Pipes & Pleasures Old English
(3.00)
A rich full-flavor English blend of #AAA Mountain Leaf Latakia, pure Virginias and exotic Turkish tobaccos with a hint of costly Perique make this royal smoke fit for a king.
Details
| Brand | Pipes & Pleasures |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable to Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 12, 2005 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Old English is one of Pipes and Pleasure's better blends, and the feedback that I get is that it is popular with experienced smokers. It is a full English blend, not as potent as Pirate Kake, but probably a bit much for a novice smoker nontheless. Dark and black in the pouch, it has the aroma of a Latakia blend. It packs and lights pretty easily, although it did seem to take quite a few relights. I smoked it in two different bent Petersons and an S&R Dublin blast. The initial flavors seem to favor the Turkish tobaccos, along with a faint sweetness from the Virginias. It is a very mellow smoke at this stage. As the smoke progresses, the smokiness of the Latakia begins to show its' head, amping things up another level. It now shows its' full English side. The Virginias are still there, but not as noticeable. In the bottom third of the bowl, the Latakia asserts itself a little more, and is joined by a pepperiness from the Perique. It burns down to a bit of dottle in the bottom of the bowl. Its' room note will probably not win any friends among non-smokers. Old English is available only as a bulk blend, and it is a bit higher on the price scale, reflecting the quality of the tobaccos used.
In scoring, Old English earns 15 out of 20 for taste. Lighting and burn come in at a 7 of 10. The value rating of this one is 7. Final score is 29, earning it a high *** ranking. This one is definitely worth a try if you like full English blends.
In scoring, Old English earns 15 out of 20 for taste. Lighting and burn come in at a 7 of 10. The value rating of this one is 7. Final score is 29, earning it a high *** ranking. This one is definitely worth a try if you like full English blends.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 05, 2008 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
This is probably the sweetest latakia blend I've ever tried. I don't know if it's the virginias they use or what, but it does have a very pronounced sweetness especially in the first half of the bowl. Does best in a large pipe, smokes dry and cool. It's a B+ smoke in my book. It's no penzance or even bulk 965 for that matter, but it's sugary-smokiness appeals to me when I'm in the mood for a change of pace from my usual latakia blends. All in all, this is a must try for any latakia fan who wants something full and strong, but not overwhelming.
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