Edward's Scottish Moor
(2.21)
Blended since 1963, this blend brings the highest compliments on its taste and aroma. Prepared in the Edwards tradition with the finest tobaccos. Thousands of Scottish Moor smokers consider it the finest of all mixtures.
Details
| Brand | Edward's |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.21 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 18, 2002 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I have been smoking Edwards blends for over thirty (30) years. This was not the first one I tried, as this was pretty rich to me then. I have graduated to other matured virginias in recent years, but I thought that some smokers would benefit with a bit of history and opinion on these blends.
This is one of Edwards greatest tobaccos, if not one of the greatest American tobaccos of all time. Not everyone will agree with the last statement, as opinions differ and few will invest the time to smoke at least a couple of ounces of this devine tobacco in a good pipe to realize its richness and superb quality.
The difference between most Edwards blends and other American blends is Edwards' essence technique. They did not spray their mainstay blends back then, but rather exposed some quality burleys to fragrances or scents. They then blended the essence tobacco with other tobaccos and usually allowed them some time to meld (but months were not necessary). The resulting flavors were dry and on the light side.
This blend has burley, virginia, some toasted cavendish, and their essence tobacco VAB (some type of vanilla essence but much different than a syrup-like vanilla aromatic for sure). What else is in it I don't know; I do not have their recipe. It is a pretty medium-rich flavor on the full side. It has an tasty essence to it but is not sweet per se.
If you smoke only a few bowls of this, you won't get it. If you're sensitive to burleys, even good quality burley, it may be too stong (e.g., make you a little drunk). I'm not saying everyone will love it, but if you give it time, the richness of the burley, the coolness and dryness of the blend as a whole, and the uniquely rich essence(s) are truely satisfying.
The flavor is akin to a full red virginia I think, and I think Edward Rowley (the original tobacco guy of Edwards but now deceased) was trying to capture the essence of matured virginia for an American audience some 40 years ago with this. Yes, it's burley and uniquely aromatic in a dry soft type of way, but to me it's close in essence, but not composition, to some matured virginias today (e.g., Butera's Blended Flake). It's flavor is as thick as the fog on a walk through the moors.
Many have fallen for Scottish Moor over the years. The present owner of Edwards refused to sell the formula to another "big" tobacco company in recent years, to preserve the integrity and quality of the blend itself (they would have sprayed it). I have a handful of Wiley pipes I smoke this in still. To me, it has more flavor in a small to medium size pipe. And as Professor Cook recommends, don't try this in a pipe already devoted to aromatics. It smokes better in a cleaner pipe devoted to naturals and virginias I think. I close with respect to Scottish Moor, and hope that a few more devotees to it may appear on the scene in this golden age of pipe tobacco.
This is one of Edwards greatest tobaccos, if not one of the greatest American tobaccos of all time. Not everyone will agree with the last statement, as opinions differ and few will invest the time to smoke at least a couple of ounces of this devine tobacco in a good pipe to realize its richness and superb quality.
The difference between most Edwards blends and other American blends is Edwards' essence technique. They did not spray their mainstay blends back then, but rather exposed some quality burleys to fragrances or scents. They then blended the essence tobacco with other tobaccos and usually allowed them some time to meld (but months were not necessary). The resulting flavors were dry and on the light side.
This blend has burley, virginia, some toasted cavendish, and their essence tobacco VAB (some type of vanilla essence but much different than a syrup-like vanilla aromatic for sure). What else is in it I don't know; I do not have their recipe. It is a pretty medium-rich flavor on the full side. It has an tasty essence to it but is not sweet per se.
If you smoke only a few bowls of this, you won't get it. If you're sensitive to burleys, even good quality burley, it may be too stong (e.g., make you a little drunk). I'm not saying everyone will love it, but if you give it time, the richness of the burley, the coolness and dryness of the blend as a whole, and the uniquely rich essence(s) are truely satisfying.
The flavor is akin to a full red virginia I think, and I think Edward Rowley (the original tobacco guy of Edwards but now deceased) was trying to capture the essence of matured virginia for an American audience some 40 years ago with this. Yes, it's burley and uniquely aromatic in a dry soft type of way, but to me it's close in essence, but not composition, to some matured virginias today (e.g., Butera's Blended Flake). It's flavor is as thick as the fog on a walk through the moors.
Many have fallen for Scottish Moor over the years. The present owner of Edwards refused to sell the formula to another "big" tobacco company in recent years, to preserve the integrity and quality of the blend itself (they would have sprayed it). I have a handful of Wiley pipes I smoke this in still. To me, it has more flavor in a small to medium size pipe. And as Professor Cook recommends, don't try this in a pipe already devoted to aromatics. It smokes better in a cleaner pipe devoted to naturals and virginias I think. I close with respect to Scottish Moor, and hope that a few more devotees to it may appear on the scene in this golden age of pipe tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 10, 2015 | Strong | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I concur with many of the reviews in that Scottish Moor has been my mainstay for more than 40 years. However, as of this writing, it appears to be no longer available from Atlanta or from Tampa, where the home office is located. Scuttlebutt in Atlanta seems to indicate that the new owners are not interested in pursuing the business. A great loss. When first lighting it, I always got a hint of grape, similar to London Dock, which my college roommate used. I don't know about that apple and pineapple.
Pipe Used:
all of them
PurchasedFrom:
Edward's Atlanta, Tampa, New Orleans, Houston
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 15, 2006 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
*******Update**** Though I downgraded my rating after a while to two stars, I'm upgrading it again, this time settling on three stars. This is a good burley smoke with better than average kick and interesting but subtle aromas of pineapple and apple. Cool and rich. It can be bitter but not overly so. An American classic, this will be my third summer smoking it (among other things). I think of it as a premium, more aromatic Prince Albert.***
I can't believe I've never heard of Edwards tobacs until just a few weeks ago. Shows I don't get around much.
I really like this rich, traditional bulk aromatic.
It takes me back to my beginning days smoking some goopy Vanilla blend, but this is much more robust and with superior burning properties. If this came in a quaint, reissued tin and had been off the market for a few decades, it would be heralded as a classic.
My first reaction was similar to lustra's but I retrieved the 1.75 ounce bag after reading some of the further reviews and decided to try again. Now in a few short days my sample bag is half empty.
This is not a weak smoke, but it took 5-6 bowls for me to appreciate its underlying strength and become used to the unique flavoring, which is subtle and like apples or pineapple and it comes and goes throughout the smoke. Thus this is best in a dedicated pipe
I can't believe I've never heard of Edwards tobacs until just a few weeks ago. Shows I don't get around much.
I really like this rich, traditional bulk aromatic.
It takes me back to my beginning days smoking some goopy Vanilla blend, but this is much more robust and with superior burning properties. If this came in a quaint, reissued tin and had been off the market for a few decades, it would be heralded as a classic.
My first reaction was similar to lustra's but I retrieved the 1.75 ounce bag after reading some of the further reviews and decided to try again. Now in a few short days my sample bag is half empty.
This is not a weak smoke, but it took 5-6 bowls for me to appreciate its underlying strength and become used to the unique flavoring, which is subtle and like apples or pineapple and it comes and goes throughout the smoke. Thus this is best in a dedicated pipe
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 08, 2004 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I am updating my review of Scottish Moor. Initially, it was a love/hate relationship. On the one hand, it can be full, satisfying and ever so slightly aromatic in a natural sort of way (you know . . . toasted Burley, some VAs, and a light "essence" that makes it a bit aromatic). On the other hand, it can seem bitter and flat.
Then I tried Edward's Scottish-Bucc, which is a blend of Scottish Moor and their Buccaneer tobacco. Edward's Buccaneer is a black cavendish, but a very unique one. Purple/black and fairly dry, it is not goopy at all, nor is it very vanilla flavored. When added to Scottish Moor, it makes it far better. Smoothes out the flat spots and adds a bit of sweetness to counter balance the aged Burleys.
A fair amount of nicotine, as with most of the Edwards blends that I have tried.
Good stuff.
Then I tried Edward's Scottish-Bucc, which is a blend of Scottish Moor and their Buccaneer tobacco. Edward's Buccaneer is a black cavendish, but a very unique one. Purple/black and fairly dry, it is not goopy at all, nor is it very vanilla flavored. When added to Scottish Moor, it makes it far better. Smoothes out the flat spots and adds a bit of sweetness to counter balance the aged Burleys.
A fair amount of nicotine, as with most of the Edwards blends that I have tried.
Good stuff.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 09, 2003 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
I have to agree with the second reviewer. This is a quality aromatic that could easily be misunderstood by pipe smokers if they don't give this tobacco the time it deserves to explore it. After a few ounces it is easy to forget that they usually store it in a jar right next to IQ and other horrid flavors! This stuff is a very lightly flavored blend that easily lets you taste the tobacco as well as the casing. If you have wanted an aromatic party tobacco that is not only tolerable but actually good- you deserve it to yourself to try this blend. The smoke is rich and creamy and it won't leave you burping vanilla flavored glycol for the rest of the day! The sweetness in the blend is very virginia like and not the nutrasweet taste you get from other cheap bulk blends. I'm honestly surprised that they don't charge more for this stuff. Although I usually avoid flavored tobaccos- This stuff ain't bad!
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