Wilke Pipe Tobacco Rumcake

Rumcake is the younger but stronger brother to Wilke 515. for a very good Medium to Strong blend with a Heavier buttery rum flavor out front, that is fantastic for those special occasions. Too heavy for me as a daily. Personally, I prefer 515 for the more mild flavor and an all day smoke. Both excellent blends.

The first Aromatic I've ever enjoyed, others I've tried I never got passed quarter bowl. I normally smoke full English blends Father Dempsey, HH Vintage Syrian, Squadron Leader, Night Cap etc.

Every once in a while I crave a sweeter tobacco to mix it up and decided to venture out again, other aromatics I've tried smelled great but the smoke was never Full in flavor always thin and usually never smoked like it smelled this is everything I was looking for, I normally smoke Fast and it hasn't soured I've received no tongue bite it's held on to the Rum cake flavor and coolness perfectly while puffing fast and big, the fullness is what I'm really enjoying .

Can this really be an aromatic? It's more like a Med/full English blend that's been soaked in good Rum(I've never eaten Rum cake but this tobacco does remind me of a Dark Rum I tried once) The NIC hit is nice and not over the top at all puffing fast as I normally do.

As a novice pipe smoker, I lack the ability to distinguish all the nuances more experienced smokers can detect. But I know what I like! If you are looking for a delightful aromatic, you simply must try this blend. The rum is subtle, and the blend leans towards the sweet side. The room note is very pleasant. I learned a lot about "sipping" my pipes (s-l-o-w smoking) with this blend. Properly smoked, this blend will shine for the lover of aromatics. Huff and puff it, and it won't be as enjoyable.

6/16/21 Update With four years of serious pipe smoking under my belt, I’m less of a novice than I was when I first reviewed this blend. My early stash came from Carol, but I am now finishing up a blend crafted by John, and it is every bit as delightful and wonderful a smoke as Carol produced.this is a highly recommended aromatic!

I am relatively new to smoking. I smoke once a day and maybe twice on the weekends, and I have for about two months. Some tobaccos I have liked, and some do not appeal to me. I do not have the descriptive skills like some of you here, so what I take away from the tobacco is usually "I don't like", "I like", "I love" and P&W Rumcake. I am still learning the different flavors of the tobaccos, I can say that this tobacco is amazing. You can taste the rum, but it is more like an aged sweet rum like a Demerara rum like El Dorado. It is an extremely smooth tobacco, that I could find myself smoking all day, every day.

I need to stock up on a few pounds before Mrs. Burns finally calls it quits.

This one smells GREAT in the pouch and smokes just as well; room note very pleasant and one that your spouse/girlfriend could not object to; burns evenly right down to the bottom of the bowl with absolutely no bite whatsoever. For aromatic lovers, this is well worth a try.

And as for the rum flavor, this is the preferred blend of pirates and other corsairs, you know. Really.

The best rum blend I've had. It is not overwhelming. The blend slowly unfolds as you smoke it. Not sweet or overly rummy(?) I enjoy smoking after a meal. Well worth trying!

Absolutely superb!!! A great smoke that burns cool without any tongue bite and stays lit with minimal relights. The room note is fantastic with a lot of compliments. In all, one of my favorite aromatics that has just the right amount of flavoring. Well done, Carol!!!

Another fine aromatic. Very rich in flavor, but light on the tongue. Great room aroma as well. So far it is one of the best Rum tobaccos I've tried.

An excellent blend from Pipeworks & Wilke, where Carole demonstrates mastery, touch and above all great taste at blending time. Very light fruity flavor and dominant rum aroma, there is not a bite at any stage of the bowl and your palate will be remembering those christmas mornings of our childhood. Great tobacco for any occasion, specially after a tasty meal. Enjoy It.