Cornell & Diehl Pennington Gap

C&D best mixture I tried till now. More complex then "regular" aromatics. This is the 1st tobacco I tried that gives aroma while smoking better then when smelled in the tin. Not strong, mild, doesn't bite. One annoying thing though: a little itchy in the throat, I gave it evantually 3 stars because of that irritation.

Very similar to Barbary Coast but fuller, with greater body. Pennington Gap has a "stewed fruit" quality, a little less nuttiness and, I think, a little less of Perique's tang. The difference is essentially a matter of style-- both are among the best Burley's around. If you like one, you simply have to try the other.

Pennington Gap is my personal favorite... by a nose.

INTOXICATING!!!When you need a change from Latakia this is the blend to turn to.A very enchanting blend,full of aroma and taste. The Bourbon is pleasant and actually quite sweet.Sweet-not cloying! If you like Canal Boat, which contains Latakia I think you will be impressed by its Perique-Bourbon cousin-Pennington Gap.It actually does have a bannana pudding smell to it! 4 of 4 stars!

Something about topped cube-cut burley blends doesnt agree with my palate. They simply taste like slightly sour hot air to me. While I can recognize that this is a good blend, it simply doesnt do it for me. Still, its a well made natural aromatic and I would recommend it to those looking for such a tobacco.

On the quest for some lighter aromatics (partially to avoid stinking up the house in the winter), I stopped at this one. Not as complex to me as Barbary coast (BC is for when I want to take the time to appreciate it) but as others have pointed out, similar.

Now I find myself reaching for it when I think I want something sweet, and am always surprised to remember that great tobacco taste. Great blending -- topping is just right, and perique just enough to make me think that maybe I really don't dislike perique after all. a change of pace that's easy to like.

Now here is a blend perfect for relaxing with in the recliner or outside on the patio after a satifying meal. Add a cup of cofee or a glass of Iced tea and the experience can be sublime.

Pennington Gap is an interesting smoke and well worth a try, if only as a change-of-pace smoke. Like a few others, I didn't think the ingredients would suit me too well but, like the reviewer "Pipestud" I was pleasantly surprised by this blend. To me, Perique is nicer in smallish doses and PG fits that description well. Also, the very fine cut and excellent light/burn characteristics make this especially nice in pipes with smaller bowls, like the 3 or 4 Stanwell "Sixtus" pipes I have. In a Sixtus #211 or #212 this gets me almost exactly from my driveway to my parking place at work with a nice, easy "wake-up" smoke and, for that talent, I'll gladly recommend trying it and give it three solid stars.

Tiger

September 2004

This is the first aromatic tobacco I've smoked whose tin aroma actually translates into the same intensity of flavor on the palate. It's not the same flavor, necessarily, but the sweetness of this blend really comes through. The tin says there is some Perique, but I didn't taste it much. I like the cube cut, which resulted in a nice even burn and required very few relights. I'd have rated it higher but for the relatively mild flavor which doesn't take into account my abused taste buds. Good stuff, though.

This one of my favorite c and d blends! I am not normally drawn to a tobacco of the kind that is described on the tin but I figured I would try it based on the fact that alot of people who don't normally like aromatics like this. It is smooth and full of good flavor. Thankfully the topping just sat happily in the back and was actually a nice enhancement to the rest of the blend. The perique in this blend is a nice addition and while it gives this blend some life it does not overwhelm. Good stuff!