Sillem's London Blend
(3.54)
A blend of latakia, cavendish, perique, burley and some Kentucky leaf make this a rich and full flavored blend.
Details
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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3.54 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2013 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
When selecting this tobacco I just gave a quick look at all the 4 star reviews and made a purchase. This was a mistake on my part, as I now see the Burley/Kentucky components ( I'm not a fan). This results in a very nutty blend, void of all sweetness, and a blend that I find bland and boring. As I puff at this to get some flavor, the Perique starts to "Pepper" my tongue. I'm afraid this will be another tin for the back of my cellar
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2017 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Sillem's - London Blend.
The mixture's mostly dark brown and black, with just a few specks of gold. Being as it's a fairly coarse ribbon, this means it sadly includes some twigs. Moisture's good.
It's a full tasting smoke, which is quite busy. The Latakia's the forerunner, with the rest giving less. It would be better, to me, if it weren't for the Kentucky. This takes some of the enjoyment out of the supporting flavour for the Latakia: a little burnt, and harsh. Kentucky aside, the remaining ingredients work quite nicely together: slightly Cavendish-sweet, some sharp Perique, and some rugged Burley. I can't particularly pick out any added flavour. The burn from London's quite good, giving a smoke just below medium in temperature.
Nicotine: medium to strong. Room-note: pleasant to tolerable.
I'd give London Blend three or four stars if the Kentucky weren't included, but this lessens the rating to two:
Somewhat recommended.
The mixture's mostly dark brown and black, with just a few specks of gold. Being as it's a fairly coarse ribbon, this means it sadly includes some twigs. Moisture's good.
It's a full tasting smoke, which is quite busy. The Latakia's the forerunner, with the rest giving less. It would be better, to me, if it weren't for the Kentucky. This takes some of the enjoyment out of the supporting flavour for the Latakia: a little burnt, and harsh. Kentucky aside, the remaining ingredients work quite nicely together: slightly Cavendish-sweet, some sharp Perique, and some rugged Burley. I can't particularly pick out any added flavour. The burn from London's quite good, giving a smoke just below medium in temperature.
Nicotine: medium to strong. Room-note: pleasant to tolerable.
I'd give London Blend three or four stars if the Kentucky weren't included, but this lessens the rating to two:
Somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New
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