1776 Tobacco Co Tavern
(3.11)
Created for the smoker who enjoys the rich natural flavors of quality tobaccos blended without flavorings. We combine the purest quality Turkish Mahala, Yenidje broad cut, Samsoun, Cavalla, Dubek, Red Virginia, Burley, and of course Latakia.
Details
| Brand | 1776 Tobacco Co |
| Blended By | Jack Peterson |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to 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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3.11 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 27, 2012 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This blend is marketed as a heavy English, and their description of it is:"(Heavy English) Created for the smoker who enjoys the rich natural flavors of quality tobaccos blended without flavorings. We combine the purest quality Turkish Mahala, Yenidje broad cut, Samsoun, Cavalla, Dubek, Red Virginia, Burley, and of course Latakia." This blend took to the flame easily, requiring only one relight after the initial char light. This has to be one of the smoothest English blends I have ever smoked, I think I would have to disagree with their accessment of it being a full or heavy English though because I didn't think the Latakia was as much in the forefront as I would expect from a heavy English. To me the Orientals are what took the lead, at least for the first 2/3's of the bowl. This is one blend that to me, had no tongue bite at all, as hard as I tried to make it bite. I experienced the usual campfire smokiness from the Latakia, along with a good dose of spiciness from the Orientals, but what I kept getting hints of that I wan't expecting was a kind of sweetness reminescent of toasted marshmallows or caramel, (from the Virginias I'd guess) but I wouldn't say it was a bad thing. After spending about 45 minutes of total enjoyment, all that was left was fine,white ash with no dottle at all. All in all, this is a wonderful blend, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves English blends, or to an aro smoker who wants to try an english blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 08, 2011 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I was sent a free sample of this from Jack. It is wonderful. It is an English blend. A flavorful, complex, blend with a long sweet finish. A touch of spice, nutmeg maybe, straw, smokey leaf in the finish. I would go so far as to say this is a full bodied smoke. Don't let the smoothness of this smoke fool you, the flavor is strong. It is just so smooth you aren't left shaking your head like you've been punched in the face. I rarely find tobaccos with this much flavor and smoothness combined. The sweet finish just compliments the smokey, complex tobacco flavor during this pipe. This is a must have. I can't wait to try all of his other blends.
UPDATE: Had to buy more as I became obsessed with this blend. Nothing fit the complex flavors of smokey English with a sweet finish. Only from Tavern. Great service from Jack.
UPDATE: Had to buy more as I became obsessed with this blend. Nothing fit the complex flavors of smokey English with a sweet finish. Only from Tavern. Great service from Jack.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 11, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I have trouble rating Englishes...Latakia, while pleasant enough to me, tends to form a 'Lat wall'...a form of sensory overload that excludes any other tobaccos in the mix. It takes a while for me to break that wall and experience the whole blend, good or bad.
With Tavern, I'm glad I broke through.
Not a heavy English, per se, more of a light Balkan, if you will. Oriental heavy, luxurious even. I can taste a sweetness throughout, so the VA is there as well. Heck, the Latakia, once a barrier, now floats alongside it's oriental component, never overwhelming the the balance. (I can say that now.) A high quality blend for sure! Tavern burns well, leaves dry powdery ash at the end, and doesn't linger on the palate (or clothing) like some others will.
I know the price is high, but it's worth it. (Actually, the cost is a no brainer for me...a local B&M carries it at 1/3 the online price!)
Four stars.
With Tavern, I'm glad I broke through.
Not a heavy English, per se, more of a light Balkan, if you will. Oriental heavy, luxurious even. I can taste a sweetness throughout, so the VA is there as well. Heck, the Latakia, once a barrier, now floats alongside it's oriental component, never overwhelming the the balance. (I can say that now.) A high quality blend for sure! Tavern burns well, leaves dry powdery ash at the end, and doesn't linger on the palate (or clothing) like some others will.
I know the price is high, but it's worth it. (Actually, the cost is a no brainer for me...a local B&M carries it at 1/3 the online price!)
Four stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 11, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is one of the finest tobaccos I have ever tried. As a lover of Latakia, this blend has just enough to be the primary flavor, but it is rounded out so well by the other ingredients that it is not abrasive. Definitely not a Heavy English.
My go-to daily smoke.
My go-to daily smoke.
Pipe Used:
Nording Freehand
PurchasedFrom:
Sterling Tobacco Co
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 10, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I really like this blend. It has a nice sweet, smokey exotic flavor that I can really get behind.
An added bonus is that jack Peterson is one helluva a guy. Support this man as he is a gem.
An added bonus is that jack Peterson is one helluva a guy. Support this man as he is a gem.
Pipe Used:
Cob!
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 16, 2011 | Mild | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
English with a twist. This is a delightful smoke. It has enough Latikia to keep me honest but a mouthful of great flavor. Love this stuff. Thanks to 1776 for believing in it so much to send me a sample. I'm hooked,
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 21, 2010 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Fantastic blend, but far too expensive. I wish Jack would lower his prices. I just can't afford it. $75 for a 14oz tin just breaks my bank. Lower your prices Jack!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 13, 2010 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This has got to be one of my favorite English Blends - although it doesn't have any perqique in it (a minor quibble).
Jack Peterson joins the ranks of mastery - with this superb English - put him up there with G.L. Pease, Russ Oulette, and Richard Gottlieb. If doctorates were given out for tobacco blending - then this would probably be his P.H.D.
The blend has such balance, structure and complexity that not one note seems to dominate this blend. Rather they all interplay like a fine symphony - with the Latakia soaring like a beautiful aria - that rises higher and higher with each puff.
There is little aftertaste in the palate or gunk left in the pipe. As I mentioned before in an other review - there is a certain creaminess to his blends with an exception of Double Eagle in the Sterling Tobacco line. This creaminess gives a wonderful smoothness to the smoke and adds to the complexity. Perhaps the creaminess is due to the fine orientals that compliment the virginia tobaccos in 1776 Tavern.
Although it is the priciest of his blends it is definitely - a wonderul example of what a "great" english blend can be.
I give this 4 stars plus.
Jack Peterson joins the ranks of mastery - with this superb English - put him up there with G.L. Pease, Russ Oulette, and Richard Gottlieb. If doctorates were given out for tobacco blending - then this would probably be his P.H.D.
The blend has such balance, structure and complexity that not one note seems to dominate this blend. Rather they all interplay like a fine symphony - with the Latakia soaring like a beautiful aria - that rises higher and higher with each puff.
There is little aftertaste in the palate or gunk left in the pipe. As I mentioned before in an other review - there is a certain creaminess to his blends with an exception of Double Eagle in the Sterling Tobacco line. This creaminess gives a wonderful smoothness to the smoke and adds to the complexity. Perhaps the creaminess is due to the fine orientals that compliment the virginia tobaccos in 1776 Tavern.
Although it is the priciest of his blends it is definitely - a wonderul example of what a "great" english blend can be.
I give this 4 stars plus.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 11, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Tavern is a nice English with plenty of Latakia to please you. Those who love Latakia will always find the room note quite pleasant. No bite for me and I would be happy to have a few tons of this in my cellar. I only wish this came in actual tins but life isn't perfect.
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