Dan Tobacco Gordon Pym

I have gone through one tin of this and I like it a lot. It is a sweet, tangy, creamy tobacco that is not overwhelming. Something to indulge in with a good book.

Just opened a tin of this that I purchased on E- Bay (not sure of it's age) but it was fantastic.A pure delight.The aroma from the tin is a light smoky/woody smell, not a strong English.This tobacco is a nice light English that doesn't overpower you,it makes you crave for more and more.It has the right mixture of tobacco's.Reminds me of sitting around a campfire as the burning wood fills the cool night air.A great change of pace from aromatics, or nicotine packed tobacco's.So far I have'nt been disappointed with any Dan Tobacco product.Glad I have more tins of this stashed away.Smokes great in a Savinelli (#320) Author.

As others have noted, this is an English blend that doesn't wow you with an immediate punch but will absolutely grow on you if you give it half a chance. The blend of the orientals with the Syrian latakia -- backed up by a solid Virginia component -- is truly delicious.

I smoked a recent (2008, I'm assuming) tin and found the contents perfectly moisturized (if not a tad drier than I'm used to). It burns well and, for the smoker, smells divine.

This is my first foray with this blend by DAN tobacco, and it is absolutely excellent. Superb blending craftsmanship. I find the Virginias to be very complex and is just the right balance with the Syrian Latakia and the Orientals. Overall this blend burns very cool and I am quite impressed since many Virginias tend to be on the hotter side. The Syrian Latakia is just the right touch, barely there in the back ground yet comes through much more when you really concentrate.

There is another wonderful quality which I love about this blend. One can really focus on the Virginias, the Latakia, or the Orientals. I am not sure which Orientals are in it, possibly Mahalla. If one chooses, one can step back and enjoy it as a whole or even if you are reading a novel and hardly focusing on the pipe all, this tobacco just hums along in the background. I find not many tobaccos or blends have the ability to do all of the above as effortlessly as this one does. Many I find are demanding for very good reasons in their own perspective. A few are simply too bland and do not offer the satisfaction I am seeking.

I wish I could offer a close recommendation; however, I have not discovered one and I do not think I shall bother trying to find one; futile, unless of course this becomes extinct, as happens far too often in the pipe world especially with the revered blends.

Pack a bowl and enjoy.

I'm not sure if I can add much to the praise of this most pleasingly complex orchestration of fine leaf... No one tobacco dominates. Instead, all complement each other so that the total experience surpasses the sum of it's consituents. A sweet, buttery resonnance is created from the combination of the two Virginia leaves and the distinctive, almost coffee toned Maryland. High notes of the Syrian and Oriental provide a sort of flavor syncopation found only in rare circumstance of blending genius. Presenting a visual montage of earthy colors it makes promise of singular occasion and clarity seldom found in public access. It matters not to me whether this is English or Oriental. In the symphony of tobacco blends, this is Delta Blues as fine as Robert Johnson could ever show us. Clean and even burning from top to bottom, my only regret is in it's ending. Just to be sure, I've put some back to age before I wrote this - just in case demand would prevent my being able to acquire it. Seductive and compliant, it provides satisfaction of a most provocative nature, quickly working it's way into my regular rotation. Counterpoint to the mundane, I'm sure you'd be hard pressed to find better. The sublime has a name and that name is Gordon Pym... This is one smooth smoke!

Meerschaum Man Smoking a Smooth Altinok Canadian

Gordon Pym is a complex tame beast. I particularly found that some reviewers here nailed the journey through the bowl from start to finish. The Latakia definitely takes a back seat to the orientals about mid bowl and it does pick up some strength and flavor, albeit in a marvelously balanced way. At no time though is there anything typical about this blend. Not typical English, not typical Balkan, not typical anything ... it is IMHO a very unique blend of high quality. I also found the room note to be very subtle and didn't draw complaint.

The overall quality of the tobacco in this blend leads me to believe that the VAs are the same genre as used in Dorisco. The Latakia is soft, understated and creamy just like it is in Torben Danske No.3 and the Orientals, while big, are not harsh as in many of the fine McClelland Oriental blends. I'm amazed at how this blend nailed three favorite elements, without being remotely similar to any of the blends mentioned.

This is a particular go-to blend and has will replace Durbar in my rotation because of its greater complexity and more refined strength.

Cheers, VC

This Mottled colored, square cut blend ranges from yellows and tans to browns and dark black. Packs and lights easy, burns clean, even and really cool. At first match the Latakia comes to the fore dominating the aroma. The VA's and Orientals emerge quickly, working in concert with the Latakia, which is very soft, creamy and smokey.

By mid bowl the flavors are full but never too robust. The combination of varitiels work together and the flavors deepen into a wonderful balance. Behaves well with nary a gurgle or bite no matter how fast or hard it's puffed. A unique flavorful blend, not just another latakia based "English".

Tin Opening-Mottled, wonderful full English aroma in the right proportions

Packing-Packs well in all pipes I have tried it in.

Lighting-Two matches and tamp

First Impression-Upon lighting, the Latakia predominates the aroma and the blend burns cool. After the first few puffs, the Virginas and Orientals start to make themselves visible in concert with the Latakia.

Mid Bowl-By mid bowl, this has settled into a wonderful blend of tastes. It?s full but not heavy or overwhelming and completely enjoyable. Everything works in harmony.

Finish-Slightly stronger and even more delicious, this blend gets better as it burns down. Each puff makes me want to take the next and reminds me of why I switched mainly to English tobaccos. It?s full flavored without being heavy. Simply wonderful.

Over all-Ever met someone and knew they would be a friend for life at the same time? That?s what I found with Gordon Pym. I enjoy every time I smoke it. Through out there was never a hint of wetness and it never burned hot.

Now this is a tobacco that I will continue to buy, and goes on my favorites list! Top quality leaf, excellent blending! A gem for the english blend smoker!

Starting with the tin note, it is quite mellow, doesn’t deliver a strong smell. Has some notes of fermented tobacco, leather and some wood.

Aspect wise, this is a beautiful cube cut with some gold and brown leaves, some dark brown and some black bits. Comes at a good moisture, can be put directly in the bowl, but I prefer to let it sit for a few minutes.

Taste wise, the most important part. It has some spice with some sweetness, it’s woody, leathery, smoky, creamy, balanced. Notes of wood dominate this blend, but there’s also a creamy sweetness and smokiness that lets you know the latakia is here to make a stand. If smoked without a filter, the orientals will be dominant, with condimental characteristics. Has some hints of cloves and wood, sometimes giving the impression of dark fired kentucky because of the spiciness (it’s similar, but doesn’t have dark fire kentucky). If smoked with a filter, it will reduce the spiciness and will enhance the smoky characteristics of the latakia, which will be prominent. So, depending on how you like to smoke it, it can deliver spice or smoke, sharp or creamy.

Smoking characteristics? It burns well, delivers a lot of thick smoke, doesn’t bite, doesn’t get hot. Leaves a beautiful white ash.

I find this to be the perfect autumn/winter blend, which can be smoked along a mulled wine, or a hot drink.

Excellent blend and favorite!