E. A. Carey Castle Blend
(3.25)
Our version of Samuel Gawith's Squadron Leader, this tobacco epitomizes the traditional English Tobacco. Blended dark and bright Virginia Tobaccos , together with Latakia and Turkish leaf result in a perfect, medium-bodied mixture giving you a rich slow burning smoke.
Details
| Brand | E. A. Carey |
| Blended By | E.A Carey |
| Manufactured By | E.A. Carey |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2016 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable to Strong |
A cascade of wonderful aromas poured forth when I opened the sturdy polysomething pouch. This has got to be good, thought I.
So I forthwith and straight away filled a pipe and got a mouthfull of steam. So I lay the beautiful baccy out to dry, enjoying the smells it gave off.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, all the goodness seems to go in the air and all that's left to smoke is an insipid squib.
So I concur with my namesake, Mr B, this is one for the beginners.
Or I could use it as a nosegay should I find myself in the stench of some medieval town.
An update some time later: I dried this baccy right out and just had a bit of a puff in a small bowled pipe. And magic popped angel stuff all around my taste buds. Delicate, delightful.
With all the pounding I give my poor old palate with heavy guage dark virginias, I'm surprised this one revealed its mystery. She must like me.
More stars!
So I forthwith and straight away filled a pipe and got a mouthfull of steam. So I lay the beautiful baccy out to dry, enjoying the smells it gave off.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, all the goodness seems to go in the air and all that's left to smoke is an insipid squib.
So I concur with my namesake, Mr B, this is one for the beginners.
Or I could use it as a nosegay should I find myself in the stench of some medieval town.
An update some time later: I dried this baccy right out and just had a bit of a puff in a small bowled pipe. And magic popped angel stuff all around my taste buds. Delicate, delightful.
With all the pounding I give my poor old palate with heavy guage dark virginias, I'm surprised this one revealed its mystery. She must like me.
More stars!
Pipe Used:
Stanwell billard.
PurchasedFrom:
The good folks at Careys
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from the shop.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I really like E.A. Carey's company and have for decades. I am not particularly fond of the Papyrate filter pipes they offer, but over the years they sure have been good to our local pipe club's raffle as Carey pipes are appreciated by a lot of the members.
As for me, I've been enjoying sampling their staple blends for decades and Castle Blend is one of my favorites. You can't beat Carey's prices and whoever puts together their tobaccos, does a great job. Castle Blend has some punch and fills the palate with a great traditional English style smoking experience. The Latakia is just right and the Virginia and Orientals employed are always top shelf, too. I have noticed that this blend varies in presentation, but that's probably because I've ordered it maybe 3-4 times over the last 15 or so years, and as is the case with a lot of pouch blends, getting the same leaf year in and year out is not easy.
As for me, I've been enjoying sampling their staple blends for decades and Castle Blend is one of my favorites. You can't beat Carey's prices and whoever puts together their tobaccos, does a great job. Castle Blend has some punch and fills the palate with a great traditional English style smoking experience. The Latakia is just right and the Virginia and Orientals employed are always top shelf, too. I have noticed that this blend varies in presentation, but that's probably because I've ordered it maybe 3-4 times over the last 15 or so years, and as is the case with a lot of pouch blends, getting the same leaf year in and year out is not easy.
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