John Middleton, Inc London Dock
(3.36)
Burleys and bright blended with Turkish and perique with a touch of light New England rum.
Notes: The original London Dock was produced by the Christian Peper Tobacco Company of St. Louis, Missouri. beginning in 1941. It was advertised as an aromatic.
The Bloch Brothers Tobacco Company of Wheeling bought Christian Peper Tobacco Company 1952. London Dock was one of the blends which came from Peper. Manufacturing changes to say "Christian Peper Tobacco Company's London Dock, a Division of The Bloch Bros. Tobacco Co, Wheeling WV." It was advertised as an aromatic.
In the mid to late 1950's the Bloch Bros. owned division called "Kentuckey Club" began produced London Dock, dropping all references to Christian Peper Tobacco Company and changing the manufacture to "Mail Pouch Tobacco Co. Wheeling W. Va." It was advertised as an aromatic.
In the early to mid 1960's, the Bloch Bros. owned division called "Kentuckey Club" began produced London Dock, and changing the manufacture to "Kentuckey Club, Wheeling W. Va." It was advertised as an aromatic.
The Bloch Brothers Tobacco Company was sold in 1969 to the Culbro Corporation after the Culbro Corporation purchased General Cigar and Tobacco Company in 1961. New manufacturing reads “General Cigar & Tobacco Co. Wheeling, WV – A division of Culbro Corporation." It was advertised as an aromatic.
The brand was sold to John Middleton in the 80's and the blend was reformulated, they added Latakia and Rum, took away the Deer-Tongue and Rose essence. It was advertised as an English.
Altria bought Middleton in 2007 and discontinued that version of London Dock.
Details
| Brand | John Middleton, Inc |
| Blended By | John Middleton, Inc. |
| Manufactured By | John Middleton, Inc. |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Rum |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce pouch |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.36 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 02, 2014 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As an unabashed and unrepentant fan of English blends it is rare that I post a positive review of a flavored blend. This long gone blend is an exception for me, however. I was gifted a 5 pouch pack of this many years ago from my father. He told me it was good, but he like me, preferred English blends. There was one opened pouch which I sampled. I did like it but it was out of my comfort zone. I put the rest away for years. So many years in fact that the pouches showed signs of bloom (or plume) as cellophaned cigars often show. Eventually I gifted two pouches to a friend who appreciates a wider range of blends than I and kept one for me along with the opened one. Over the last two years I load up a cob of this from time to time. The fact that the tobacco was still smoke ready without rehydration might say something about the PG level at packing, but what I have now does not paste my tongue the way PG'ed blends normally do. As with many blends, the formula claimed by the manufacturer might be made by the advertising department, not the blending line. It seems to be predominantly burley. If there is Latakia and perique in there, I cannot taste it. The heavy age on my stock I am sure has altered it though. That said, the flavor is quite pleasant, the smoke consistent bowl to bowl, no bite - just a good blend, period. I guess costs rule in today's corporate world and the expensive tobaccos in this did not justify its continued production. And that is a shame.
Pipe Used:
Corn cob, briars
PurchasedFrom:
Gift
Age When Smoked:
15 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 16, 2004 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As far as I can tell, Middleton quit making this blend quite some time ago. I have personally seen none available, just empty tins on e-bay. It must have been quite popular at one point, as Milan Tobacconists produce a "replica" of it. These notes and ratings reflect thier product. I found it to be a good blend, with a nutty, spicey, flavor, with a hint of buttery rum. The aftertaste reminds me of buttered toast. The aroma is very pleasing to me. It is delicious with a cup of Irish Breakfast tea. If Milan's version is on the money, I am amazed Middleton discontinued it. A classic American blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 08, 2022 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
1955 Tin of Christian Peper Tobacco Company's London Dock, a Division of The Bloch Bros. Tobacco Co, Wheeling WV. (1" wide tax stamp series 125 = 1955)
Tin States: "London Dock Unusually Fragrant and Satisfying is made solely for the pipe smoker and his companions who appreciate the finest tobaccos in a blend of individual character and aroma. The unique qualifies of London Dock are safeguarded by our use of the best possible moisture proof, packages available. Christian Peper Tobacco Co Manufactures of fine tobacco since 1858 Division of The Bloch Bros. Tobacco Co. (INC.) Wheeling W Copyright 1941"
Tin note of strong flowers and mild stewed spiced fruit. Tobacco broken flakes are dark brown and brown with a small amount of light brown. Tobacco is mostly dry though still soft, larger pieces may need some attention. Burns moderately with few relights. The strength is mild to medium and nic is mild. Flavoring is mild to medium, with notes of roses, a mild vanilla like note that fades rather quickly. Taste is medium and consistent, with notes of earth, moderately spicy, floral, molasses, herbal spice, very woody, sour grass, a sweet nutty background note, and a moderately peppery retro. Looking up info on this blend, earlier versions listed Burley, Virginia, Oriental/Turkish and Perique. In this blend the Burley is barely beating Oriental/Turkish for the lead, Virginia is supporting. Perique was late to the party. Room note is very pleasant, and aftertaste is great.
Tin States: "London Dock Unusually Fragrant and Satisfying is made solely for the pipe smoker and his companions who appreciate the finest tobaccos in a blend of individual character and aroma. The unique qualifies of London Dock are safeguarded by our use of the best possible moisture proof, packages available. Christian Peper Tobacco Co Manufactures of fine tobacco since 1858 Division of The Bloch Bros. Tobacco Co. (INC.) Wheeling W Copyright 1941"
Tin note of strong flowers and mild stewed spiced fruit. Tobacco broken flakes are dark brown and brown with a small amount of light brown. Tobacco is mostly dry though still soft, larger pieces may need some attention. Burns moderately with few relights. The strength is mild to medium and nic is mild. Flavoring is mild to medium, with notes of roses, a mild vanilla like note that fades rather quickly. Taste is medium and consistent, with notes of earth, moderately spicy, floral, molasses, herbal spice, very woody, sour grass, a sweet nutty background note, and a moderately peppery retro. Looking up info on this blend, earlier versions listed Burley, Virginia, Oriental/Turkish and Perique. In this blend the Burley is barely beating Oriental/Turkish for the lead, Virginia is supporting. Perique was late to the party. Room note is very pleasant, and aftertaste is great.
Pipe Used:
Wally Frank Limited White Bar Sandblast 128
Age When Smoked:
67 years
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