Peter Stokkebye Amsterdam (No.83)

The Virginias are grassy with a little earth, wood, some citrus, and a very light fruitiness. They form the base of this blend. The dark fired Kentucky is mildly sweet, fairly smokey and floral, woody, earthy, and very nutty with a fair amount of spice, and is very obvious in every puff. Obvious enough that it often takes attention away from the Virginias. The strength, taste and nic-hit are medium. A thin ribbon cut that needs hydration to bring out more flavor and reduce the burn rate. A moderate puffing cadence to avoid a cigarette note or two is recommended. Burns well even with added moisture. Has a very consistent flavor, though can tingle your tongue. May bite if puffed hard. Requires very few relights as it easily burns to ash. Leaves no moisture in the bowl. Has a spicy, lightly lingering after taste, though the room note might not please everybody. Some may use this for RYO, but it works well in a pipe as an occasional during the day smoke. I do suggest having a drink handy when you smoke it as it can dry your throat a little, especially if you use a pipe with a big bowl.

-JimInks

This is a good plain unflavored tobacco for new pipe smokers who want to quit cigarettes, the flavor is spicy and nutty, very close to cigarette flavor but much better, also this can be used as RYO smoke

The pipe tobacco version of PS Amsterdam hand-rolling tobacco, this blend comes noticeably damper, suggesting a conscious effort by the manufacturer to differentiate this from the RYO version in deference to pipe smokers. So what did I do? I smoked it rolled as a cigarette to test that hypothesis. Burns well, despite higher moisture content than RYO version. Significantly more tang than the RYO version. Overall an enjoyable smoke, though I must respectfully disagree with a previous reviewer: this is nothing like Bali Shag in cut, aroma, or flavor. If you want an excellent rolling tobacco, skip this and get some Bali Shag (or even some PS rolling tobacco).

In a pipe this blend becomes more alive. A nice KY/VA tang on the palate. Burns well, if a bit hot when over-puffed (probably a function of the cut). A good vaue as an all-day smoke for frequent pipe smokers. Lacking in the depth or complexity required by special occasions, or by occasional pipe smokers. Those who smoke Prince Albert, Half and Half, etc, should really try this one for a step up in flavor and an inexpensive introduction to Virginias.

Recommended as a step up for those currently smoking OTCs. Outstanding value in quantities over two ounces.

I wanna give the most honest review I can with this tobacco blend so first off over the packing of a pipe this is far better for a RYO tobacco. If smoked in a pipe it will be smooth and is a all and all good smoke but for the best taste it really must be inhaled otherwise you'll miss out on its design. Its nicotine level is on the medium side but being a natural nicotine has a tendency to relax but by all means can absolutely be smoked in a pipe of course. Having a nice smokey tone to it and a smooth Virginia note this is a very fine tobacco blend and is highly enjoyable. It is not for the new comer but more so for a seasoned smoker although a person is always free to go for it. I find it very enjoyable and I'm not a cig smoker anymore but it is very enjoyable in that form being twisted in a zig zag or JoB paper will get the job done and you don't want a filter taking away from the taste. A velvety smoke that's alittle sweet and no bite whether in a pipe or paper. When smoked in a pipe a slow draw and slight inhale will give the best results but understanding that it does have some nicotine I do not want to down play that. I would recommend this because its high quality tobacco and is very good, its not processed and has no chemicals, its how tobacco used to be when smoked in cig form. It is what it is and suits both cigarette smoker and pipe smoker. I would also suggest it being smoked in a corn cob for the reason that it could add to your pipe cake a taste you would not really want not that its bad and is like a ash tray because its not, just that it is a stand alone tobacco with its own character robust but mellow and smooth. Pleasing in every way PS Amsterdam is a fine choice for all the reasons above, happy smoking my friends!!!

A fine ribbon cut tobacco that has a natural smell in the pouch with perfect burning qualities. An old school, straight forward baccy that is inexpensive and available. There's a good amount of nicotine and a small bowl, slowly smoked is required.

The nutty slightly dry and very spicy taste reminds me of a good cigar that is better enjoyed, for me, after a meal. Those who smoke European style Kentucky cigars or pipe tobacco, will have an honest and pleasant encounter with this offering.

Virginia lover

2 star if push hard in a larg bowl.

3 star if puff slowly slowly in a small bowl.

Almost 4 star in corncobs, don't know why.

A friendly blend with a natural flavor. Needs no preparations. Dry enough to enjoy directly from the package.

If other blends are wine, whisky, gin...(or some are carbonated beverages）, this one is beer. Cheers 🙂

Recommended for value-Li'l Brown has it for $20 a pound! An unremarkable but solid recut/rebrand (?) of what was originally a RYO tobacco to get around the higher taxes. I couldn't resist it, or the Norwegian, at that price, but it is more something I will just keep in a (really big) jar to have around, smoke occasionally, roll a cig out of, emergency reserve for the apocalypse, etc.

I won't be smoking a lot of it, because I have so much that is better. That said, it isn't bad. Nothing sublime, but no rough stuff either. It packs a tolerable pipe, and rolls (rubbed out a bit) a decent cigarette. I've tried it both ways. My brother is a RYO smoker, and he liked it enough to take an ounce from me to mix with his usual roll, American Spirit US Grown.

The most interesting element is the addition of Kentucky, but it isn't really the knockout kind of Kentucky. One can tell it's there, and it adds a pleasant smokiness.

Virginia and spicy Kentucky starts as a middle of road Virginia blend and then things get spicy, easy to light and even easier to keep lit it produces a lot of ashes, smokes better when dry completely worth to keep around but don’t know about hoarding it, I have smoked this blend on and off for 15 years and it really depends in what you get, I have received pouches where there is almost no black tobacco and I have received pouches that is almost black so your mileage may vary, decent nicotine hit also.

A well made blend in the vein of Kendal Dark or Kendal Kentucky. Rich, earthy and woodsy, smoky, hearty, spicy.. almost no sweetness... tasteful, yet not as tasteful as Kendal Dark or Kentucky are, so I'll go with "only" 3-stars. Not much to tell about the taste, rather tart Virginias with only mild sweetness, and the above mentioned Kentucky's qualities. Works well! 😉