Peter Stokkebye Optimum (No.31)

Regardless of what I do with this one it causes me bite. Maybe it's my smoking style but I just can't like it. It leaves a chemical type wet taste to the smoke and the pipe, I can't put my finger on it but I believe it must be the cavendish that is used. I wanted to like this one but I ended up giving the rest of the jar I had away to a friend. Room note is fine, just not very pleasurable to smoke for me.

This is my go to blend right now since Edwards tobacco is currently not available. I have smoked this off and on for several years and find that it is a very good, light sweet tobacco. It burns well and smokes dry which is good for me, as I tend to be a wet smoker sometimes. The flavor is consistent through out the bowl. It is light enough with a good but not intense flavor to be a good blend for a new or occasional smoker.

A decent offering from P.S. if you like your aromatics. Nice berry flavor goes good early in the day with a cup of joe. Burns well and stays lit. Smokes cool as long as you don't puff too hard.

This mixture tastes a bit like Sillems Black Label. The Zimbabwe leaf gives it a slightly exotic taste and the trace of vanilla sweetens it slightly. I'm undecided if I will put it into my regular rotation but I sure don't regret buying the pouch of it.

If you are looking for an aromatic that is full of fruit and vanilla flavor, look no further. The sweetness only becomes more pronounced the further down the bowl you smoke it. It smokes cool, won't bite your tongue, and leaves no scraps at the bottom of a bowl, just a nice gray ash. It has a delicious aroma and I've never once had any non-smoker make a negative comment about the smell. Quite the contrary! The smell of this pipe tobacco reminds me of the smell of this small tobacco shop I used to pass by as a child. It was as if honeysuckle and some berries from elfland had been tossed into a fire and the aromas were wafting through the air. The pleasure that smell gave to my senses is one of the main reasons I am a pipe smoker. And you cannot beat the price! Thank you, Stokkebyes!!

Optimum, is what it is. No pretense just a nice lite aromatic tobacco that won't get you kicked out of the house. As well as give your palate a chance to cleanse itself while an ODA stuffed with stashed 965 is laying in waiting! Peter was a great guy and made some great tobacco's,and was one of the nicest men in the industry. We all need a break sometimes and this fits the bill! Happy puffing!!!!!

Man I really like this Peter Stokebeye Optimum blend! First of all this is not your typical goopy aromatic, it comes in bulk and is dry enough for a immediate bowl. Color is black with some golden strands. It has a Berry flavor with perhaps some Vanilla but mostly Fruit forward. This is what most people wish for all aromatics, not a goopy mess, burns well and with no Tounge bite. Can leave a bit of moisture in bowl or start to sizzle towards the bottom but no problems there. Very happy with the 1oz I picked up and would like to stock up a few more Oz at least while it's still available.

Happy piping everyone! 🙂

I've been searching my Aromatic tendencies, and discovered a new leaning towards fruit based ones; especially those coupled with something sweet (ie. Vanilla). Who knows, maybe this similar weed an compare to the great Drew Estate Grand Central (favorite in this category).

The bag aroma was a tad off putting with a mild fruit rot smell (oranges left in the sun), glossing over the sweeter topping and some natural Virginia hay. Had a slight chemical not. The cut felt great; slight moisture, meaty bits, pleasant mix of colors. Packed, lit, and stayed lit well. The lit product wasn't terribly fruity or overly candy/Vanilla, yet had a pleasant, easy, flavorful smoke with enough interest to satisfy to bowls end (attributed to the "other" flavoring perhaps).

This dialed back fruit product could be smoked all day, and was just different enough to warrant a future rebuy, but there are others in this field doing it better.

I picked up an ounce of PS Optimum for a nice change of pace mixture and I must say that it is an enjoyable cornucopia of fruity goodness.

Nice and tangy with just the right amount of sweetness. A veritable fruit cocktail in tobacco form. Even the Mrs. will celebrate this one!

Perfectly enjoyable on the veranda after Sunday brunch at the club. Or, even while sipping your coffee as you take Fido out for his morning constitutional.

Recommended.