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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Displaying 41 - 50 of 122 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I was surprised with how much I liked this blend. The jar note made me think it was going to overpower me, but it was much more pleasant. I smoked it immediately after Haunted Bookshop and compared to that, this blend was a lot fuller but still very smooth. This was my first Peter Stokkebye blend and from this blend, I will go and try more of his catalog.
2022-09-04 Update: This is a solid English. I tried this one after I smoked a bowl of Esoterica: Margate. I found Margate to be fantastic, but overly soapy. This blend was mild in comparison and an excellent palate cleanser. I would slot this blend under GL Pease Westminister with respect to fullness of flavor. This blend was subtle but complex. Had no harshness anywhere. I could play with the flavor by adjusting how hot my ember was. A light ember allowed for subtle flavor, but frequent puffing opened the complexity without turning acrid.
I like more full English blends, like Westminster or Gaslight. When this jar is empty, I don't know if I'll refill it. But I wouldn't turn it down.
2022-09-04 Update: This is a solid English. I tried this one after I smoked a bowl of Esoterica: Margate. I found Margate to be fantastic, but overly soapy. This blend was mild in comparison and an excellent palate cleanser. I would slot this blend under GL Pease Westminister with respect to fullness of flavor. This blend was subtle but complex. Had no harshness anywhere. I could play with the flavor by adjusting how hot my ember was. A light ember allowed for subtle flavor, but frequent puffing opened the complexity without turning acrid.
I like more full English blends, like Westminster or Gaslight. When this jar is empty, I don't know if I'll refill it. But I wouldn't turn it down.
Pipe Used:
Peterson 314
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh and 3 Years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
This is a quality bulk blend. I consider this an oriental forward English. Right to the point where if there was much more oriental in this blend, it would be to much for my taste. The Latakia is not overpowering and the Virginia comes across very mild. Reminds me of Virginia cavendish (which they say it’s not). This is the quintessential sweet, sour and smoky pipe tobacco blend. I think it would age nicely.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2017 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I don't know where to start with this blend, very tasty, and relaxing. Wouldn't what any more Latakia, it would over the Orientals which the main reason for purchase. I measure all English blends against my favorite , Dunhill London mixture and Sasieni . I smoked in a Savinelli # 3 bowl , any bigger would be a misuse as this one heady blend strong nicotine , All levels of pipers should enjoy this tobacco , from pouch note to the bottom of bowl.
If not careful you may end up spending more money on this blend than your first house. Enjoy.
If not careful you may end up spending more money on this blend than your first house. Enjoy.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli bent Rhodeisan
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking pipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 16, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is my first journey into Peter stockkeybe tobaccos.It was a very pleasant introduction, this is what a latakia forward English should be. I love latakia blends and my daily smokes are along the lines of star of the east, Atlas balkan, and nightcap. P.S. proper English is now in that rotation as well. I didn't pick up on much virginia but the orientals certainly show up strong, complete with the tingle on the tongue from the spicy leaf. The latakia was not overpowering to me but I like to add pirate kake to some blends so it could be strong for regular va/per or aromatic smokers. I highly recommend this blend to any piper that enjoys rich, pure tobacco in their pipe. This was a very enjoyable smoke and one that I look forward to smoking for many years to come.
Pipe Used:
full bent billiard
PurchasedFrom:
pipes and cigars
Age When Smoked:
new from bulk
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 20, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Strong |
Unsmoked, the Proper English is rather pungent -- like sour leather with a hint of campfire. It's a nice blend to smoke -- very smoky and nutty, but not too strong. This blend burns slowly and fairly evenly, but sometimes requires a relight or two. I feel it has a rather mild flavoring, but it's not awful. No tongue bite. It mixes well with other blends.
Pipe Used:
Corncob
PurchasedFrom:
Paul's Cigars, Beaverton, Oregon
Age When Smoked:
3 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 16, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I question whether I am smoking the same blend as some other reviewers. This is a unique, highly complex blend with the Orientals and Virginias playing off one another and the Latakia providing a strong, solid smoky backbone. The "tin" note is all woodsy/campfire Latakia. On first light, you have a typical medium English start, however, the flavor develops nicely to medium-full with a peppery nose. Nicotine is present, but not overpowering. Glad I bought a full pound. Highly recommended!
Pipe Used:
Savinelli author & pot
PurchasedFrom:
Pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
1 month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 12, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
If you arent a Latakia fan (which im not), this just may change your mind. The blend was mild, burned well, and burnt down to a clean ash at the end. Its smell, well thats another thing. What can I say, it contains Latakia, and if you like the smell of campfires, well this wont offend the smoker. I heard it said, that "I smoke a pipe for me, not for everyone around me." Makes perfect sense when it come to this. Good smoke!
PurchasedFrom:
Havana Connections
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 28, 2015 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Really enjoy smoking this blend. I agree with a lot of other reviewers where the latakia is present but not overpowering. There is a slight spice to it when you start getting into the bowl. What I totally get and others haven't mentioned much, is a touch of sweetness to the musky English taste, which is so tasty. very enjoyable - if you like Frog Morton cellar, you will like this or vice versa.
Pipe Used:
Ardor urano bent
PurchasedFrom:
Sample
Age When Smoked:
Unknown
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 01, 2014 | Very Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Tolerable |
My knowledge is very limited as I have only tried a limited number of tobaccos other than store brands, but I found Proper English to have too much Lat in it. Kind of harsh for my tastes.
Pipe Used:
Corn Cob
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 12, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
This is a great English blend. Burns nicely all away down the bowl. Great flavor. If you like English blends, you should give it a try, it is a great value as well. Strong Latakia taste intertwined with Orientals with back notes of Virginias.
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