Wilke Pipe Tobacco Wilke No. 222
(3.14)
A Virginia shag with yenidje Turkish with a touch of natural cavendish topped with Latakia.
Details
Brand | Wilke Pipe Tobacco |
Blended By | John Brandt |
Manufactured By | John Brandt |
Blend Type | English |
Contents | Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
Flavoring | |
Cut | Ribbon |
Packaging | bulk |
Country | United States |
Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 23, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Initial thoughts, bowls 1-3: Wilke No.222 presents as mostly light to medium ribbon and arrives at the optimal moisture level: ready to smoke immediately. There is a distinct Cavendish sweetness on the nose, much more so than, say, No.184. 222 takes a match well with a touch of sweet on the charring light, and burns cool and dry throughout the smoke. Overall this is very similar to 184 and I would simply reference my review of that blend, as this seems a reshuffling of the same core tobaccos with the addition of Virginia. But what a fantastic reshuffling it is!
Conclusion, bowls 4-6: Slightly sweeter and crisper out of the gate, 222 is basically 184 with Virginia. For some, this will be an even better blend. For me, I prefer 184, as I like my Virginia straight up, or with Perique, and find that Virginia gets in the way of the complexities of Oriental leaf. But for those who disagree, 222 will be a great tobacco. Unlike the more forgiving 184, this one will require more of a slower, Virginia sipping cadence as it will heat up a bit as you lose yourself in that magic Oriental/Cavendish bliss. The Virginia calms down a bit in the final quarter of the bowl and there’s a nice coda of musty Latakia and white peppery Oriental that makes for a pleasant conclusion while leaving little moisture or mess in the bowl. For me, a three Star blend based solely on personal preference and an affinity for 184. But could easily be someone’s 4-star blend.
Conclusion, bowls 4-6: Slightly sweeter and crisper out of the gate, 222 is basically 184 with Virginia. For some, this will be an even better blend. For me, I prefer 184, as I like my Virginia straight up, or with Perique, and find that Virginia gets in the way of the complexities of Oriental leaf. But for those who disagree, 222 will be a great tobacco. Unlike the more forgiving 184, this one will require more of a slower, Virginia sipping cadence as it will heat up a bit as you lose yourself in that magic Oriental/Cavendish bliss. The Virginia calms down a bit in the final quarter of the bowl and there’s a nice coda of musty Latakia and white peppery Oriental that makes for a pleasant conclusion while leaving little moisture or mess in the bowl. For me, a three Star blend based solely on personal preference and an affinity for 184. But could easily be someone’s 4-star blend.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell No.11
PurchasedFrom:
Wilke
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 19, 2021 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I have smoked many times before writing this review, but I could not write a coherent impression. It's floral, herbal, and a bit sweet, but not as floral or earthy as Presbyterian, and it's not a mellow smoke. However, it's a rather subdued smoke to describe as a bright blend, so I'm confused as to how to describe it. I prefer No. 111 in these Wilke's Oriental blends, but that is not to say that No. 222 is a bad blend. It's a well-made, carefully crafted blend that, like the Burley-based TC Ebony and Safari, offers subtle flavor variations depending on the tastes of the individual pipe smoker. Try it and choose.
PurchasedFrom:
Wilke Pipe Tobacco
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 25, 2022 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
I love Wilke blends. Opening the jar, the scent is a creamy sort of sweetness. I'm not sure what the added flavor is, but it's somewhat reminiscent of C&D's Epiphany. A rich sweetness with a small touch of fruit. First few puffs... sweet and sour. Very flavorful. I don't taste a lot of Latakia, but the Virginias are quite tangy and match with some really nice herbal Orientals. It really doesn't taste that "English-y" at all, though. Still, it's a very nice Virginia/Oriental favor. There seems to be a good amount of smoothing Cavendish too.
Bottom line: Maybe I'm a poor taster, or maybe I got a bad batch, but I detect almost no Latakia. So there isn't much of an English flavor. Still, lots of Oriental complexity and Virginia tang smoothed out nicely with a heap of Cavendish. I've had the same jar now for about a year, and I enjoy smoking it every so often. A good blend. 3 stars.
Bottom line: Maybe I'm a poor taster, or maybe I got a bad batch, but I detect almost no Latakia. So there isn't much of an English flavor. Still, lots of Oriental complexity and Virginia tang smoothed out nicely with a heap of Cavendish. I've had the same jar now for about a year, and I enjoy smoking it every so often. A good blend. 3 stars.
Pipe Used:
My medium E.Wilke
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 28, 2021 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
This is the tobacco flavor, appearance, and smell that I think of as a classic. Before smoking pipes I imagine this is what it would be like. Not extraordinary, nor aromatic, but refined and worthy of a casual smoke.
The room note would probably scare some people away. It reminds me of smoking a cigar. The flavor is earthy and a bit spicy but does not bite the tongue at all. It was easy to keep lit and perhaps a few man hairs sprouted after smoking.
The room note would probably scare some people away. It reminds me of smoking a cigar. The flavor is earthy and a bit spicy but does not bite the tongue at all. It was easy to keep lit and perhaps a few man hairs sprouted after smoking.