Kramer's Pipe and Tobacco Shop English Blend
(2.70)
A clean, crisp, cool smoke with just a hint of natural sweetness, Kramer's English Blend was a favorite tobacco of Leonard Nimoy, Tony Curtis, Charles Bronson, and Richard M. Sherman.
Details
| Brand | Kramer's Pipe and Tobacco Shop |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.70 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Kramer's - English Blend.
Kramer's, a manufacturer which I find I think tends to normally fall in the two star category. But if I'm honest this is the best of the bunch; not great, but better than the others I've had from them.
The ribbons are fairly chunky, medium brown with a smaller proportion of black/yellow pieces, and nicely hydrated.
The smoke: quite mild for an English. The Latakia gives vibrancy, by being smoky and rich, but doesn't push everything else out of the way. The Orientals are about equal to the Latakia with a sour note, and the Cavendish underscores the experience with a honey-sweetness, mellowing the smoke. The burn from it's good, necessitating only a little maintenance, giving a low temperature smoke.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: pleasant.
I don't find this 'that' bad, so will give it three stars:
Recommended.
Kramer's, a manufacturer which I find I think tends to normally fall in the two star category. But if I'm honest this is the best of the bunch; not great, but better than the others I've had from them.
The ribbons are fairly chunky, medium brown with a smaller proportion of black/yellow pieces, and nicely hydrated.
The smoke: quite mild for an English. The Latakia gives vibrancy, by being smoky and rich, but doesn't push everything else out of the way. The Orientals are about equal to the Latakia with a sour note, and the Cavendish underscores the experience with a honey-sweetness, mellowing the smoke. The burn from it's good, necessitating only a little maintenance, giving a low temperature smoke.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: pleasant.
I don't find this 'that' bad, so will give it three stars:
Recommended.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 25, 2010 | Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Milder than Kramer's flagship blend Father Dempsey, English Blend is a nice, smooth mixture that could be considered an all-day smoke. It's similar to 965 in being an English blend that contains a creamy texture and a bit of natural sweetness (possibly from the same cavendish used in Father Dempsey).
The only problem I have with English blend (aside from its uninspired name) is that it bites if not smoked slowly. I think this would be alleviated by some drying as the tobacco arrives somewhat moist (not moist like an aromatic, but moist like a freshly opened tin). When you get in the zone, however, you're rewarded with a great tasting tobacco.
The only problem I have with English blend (aside from its uninspired name) is that it bites if not smoked slowly. I think this would be alleviated by some drying as the tobacco arrives somewhat moist (not moist like an aromatic, but moist like a freshly opened tin). When you get in the zone, however, you're rewarded with a great tasting tobacco.
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