Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation 1882 Founder's Blend
(3.55)
Latakia, sun-cured Orientals, mature Virginias, and full-bodied Kentucky leaf are blended together to produce this old-fashioned English smoke by Erik Stokkebye.
Notes: The 1882 Founder's Blend is Erik Stokkebye's tribute to the year in which the legendary Stokkebye tobacco business was started.
Details
| Brand | Erik Stokkebye |
| Blended By | Erik Stokkebye |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Kentucky, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.55 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2018 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
Erik Stokkebye - 4th Generation 1882.
Over the past few years I've bought and cellared a few of the Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation blends. Because most of them are aromatics or flavoured blends I'd grouped them all together. So this one wasn't as I expected; not a false tasting aro', but a stalwart smoke.
This tin's dated 06/16 so a few years have gone into the aging. Sadly, the aging has also included a spot of dehydrating, I wouldn't reject a bowl for being too dry but nor would I like to lengthen its cellar stay. It's badged coarse cut but it's no coarser than a lot of ribbon cut blends.
The smoke: the Latakia's the most potent of the tobaccos, having an obvious smoky, woody, flavour. The Orientals compliment this character nicely, with a similar style. The Virginia takes more of a 'back seat', and the Kentucky ruins it; for me, that is. It just makes the smoke 'too much' for my palate, and causes an acridity which I find quite unpleasant. Because of the hydration being a touch too low it can be brisk with the burn. However, it requires hardly any relights!
Nicotine: above medium. Room-note: not nice.
1882? I don't like the smoke, it's too much for this sissy from England(!), and I wasn't too pleased with the hydration. That said, I feel two stars is justified. Many pipers will disagree, though.
Somewhat recommended.
Over the past few years I've bought and cellared a few of the Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation blends. Because most of them are aromatics or flavoured blends I'd grouped them all together. So this one wasn't as I expected; not a false tasting aro', but a stalwart smoke.
This tin's dated 06/16 so a few years have gone into the aging. Sadly, the aging has also included a spot of dehydrating, I wouldn't reject a bowl for being too dry but nor would I like to lengthen its cellar stay. It's badged coarse cut but it's no coarser than a lot of ribbon cut blends.
The smoke: the Latakia's the most potent of the tobaccos, having an obvious smoky, woody, flavour. The Orientals compliment this character nicely, with a similar style. The Virginia takes more of a 'back seat', and the Kentucky ruins it; for me, that is. It just makes the smoke 'too much' for my palate, and causes an acridity which I find quite unpleasant. Because of the hydration being a touch too low it can be brisk with the burn. However, it requires hardly any relights!
Nicotine: above medium. Room-note: not nice.
1882? I don't like the smoke, it's too much for this sissy from England(!), and I wasn't too pleased with the hydration. That said, I feel two stars is justified. Many pipers will disagree, though.
Somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Carey's Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
June 2016
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