Peter Stokkebye English Luxury (No.17)

Hmmm, English. This is my first foray into the realm of English blends...and I like it! I was a little intimidated by the pouch aroma when I opened it as it smelled rather musky to me and certainly unlike the aromatics I am used to. It smoked very well and I really enjoyed the pure tobacco taste and aroma without flavorings. Don't be fooled by my score, although I say, "Might try it again, but will not keep it on hand" I definitely recommend this blend. I look forward to trying out other English blends as my palate is maturing.

These reviews are more for my own reference. I didn't find this blend varied too much in comparison with Nightcap and it didn't have such a sweet after taste like Squadron Leader. Just an average English blend.

This a lighter "English" stye blend. The Orientals are mostly prominent and the Latakia more in the background. There's a sweetness that probably comes from the Cavendish. That sweetness dissipates as the bowl goes down and the Latakia becomes more noticeable. Every thing keeps very tame and gentle.

This could easily be one of those blends you'd puff on all day long mindlessly but it will also suit a more reflective evening with more focus on the actual tobacco.

If I were more of a Latakia smoker, my cellar would probably see a big bag of it soon. Since I'm not, I like to keep my "English" moments more exceptional in quality. I'll stick to the few pounds of more special tins I own.

Back when I was still smoking bulk aromatics from the local tobacco shop, I chose this tobacco as my introduction to the English blend. Well, I liked it and haven't looked back since, soon moving on to quality English blends and increasingly, my beloved Virginias. Although I don't keep it around anymore, I still consider English Luxury to be a good smoke for the price. Unlike some of Stokkebye's other English offerings, the Latakia is balanced nicely against the Virginias and Burleys. The presence of cavendish also helps make this a very approachable blend for those looking to escape the rather one-dimensional world of aromatics. In that regard I would consider this a peer of Frog Morton - nothing compared to the Dunhills and Gawiths but an enjoyable smoke nonetheless.

Hmm. First thing that comes through here, are the burley and virginia's. I see quite a small portion of black leaf here, and considering it's also comprised of black cavendish, the latakia content is extremely light. It shows through in the smoke. I feel if the virginias were different, this would be enough to increase my rating by another level. The georgian variety of virginia must not do it for me in this blend. Not sweet. Not fruity.. not that delicious raisins and spice i associate with good virginia. Just cig tobacco. I agree with whoever mentioned this might be appropriate as a crossover english, especially a crossover blend for a cigarette gone piper. It's not bad, but far too bland for me.