Peter Stokkebye Whiskey (No.2)
(2.06)
Mild Ready-Rubbed Cavendish consisting of quality mild flue-cured Virginia Tobaccos with some light Burley tobaccos. Straight Cavendish cut. Aged Whiskey tobacco flavor.
Details
| Brand | Peter Stokkebye |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Whisky |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.06 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 11, 2013 | Medium to Strong | Strong | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
This is a bit of an odd one. I blind-bought due to a sale, and was surprised to find the scent to be floral, quite unlike any whiskey that had passed my lips.
Initially, I hated this tobacco. The floral scent carried over to the flavor. It tasted like soap, or like I was smoking lavender. I was preparing to give it the most negative review I could muster. But as I begrudgingly worked my way through the bowl, something weird happened. The lavender flavor, while still present, became much more subdued, while notes of honey, nutmeg, and a bit of chocolate emerged. What was at first intolerable, turned into something pretty enjoyable. But I have to admit, it's overly floral, antiseptic opening was very hard to get past.
For strength, it seems to pack more vitamin N than the other Stokkebye aromatic I've tried (peach), which is welcome. In fact, it probably has the most vitamin N of any aromatic I've tried, period. On the downside, it seems to produce an excess of tar, thus a lot of gurgle. Also, when reaching the final quarter of the bowl, it seems to have a hard time staying lit (probably drowning in tar), although it smokes really well up until that point.
All in all, a smooth, strong, relaxing smoke despite the caveats and rough introduction. I'm working through my pouch at a pretty steady clique, which says a lot seeing that I initially wasn't sure if I could work through a single bowl.
EDIT: 11/11/13 Thought I'd return and add a star to my initial review because since I posted it, I've taken a tour of many other PS blends both aromatic and english, and found PS-2 to be not only my favorite, but it has also become my "everyday" blend. This seems really crazy looking back at my initial dislike, but what can I say? All things considered, the PS-2 ended up really working for me. It has a really nice blend of virginia and burley cavendish, the virginia giving it sweetness, richness, and nuttiness. While the burley packs the "ooph" (and as stated above, PS-2 has more "ooph" than some english blends I've tried and definitely tops the aromatics).
The whiskey casing creates a room note my SO not only tolerates, but enjoys. It also gives the blend a flavor I'm still finding interesting four months after my first bowl.
I know I'm not supposed to review others reviews, and I guess I understand some of the low ratings this blend has gathered. In interest of full disclosure I do still find the wetness it produces to be a bit irritating, and it can bite you pretty fiercely at the onset and finish of the bowl. But with that said, I've tried a good number of the other PS blends over the past few months, but kept finding myself longing for and coming back to the PS-2 despite my caveats. And upon coming back, I've also found myself falling in love -- all over again -- every time I pack and light.
I'd say it's worth a shot...
Initially, I hated this tobacco. The floral scent carried over to the flavor. It tasted like soap, or like I was smoking lavender. I was preparing to give it the most negative review I could muster. But as I begrudgingly worked my way through the bowl, something weird happened. The lavender flavor, while still present, became much more subdued, while notes of honey, nutmeg, and a bit of chocolate emerged. What was at first intolerable, turned into something pretty enjoyable. But I have to admit, it's overly floral, antiseptic opening was very hard to get past.
For strength, it seems to pack more vitamin N than the other Stokkebye aromatic I've tried (peach), which is welcome. In fact, it probably has the most vitamin N of any aromatic I've tried, period. On the downside, it seems to produce an excess of tar, thus a lot of gurgle. Also, when reaching the final quarter of the bowl, it seems to have a hard time staying lit (probably drowning in tar), although it smokes really well up until that point.
All in all, a smooth, strong, relaxing smoke despite the caveats and rough introduction. I'm working through my pouch at a pretty steady clique, which says a lot seeing that I initially wasn't sure if I could work through a single bowl.
EDIT: 11/11/13 Thought I'd return and add a star to my initial review because since I posted it, I've taken a tour of many other PS blends both aromatic and english, and found PS-2 to be not only my favorite, but it has also become my "everyday" blend. This seems really crazy looking back at my initial dislike, but what can I say? All things considered, the PS-2 ended up really working for me. It has a really nice blend of virginia and burley cavendish, the virginia giving it sweetness, richness, and nuttiness. While the burley packs the "ooph" (and as stated above, PS-2 has more "ooph" than some english blends I've tried and definitely tops the aromatics).
The whiskey casing creates a room note my SO not only tolerates, but enjoys. It also gives the blend a flavor I'm still finding interesting four months after my first bowl.
I know I'm not supposed to review others reviews, and I guess I understand some of the low ratings this blend has gathered. In interest of full disclosure I do still find the wetness it produces to be a bit irritating, and it can bite you pretty fiercely at the onset and finish of the bowl. But with that said, I've tried a good number of the other PS blends over the past few months, but kept finding myself longing for and coming back to the PS-2 despite my caveats. And upon coming back, I've also found myself falling in love -- all over again -- every time I pack and light.
I'd say it's worth a shot...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 18, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I don't get the low ratings for this blend. I can only surmise the Reviewers don't like aromatics or they didn't spend a lot of time smoking it.
I have been smoking this blend off and on for a while and I have to say it is a great Aromatic. Full of flavor and while not complex it is very satisfying. The taste does not remind me of whiskey but something entirely different. Not overly sweet or cloying at all. There is almost a Lakeland quality to the taste and maybe that is what people are negatively reacting to. I smoked this in a thin walked Edwards Pipe and my pipe did not get hot at all.
I have been smoking this blend off and on for a while and I have to say it is a great Aromatic. Full of flavor and while not complex it is very satisfying. The taste does not remind me of whiskey but something entirely different. Not overly sweet or cloying at all. There is almost a Lakeland quality to the taste and maybe that is what people are negatively reacting to. I smoked this in a thin walked Edwards Pipe and my pipe did not get hot at all.
Pipe Used:
Edwards Billiard
PurchasedFrom:
JFH
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 09, 2005 | Mild | Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Tin Aroma: Simply astounding. A wonderful burley/virginia aroma topped with a sweet, mature and rounded malt whisky. I could eat it!
Room Note: Much the same as the tin aroma but with an odd 'incensey' type smell which could almost be a hint of latakia, except there is no latakia in it. However, this just adds to it's rich and homely aroma. Marvellous.
Packing: As this is a wild or loose cut intermingled with short ribbon, packing was very easy. A little on the dry side but nice and springy. I favour the pinch method which is a doddle with this weed.
Lighting: Easy to light with a charring light, firm tamper and relight. Takes the flame well due to it's perfect moisture content.
Appearance: Black cavendish mixed with bright to dark leaf gives this blend an attractive, mottled appearance.
Smoking: For an aromatic this burns very cool and slow. It smoulders evenly to a fine grey ash with no dottle. The flavour is just superb to the bottom of the bowl, perfectly balancing a mature aged malt whisky taste with high quality tobacco leaf. The burley marries well with the sweet cavendish to create a high quality aromatic that bursts with whisky flavour but not at the expense of the tobacco itself. I found no bite at all and no unpleasant aftertaste. Absolutely no demise on relights. Magnificent. A king amoungst the 'whisky' tobaccos! Incidentally, this review is of P.S.'Highland Whisky'.
Pros: A splendid whisky blend that bursts with flavour whilst remaining slow and cool burning. This tobacco certainly takes some beating.
Cons: None at all. I can thoroughly recommend this quality aromatic blend.
Room Note: Much the same as the tin aroma but with an odd 'incensey' type smell which could almost be a hint of latakia, except there is no latakia in it. However, this just adds to it's rich and homely aroma. Marvellous.
Packing: As this is a wild or loose cut intermingled with short ribbon, packing was very easy. A little on the dry side but nice and springy. I favour the pinch method which is a doddle with this weed.
Lighting: Easy to light with a charring light, firm tamper and relight. Takes the flame well due to it's perfect moisture content.
Appearance: Black cavendish mixed with bright to dark leaf gives this blend an attractive, mottled appearance.
Smoking: For an aromatic this burns very cool and slow. It smoulders evenly to a fine grey ash with no dottle. The flavour is just superb to the bottom of the bowl, perfectly balancing a mature aged malt whisky taste with high quality tobacco leaf. The burley marries well with the sweet cavendish to create a high quality aromatic that bursts with whisky flavour but not at the expense of the tobacco itself. I found no bite at all and no unpleasant aftertaste. Absolutely no demise on relights. Magnificent. A king amoungst the 'whisky' tobaccos! Incidentally, this review is of P.S.'Highland Whisky'.
Pros: A splendid whisky blend that bursts with flavour whilst remaining slow and cool burning. This tobacco certainly takes some beating.
Cons: None at all. I can thoroughly recommend this quality aromatic blend.
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