Peter Stokkebye Proper English (No.52)
(3.11)
The most Latakia of any blend we make combined with old belt Virginias and Orientals for a classic blend.
Details
| Brand | Peter Stokkebye |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.11 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 28, 2017 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Peter Stokkebye No. 52 labels itself as Proper English, using the popular if not very accurate label of "English" for a mixture with a notable latakia or oriental/latakia characteristic. I do not know if this offering is the proper, much less the perfect, English, but it is a fine tobacco available in bulk alone at a very competitive price.
Open the baggie or jar (according to how you store your bulk tobaccos) and you find a collection of quite thin ribbons which vary in color from light brown to medium brown to black. Sniff it, and you will discover a blend that smells very much like any other offering which has a significant latakia component.
I find the moisture level to be perfectly fine as is. Packing presents no problem. As thin as the ribbons are it is best not to pack too tightly. Lighting presents no challenge. Unless you have a very restrained puffing pattern you may need no relights. Unless you puff most vigorously there will be no danger of tongue bite.
The flavor while smoking will likely please any pipe smoker who enjoys latakia. Although PS notes this has more latakia than any blend they make that falls to a level just short of medium. The oriental taste is nearly equal to the latakia. The Virginia favor is on the light side of the spectrum, but it offers a nice contrast to the latakia and oriental.
The room aroma, like the actual taste, has a smoky campfire nature. In the presence of latakia pipe smokers there will be no objection to the room note. Non smokers will despise it.
Pipesters who often smoke latakia blends, or those who use them for change of pace, will likely enjoy Proper English. Those puffers who eschew latakia need not try this.
Smoke only in pipes reserved for latakia blends. Smoked in other pipes it will leave a latakia ghost for multiple pipe fulls. The quality of the smoke combined with the moderate bulk pricing earns this mixture a solid three stars.
Open the baggie or jar (according to how you store your bulk tobaccos) and you find a collection of quite thin ribbons which vary in color from light brown to medium brown to black. Sniff it, and you will discover a blend that smells very much like any other offering which has a significant latakia component.
I find the moisture level to be perfectly fine as is. Packing presents no problem. As thin as the ribbons are it is best not to pack too tightly. Lighting presents no challenge. Unless you have a very restrained puffing pattern you may need no relights. Unless you puff most vigorously there will be no danger of tongue bite.
The flavor while smoking will likely please any pipe smoker who enjoys latakia. Although PS notes this has more latakia than any blend they make that falls to a level just short of medium. The oriental taste is nearly equal to the latakia. The Virginia favor is on the light side of the spectrum, but it offers a nice contrast to the latakia and oriental.
The room aroma, like the actual taste, has a smoky campfire nature. In the presence of latakia pipe smokers there will be no objection to the room note. Non smokers will despise it.
Pipesters who often smoke latakia blends, or those who use them for change of pace, will likely enjoy Proper English. Those puffers who eschew latakia need not try this.
Smoke only in pipes reserved for latakia blends. Smoked in other pipes it will leave a latakia ghost for multiple pipe fulls. The quality of the smoke combined with the moderate bulk pricing earns this mixture a solid three stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 22, 2010 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
I picked up a half pound of this at Leaf & Ale in Knoxville, TN and am very glad I did. It is awesome, definitely one of the best I've smoked. The taste is there in spades and very pleasing if you like English blends. I'd consider this one of a handful of the best in that category. I bought it with some Dunhill 965 ( see my review on that one as well if you care ) and find myself smoking this one much more. The Latakia is very prominent but it is definitely playing with other tasty compatriots in true harmony, giving this a richness and complexity that never ceases to please. I sincerely hope this blender decides to someday blend a Balkan, that is it's equal, if they do it's likely no one would miss Balkan Sobranie!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 30, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Are you a fan of pirate kake? Enjoy that lat-forward sensation? Give this a try instead.
When smoking english mixtures, I'm always looking for the balance. I want to taste the virginia, the oriental, the latakia. Some mixtures bring one flavor or the other forward, and that's fine as long as there remains some balance and I can find the component flavors.
This is a lat-forward english. BUT, I can still find the virginia and orientals in the flavor, which makes it a reasonable winner for me.
CONTRAST, Pirate Kake. I see that stuff hyped everywhere, and although the latakia is nice enough I guess, it buries everything else entirely. There are plenty of other lat-bombs out there, but I'm just picking on that one given current reviews and hype.
Another comparison? Maltese Falcon. MF is definitely the better blend, fresher tasting, a little stronger sweetness. But also waaaaay more expensive.
If you want a latakia forward english, this is an amazing bang-for-buck option. Personally, based on the value, I'm giving it 2.5 stars, and I'll round up to 3. If it cost as much as GL Pease, it would fight for 2 stars. And Sure, I prefer other english blends more (Ashton Artison, Margate, 965, etc). But for the price? And if you want a heavier-than-average latakia dose? This'll work!
When smoking english mixtures, I'm always looking for the balance. I want to taste the virginia, the oriental, the latakia. Some mixtures bring one flavor or the other forward, and that's fine as long as there remains some balance and I can find the component flavors.
This is a lat-forward english. BUT, I can still find the virginia and orientals in the flavor, which makes it a reasonable winner for me.
CONTRAST, Pirate Kake. I see that stuff hyped everywhere, and although the latakia is nice enough I guess, it buries everything else entirely. There are plenty of other lat-bombs out there, but I'm just picking on that one given current reviews and hype.
Another comparison? Maltese Falcon. MF is definitely the better blend, fresher tasting, a little stronger sweetness. But also waaaaay more expensive.
If you want a latakia forward english, this is an amazing bang-for-buck option. Personally, based on the value, I'm giving it 2.5 stars, and I'll round up to 3. If it cost as much as GL Pease, it would fight for 2 stars. And Sure, I prefer other english blends more (Ashton Artison, Margate, 965, etc). But for the price? And if you want a heavier-than-average latakia dose? This'll work!
Pipe Used:
1970's Preben Holms
Age When Smoked:
Fresh enough...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Very Full | Pleasant |
A joyful smoke, this is indeed a very good recipe, at least to me. The proportion is just right! The unlit aroma is sublime, you are expecting a smoky puff, which is without doubt being delivered! The key player is, of course, the Cyprian Latakia, along with the spiciness from the Orientals supported by the natural sweetness of the Virginia, blended properly, just a great smoke! The bonus is it is visually beautiful, lemon, light brown and jet black fine ribbon, can't ask for more if I'm honest! And let's not forget, the price is fair and the value is absolutely hard to beat!
Ah nearly forgot to mention, they use quality ingredients!
4 out of 4
Ah nearly forgot to mention, they use quality ingredients!
4 out of 4
Pipe Used:
Ropp sandblast Dublin (Group3 20*35) appoximately
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes dot com
Age When Smoked:
few weeks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 08, 2014 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
This must be the worst smelling tobacco i have ever smelt. It smells like an old ashtray. That aside, (and honestly, who cares what it smells like, it's the smoking that counts) it smokes very nicely. Once lit, the Lat soon gives way to a rush of Orientals and it all balances out nicely. Very enjoyable and the bulk price is close to a third of what you'd pay for a tinned English blend. I'll definitely get more. Just won't be sticking my nose in it and smelling it is all.
PurchasedFrom:
4Noggins
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 13, 2014 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
I generally smoke heavy Latakia blends. I saw this at a local tobacco store and I had the clerk pop the lid. the smokiness of the Latakia marched out of the jar , strong and proud. Proper English blend is just that -- a balanced and proper English blend. I smoked it in a very clean Savenelli pipe and thoroughly enjoyed the tantalizing smell and taste. This is a contemplative and comfortable smoke for a mature and experienced English bend smoker.
Pipe Used:
Savenelli
PurchasedFrom:
Indian Traders Gran Rapids MI
Age When Smoked:
News
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 05, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Peter stokkebye- Proper english
I bought this blend around 24may19 and have been smoking it on and off since that time, when I want an english with a slight hint of sweetness that smokes cool and needs little drying time if any it’s this.
This blend is a fantastic lite English, that I recommend for anyone beginning the hobby, it Latakia component won’t overpower you or smoke you out. It’s other components accompany the blend well, and never overpower.
I will also say though that this is not a heavy english, the Latakia is subdued more sweet than smoky and if you want a lat bomb look elsewhere. This won’t produce plumes I’d smoke, nor does it leave me with that overpowering Latakia aftertaste.
I do like this blend, and find myself smoking it on a regular occasion, but more and more it just makes me want to reach for plum pudding special reserve. This is a fantastic starter blend, and one I’m sure I will go back to in time, once this mason jar is gone I don’t see this as an absolutely essential must have blend however.
I have to give this three stars, it’s a great blend that delivers a great cool smoke each time, but other blenders just do it better
I bought this blend around 24may19 and have been smoking it on and off since that time, when I want an english with a slight hint of sweetness that smokes cool and needs little drying time if any it’s this.
This blend is a fantastic lite English, that I recommend for anyone beginning the hobby, it Latakia component won’t overpower you or smoke you out. It’s other components accompany the blend well, and never overpower.
I will also say though that this is not a heavy english, the Latakia is subdued more sweet than smoky and if you want a lat bomb look elsewhere. This won’t produce plumes I’d smoke, nor does it leave me with that overpowering Latakia aftertaste.
I do like this blend, and find myself smoking it on a regular occasion, but more and more it just makes me want to reach for plum pudding special reserve. This is a fantastic starter blend, and one I’m sure I will go back to in time, once this mason jar is gone I don’t see this as an absolutely essential must have blend however.
I have to give this three stars, it’s a great blend that delivers a great cool smoke each time, but other blenders just do it better
Pipe Used:
Rossi notte, cob, bones
PurchasedFrom:
Liberty tobacco
Age When Smoked:
8 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
Peter Stokkebye - Proper English.
The ribbons are quite delicately cut, the bottom of the pouch lined with 'dust'. There's not much to say regarding the aroma: uncased tobacco.
Due to the slight build of the tobacco, lighting a bowl couldn't be any simpler. And then, I quite like what I get.
The Latakia's fairly strong, but not over-the-top with smokiness, it's grounded by the others: there's a wonderful honey-type sweetness from the Virginias, along with a slightly sour/colourful note from the Orientals. There's also the usual woody/hay-like standard Virginia traits. A negative with this is the bite: it's fine at the start but gets quite nippy after the halfway point. The temperature of the smoke's good, even if I put strain into my puffing it doesn't become particularly warm. The burn's very well behaved: once it's going just regular tamping sustains it.
This makes a large amount of smoke; that's nice for the palate, but not so nice for anyone else in the room, and the nicotine's mild to medium.
If it weren't for the bite and room-note I'd highly recommend this, but these reduce the result by one star:
Recommended.
The ribbons are quite delicately cut, the bottom of the pouch lined with 'dust'. There's not much to say regarding the aroma: uncased tobacco.
Due to the slight build of the tobacco, lighting a bowl couldn't be any simpler. And then, I quite like what I get.
The Latakia's fairly strong, but not over-the-top with smokiness, it's grounded by the others: there's a wonderful honey-type sweetness from the Virginias, along with a slightly sour/colourful note from the Orientals. There's also the usual woody/hay-like standard Virginia traits. A negative with this is the bite: it's fine at the start but gets quite nippy after the halfway point. The temperature of the smoke's good, even if I put strain into my puffing it doesn't become particularly warm. The burn's very well behaved: once it's going just regular tamping sustains it.
This makes a large amount of smoke; that's nice for the palate, but not so nice for anyone else in the room, and the nicotine's mild to medium.
If it weren't for the bite and room-note I'd highly recommend this, but these reduce the result by one star:
Recommended.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Roma Lucite
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
Three months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 12, 2010 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Going to keep this short and sweet:
Proper English is a very good tobacco. Balkan Supreme is an excellent tobacco.
Hence my strong preference for Balkan Supreme.
I have found that Proper English did take about 8 of 10 bowls for me to really appreciate it. It seems to be a bit of a creeper, not love at first sight. Kind of like that girl down the street.
Your mileage may vary.
Proper English is a very good tobacco. Balkan Supreme is an excellent tobacco.
Hence my strong preference for Balkan Supreme.
I have found that Proper English did take about 8 of 10 bowls for me to really appreciate it. It seems to be a bit of a creeper, not love at first sight. Kind of like that girl down the street.
Your mileage may vary.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 15, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Proper English is a truly commendable English blend. It never lacks for flavor though it also does not come off as one dimensional. The balance in this blend is noticed from the first match to the last puff. The latakia is not overwhelming but the blend does not go wanting for it either. It lights and burns nicely, has good body and it has a moisture content consistent with other fine pipe tobaccos of this nature. I consider this a distinguished Peter Stokkebye blend that I intend to keep in my rotation at all times. If you have not had the opportunity to try this remarkable mix give it a try, it does not disappoint.
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