Wessex Gold Standard
(2.75)
Gold Standard is a full bodied classic British pipe tobacco mixture produced by Wessex from an exclusive formula. Only pure, natural Virginia, latakia and Turkish tobaccos, blended and aged properly. No flavoring, nothing artificial. Just rich tasting fine tobacco.
Details
| Brand | Wessex |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
So, it was a Friday night and I remembered that I forgot to restock on my Chelsea Morning, my favorite Saturday Morning tobacco, in a panic I ran to my local Tinder Box. To my dismay they did not carry GL Pease tobaccos. The tobacconist recommended this as an alternative so I went ahead and purchased it.
So, it's Saturday Morning and I crack the tin open and stick my sniffer in. Smoky, very smoky, almost reminiscent of Syrian latakia. I am searching for but cannot find any of the virginia and the tang of the orientals is discrete. Not what I was looking for. However, each tobacco must be judged on its own merit.
I packed this into my trusty tasting cob and lit it up. I was mildly surprised. While this does not fit the bill that I was looking for it's a solid, medium strength english. The flavor was balanced, with just enough of that smoky latakia that I love. I would put it in the vain of 965 or Standard Mix. Which is why I don't see me buying anymore of this tobacco. Both 965 and Standard Mix have a place in my line up already. Both 965 and Standard Mix are a couple of my favorites. I would reach for one of those solid, medium strength english blends over Wessex Gold Standard under just about any circumstance.
If you are already into english deep and have a 965 in your line up do not waste your money.
So, it's Saturday Morning and I crack the tin open and stick my sniffer in. Smoky, very smoky, almost reminiscent of Syrian latakia. I am searching for but cannot find any of the virginia and the tang of the orientals is discrete. Not what I was looking for. However, each tobacco must be judged on its own merit.
I packed this into my trusty tasting cob and lit it up. I was mildly surprised. While this does not fit the bill that I was looking for it's a solid, medium strength english. The flavor was balanced, with just enough of that smoky latakia that I love. I would put it in the vain of 965 or Standard Mix. Which is why I don't see me buying anymore of this tobacco. Both 965 and Standard Mix have a place in my line up already. Both 965 and Standard Mix are a couple of my favorites. I would reach for one of those solid, medium strength english blends over Wessex Gold Standard under just about any circumstance.
If you are already into english deep and have a 965 in your line up do not waste your money.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Tinder Box
Age When Smoked:
22
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