Kramer's Pipe and Tobacco Shop Blend for Cary Grant
(2.93)
Kramer's created this medium-bodied mixture especially for one of their customers, the iconic actor Cary Grant. Using our English Blend as a base, they carefully layer in a small portion of Irish Aromatic for a little more sweetness.
Notes: From Kramer's website--I did not find this blend when I first looked through my parent's rolodex. But when a customer noticed Cary Grant's photo and asked what he smoked, I looked more carefully. Sure enough on the back of one of the cards, my mother had written Cary Grant - and what he smoked. My parents said he could not have been more delightful - but my mother did say that when he came in the shop, she had to almost trip my father to be sure she got to wait on him! (It kind of made up for Marlene Dietrich holding my father's hand when he repaired her lighters!)
Details
| Brand | Kramer's Pipe and Tobacco Shop |
| Blended By | Marsha Kramer |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Irish Mist |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.93 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2020 | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
3rdguy
Purchased this tin 2 years ago and just finishing the jar. I can say the name itself did not lend me to try it although I love Grant’s movies. This is Virginia with the topping all the way. I really did not notice the cavendish, latakia or orientals in great detail. No relights once it is dried out decently. Burns fairly clean, some gurgle every other bowl. I would smoke it fairly slow or it will quickly show some rough spots. No nic hit whatsoever. No tongue bite.
As a slow smoke it is very enjoyable...maybe a few times a year type venture. A solid C+ if you will.
Purchased this tin 2 years ago and just finishing the jar. I can say the name itself did not lend me to try it although I love Grant’s movies. This is Virginia with the topping all the way. I really did not notice the cavendish, latakia or orientals in great detail. No relights once it is dried out decently. Burns fairly clean, some gurgle every other bowl. I would smoke it fairly slow or it will quickly show some rough spots. No nic hit whatsoever. No tongue bite.
As a slow smoke it is very enjoyable...maybe a few times a year type venture. A solid C+ if you will.
Pipe Used:
Cobs, meers.
Age When Smoked:
Fresh to 2 years in age.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
All real life fans, please direct you ire elsewhere, other than recognizing the name, I have no clue what movies Cary Grant did. I'm just here to smoke his namesake.
This was the first time getting a Kramer tin and not just buying it bulk - I was quite happy they now offer a tin option at a very reasonable cost for long term storage. The tin opening revealed the same inviting 'sweet' English Aromatic infusion I've found in their other "Irish Mist" blends. The spongy ribbons were bouncy and made for a soft pillow (at the time of the review I was half asleep, but in truth it would've been a sweet spot to nap). Fired up like a champ, releasing a mild/medium, slightly sweet and spicy, approachable English, without a Latakia punch.
It was easy to smoke (though the tin aroma was much nicer than the smoke taste), and won't scare off any English virgins that haven't cut their teeth on a traditional Latakia charcoal stove. IT was fine, but for my money, just get some Danny Kane.
This was the first time getting a Kramer tin and not just buying it bulk - I was quite happy they now offer a tin option at a very reasonable cost for long term storage. The tin opening revealed the same inviting 'sweet' English Aromatic infusion I've found in their other "Irish Mist" blends. The spongy ribbons were bouncy and made for a soft pillow (at the time of the review I was half asleep, but in truth it would've been a sweet spot to nap). Fired up like a champ, releasing a mild/medium, slightly sweet and spicy, approachable English, without a Latakia punch.
It was easy to smoke (though the tin aroma was much nicer than the smoke taste), and won't scare off any English virgins that haven't cut their teeth on a traditional Latakia charcoal stove. IT was fine, but for my money, just get some Danny Kane.
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2022 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Preparation & Burn: 9/10 Burns pretty well!
Taste: 10/20 Too sweet for me.
Mildness: 10/10 My idea of a good smoke is a relaxing, low nicotine session. Therefore, the milder the better. I barely detect any nicotine here. Perfect!
Total: 29/40
Taste: 10/20 Too sweet for me.
Mildness: 10/10 My idea of a good smoke is a relaxing, low nicotine session. Therefore, the milder the better. I barely detect any nicotine here. Perfect!
Total: 29/40
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Smoking now.
An ounce bulk sample I bought in bulk a year ago and placed in a jar. The jar aroma smells faintly of Latakia and fruity Virginia and some earthy wood. I did not detect a noticeable top aroma.
Packed and lights just fine, moisture is perfect. Grassy Virginias is the base of the blend. The orientals are not far behind. The Latakia is the next thing I taste but it’s mild and not very strong in flavor. There’s an earthy woody spice quality to the blend more so than a musty leathery herbal one. The retrohale is more of that with some spices. I get some grassy Virginias in it as well. The cavendish I suspect tones the whole thing down. It’s mildly sweet and I can’t detect a noticeable top flavor although this is sweetened and flavored with Irish Mist which is a whiskey based liqueur. Would not recommend pushing this especially if you retrohale as it’ll make you sneeze and may get harsh. At a moderate pace it is enjoyable for its mild musty herbal Latakia and earthy woody notes, grassy Virginia, with some slight sweetness. Smoked and behaved just fine.
An ounce bulk sample I bought in bulk a year ago and placed in a jar. The jar aroma smells faintly of Latakia and fruity Virginia and some earthy wood. I did not detect a noticeable top aroma.
Packed and lights just fine, moisture is perfect. Grassy Virginias is the base of the blend. The orientals are not far behind. The Latakia is the next thing I taste but it’s mild and not very strong in flavor. There’s an earthy woody spice quality to the blend more so than a musty leathery herbal one. The retrohale is more of that with some spices. I get some grassy Virginias in it as well. The cavendish I suspect tones the whole thing down. It’s mildly sweet and I can’t detect a noticeable top flavor although this is sweetened and flavored with Irish Mist which is a whiskey based liqueur. Would not recommend pushing this especially if you retrohale as it’ll make you sneeze and may get harsh. At a moderate pace it is enjoyable for its mild musty herbal Latakia and earthy woody notes, grassy Virginia, with some slight sweetness. Smoked and behaved just fine.
Pipe Used:
Meerschaum
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild | Tolerable |
Kramer's Blend for Cary Grant was nice mild with just a hint of sweetness. Very easily a daily smoke. This is were you take an already made English blend and add to it to get something new.
Pipe Used:
Aran Pot
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 09, 2022 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This blend is worth a try for the historical value alone. The blend is made up predominantly of red and blonde ribbon. There is a sprinkling of Latakia that albeit conservative in quantity, is detectable in both the pouch aroma and the smoke. The pouch aroma is sweet and smoky, I cannot smell any of the aromatic.
When smoked this behaves as a mild American English. This one comes wet by c&d standards but dried easily. I could not pick up on the Irish mist aromatic topping in the pouch. I did perceive some clover honey and a pleasant herbal/floral tone when smoked. This blend is light in nicotine and body. There were quite a few stems, and I found a marble sized chunk of Latakia that probably represented 20% of the weight of all the Latakia in the bag. I found this one to be nice as a historic exercise in pipe history. Unfortunately this one is as a little rough on my tongue and did bite with little provocation.
When smoked this behaves as a mild American English. This one comes wet by c&d standards but dried easily. I could not pick up on the Irish mist aromatic topping in the pouch. I did perceive some clover honey and a pleasant herbal/floral tone when smoked. This blend is light in nicotine and body. There were quite a few stems, and I found a marble sized chunk of Latakia that probably represented 20% of the weight of all the Latakia in the bag. I found this one to be nice as a historic exercise in pipe history. Unfortunately this one is as a little rough on my tongue and did bite with little provocation.
Pipe Used:
Numerous briars
PurchasedFrom:
SP
Age When Smoked:
Fresh bulk
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
I must admit, I was expecting more from this blend. From the start, I was surprised by the tin note. The Latakia was very faint and the predominant scent I got was a subtle chocolate and raisin. Smoking mechanics were great; perfect moisture, stayed lit easily and smoked down to a fine ash. However, I was disappointed overall. Having said that, I am a lover of Father Dempsey and GL Pease's Gaslight and Quiet Nights, so maybe I expected too much. However, in my opinion, if you want an interesting English/Aromatic, you'd be better off trying Frog Morton On The Town.
Pipe Used:
Missouri Meerschaum Mark Twain Cob
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 08, 2017 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Light Virginia/Cavendish ,maple sweetness, no bitterness, no bite ,no complexity , burns slightly hot. Couldn't find the Latakia or Irish Mist topping ? 2 star, won't buy again
Pipe Used:
cob
Age When Smoked:
new Bulk
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