Hermit Tobacco Works Co. Pink Champagne
(2.63)
Whole leaf latakia, Turkish and cavendish with a light champagne topping.
Details
| Brand | Hermit Tobacco Works Co. |
| Blended By | Bob Gregory |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 18, 2010 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Full | Pleasant |
Unique tin art and unique flavor; Pink Champagne delivers the goods in many ways. Strong Latakia & Turkish flavor with a cased and heavy dose of cavendish that simply adds to the body and sweetness of the smoke.
I appreciate blends that are like no other, and this little jewel has no peers. If you don't mind loads of nicotine and full English/natural aromatic taste, try this tobacco.
I appreciate blends that are like no other, and this little jewel has no peers. If you don't mind loads of nicotine and full English/natural aromatic taste, try this tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 01, 2004 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Hermit's Pink Champagne (blended by S. Gawith) is just one of those unique blends that is anything but run-of-the-mill. There are so many quality English blends out there now, that things start running together. Not here.
Pink Champagne is a full English tobacco with plenty of Latakia and Turkish in a coarse ribbon cut. This also has a good amount of natural (not goopy cased) Cavendish in the blend so it is smoother/softer than most typical English blends (similar to Dunhill's use of Cavendish in its venerable 965). Perfect moisture. Fabulous tin aroma.
When fire hits this excellent tobacco. . . you are in for a real taste treat! There is a wonderful warm undertone of sweetness to the Latakia that reminds me of carmelized sugar. The Orientals are gentle and do not take center stage. The Cavendish rounds out the blend. I really can't taste the Champagne itself, which to me is a good thing. What sets this tobacco apart for me is that carmelized sugar undertone. Truly a unique blend.
To be clear, this is not an aromatic tobacco. It is more of a sweet/dark English blend. It carries a bit of a nicotine hit as well. If you like the sweet/smokey interplay in Macranie's Hell's Gate or like the Cavendish nuances in 965 . . . I think you are going to love this one. Try it!
Pink Champagne is a full English tobacco with plenty of Latakia and Turkish in a coarse ribbon cut. This also has a good amount of natural (not goopy cased) Cavendish in the blend so it is smoother/softer than most typical English blends (similar to Dunhill's use of Cavendish in its venerable 965). Perfect moisture. Fabulous tin aroma.
When fire hits this excellent tobacco. . . you are in for a real taste treat! There is a wonderful warm undertone of sweetness to the Latakia that reminds me of carmelized sugar. The Orientals are gentle and do not take center stage. The Cavendish rounds out the blend. I really can't taste the Champagne itself, which to me is a good thing. What sets this tobacco apart for me is that carmelized sugar undertone. Truly a unique blend.
To be clear, this is not an aromatic tobacco. It is more of a sweet/dark English blend. It carries a bit of a nicotine hit as well. If you like the sweet/smokey interplay in Macranie's Hell's Gate or like the Cavendish nuances in 965 . . . I think you are going to love this one. Try it!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 23, 2007 | Very Strong | Strong | Extra Full | Overwhelming |
Ok this is an update I had a tin sitting in my cabinet since around 2005. I opened it. It still had that heavy aroma of Latakia. However it smoked as smooth as any English that I have ever smoked The Champange topping was there just where it should be. The aroma was now that of a classic old fashion English blend with a sweet hint of Pink Champange or wine It was so good that I will order three tins and let them sit for years and enjoy them on special times. Really a good rich heavy smoke. Some thing do get better with age and this is one of them. Move my rating up to 4 stars.
Here is one of those blends that is better sold in small tins so that you don't abuse it. Pink Champagne is a heavy Latakia and Oriental blend that is topped with a Champange flavored casing. This blend sizzles on your teeth when smoking it. It is great fun and sure to bother your friends and neighbors when smoking it. The room aroma reminds me of melting crayons. However, here is the secret of this blend, it is one of those blends to be enjoyed by the pipe only. It smokes best in a small bowl. And is definelty recomended for those nights alone. When you can really finish the bowl. Treat yourself to this pleasure once in a while since any more then that and you will find yourself addicted to it and without many friends due to the pungent aroma. It is truly a great Old World style classic. Try it it is worth keeping that tin locked away for those special moements.
Here is one of those blends that is better sold in small tins so that you don't abuse it. Pink Champagne is a heavy Latakia and Oriental blend that is topped with a Champange flavored casing. This blend sizzles on your teeth when smoking it. It is great fun and sure to bother your friends and neighbors when smoking it. The room aroma reminds me of melting crayons. However, here is the secret of this blend, it is one of those blends to be enjoyed by the pipe only. It smokes best in a small bowl. And is definelty recomended for those nights alone. When you can really finish the bowl. Treat yourself to this pleasure once in a while since any more then that and you will find yourself addicted to it and without many friends due to the pungent aroma. It is truly a great Old World style classic. Try it it is worth keeping that tin locked away for those special moements.
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