Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 2012 Anniversary Blend
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Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation's 2012 Anniversary Blend commemorates 130 years since the family-owned business first introduced their mixtures to pipe smokers. Comprised entirely of mature Virginias that are pressed and cut into flakes, it features a subtle pear flavouring for a hint of sweetness and a satisfyingly rich smoking experience. It's a remarkable blend from the esteemed tobacconist, continuing their historic legacy and passion for producing quality pipe tobaccos.
Details
| Brand | Erik Stokkebye |
| Blended By | Erik Stokkebye |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2021 | 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.
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
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Two months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The Virginias offer plenty of tart and tangy citrus, grass/hay, sour lemon, bread, sugar, vegetation, floralness, light dark fruit, earth, wood, a couple pinches of spice, and a touch of acidity. The pear topping mildly tones down the tobaccos, and works well to create a harmonious, very consistent sweet and moderately sour Virginia flavor. The strength and nic-hit are just past the center of mild to medium. The taste is notch past that mark. No chance of bite or harshness, and has few rough edges. The flakes easily break apart to suit your preference. Burns cool and clean, and a tad slow. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires some relights. Has a lightly lingering, pleasant after taste, and room note. Can be an all day smoke. Three and a half stars out of four.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I didn't got the reason why we must buy this limited edition pipe tobacco. It is a good blend, but there is no typical image for me. The beginning is more like Capstan Gold, but the later period is familiar with Peterson White Flake.
Pipe Used:
Charatan Pot Shape
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2022 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Smoking now:
Aroma of hay, fermented citrus smells, typical Virginia flake smell. Well formed flakes that are light in color and broke apart easily.
Mellow, with a light and easy Virginia flake body. Some sharpness that’s associated with Virginias. The sharpness dissipates as the bowl progressed. A more bready, yeasty, fermented Virginia with a lighter grassy hay flavor. The topping might add some bright citrus fruit notes but they are not overt. Natural sweetness but not what I would call a sweet flake. Probably just right for a natural straight Virginia flake. Left no after taste in my mouth or mouth tingle or tongue bite. Burned slow but hot. A welcome Virginia on a warm summer day.
Aroma of hay, fermented citrus smells, typical Virginia flake smell. Well formed flakes that are light in color and broke apart easily.
Mellow, with a light and easy Virginia flake body. Some sharpness that’s associated with Virginias. The sharpness dissipates as the bowl progressed. A more bready, yeasty, fermented Virginia with a lighter grassy hay flavor. The topping might add some bright citrus fruit notes but they are not overt. Natural sweetness but not what I would call a sweet flake. Probably just right for a natural straight Virginia flake. Left no after taste in my mouth or mouth tingle or tongue bite. Burned slow but hot. A welcome Virginia on a warm summer day.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 11, 2021 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I will start by saying I smoked this fresh and after sitting in the jar for roughly a year. Although I'd love to see this in bulk form since it doesn't seem like rarified tobaccos, it is definitely worth what I paid for it. I'd agree with another user that compared this to Capstan Gold as to the bright and airy Virginia citrus notes. After a year the topping has only enhanced the bright lemony flavors of the Virginia. Burning qualities are perfect out of the tin. Slow sipping yields tasty results. My wife and I are both pipe and cigar smokers, so we like the room notes of natural tobaccos. Not alot of nicotine, not alot of nuance. Just tasty bright Virginia flavors.
Pipe Used:
Various
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh and 1 year
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