Peter Stokkebye Natural Dutch Cavendish (No.301)

Entering for perceivably ordinary consideration, is one Peter Stokkebye PS301 Natural Dutch Cavendish. Fashioned in the fine tradition for the extended process of steaming, pressing, and then generously applied casings, PS301 renders an exceptionally mild tempered and unfussy appeal. Incorporating a selection of choice Virginia, a modest portion of mixed Burley, and finally a representative Virginia based Cavendish, the tobacco feels of an aromatic sort, an inherent feature that uniquely surfaces, consistently embodied within its natively sweet character. Overall, what eventually transpired was a first-place exercise in grand simplicity.

Sold as a bulk varietal, PS301 displays the cultured integration of finely prepared ribbon strands engendering a darker colored assortment of varying pigments of brown ranging from lighter pieces to those heavily influenced and marbleized by the associated processing-based variables. Optimally moist, the softer texture tobacco projects a resident nose the brings the wholesome fragrance of lush bright Virginian grass, alluring spicey earthen wood, and a pleasantly captured sweet, modestly soured Burley all lightly graced a by non-descript yet politely consoling sugariness.

With the initial drawl upon the pipe, for all appearances PS301 immediately encounters as a simple experience centered on a seasoned Virginian depiction. What ensues, however, is a savory base note of deep seeded hay interweaved with a lulling Red floral accent, further decorated by toasty wooded splendor. Further colorization of the confluent Virginia elements is staged by the placement of some fervent yet easeful native spice and a tamed tracing of milder tart/fruity citrus grass. Interestingly there is a subtle interpretive quality that arises, contextualizing in a wine-like sense favoring the sweet white variety. Clearly a milder disposition respective to unadulterated magnitude yet impactful in the characterization of individual flavor attributes, nevertheless.

A bit of gentle rooted sourness, light walnut and spicy earthiness from the comprising Burleys provide the complementing background ambience. This melding of subject strains does inject a stream of gentle molasses as an extended flavorsome treaty. And as related, there is an abiding sweetness present which I feel is the remarking influence of the particular heavier casings that are used. Mainly one can register a recognizable dulled corny sugar sampling mixed with a clear projection of tactfully arranged lighter honey. PS301 also is accompanied with some well cured smokiness, which imparts further depth to its recording.

For a light natured Cavendish focused tobacco, PS301 has a good humored and inspiring room presence. Principally the admixture throws a medium strengthened fragrance that is superbly agreeable in its assumed conduct. A gentle and pleasantly sweet perfume attends foremost as this succulence embraces an enriched bottom support of warm, toasty hay, denser seasoned wood, and narrowed sugar nuttiness. Still, I was quite surprised and therefore grabbed by the tenacity in which this loving essence demonstrated lingering residency.

Mechanically this blend proved to be quite accommodating as to being a pleasurable simple undertaking. Performing consistently in all related physical properties, the tobacco showed little evidence of Virginian susceptibility to unfavorable heat generation or obstinate palate thrashing. Although if indulged too aggressively one can and might experience a tinge of zingy sensitivity upon the tongue. Producing handsome plumes of bighearted gray smoke, the textural superiority of this production is patently smooth and well-manicured in its standing quality. With modest nicotine residuals, PS301 could very well be a constant friend to a day-long smoker.

Ultimately, to label this categorically mild tobacco, PS301, as unsophisticated in lieu of the exuberance posed by the latest marketed bird blend or derivation of some mountain-made wonder would be sadly inaccurate. Is it humbled and unassuming in its stylized form of smoking grandeur? Yes, indeed so, but that does not detract from its ending worth and conceivable merits, at least in my mind.

With little doubt, I could unreservedly recommend this Stokkebye entry for any aromatic-averse piper as a reasonable trial experiment or quite possibly those tenderfoots who are interested in a meaningful introduction to the passion for piping in general. Give it a try should you be remotely curious. Afterall, this old slant on Cavendish-based blends still remains wholly popular for their sensible and simply mellowing ingenuousness. In the end, Peter Stokkebye PS301 Natural Dutch Cavendish bears that simple truth quite effectively. 3.0 Pipes.