off the Dunhill blends will probably also kill off the new Charatan subs before too long; but let's enjoy it while we can. We pipe smokers are on a sinking ship anyway, so let's go down with the band playing.
As Pipe WIzard has pointed out, Eventide isn't an exact match for Nightcap, but it's pretty close, and a good smoke in its own right. The falling demand that killed off the Dunhill blends will probably also kill off the new Charatan subs before too long; but let's enjoy it while we can. We pipe smokers are on a sinking ship anyway, so let's go down with the band playing.
Pipe Used:
Hardcastle billiard
Age When Smoked:
Brand new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 04, 2023 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
A great, dark English with just the right amount of Latakia. Compared to Nightcap, which I smoked back to back in the same pipe, Eventide seems a tad mellower and/or bit less "tart", even a bit sweeter. I guess that's the Perique which is much more noticable than in NC. Nightcap had a tartness and harshness, Eventide on the other hand was smooth.
Pipe Used:
Vauen Cambridge
Age When Smoked:
2 Years
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