E. Hoffman Company Distinguished Gentleman

I got a free sample of this from Ash Tobaccos in Gaylord, Michigan. This is a great shop I visit every trip up north. Every time I visit they have a new surprise awaiting me. Last November for Whitetail Rifle season, they had this and the Spillman Mixture in the 7 oz. cans. I was hesitant of making such a large purchase so they gave me a sample to try. Like I said, great store.

I enjoy the reviews of the distinguished gentleman below, so I was excited to try this his namesake. The tin aroma threw me. while I was expecting an aromatic english blend the smell actually repulsed me a bit, but I ventured on with the first bowl as I was leaving the store. I was not overly impressed so I put it aside and jarred it when I got home.

Some time definitely did it some good as in four months time I started to enjoy the blend. I finished my last bowl last night and will likely buy that 7 oz can after I smoke through some more of my stock. I am pretty heavy in this genre at the moment.

This is now what I imagine, when people say "sweet smokes". The tin smells of some spice and burnt leather. With a soft topping. Maybe from the black cavendish? Who cares....its good! This is spicy and smokey. But it also has just a subtle sweetness to it, not enough to take over, just enough to gently soften the spice. I didn't notice that topping sticking around much longer than a few minutues after my char light. Which is a-ok with me. I didnt get any bite...which surprised me. Smells great in the tin. Smells great burning. And smells good on your ratty old sweater on a chilly fall day. Stick this in your pipe, and smoke it. Thats it.

This tobacco is a great smoking delight! A wonderful all day smoke that has made me wonder if I could smoke this all the time. I find myself being drawn to this one over and over and I’m not sure if it’s the light aromatic quality or the really nice quality of the smoke or both! This wouldn’t be my first choice of tobacco normally, but after being gifted some I just can’t stop smoking it! I’ve not yet had a bad bowl of Distinguished Gentleman yet and I keep waiting for it to happen. Cool and smooth with no bite. Just a very nice aromatic smoke. One I will continue to buy and smoke.

This is just what you might expect from am English Aromatic. The “English” comes through predominantly, with a flavor profile similar to a light version of Peter Stokkebye’s Proper English albeit with a slight sweetness. The sweetness, of course, can be attributed to the cavendish and the flavoring (Rum, we’re told but it tastes more like a honey-bourbon. The “Lightness” comes, I suspect, from the Burley. If this were my blend. I’d cut the burley in half, allowing the other components shine a little brighter.

This is one of those blends where the tin note is not a great reflection of the flavor profile when smoked: Much sweeter in tin then in the pipe!

Smokes well right out of the tin, especially with a little drying time.

Falls a little flat on the retrohale but the room note, so I’m told, is pleasant.

From the Tin: Removal of the seal showed a very nicely multicolored ribbon cut tobacco. The initial nose showed an alcohol topping (possibly rum) coupled with a rich, sweet and smoky tobacco scent.

Tasting Notes: The combination of the Cavendish and Virginia give the blend a honey like sweetness while the nuttiness in the burley is easily detected. The faint campfire, woody smokiness offered by the latakia seems to be in the backdrop of everything else but is noticeable, adding an enjoyable complexity to the blend. The room note was very enjoyable with a sweet creamy vanilla and crispy dry toast aspect. Overall strength was medium and body mild/medium.

Overall Impressions: After the first bowl of Distinguished Gentleman I wasn’t immediately reaching for a refill, however, wasn’t turned off by the blend either. The tobacco is of the utmost quality and the experience was enjoyable, I just wasn’t blown away by anything the blend had to offer.

Full review at: https://cedarboxcigarreviews.wordpress.com/2017/09/19/distinguished-gentlemen/

I'm a non aro smoker who likes an occasional change of pace. When I want a real change, I smoke Melange, sometimes cutting it with 5 Brothers. Searching for a more subtle change I first tried Edward G Robinson. The taste was OK but the bite wasn't. I had tried Spillman years ago and, for me, it was too light for an English. The reviews of DG motivated me to give it a go. I find it slightly aromatic, easy to pack and light, the correct moisture level, and cool smoking. I think I've found my subtle change of pace. A strong 3 stars.

Very mild and easy to smoke. Burns well and tastes unique. I detect no vanilla and only the slightest hint of whisky. I do, however, detect something strangely appealing: pencil shavings. I happen to like the smell of pencil shavings and this tobacco has that same earthy woodiness. A nice change of pace from heavy aromatics. Try it, you'll like it.

i received a sample of this tobacco from iwan reis. if you think spillman mixture is a little strong then you will love this one. a bit sweet. easy to light and keep lite.

not a bad aromatic type blend but it will bite, my tongue felt scorched