Peter Stokkebye Sambuca
(2.63)
Quality black Cavendish and light Virginia leaf are combined in a rough cut here, then given a strong dose of Sambuca liquor.
Details
| Brand | Peter Stokkebye |
| Blended By | Peter Stokkebye |
| Manufactured By | Peter Stokkebye |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Unknown |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2015 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
If you are one of those people who picks out all the black jellybeans out of the mix, you will love this blend. Quality tobacco with a flavorful topping. Like all of Peter Stokkebye tobaccos I have smoked it is great quality at a great price point. I guess that is why his line has been sold as house tobacco at som many shops for a great number of years. Pack well in the pipe and smokes cool and flavorful. It says Anise and that ain't no lie! One thing though you may want to dedicate a cob to this one cause it will leave you with the ghost of jelly beans past.
Pipe Used:
MM Patriot
PurchasedFrom:
pipes and cigars
Age When Smoked:
new bulk
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2019 | Mild | Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Before even opening the bag, I can tell you this stuff smells Exactly like a cordial of Sambuca. Refreshingly, there were no other rogue flavors in our midst (vanilla, cherry, rum, etc.), just the pure essence of black licorice.
The moderately dry cut was quite course and had a rough feel that made packing a tad precarious. The mix was about 2/3 Cavendish and 1/3 Virginia, and took a moment to get rolling, though once those embers glowed, I was met with a nice warmth that oddly enough reminded me of the afterglow from a sip of bourbon. The Sambuca taste maintained to the end and eventually mingled with some tongue tingling spicy bits.
The girlfriend told me the room smelled of sweet cotton candy that gave way to a carmel creation that was, "super yummy", so this was a double win, since I enjoyed myself as well and can safely award this a solid 3 star Aromatic seal.
The moderately dry cut was quite course and had a rough feel that made packing a tad precarious. The mix was about 2/3 Cavendish and 1/3 Virginia, and took a moment to get rolling, though once those embers glowed, I was met with a nice warmth that oddly enough reminded me of the afterglow from a sip of bourbon. The Sambuca taste maintained to the end and eventually mingled with some tongue tingling spicy bits.
The girlfriend told me the room smelled of sweet cotton candy that gave way to a carmel creation that was, "super yummy", so this was a double win, since I enjoyed myself as well and can safely award this a solid 3 star Aromatic seal.
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2016 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As soon as I received my latest order from Pipes & Cigars and opened the box, I could smell the PS Sambuca tobacco. So, being someone who loves licorice, I couldn't wait to try it.
Well, having now smoked about half a dozen bowls in different pipes, I must say I am rather disappointed. PS Sambuca does have a licorice flavor when lit but the taste is not nearly as intense as the aroma and, once the pipe is lit, dissipates rather quickly. What one is left with is a rather mild tasting tobacco that reminds me a lot of Captain Black White, which I used to smoke on occasion 15-20 years ago.
Oh well, PS Sambuca is so inexpensive that I don't regret my purchase and I'm sure I will eventually use up the half a pound that I bought, but I'll keep looking for a tobacco that satisfies my licorice craving.
UPDATE: I can't explain it but, the more I smoke this tobacco, the more I like it. I've found that smoking in a really large bowl pipe seems to accentuate the licorice flavor which, for me, is a big plus. Based on this, I've upped my rating from two to three stars.
Well, having now smoked about half a dozen bowls in different pipes, I must say I am rather disappointed. PS Sambuca does have a licorice flavor when lit but the taste is not nearly as intense as the aroma and, once the pipe is lit, dissipates rather quickly. What one is left with is a rather mild tasting tobacco that reminds me a lot of Captain Black White, which I used to smoke on occasion 15-20 years ago.
Oh well, PS Sambuca is so inexpensive that I don't regret my purchase and I'm sure I will eventually use up the half a pound that I bought, but I'll keep looking for a tobacco that satisfies my licorice craving.
UPDATE: I can't explain it but, the more I smoke this tobacco, the more I like it. I've found that smoking in a really large bowl pipe seems to accentuate the licorice flavor which, for me, is a big plus. Based on this, I've upped my rating from two to three stars.
Pipe Used:
Barling African Meerschaum, cob, various briars
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes & Cigars
Age When Smoked:
8 months old
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