Wilke Pipe Tobacco Wilke No. 193

Since I am able to smoke only outdoors I cannot rate the room note of this blend. After smoking about ten pipefuls of 193 I find it the best tobacco with latakia that I have ever smoked. The latakia does not overpower the other elements in this blend but adds just enough smokiness to make it interesting and tasty. I only found Pipeworks and Wilke a few weeks ago in an internet search but already my inclination is to sample all their blends (as much as my wallet will allow)to find more delicious blends for my rotation.

I am going to digress a bit from the other reviews only in that this is a mild "English" only in the sense of the moderate Latakia present (definitely there is Latakia, just not dominate- it is quality, tasty Latakia, too).

This is more medium+ in nicotine strength due to the fine and obvious Perique. In fact, if you like Perique blends, give this a try. I think there is a little less of the St. James Parish product in No. 193 than what I detect in No. 72 and more than I taste in High Hat. I'll happily keep comparing for confirmation.

A rich, cool, complex smoking mixture, No. 193 changes while burning for added interest. I taste and smell an aromatic flavoring, something akin to Lake District scenting (not soapy, nor overdone). There is just a bit of sweetness that perfectly moderates the smokiness and piquancy. This is overall delicious, delightful and social indeed.

High Hat is still my favorite of the Latakia imbued blends from P&W so far, followed very closely by Bestmake.

No.193 Delightful. opening the Pouch smells delightfully, and i smoke a bowl full a non biting mixture, Virginia and Burleys Latakia, and Perique, Black Cavendish tobacco and topped with a superior Latakia creating a traditional taste. burn cool all the way down to the bottom of the bowl, if you like Virginia and Burleys this is the tobacco for you. i love it I'am puting This in my tobacco cellar,

This Tobacco it is charming

It is hard to get bit by it unless you really puff it. traditional light strength English charming tobacco.

1.) I like it's complexity.

2.) I like that it's not biting.

3.) It is easy to smoke, and enjoy a all day smoke.

4.) The No.193 lasts and lasts. the aroma in the room is delightfully,

this is a wonderful tobacco, and i give it 4 star

Carole just re-released this with her starting line up this year. It is exactly what it promises to be, a mild American-English, with a nice room note. The Burley is smooth, the Virginia adds a bit of sweetness, and the Cavendish gives off the baking spices scent which are this blender's trademark. The Latakia is very light, adding just a hint of woodsmoke. The Perique is almost imperceptible. It adds just a twinge of spice. This blend has no bad traits as far as I'm concerned. It doesn't nip, smokes easily, and burns evenly all the way down the bowl. Mild without being bland,this is a superb blend for hot weather. It leaves my palate clean for the next pipe. If you are looking for a full, contemplative smoke, this is not it. This is more of a daily companion, good with a book or wandering about town. I had actually started working with Carole on a custom blend for warm weather. Little did I know, she had it all along!

I consider myself a very eclectic pipe smoker, I enjoy all blends. Much in the same way that sometimes I want a steak (heavy English) sometimes chicken or fish (burley blend or VaPer)and sometimes just a nice piece apple pie (quality aromatic).

I have just tried Pipeworke and Wilke blend #193 and what a wonderful experience. I have yet to be let down by carols blends (I've tried dozens) but sometimes I just crave more than the quality aros have to offer with regard to true tobacco flavor and strength. Herein lies #193. Not an aromatic/Latakia like JFH shortcut to mushrooms or black magic woman which is an aromatic first and foremost with heavy cavendish and a background Latakia (still great blends)but this is more on the English side of the scale. The nice touch is the mild sweetness, tingle of perique and definite smoky Latakia with a pleasant room note. A true English with a nice side of mild sweetness. Incredibly enjoyable, absolutely no wetness, no goop of any kind and absolutely wonderful quality tobaccos. Each tasted individually at times and not covered up by any overt flavoring. I hardly ever experience a tasteful non sour, non bitter, no bite tobacco at least at some point in the bowl. This was wonderful throughout the entire bowl. Minimal N hit. Thanks again carol. Keep up the good work.