B&B Tobacconists, llc Beck's Ol' Limey Bastard
(3.49)
A blend of several Virginias, latakia, and a bit of cavendish. Reminiscent of 965 of old.
Notes: The description from 4noggins: Dunhill MM965? This fine hand blended pipe tobacco has been approved by the members of the Pipe Club of London. If you believe the late Bill Ashton-Taylor, at a meeting of the Pipe Club of London, who exclaimed, "That's it!", you no longer need to look about. It's as rich as MM965 but all who smoke it say it's so much smoother. You can taste Virginias and latakia equally. No sharpness to it. Just light 'er up and enjoy the sunset with a bowl of this exceptional English blend.
Details
| Brand | B&B Tobacconists, llc |
| Blended By | Randy Beck/David Barnes |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Latakia |
| Contents | Cavendish, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.49 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 51 - 53 of 53 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 08, 2010 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A bulk tobacco that I received from 4noggins, consisting of Virginia, Latakia, and a slice of cavendish. It is said that that it resembles Dunhill 965. Unfortunately I wasn't lucky enough (not the only one of course) to try Murrays blend, but this mixture thrilled me. Personally – being of course a Latakia fan – I am ecstatic with its special aroma, which may be due to the Cavendish. It contains very good and sweet Latakia which makes it a strong blend, sweet and easy to smoke. It fills the bowl very easily and it is lighted without much effort. It stays dry until the end. It also leaves a good and neutral scent to the bowl.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 03, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
My initial smokes with this were a solid 2 stars, but I've had a couple recently that were better.
Good overall English tobacco. I don't consider it anything special, but the elements are pretty harmonious.
My earlier smokes had some problems with tongue bite, and this blend tends to smoke wet for me, which is unusual for an English.
I prefer many other blends to this one including Squadron Leader and Westminster.
Good overall English tobacco. I don't consider it anything special, but the elements are pretty harmonious.
My earlier smokes had some problems with tongue bite, and this blend tends to smoke wet for me, which is unusual for an English.
I prefer many other blends to this one including Squadron Leader and Westminster.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 15, 2009 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I started smoking a pipe after the transition of Dunhill tobaccos from Murray's to Orlik, so I cannot compare this blend to what 965 was before 2005 when that switch happened. However, being a fan of English blends, I can compare this to Orlik's 965 and also other blends that I have smoked as well. When I first loaded my pipe with this blend, I first noted the ease with I was able to do so. Many English blends I have tried tend to need a little bit of extra care while packing, but in the case of Beck's Ol' Limey Bastard it simply melts into the pipe perfectly. Then of course comes the light, which is just as easy as packing.
But we don't want to know so much about how easy it packs or how easy it is to light as much as we want to know how it smokes... and the basic fact is that it smokes wonderfully! As I said, I cannot compare this to pre-Orlik 965, but compared to the most recent incantation of 965 Beck's Ol' Limey Bastard has a fuller flavor without the harshness that 965 had. It is rich with Latakia, but balancing it out is a wonderful blend of both red and yellow Virginias with a hint of unflavored Cavendish.
Simply put, it is truly a remarkable blend that is thoroughly enjoyable from the first light all the way down to the last puff.
But we don't want to know so much about how easy it packs or how easy it is to light as much as we want to know how it smokes... and the basic fact is that it smokes wonderfully! As I said, I cannot compare this to pre-Orlik 965, but compared to the most recent incantation of 965 Beck's Ol' Limey Bastard has a fuller flavor without the harshness that 965 had. It is rich with Latakia, but balancing it out is a wonderful blend of both red and yellow Virginias with a hint of unflavored Cavendish.
Simply put, it is truly a remarkable blend that is thoroughly enjoyable from the first light all the way down to the last puff.
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