Peter Stokkebye Amsterdam (No.83)

Peter Stokkebye Amsterdam is an exceptional bulk tobacco for an exceptionally low price. Virginia forward, like cigarette tobacco for the pipe – but much deeper and nuanced. Medium strength, middle of the road, all day blend. Could be added to with condiment mixing tobaccos or sealed up and stored with a splash of dark spirit. I prefer using a larger bowl for Amsterdam, as it relights well. A serious bargain – seriously overlooked!

Reviewing as a RYO/MYO cigarette tobacco. Semi rich sweetness balanced by bold natural smokey tobacco flavors. Real overall flavor sensation that I find irresistable. "High test", best served in moderation. I think fantastic for short, thin diameter nonfilter roll type cigarettes. Great value. For me, best served fresh, maximum moisture as provided. Outstanding, I think sets the standard by which others are judged.

Edited 5/23/12: Half way thru second lb. This bag seems darker with more Kentucky in the mix, but conversely the taste is milder with less Kentucky influence. Regardless, still fantastic RYO/MYO smoke. Four stars!

Edited 7/5/12: Third lb as good/consistant with the second. Four Stars.

PS - When not inhaled, get mostly mild plain tobacco taste with slight hint of Kentucky. Out of the "pipe tobacco" / RYO Peter Stokkebye group of blends, this has the most N and is closes to any appeal for the pipe smoker. Others in this category not so much appeal for the pipe smoker, at best as mild value blenders for toning down other tobaccos.

When you first open the bag you will notice it is a bit dry, this is fine in my opinion and works well for this blend. Packs well and lights easy. I have tried both the Shag cut and Ribbon cut; both cuts honestly create different flavor/effects. The shag is more harsh, burns faster, and is much stronger in spiciness. I prefer the ribbon cut.

First half: Spicy Kentucky immediately enlightens your senses. You can puff at will pipers, this blend is smooth with little bite unlike the shag. Smokey campfire meets a nutty sweet bread loaf

Mid Bowl: The sweetness is completely distinguishable from the spice yet both remain equal leaders. Burning okay, relit twice. Loving every puff.

Bottom bowl: Bready notes galore, with spice on the back of the tongue. Ashing wonderfully to the end. Last hit was pure hay.

Overview: Room note was Campfire and pure tobacco. Taste throughout was sweet and spicy with lots of bread. I have to say this is my go-to everyday smoke. I love this blend dearly. If this was the only tobacco left on Earth I would be a happy guy.

As a new RYO / MYO cigarette smoker coming from Camel No. 9 Regular, this blend (ribbon strand for pipe) and filter were recommended to me by a friend as a substitute for "store bought." Not only is this blend a wonderful flavor and strength, it provides greater satisfaction than 'production' cigarettes. As I am new to RYO / MYO, even with very basic 'starter' equipment (Zen Classic Shooter - $6.99), one can learn in a short amount of time (about 3 weeks in my case) to make a better smoke than you can by at a fraction of the cost. I have tried other blends specifically for RYO / MYO cigarettes to be more expensive and less satisfying.

As someone who rolls cigarettes but is trying to completely move away from it, this is the perfect blend as an everyday all-day smoke.

It is positively rough, thanks to the Kentucky, has perfect moisture, packs easily, doesn't usually require relights, and is very affordable.

The Kentucky is pretty smokey and spicy, and is playing a leading role, but is mellowed and added to just the right amount by the sweet virginias. This makes it stronger than other similar blends, such as the Danish blend. It's more flavorful and feels like "real tobacco" rather than other, chemical and flavored everyday smokes. No BS here.

It does tend to burn a bit fast and can cause a bite if you puff too fast, but for me it has been rare. I rotate my two cheap Brewster pipes for this one.

I Was told that the room note is that of cigarettes. But this is not a blend meant for special occasions or once-a-week smoke. This is, for me, a daily smoke to replace cigarettes. Compared with the sticks, it's cheaper, has better taste, and is not as unhealthy. What's to lose?

For the specific use for me - this is a four stars blend.

This is one of those tobaccos where immediately upon finishing the first bowl I loaded up another one.

Taste is of dried fruit, grain, and a slight smokiness.

Easy to pack, light and keep lit. No drama.

Very pleasant, and definitely worth buying more than an ounce at a time.

I'm reviewing this selection as a dual purpose tobacco. Picked up some pipe cut and some shag to compare as a rollie. Taste and aroma are nearly indiscernible, the only difference in is the cut- the shag is much easier to roll. The pipe cut can be rolled though, without issue, and smokes just fine. In a pipe it's not at the top of my list, but not bad in any way. For the price, Amsterdam pipe cut is highly recommended for the folks who enjoy pipes, RYO, and spliffs.