Murray Sons & Co, Ltd Parsons' Pleasure
(2.60)
A mixture with a difference; blended only from mild bright tobaccos.
Details
| Brand | Murray Sons & Co, Ltd |
| Blended By | Murray Sons & Co., Ltd |
| Manufactured By | BAT |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Very Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.60 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 08, 2009 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
I wasn't quite able to finish the tin of this, not because it was bad tasting but more because it didn't excite. It's a "so-so" virginia, mildly sweet and, quite frankly, kind of limp-wristed. The virginias don't assert themselves much and I ended up puffing faster than I normally do (subconsciously) in order to get more flavor. To its credit, it didn't bite unless seriously provoked. But it didn't push the flavor envelope, either.
As mentioned, this is the baby of the Parson's Pleasure/Barney's/Punchbowle trio. This one contains no latakia, whereas the middle brother (Barney's) contains a light amount and the Punchbowle is rather heavier. A bit of latakia or blending orientals or perique would probably do this no harm and I might experiment further. Similar to Gold Block, this one might add some body to a wispy mix or improve the burning qualities of another blend. Smoked on its own, it really offers little to endear itself over the long term. Try it if you like very mild virginias.
As mentioned, this is the baby of the Parson's Pleasure/Barney's/Punchbowle trio. This one contains no latakia, whereas the middle brother (Barney's) contains a light amount and the Punchbowle is rather heavier. A bit of latakia or blending orientals or perique would probably do this no harm and I might experiment further. Similar to Gold Block, this one might add some body to a wispy mix or improve the burning qualities of another blend. Smoked on its own, it really offers little to endear itself over the long term. Try it if you like very mild virginias.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2005 | Very Mild | None Detected | Very Mild | Pleasant |
Mild virginia shag, naturally sweet, and tending to be a little dull. It's quite moist in the tin, I might try to dry it a little. As noted, it does have a tendency to warm up and bite if puffed too hard, it needs to be smoked really slow and evenly to prevent this. Its alright in my long stemmed canadian.
I have noticed a slight honey scent when my friends have been smoking it, I am inclined to think that this is a natural feature of the tobaccos used, as there is no taste of it that I would expect if it was a flavouring. The room note soon fades after smoking to a faint tobacco smell, not at all offensive.
It lights and burns fairly easily, with only a little drip, probably because it is so moist.
Its nothing to get excited about unless you only like the mildest virginias, but I can happily finish the tin while reading, as it isnt going to distract my attention the way some of the bolder blends I enjoy could.
I have noticed a slight honey scent when my friends have been smoking it, I am inclined to think that this is a natural feature of the tobaccos used, as there is no taste of it that I would expect if it was a flavouring. The room note soon fades after smoking to a faint tobacco smell, not at all offensive.
It lights and burns fairly easily, with only a little drip, probably because it is so moist.
Its nothing to get excited about unless you only like the mildest virginias, but I can happily finish the tin while reading, as it isnt going to distract my attention the way some of the bolder blends I enjoy could.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2002 | Mild | None Detected | Very Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Bright and light tobaccos, rather dry and ticklish. I presume most of this blend is Virginian, perhaps with some Burley in it. As the esteemed Noorrmm has put it, it belongs to triad of rather economic and popular blends, in the English (i.e. unscented) tradition. It is a mild, natural tasting tobacco, with some proclivity to bite the tongue. Short ribbon cut, it is easy to pack and lights almost immediately. The mildness makes it slightly astringent and, in my case, it left me with a dry palate. The flavour is that of pure tobacco (might be an interesting option for a cigarette smoker), but it lacks depth, punch and mystery.
I don't believe the quality of the leaf in PP is particularly good. Compared with similar tobaccos (Orlik's Golden Sliced or Radford's Sunrise Flake, both of which are smooth and creamy, perhaps even soapy) the leaf here seems rather raw and unprocessed. The lack of depth induces one to puff hard and fast in order to catch some flavour; consequently the blend tends to burn hot, producing, IMO, an unpleasant sharpness.
This could easily be the British equivalent of Prince Albert, albeit PP is more of a Virgnia than a Burley blend. However, if forced to choose, I would rather stay with the Prince, not the Parson.
I don't believe the quality of the leaf in PP is particularly good. Compared with similar tobaccos (Orlik's Golden Sliced or Radford's Sunrise Flake, both of which are smooth and creamy, perhaps even soapy) the leaf here seems rather raw and unprocessed. The lack of depth induces one to puff hard and fast in order to catch some flavour; consequently the blend tends to burn hot, producing, IMO, an unpleasant sharpness.
This could easily be the British equivalent of Prince Albert, albeit PP is more of a Virgnia than a Burley blend. However, if forced to choose, I would rather stay with the Prince, not the Parson.
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