Owl Shop St. Johns
(3.75)
A standard English blend. Latakia, Turkish, and a little perique. A very pleasant smoke.
Details
| Brand | Owl Shop |
| Blended By | Joe Lentine |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Back in the day, Joel Lintine was highly regarded for his blending abilities. And his Owl Shop creations were often written about in the old Pipe Smoker's Ephemeris. St. Johns was wonderful and I recently was able to revisit this classic when a friend sent me a sample of some he had been aging in a Mason Jar for many years. Simply outstanding! The Latakia was still very pungent and leathery, and the Burley, Orientals and Perique shone brightly. It brought back memories of the old HOW classic, Barking Dog. As relaxing a smoke of this kind as there is out there in puffer land.
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Pipestud
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Jan 02, 2013 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I really like this blend. I spent a Saturday afternoon a few years ago smoking several of the house blends the Owl Shop in Worcester, MA has to offer. Mr. Photakis was great to talk with. The knowledge and experience this man has to offer is invaluable. I'm lucky to live so close to the shop. If you're looking for a nice English blend, this is one.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I've got 3oz. of this tobacco from a friend living in New Haven. This is a very well balanced english smoke, all ingredients are in perfect harmony. I'm predominantly a virginia smoker, but this is something I enjoy smoking anytime, mostly in an Ardor Panel or in a bent billiard by Gilli. A bit pricey, but worth it.
Pipe Used:
Ardor Panel Billiard, Gilli Bent Billiard
PurchasedFrom:
Owl Shop
Age When Smoked:
bulk, I assume quite fresh
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