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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| StevieB (2004) |   |
Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Erik Stokkebye - 4th Generation 2012 Anniversary Blend.
A nice accompaniment for today's afternoon walk, albeit, this would be better suited to a warm summer's day in the garden!
Two rows of flakes that are medium brown with a light flecks. There's a very delicate touch of pear to the aroma but nothing too suggestive. They break apart with just a gentle touch.
Igniting a bowl goes without a hitch, just a quick touch of the flame sets up a decent smoke. The Virginias are both ripe and sharp; there's a fruitiness yet also plenty of fresh hay/grass. The topping seems more like pear cider, Perry, than just pears; quite sharp, making it a good partner to the lively portion of the Virginias. It burns nicely, from start to finish, giving a smoke which only bites when put under strain.
Nicotine: just below medium. Room-note: not great; a little sour.
2012 Anniversary? A nice blend, but I'll refrain from giving it a full house as the topping becomes 'bitter' after a while. Three stars:
Recommended.
Pipe Used: Mr Brog
Age When Smoked: Two months
Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com
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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Elk (6) | |
Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I had high hopes for this one when I read the description and I think it exceeded my expectations. I don't really pick up much pear in the tin more of a sweet smell somewhat typical of virginia flakes from Europe. However once lit everything changed. To me it's like Dunhill flake with the most natural essence of pear. I taste somewhat typical, but excellent mature virginia flavors with dark fruit and bread and a little spice but what I love is how the natural pear essence creeps into my nose so I'm smelling it more than tasting it. Just great stuff. I find it pretty much medium all the way around and very pleasant in the morning. I found smoking this very slowly and letting the smoke drift upwards brought out all of the flavors. Curious what happens to it over time, not that I feel it needs any. Four stars.
Pipe Used: Various briars
Age When Smoked: A few weeks in a jar
Purchased From: Various online shops
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