Tinder Box Philosopher Blend
(2.55)
A perfect balance of the finest Virginia, latakia and Oriental tobaccos with a medium flavor and body.
Details
| Brand | Tinder Box |
| Blended By | Lane Limited |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.55 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2023 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I tried this back in the early 80s thinking that it might but me in a better frame of mind to understand the writings of Bertrand Russell (a philosopher who also smoked a pipe) - but alas, didn't really help. I always wanted to like this more than I did so in 2015 while visiting a Tinder Box on a road trip I tried it once again. My pouch came rather moist and being on the road I didn't have the ability to dry it as I might have liked. Simply loaded the bowl and waited an hour before lighting.
I do not share the view that TB's Latakia blends are their strong point. So many better choices in my opinion. But, if intended as an introduction to English blends this is innocuous enough, and once the moisture issue is dealt with it has a legitimate sense of internal harmony, so I'd say it deserves three stars.
I do not share the view that TB's Latakia blends are their strong point. So many better choices in my opinion. But, if intended as an introduction to English blends this is innocuous enough, and once the moisture issue is dealt with it has a legitimate sense of internal harmony, so I'd say it deserves three stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
This is the blend that introduced me to the English genre, as recommended by the now shuttered Tinder Box flagship store. I have fond memories of this blend, and I rarely smoked anything else for a long time. However, once I expanded my palette I discovered there are better English blends. This blend is still perfectly fine, and an ideal choice for beginners since it is on the milder side. It has a pleasant room note that doesn’t linger for very long. I recall friends being surprised that I smoked inside as this blend is undetectable after opening the windows for a couple hours.
While I doubt I will return to this blend anytime soon, it holds a special place in my heart. Final verdict 3/4
While I doubt I will return to this blend anytime soon, it holds a special place in my heart. Final verdict 3/4
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Regimental Rusticated Prince
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 01, 2014 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Pretty much delivers as stated. Not a powerhouse, but not intended as such. Spiciness noted on the retrohale. Needs a little attention, but did not dry before loading. Solid 3*.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli 624 KS
PurchasedFrom:
Tinder Box, Mishawaka, IN
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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