Customer Reviews (181 Total)
Life doesn't get much better than this!
June 24, 2017
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Now I'm the first to admit that this review may be quite subjective - but this tobacco has made it to the top of my list and has become my all-day smoke; to the extent that I'm hesitant filling my pipe with any of the other great tobaccos in my co... Read More
llection.
I love everything about Presbyterian, starting with opening the tin, feasting my eyes on the coarsely cut mixture of bright and dark leaves. This is accompanied by the delicious musty, earthy, and spicy aroma. The cut is ideal for the way I fill my pipe (similar, but not identical, to the 'air pocket' method).
The tobacco lights easily, even when slightly moist from a freshly opened tin. When it has dried out just a little, it can be smoked all the way down from the first light, although I would rarely smoke a bowl in one sitting; that is no problem though, as it maintains its delicious taste and aroma, even after cooling down and sitting for some time before a relight.
As a lover of Orientals, I find these tobaccos to be the star of the show, perfectly complemented by the Latakia and Virginia. I have always loved Latakia, and still do, but these days I prefer its use as a condiment rather than a major ingredient (as found in many English and Balkan blends); and in this regard, Presbyterian really shines. The components combine to give the tobacco a somewhat sweet, almost aromatic note, but one can sense that it is all natural, without any casing or flavoring.
I love retro-haling, and this brings out even more flavors, adding a delightfully pungent note to the smoke; and to me that must be Presbytarian's greatest achievement - providing so many delicious flavors without resorting to anything artificial.
As a previous reviewer has mentioned, my main regret is the fact that it is not available in bulk.
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Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I love old English blends and I was sold on this one on the history. I was amazed when I first lit up. This is an exceptional tobacco. Light English, well rounded, creamy and smooth. Perfect for an all day smoke.
This went straight to the top of my ... Read More
list of English style tobaccos along with C&D Orient Express. It's an amazing smoke and it will be a regular smoke for me. Read Less
Top notch!
January 09, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is a top notch tobacco; it’s earthy, smoky, spicy and just a little sour. I think it benefits from a hour of drying time, just to let it breathe a bit. This is my go-to blend for a latakia and oriental English blend.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This has become my favorite tobacco, from the earthy tin aroma to the, to me,very pleasant flavor and room note. My must have.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I am not a fan of heavy english blends that sit on your face.. To me latakia smells like the old lysol disinfectant in a brown bottle. Actually latakia also smells like urinal soap. Guy's will know what I mean. But this Presbyterian is something else... Read More
. Very light on the latakia. You also taste and smell the other tobaccos in this blend. I highly recommend this one. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
口碑不错也备了几盒
The Original was better !
July 05, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Needs drying time out of the tin. Always was Oriental heavy but something has changed. Can smoke a bit hot, theres better than this even in bulk blends.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
我给五星的原因是,之前尝试过很多牌子,但长老会给我的口感是最佳,喜欢这个口感,我会长期储备这款。
Fit for a Reverend!
July 18, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Presbyterian is a fantastic blend, but two things to note:
1. Unlike most tinned tobaccos, which are packed with a paper "sleeve," Presby is packed with a plastic sleeve. Unfortunately, I believe this sleeve does affect the taste if you leave the ... Read More
tobacco in the tin and subject it to prolonged heat (like leaving it in a hot car, for instance).
The best thing to do once you receive this tobacco is just to throw it in a Mason jar. Problem solved.
That said, the plastic sleeve probably does a better job of preserving the moisture content of the tobacco while it's still in the tin, as compared to paper sleeves.
2. This blend tastes best aged! I can't stress it enough. I encourage you to compare for yourself, but believe me when I say that the taste of this blend is strong at first. It's much smoother and more enjoyable once it's had a chance to mellow out a bit.
All said, give Presby a try. If you don't like it at first, try it again once it's had a chance to age and you'll probably change your mind. Read Less
This is English
April 18, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
So far I have not had a more perfect example of what an English tobacco should be. Whereas most English blends allow the colors to run together, this coarse cut tobacco is mixed in a way that makes it look like a confetti of shades of brown and tan.... Read More
The tobacco arrived at the perfect moisture level which made it easy to pack and light. It's burned cleanly. The flavor profile has the perfect amount of Latakia and just a pleasant spice. The retro-hale is musty in the most pleasant way. Read Less
Excellent All Day English!
February 19, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Presbyterian is a wonderful English blend. Great for new comers to the art of pipe smoking or the novice life long puffer. Will securely keep this in my rotation!
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
它与很多罐装烟草的最大区别在于里面是一个塑料袋,而非纸,也许这对于开罐以后的保湿有很大好处。口味方面,好评很多,我只想说我得长期备着这个草
Set My Palate Ablaze & I Became A Fire-Breathing Dragon
May 26, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
How this stuff can possibly be rated number one in sales on this website is beyond me! After reading all the reviews on Presbyterian Mixture I felt compelled to see for myself what some of the "hype" was about since the majority of users gave it at ... Read More
least four stars... is it because they're Presbyterian & felt compelled? Still, there were objectional reviews as well. I finally broke down & purchased a tin & concur with those who claimed it had some bite... it set my palate ablaze. Whether it contains Latakia or some specially treated Virginia concoction is academic. Taste, flavor?... the tin I received had none. My tin created severe chemical burn. Just a flavorless burning of something like fallen leaves from a Red Oak tree & didn't even taste like tobacco of any kind. I found very few redeeming or alluring qualities in this mixture & found it to be lacking in flavor, smoke volume, aroma & it was really wimpy in the Vitamin N department. I found the room note to be objectionable... similar to a pile of burning leaves. It smoked the same from start to finish & had an extremely fast burning rate. A full bowl didn't last very long & my Cavicchi felt raped. What I'm unable to fathom is that almost half the ratings received four to five stars. You wonder how this can possibly happen but here we are at the most divisive opinions of any blend that's been reviewed. Did I receive a tin of "road apple" or cow patty mixed with dried leaves instead of tobacco? This is the most God-awful tobacco I've ever stoked into a pipe bowl. I wouldn't even consider giving this away for fear of reprisal. Obviously, the British Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin didn't know what tobacco was supposed to taste like. Rather than send it back as a faulty mixture, I simply trashed it but regret not sending it back to be analyzed. Never again will I trust ratings. I'll simply stick to my favorites! It rates zero IMHO but the lowest rating available is 1/2 star & so, I was forced to settle on that. Read Less
Mistakenly maligned
August 30, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I first tried this in Glasgow in July 1963 and was not impressed. I second tried it a few days ago, and was. Maybe my first encounter had something to do with my being on the road and having to smoke the same pipe six or so times between cleaning. ... Read More
Regardless, I cannot fault it at all on this, my second sampling 55 years later. I don't award five stars for everything, but this one qualifies. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
味道非常一般,斗温也高。
Pretty Good
January 19, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I ordered a tin of this the last time it was on sale. Sat on it a little while before I opened it. I had too many other blends to smoke. I finally got around to trying it one night outside of my old place. I had just finished my charring light and in... Read More
itial few puffs when a skunk ran past me. I put the bowl out and went back inside. Second time I tried it, it was a freezing cold night and I was almost racing through the bowl to get back inside and warm up. Then one night, I brought some to a wedding with my Ropp pipe, which has a smaller chamber than most of my pipes. I hastily packed a bowl and went outside while my friends smoked cigars. This time, the weather was right, there was no skunk, and I chose the right bowl. It was a great smoke, and I've been enjoying it ever since. It smelled so good that one of my friends expressed an interest in pipe smoking, so I recently gifted a tin of it to him, along with a corn cob pipe. I bought another tin for myself to cellar, and will enjoy this on special occasions from henceforth. Read Less
Simply Marvelous!
October 01, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This was the very first time I bought a tin of this uknown tobacco and boy, was I pleasantly surprised!!! I bought it becuase it was on sale, however, what I found is a very smooth, cool, and flavorful tobacco. I am mostly an aromatic smoker, yet I... Read More
truly enjoyed this balanced English blend. The spicy flavor with a hint of sweetness lingered deliciously in my mouth. I enjoyed it with a cup of black java which hit the spot. SIMPLY MARVELOUS! Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
评分给三分半,原因之一是因为内部烟草使用了百年不变的塑料袋包装,这点很不喜欢,喜欢烟草在罐内传统的纸质包装,味道和劲道方面都算规矩,希望厂家能改良用皴纸包装烟草
The test of time,
July 04, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Here’s a blended tobacco that’s stood the test of time. Over 100 years. Sweet, mellow Virginias meet orientals and a wee bit f Latakia. Sweet, slightly Smokey, sour, and leathery. One f the oriental blends that will bring you compliments. No aromatic... Read More
added here, just very fine tobaccos. Read Less
only buy ıt
March 25, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
no words
这么好的草为什么没有中国人的评论呢?
November 04, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
当我打开他的以刹那的时候!我已经被他深深的打动了,当我点燃第一斗的时候就已经决定他就是我今后的主粮了!!
Personal tastes change over time
July 15, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
40 years ago my uncle offered me some of this. I didn't like it back then. I smoked too fast and was used to the flavorings of aromatics at the time. Today this is my preferred blend. The natural sweetness of the VA and the bit of spice from the Lat ... Read More
is well balanced. Usually I use a pipe for a type of tobacco rather than a particular blend. I enjoy this one well enough that I have 3 pipes dedicated to smoking only Presbyterian. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
莫名的惊喜,几重天的感觉,抽过大卫杜夫的英式后我觉得再也无爱了,谁知道长老会让我重新认识了一次英式,看来草还是不能靠分类决定喜好。
初段比较清甜,中段出现并不明显的奶味,总体来说比较适合要入门L草的首选,比较不错
June 27, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
很清淡一款草,其中滋味需要慢慢体会
The best!
February 28, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!You cant go wrong with Presbyterian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A Keeper...
December 14, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I’ve been trying a lot of blends. Some take several bowls to determine if I like them. I decided to ensure I keep this around after just the first bowl. An excellent English! Highly recommended!
Just a a really good English blend.
October 19, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Delicious, must try.
Sweet Cocoa
September 20, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I was able to pick a few tins of this while it was one sale and glad I did. It seems to have more bright leaf than dark as seen in other English blends but WoW, what a fantastic flavor. What I noticed right off the bat was a cocoa taste. If I were... Read More
told by the blenders that a trace amount of cocoa had been added to this blend, I would believe them. The aroma is very leathery, creamy and sweet. It burns cool and slow. There is a fantastic aftertaste without a strong nicotine hit. After only smoking two bowls of this, I certainly understand why it is so popular. This is a fantastic blend!!! Read Less
质量很好但不是我的菜
October 21, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
怎么说呢烟草的质量很好但是味道觉得很寡淡不是我的菜,如果你想试试建议你买一罐先尝尝
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I got a sample from The Tin Society. Smoked one bowl and bought two tins. Its hands down the best tobacco I've tried in the last year of smoking pipes.
Oriental Forward English
August 10, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
These are my first impressions since I've only smoked a few bowls so far. I felt I would share my opinion anyways due to the few recent negative reviews. The tin I received came almost perfect for smoking right away, and there's a must aroma with ... Read More
notable Latakia. There was also quite a bit of flavor, with the musty and spicy orientals way out front with the Latakia and Virginia adding notable depth and flavor. Presbyterian has a flavor profile that reminds me of John Cotton numbers 1 and 2 , except with slightly more Latakia presence and as a result less musty and spicy orientals flavor. Mild medium in strength and nicotine, this one can definitely be smoked all day in my opinion. Maybe I got lucky with my tin, I don't know, but I enjoyed the smoke and look forward to smoking more soon. Read Less
Favorite English Blend!
February 19, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Presbyterian is hands down my favorite english blend, which I have smoked regularly since 2009. It has a robust "spicyness" that is quite enjoyable, but is quite mellow as you smoke it. Very pleasant and good any time of day.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Great mild/medium English for an all day smoke. I would love to get this in bulk...
classical
January 30, 2016
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Mellow but intense.The use of some rare macedonian leaf put this tobacco well over any other english.After long years I found it again,not exactly as the old painted tins but wonderful.I read that now is made in Germany by Planta but mayhaps they hir... Read More
ed an old good brithish blender from the original brand.If available I´ll smoke,God willing,many tins. Read Less
Classic
February 19, 2015
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Makes you strong & healthy
Major Issues with PH
January 08, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This left my mouth sore for a few days and I couldn't smoke anything during that time. The PH tore up my tongue and lips worse than MacBaren. Perhaps it was a bad batch... don't know, but it was so bad I resealed the tin and it's sat in the cabinet... Read More
for the past 5 years. I remember the Orientals being prominent, which was nice, but White Knight has a similar dominance and is super smooth. Wish I could remember more on flavor, but with such bad memories of this one I'm not pulling it out and going through that again. Read Less
Well Balanced
September 20, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
a very balanced blend till last puff.
Perfect all day smoke!
June 08, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Purchased because it was on sale, but man I should have bought more, and will be for sure! Orientals are definitely the star of the show with some Virginia sweetness in the back ground with just the slightest hint of Latakia. The tin note is amazing,... Read More
so much so even my wife liked it. Smokes well, doesn’t bite and moisture was perfect out of the tin. Read Less
A Presbyterian "Session" Approval pproval
May 07, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
It may be because I'm of Scot-Irish-English ancestry (and a Presbyterian myself)...all that being said, I'm curiously drawn to this delicious blend. As I set match to it I feel a relaxing satisfaction envelope my senses. In my humble opinion, this ... Read More
is a near perfect English blend of the correct portions of components. Read Less
Glory to God in the highest
April 19, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I pack my dry herb vaporizer pipe with about half Five Brothers, and top it with Presbyterian Mixture. Presbyterian Mixture by itself is not strong enough for me, since the chamber holds about 0.2 grams. Five Brothers is a strong leaf and not very ... Read More
expensive. I like this Presbyterian Mixture, it was the first one I tried for my dry herb vaporizer pipe, but I won't be shopping around much. Got 10 tins, if I run out I'll get some more if the Lord should allow it. Read Less
Creamy smoke
March 10, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Mostly Virginia's and Orientals with minimal amount of latakia. I find the flavour to be creamy without any campfire taste. On the retrohale it tingles my nose. Brings to mind lemon zest. Gotten light tounge bite a few times after a few bowls. I... Read More
still go back to it though. Read Less
Mmm Mmm Good!
February 17, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is one of my favorite english blends! It is a very light english with caramel notes, the latakia (is it even in there?!) is condimental in this blend allowing the orientals and virginias to really sing. If you haven't tried it and are looking ... Read More
for a great all-day smoke this may very well be your ticket. Love, love, love it! Read Less
Sweet & spicy
January 22, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Mellow, pleasant, silky smooth. Can be an all day smoke. Tin note is fresh mozzarella. Room note is tolerable. Nicotine is mild. Taste is sweet & spicy. Butter, clove, black pepper, violet notes. More fresh & less spicy than EMP, I would rather consi... Read More
der this as a Balkan blend. Autumn temperature & wide bowl fits well to this tobacco. Read Less
Great Blend!
January 02, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Latakia light, and all around subtle.. but amazing nonetheless
My Standard English
December 10, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
While many may place Dunhill's/Peterson's Standard Mixture as their standard English mixture, understandable, this is my preferred and standard English mixture. The aroma from the tin is delightful and rather sweat. When smoking the blend is just a l... Read More
ittle bit mild, a little sweet, but still offers what would be expected of an English blend. The only issue being that most may want to slightly dry it after opening the tin, though I don't have much of an issue with this. This would be a good beginning blend, a good daily blend, and just an enjoyable blend for any pipe smoker. Read Less
Popular for a reason
November 07, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I can't say more that what's been said. This is a fantastic smoke and will be in my regular rotation
A little time to breathe
November 07, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I agree with Scott S. I have some in the cellar ageing so I ordered a tin to try. At first I was not impressed, just a mediocre English. However just having the open for a week brought out amazing flavors of sweet & spicy wood, hints of smokey le... Read More
ather, and a floral/inscense. Great with a morning cup of coffee. Read Less
You can't be without it.
September 24, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Floral aromas, earthy, grassy, medium-light body and taste. I personally find the nicotine to be light, given the combination of oriental and Virginia. This is a rich all-day smoking blend that is modestly sweet, but has a pleasant aroma. I would rec... Read More
ommend it to smokers who prefer English or Balkan blends. Read Less
Amazing
September 23, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is a difficult blend for me to describe for some reason, so I'll describe it like this: The best. My favorite. The smoke I was looking for when I picked up a pipe. Earthy, with just enough sweetness (not too much) and an aroma that's increasingl... Read More
y pleasing. Oriental forward, perfect amount of Latakia and Virginia. Maybe a slight Nag Champa incense flavor going on? Again it's difficult to describe other and to say it's amazing. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
When I first purchased this tobacco, I was new to the pipe smoking experience and was solely into aromatics. This blend wasn't for me - didn't understand the following of this blend.
Eight months of aging for the tobacco and myself - wow! I have mig... Read More
rated towards strictly English blends, appreciating and enjoying the gentle nuances of different types of tobacco, curing and fermentation processes.
That being said this is a gentle smooth flavorful smoke.
If you are into English blends, this one is worth a try. Read Less
Great Everyday
April 19, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I had smoked this stuff pretty much nonstop for six or seven years. It’s a very simple English blend with some subtle sweetness that kind of gives off a cut-hay aroma on the nose. It’s easy to like, but smoking it as much as I have, one will grow bor... Read More
ed with it. Read Less
A top English blend
March 24, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
A quintessential, mild English blend. The virginas drive the bus with hay and slight citrusy notes. The orientals bring the earthy/woody/spicy notes. I'm glad its confirmed that there are latakia tips in the blend, as I do taste smoky latakia notes i... Read More
n the background. This is a top English blend for me, as it can be smoked all day, is easy on the tongue, and leaves little moisture on the bottom of the bowl. Read Less
backy of the month
March 02, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I like this blend its very smooth keep on puffing
High Quality Leaf
December 17, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
To me this is a excellent mild “English” mixture in the old traditional tobacconist style. Slight changes over the decades but still wonderful.
A wonderful light English
November 14, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
As someone who prefers lighter, lower latakia English blends, this really hits the spot. Slightly sweet, slightly spicy, very creamy and smooth, it hits all the right notes and can be enjoyed as an all day smoke.
Excellent
August 08, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Excellent English blend. Each of the tobaccos are in this blend are evened out and make for a smooth well rounded mixture. Definitely recommended!
Perfect Blend.
July 19, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
My first English blend and the only blend I find myself going back to for repeat bowls. Perfect
Go to Church!
May 26, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Presbyterian is another favorite, in my world, for the glorious and vaunted early morning smoke. A happy outdoors adventure on my veranda, with the sunrise and bird songs. It requires, more often than not, sweet and buttery flavors, as morning tastes... Read More
crave. I like to turn to English blends to satisfy the moment.
History (found elsewhere online): This fine tobacco originally had no name. It was blended before the first World War especially for the Very Rev. Dr. John White, sometime minister of the Barony Kirk in Glasgow and Moderator of the General Assembly in Scotland in 1929. He introduced it to Stanley Baldwin, later Earl Baldwin, Prime Minister in 1923, 1924 and 1935. He liked it so much that regular supplies were sent down to him and it was he who suggested that it be called "Presbyterian Mixture".
Interesting fact, Latakia is simply a smoke -cured Oriental. Any smoked-cured leaf, can give you the smokey creaminess we associate with Latakia. According to Pipestuds review, there's no Latakia in this mix. This site, and all the online retailers, disagree with this assertion.
I've smoked loads of English brands and love the blend genera. It's hard to pinpoint, but Presbyterian has a subtle flavor, though not unique in an English, it still somehow smokes uniquely. It consistently delivers just the right amount, of one particular note from the English taste profile, that appeals to me (the front note of olive/smokey butter). It bites a bit if you are on a short pipe and/or puffing hard. The nicotine is medium and I have it marked as an all day English. I enjoy the fact that it's a classic and if treated right, has a very satisfying taste. Read Less
dissapointing
May 14, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I bought it because I was impressed with all those great reviews. But...prime minister or not prime minister...I am not too enthusiastic about this mixture . I find it just another "English-style" tabacco. Nothing special...Disclaimer: I ... Read More
mostly smoke Flake... Read Less
Good thinking tobacco
May 05, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I like to smoke this blend when I have things on my mind. A tasty no bite blend. It is very relaxing, and enjoyable.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Just got into pipe smoking and picked up a tin of each of the most popular tobacco. (Elizabethan mix, my mix 965, Presbyterian, McClelland) good timing seeing how most are no longer produced. Anyway, had this sitting for a year and have been smoking... Read More
a lot of latakia and Perique forward blends lately. This blew me away. First lit Virginia was heavy, after a relight the Virginia toned down and was accompanied by a nice Turkish background. Went away for a minute and came back the Virginia was almost gone! The 2nd relight was a fantastic combo of Turkish and latakia with a hint of Virginia sweetness. Not even done with the first bowl and am writing my first review. Wow I'm blown away great tobacco that I will not take for granted. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I absolutely love how the tin note and room note are so sweet as well as creamy. AMAZING is all I can say. Even my wife liked the smell. The only reason it burns hot is because of me puffing away like I've never smoked a pipe and pulling like never b... Read More
efore....LOL ⚠ warning you may want to smoke at the rapid rate!!! Like a good steak slow down and enjoy it of possible. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I absolutely love how the tin note and room note are so sweet as well as creamy. AMAZING is all I can say. Even my wife liked the smell. The only reason it burns hot is because of me puffing away like I've never smoked a pipe and pulling like never b... Read More
efore....LOL ⚠ warning you may want to smoke at the rapid rate!!! Like a good steak slow down and enjoy it of possible. Read Less
Perfectly balanced!
November 19, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I was excited to try it for the first time after being off the market for a while, and I am so glad I decided to pick up a tin. This is the perfect medium in terms of flavors and strength, you can taste every part of the blend easily and nothing ove... Read More
rpowers the mixture. You get smokiness and incense from the latakia, you get some spice and mustiness from the Orientals, and you get some sweetness and grassiness from the Virginias. Whatever flavor you decide to focus on you'll be able to find easily. This is now my go-to blend when I just want something uncomplicated and delicious, and is absolutely in my top three blends. Read Less
Hermoso
November 01, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Es un buen tabaco con buen aroma, no muerd si no se le presiona, déjelo reposar unos meses y se convertirá en un habitual en su rotacion
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Great
No wonder it’s been around so long!
September 06, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This tobacco is a real treat. It’s soft enough to start my morning but flavourful enough to indulge in a truly decadent smoking session. And what an indulgence this is. It smells bright and lightly smokey in the tin and tastes bright and lightly smok... Read More
ey the whole smoke through. There’s enough orientals and/or virginias in there to keep your palate awake for a well-stuffed, very deep bowl. And that’s great because I will happily smoke this all day long if I could. There’s a good reason this tobacco’s been around for so long! Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I was happy to see this blend available again. It had been on my bucket list for a while. This is a nice Balkan style English with tasty and fairly complex spicy Turkish style orientals in the forefront. The Cyprian Latakia provides a nice smokyness ... Read More
that plays well off of the spicy orientals. The Virgina leaf is sweet and after a bowl I find this blend leaves a sweet taste on your pallette. I don't find it cloying, but just the right amount of sweetness. It smokes cool and burns well. The ribbon cut is a nice medium width, with a low number of twiggy bits. With a few of my favorite blends disappearing or getting harder to source, it was very pleasing to find this blend readily available. I hope it remains that way. Read Less
Very tastey, virginas roaming about a mild campfire with a little spice here or there, some sweetness and good body.
June 22, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
[Tin/bag - Somewhat mild campfire, bit of a brown spice, little old shoe leather. Mostly milder old shoe leather persistent. A little moister than I would smoke (sticks in clumps when squeezed), so dry about 15 mins in front of a fan. Little more ... Read More
hit of campfire with a little dry time. Very faint hit of vinegar at one point, very faint.]
Little hay/grass after taste on light. Some Latakianess, along with nice milder spiciness from orientals. Some interesting hints here and there that I cannot quite describe - fullness? richness? Very interesting to see the flavor change from slight Virginia to a little more Latakia at start. Hint of the tin leather once in a while. A few after tastes of very mild bitterness a couple times during the bowl. I like Gaslight and Plumb Pudding better for sure, but this is a nice well rounded smoke. Tastes of Virgina with Latakia to the end of bowl. More Latakia and orientals on retrohale. Good easy burn down to fine grey and white ash with no relights needed. Pleasant and no bite with regular puffing cadence.
Beats, Englishes (Luxury, Full, Proper, Oriental Supreme, Presbyterian Match, 10 to Midnight, John Bull, Murray's Belfast), almost ties with (Larry's Blend, Crown Achievement), and does tie/ahead by a nose with (Arango Balkan Supreme). Excellent and tasty any time. ◄8.2/10✠Skulls► Read Less
A Working Man's English
May 20, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
So far I have smoked about 3-4 bowls of this mixture and just cannot get enough. Since this one sells out quick I have only been smoking it in my small bowl pipes except for Sunday then it gets a nice large size bowl to simmer away in. Out of the t... Read More
in the moisture content is just right for packing and maybe just needs about 10 minutes drying time in the bowl before she is ready to enjoy. Overall flavor and mixture is spot on. Every time I light it up I can't help but turn on the classic movie channel and think of what it would be like when this was first released. The only real problem I have with this blend is not the blend itself but the packaging inside of the tin. The tin and the inside top plate are spot on the way that they need to be but and here comes the but, the plastic bag that it is wrapped in inside of the tin makes it to where I have to jar it the moment I open it and makes cellaring long term inside of the tin kind of sketchy at most. Either way it only takes to minutes to pack it into a half pint mason jar so it is really no big deal. A plastic bag will not stop me from enjoying this little gem of a blend. So if you look at most of the reviews on here most people are just waiting for it to be back in stock. I know I am. Give her a try and you will be to. Read Less
Fantastic!
April 29, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is a fantastic smoke! Tin note is typical English with the Latakia being very light. Light smokey, creamy exhale with just a subtle hint of a floral note. This could easily replace my daily Dunhill Early Morning smoke if they are able to keep th... Read More
e stock up. Highly recommend! Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Open the tin and you're hit with a distinct leather smell, but some raisin notes as well. The smoke is sweet, earthy, creamy, and sometimes a little sour (not in a bad way). Tobacco comes only a little moist and stays lit very easily. This is my dail... Read More
y smoke, not too strong or too mild, not very complex but also not very basic. Just right. Read Less
Must try
January 05, 2016
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is a very balanced well constructed blend similar to Lane Crown Achievement. No surprises or shockers just a good smoke.
A classic blend
September 25, 2015
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
A wonderful tin of tobacco to have on hand. A light blend that reminds me of Dunhill's Standard Mixture, but less spicy and a lighter taste.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Not for me, found this to be hot and full of bite the price is steep when you consider tongue damage. I have better for less money, maybe a year or two will knock some of the "rough" off. We'll see
Deserted on an island
April 20, 2015
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Would this be the tobacco I brought with me if marooned? I think so. I don't have a clue why, however. It's just delicious. Tin aroma: well-kept barn; flavor: I don't know--full, earthy; smoking qualities: excellent. I kind of forget what relights ar... Read More
e when I'm puffing on this fine weed. I've given it to a few friends, and they love it, but I don't know if this one is for everyone. You should try it. I know that. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This tobacco came highly recommend to me, and I had very high (and disappointed) expectations. I have nothing to say other than it came as a very dry, London-type blend that smoked way too fast and hot.
Classic blend!
January 26, 2023
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is definitely one of the most classic blends I keep on hand at all times. A great all day smoke.
Aged 17 Months
January 20, 2023
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Even better with some age. Found a secret stash, and lit up my Baldi pipe. Wow, and such a delicious room note too. Put a few tins away guys, and enjoy yourselves.
One of my favorites
December 27, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Great flavor and savoriness. A good tobacco that tastes different in different pipes. In one pipe I get a strong incense flavor. In another pipe the incense flavor is muted and the other flavors are enhanced. I can understand why it's so popular. Fiv... Read More
e stars! Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
抽完感觉像是喝了碗白开水上面撒了点葱
At first, I did not like it.
December 15, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I have only smoked Virginia and aromatics At first I did not like it, and then it became my favorite
新手入门,老手调剂,简简单单。
November 15, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
L草的含量很低,开罐就有让人食欲大开的酸甜话梅味,抽起来也是一样。是所闻即所得的一款草,特别适合初入门新手。老斗客偶尔用来调剂一下也不错。
Sweet English
November 10, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Virginia forward English blend. Orientals in the background. Maybe just a hint of latakia, but hard to detect at times. Excellent sweeter English blend.
很不错 口粮草之一
September 18, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
物美价廉的口粮草
Pleasant perfume-like flavor
August 23, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
My first review. I like Planta Presbyterian because it has a pleasant perfume-like flavor. It is this distinct flavor that I find attractive. I don't sense it as a sweet flavor, but like a musky perfume.
Interesting is that the tin note smells like ... Read More
barbecued pork or similar savory smoked meat, but as usual, the smoke tastes nothing like the tin note.
As of August 2022 my favorite tobacco is Peterson Elizabethan. Am happily exploring the Danish style aromatics, with reviews to follow.
Will edit this review for meerschaum soon, if possible. Otherwise I'll enter a new review just for the meerschaum.
Technique notes: Smoking technique is to focus only on smoking. No reading or work or other distractions. Just enjoying the smoke. Outdoors only. Lightly charring the tobacco initially and with relights. Sipping. Occasional retrohale. Peterson pipe lighter with smallest practical flame. Sometimes a BIC EZ Reach lighter.
Am using a variant of the Frank method to pack a 2/3 full pipe without first putting loose tobacco in the bowl. I just take a wad of tobacco and press it into place Frank-style. Tobacco is stored in OXO POP container with size 60 Boveda 72% pack.
Pipes used: Peterson X105 Billiard, Dunhill 4107 Prince, Savinelli Porto Cervo 122 Pot, Savinelli Giubilieo D'Oro 207 Billiard Variant.
Savinelli 207 smooth is my favorite pipe and favorite pipe design.
Pipe Used: Various good quality briar pipes
Age When Smoked: New tin smoked occasionally for about two months
Purchased From: SmokingPipes
Similar Blends: Nothing else I've tried.. Read Less
Great intro to English blends
August 09, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I started pipe smoking with aromatics, and the first couple of times I dipped my toes into English blends (Nightcap & Magnum Opus), I wasn't a huge fan. In retrospect, it was too much Latakia, too soon. Then I tried Presbyterian and loved it. The... Read More
Latakia here blends perfectly with the Orientals and Virginias, instead of being the most pronounced flavor. I've since revisited those first couple blends and several other bolder English mixtures, and now I can much better appreciate the Latakia. The stronger stuff is still not my preferred style, but I do really enjoy them when I'm in the right mood. But I could happily smoke Presbyterian all day every day. It's a favorite that I find myself reaching for several times a week. Read Less
Smokey Spicy Goodness
August 03, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Do you like smoke teas? If so, I believe you will like this blend. The tin has a note of citrus and smoke blended with hay and something. It smokes like it’s tin note. I smoked it on a walk, in the wind - no tongue bite. I used a Stanwell 9 mm bent... Read More
heavy briar pipe. Quite pleasant it is. I may wish to add more thoughts another time when I smoke this in less of a breeze. The tin presentation btw is very attractive. Read Less
love this tobacco
August 02, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
great camp fire taste with a little zest at the end, burn really cool but a little to fast. the smoky tone are not over powering and the cut is perfection for a lazy smoke at the chalet while reading. very enjoyable
The best English blend so far
August 02, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I smoke cigar for many years, but new to pipe smoking. I tried few pipe tobaccos and I liked English blend the best, out of the all English blends I smoked Presbyterian is the best so far. Definitely it will always be part of my rotation.
I just wish... Read More
it had more nicotine in it. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I use it as potpourri around the house
Edited after jarring
July 01, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Flavorless hot air. I’ll try jarring it but I’m not expecting much…
I gave it a 0.5 star upon first review (see above)
After a couple months of jarring and resetting my palate I find this to be a nice morning smoke when you either run out of ear... Read More
ly morning pipe or just want to take a breather from Latakia it’s there but it takes a backseat to the quality baccys .It’s a good smoke lighter on the Nic but a nice way to start the day. I could see it being an all day for someone who wants to take a break from burly or virginias and want to concentrate on orientals a while. Read Less
Disappointed
May 18, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Not what i expected after all the 'good' comments! Won't buy again!
Quality never dies
April 12, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I can understand why this tobacco mixture has been around for longer than a century. Perfect all day smoke. I wish it was available in bulk.
My first English
April 11, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is the first non-aromatic tobacco that I tried and immediately fell in love with it. This is pretty much the only pipe tobacco my wife will smoke with me.
Religious haha
March 21, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Feels sacred while smoking it ;) prefect blend of amazing tobaccos. Smooth and tasty.
Fascinating!
March 06, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This was unique! The tin note smells like smoke-cured ham or really high quality smoked jerky. Now, if smoking meats in your pipe sounds off-putting, don’t let it! The room note and the burning note are pure campfire or hearth fire, but imagine a Tho... Read More
mas Kincade painting of a hearth fire, because that is what this blend is like! I see why it’s a favorite! Definite going to cellar some tins! Read Less
More enjoyable then the Ultimate Warrior’s rope antics
February 10, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Take this review with the understanding I enjoy oriental forward English blends. Presbyterian is like coming home to me. After many years, it’s my gold standard I weigh every English against. I always have it in rotation, stacked deep in my cellar, a... Read More
nd I have a pipe dedicated to it. I look forward to it every time I open the jar or tin. The initial tin note is savory with some smokiness. The retrohale is very floral/spicy. It’s where you get a lot of the oriental profile. Otherwise it’s a very moderate weight and pleasant tobacco. Easily an all day smoke. Plenty of smoke and wonderful “beard scent.” There’s a reason it’s one of the old faithful tobaccos. If you’ve never tried it, you owe it to yourself to get a tin. Read Less
Pretty good.
February 03, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
It's not my favorite English, but it's a solid everyday smoke.
Very nice and just right
January 31, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This blend grew on me. When I first cracked the tin, I smelled a familiar scent that I haven't smelled in over 30years : pine pitch. This is the very scent that used to accompany the old Dunhill Nightcap back in the day. Imagine my surprise smelling ... Read More
it here after so long. For all pine pitch aroma however, the blend was not latikia forward. This disappointed me because I really wanted it to be the typical lar bomb English. Seemed rather light. Bit there was this special flavor and aroma pouring through that mixture of orientals, Virginia and condiment latikia. That flavor was irreplaceable in my cellar of tobacco. I started to reach for the PM every time I wanted an English. It was magic. Only PM afforded me that fine, mellow incense and sweet/savory flavor. An exotic flavor that I invite you to try. Just don't expect an oily lat bomb. This is a tobacco of refinement that settles on your palate the more you smoke. Read Less
Bought for the experience
January 30, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I bought this to try only due to the number of responses. I'm a aro type of guy, and not an English fellow per se. However I didn't hate the smoke, and would smoke it again.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This reminds me of the first time I tasted a Dr. Brown's cream soda. Then there were some spicy notes, and I became hypnotized on the smooth snorkeling. I went and purchased ten tins. This mixture really is pleasing. I smoke two bowls each day of th... Read More
is Presbyterian tobacco. Read Less
Average Smoke
January 25, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
It does need drying once you open the tin. It does burn hot. Other than that, good flavor, good scent, good smoke.
The Spice Melange
January 18, 2022
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
All Dune references aside, this tobacco deserves a serious review, and I think we can all agree that is not true of every offering. This mixture lives up to its namesake with all the grace of the burning bush itself. This is truly a heavenly smoke.... Read More
I find it as wholesome as a smoke can be with a distinct lack of acrimony, so to speak. It is a somewhat enigmatic, but delicious and scintillating experience: shape shifting, but also somehow consistent. It’s creamy, smooth and mild with complex subtly, while equally forward with fruity, spicy and astringent characteristics. This contrapuntal relationship works and adds to the interest and enjoyment.
Tin note: Floral, Heather, Dried fruit, Figs, Leather.
Cut and feel: Coarse cut, large strands of bright and golden leaf, smaller roughly cut Orientals with some small stems, and specked with small chunks of latakia. Acceptable moisture level out of the tin. Could be smoked immediately, but thirty minutes to an hour of drying time is probably preferable to avoid excessive relights.
Loading and Burning characteristics: Loads easily in twisted clumps and can be moderately to heavily packed if desired with no adverse effect. Burns easily and somewhat evenly to specked white ash with no harshness or bite. Requires few relights. Leaves little to minor moisture in the bowl depending on drying time and smoking cadence. Smoke is of average density verging on thin and wispy, but consistent and enjoyable.
Flavor: Freshly baked and buttered bread is predominant, mild sweetness with pronounced spice that comes and goes in intensity, but does linger on lips and tongue. (I think newbie’s have confused this for tongue bite in other reviews).
Scent/Retrohale: Apricots, Fresh Linens, Baked Goods, slight astringent undertone that is not unpleasant.
Mouth feel: Light and uplifting, lingering spice and fruit.
Room note: Baked Goods.
Nic hit: Low but noticeable and smooth around 3/4 through the bowl. Read Less
Virginia Forward
November 22, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Why doesn’t the tin list any orientals in the mix? My tin just says Virginias and latakia. But it does look like there is a tiny bit of oriental leaf in there.
The tin note is pretty great. Whatever topping or casing they use is very creamy or mars... Read More
hmallowy. It smells of flavored cavendish, even though there’s none in it. The yellow/golden Virginias are incredibly mellow and very sweet. The latakia “tips” are barely present, just enough to lend the definitively English character. And the orientals are hardly present either. I’m not really sure how I feel about it. It’s almost a hundred years old so a lot of people love it. It’s different now because Mac Baren makes it, but people still love it. I guess it would be great if you couldn’t decide whether you wanted a Virginia blend or an English one, because this one straddles the line. Read Less
Something special
November 10, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I have a host of English blends and this one stands out. Some kind of creaminess hits with the spice and smoky flavors. I just can't get enough. Enjoy!
Test test
September 29, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I am merely writing this review to let someone know I have yet to try the Presbeterian, but I enjoy Latakian and English blends, I am about to purchase a tin for smoking, but have a tin I'm aging to test in the future; I have had a tin for a year now... Read More
and am letting it sit some more; I have been smoking pipes for a couple years now and am looking for a favourite blend. Any opinions? Read Less
Not all the hype
July 22, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is a solid 4, it’s not perfect by any means. Some love it and some like it, it’s good but something tells me this has changed over the years. It used to be better
A fantastic English in it's own right
July 15, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Just looking at the beautiful colors of Presbyterian upon opening the tin, you can tell it is something unique among English blends. With a great smooth and creamy umami taste on the palate that has a briny smoked meatiness and an almost oily finish ... Read More
which almost reminds me of pork sausage. For this reason, it's a favorite for me to enjoy with a nice islay whisky. Among so many other great Englishes, it's definitely fantastic in it's own right. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
One of my favorite tobacco. Pure quality, great taste, burns well, I always reorder.
In My Top 3
June 25, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Picked up a tin during a recent sale, and my only regret is not buying more of this stuff. This is everything an English blend should aspire to be.
Have you been elected?
June 03, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
By grace are you saved through smoke, it is the gift of God, not of blenders, lest any man should boast.
Have you been elected?
June 03, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
By grace are you saved through smoke, it is the gift of God, not of blenders, lest any man should boast.
Fantastic mild blend.
April 01, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Nothing complex, but a fantastic, always satisfying blend I find myself going to more and more often.
Steady Eddie
March 21, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Classic, well rounded and balanced English blend. No tongue bite but plenty of full rich campfire goodness! A good introduction to an English blend in my opinion and will be buying more.
Not For Me
March 01, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I was really excited to try this blend based on reviews... and was disappointed. I got no real flavors out of it but did receive quite a bit of tongue bite. One positive, I really enjoyed the tin note.
Enjoyable, balanced smoke
February 19, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
A good all day English. Can give you a hint of sweetness, hay in the sunshine, and some spice. Latakia is there to remind you of its presence further into the bowl and after re-lights. I bought 2 tins on sale, put one in the cellar and opened one. I ... Read More
have not tried age but will buy again and stock a few more for later. Read Less
One of the Best
February 13, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Very balanced English, not full blown Latakia but it makes it presence known. Smoked straight from a freshly opened tin, plan on buying more
A Must Have Token in Your Journey
January 31, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Somewhere along every pipe smoker's journey, they must stop at the altar of Presby and experience the standard that it is. It is lighter on the Latakia than many other English blends. Bonus: Just a great looking tin.
Quite an excellent tobaccoo
January 11, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
First tin of 2021 for me, and my first time smoking this classic blend.
I've heard about Presbyterian for a while now, and finally picked some up. It certainly lives up to its reputation. On opening the tin the first thing I noticed was an almost ... Read More
fireplace aroma. The blend itself is lovey to look at, wonderfully long ribbons of gold and brown.
I always make sure to smoke at least two bowls before considering how I feel about a blend... and just took my favorite pipe out for a stroll packed with Presbyterian. Very enjoyable on a frosty January afternoon, pleasant on the tongue, flavorful but not overpowering. I would best describe it as "classic" in profile... as it is very much what a pleasant smoke should be. Read Less
A mild English blend
January 08, 2021
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Try it first time , I suspect a lot of bright Virginia inside , the cut is a bit unique at it was not a form of regular ribbon cut. Taste is a bit mild side as oriental / Latakia are not so visible here. Burns a bit fast. I will rate it as a starter ... Read More
blend of English tobacco Read Less
Light English/Oriental Forward
December 13, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is the blend I am going to smoke when I am looking to dial down the Latakia. Because loads of it doesn’t have to make it a great English. The orientals really shine and has nice sour grape smell and taste to it.
Disappointed
December 09, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
After reading all the reviews I decided to order a tin. I found it to smoke very hot compared to other English tobaccos with minimal flavor. I’m going to cellar it for a while and see if it gets any better. Much prefer EMP or 965z
My Go To!
November 12, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Those that know me know that I am always reaching for a tin of Presbyterian. I find it to be one of the best all round tobaccos. It satisfies each and every time I light up. While I do smoke others this is the one I have the most tin's cellared and w... Read More
hen ordering permits will continue to be the one I will make sure is ordered.
The flavor is rich, the smoke is full and the room note is pleasant to those around me.
If you haven't tried it yet I highly recommend you do soon! Read Less
Mild English
October 30, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Sweet sweet tobacco. Perfect for the English Blend beginners or the Aficionados. I should have tried this a long time ago. Great mixture
FloralYick
October 25, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Tastes like straight Izmir, flowery and sickly sweet. There is not enough latakia to taste it, so I wonder why they even call it an English blend. It's more like an aromatic than anything. 1 tin, 2 bowls, trash can. What a waste.
A Heavenly Mix Produced For Over A Century...For Good Reason!
October 12, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I came to this over-a-century-old blend later in my piping journey, but it was better late than never. I’m not sure as to Reverend White’s preaching abilities or his knowledge of the human soul, but he sure knew a thing or two about what constitutes ... Read More
a fine blend of tobacco. And Earl Baldwin knew a winner when he puffed one!
The first thing that might strike you upon cracking the tin is the plentiful bright, light golden ribbons of Virginia. I can’t recall seeing an English so predominantly light golden. The second greatest share of ribbons are the jet black Latakia. The smallest of the three portions consists of the tan-colored Orientals. A very beautiful blend to the eye.
The Latakia always remains present in the mild flavor, and the generous amount of Virginias ensure sweetness. But it’s the Orientals, despite their very modest proportion, that steal the show here, playing in your mouth with a woodsy mellowness.
Presbyterian lives up to its reputation as a medium-bodied, medium strength blend that serves as a fitting introduction to a fledgling piper’s exploration of English. And while I don’t fancy Presbyterian quite as much as a few other English mixtures, like SPC’s Plum Pudding, Peterson’s Nightcap and Cornell and Diehl’s Super Balkan, Presbyterian holds a respectable spot in that cluster of choice blends jockeying for first place in the English section of my cellar. It’s supremely easy to smoke, and can serve as an all-day to those whose tastes veer English-ward. 4.5 stars. Read Less
Manufacturer has changed!
October 06, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Presbyterian was formerly made by Planta, but the tins I just received are marked as made by Mac Baren. The label looks almost the same, but the color changed. This should have alerted me. On opening the tin, the tin note is different, and the old pl... Read More
astic bag has been replaced with generic accordion folded paper with a cardboard cover.
Upon emptying the tin into a large glass bowl I found that the cut of the tobacco is completely different. Where the old Presbyterian was a wide short ribbon, as if a single layer from a large cube cut. The new cut is quite a bit longer and narrower, which makes packing quite different from the old cut. The makeup of tobaccos seems to have changed as well, with not as much lighter leaf and more of a darker leaf.
On to smoking a bowl, and I was quite surprised at the difference. The moisture content has changed - the new Presbyterian is tinned quite a bit moister than the old and pressed heavily into the tin. Not thinking there would be much of a difference, I packed a pipe and lit up. I found two important differences. Even with a little (10 minutes) drying time the new Presbyterian required numerous relights where the old variety required very few. But the main difference was in the taste. Presbyterian from Planta had a nutty aroma and taste from the first light, settling g down to a mild English flavor as the bowl progressed. The nutty taste and aroma is gone from this new Presbyterian, re[placed by a nondescript mild to middling English taste with nothing to distinguish it from numerous others.
If you haven’t smoked Planta’s version of Presbyterian then Mac Baren’s version may be your cup of tea. It certainly isn’t mine. Early Morning Pipe, both the old and current versions, is cut from the same general taste category other than the nuttiness, and is a far better suited to my taste buds type of smoke.
Try the new Presbyterian, you may find it hits the mark for you. I’ll hoard my remaining tins of the Planta variety and do just fine with them and E.M.P. when those run out. Read Less
Great Straight-Ahead English
September 26, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Really nice mild blend!
No elements overwhelm; it's just a light, balanced, and straight-ahead smoking experience.
It has a mild earthy quality, with a nice aroma of sweetness. It smokes really well right out of the tin.
Very Good!
September 20, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is a light english which, to me is not my favorite. I like the lat bombs and always feel like something is missing in the lighter blends *cough* *cough* squadron leader *cough*. That being said, I enjoyed this blend and although its a lighter en... Read More
glish, I enjoyed the quality, complexity, and flavor of it. If you like a lighter english, you can't go wrong with this. Cheers! Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I can tell emmediately when I opened the tin that I was in for a tasty treat when I saw a beautiful contrast of dark n brights.... if you're on the fence... get it.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Virginia and oriental forward. I'll give it 4 stars for the history and tobacco quality. That said, GL Pease Ashbury is a much better Va/Or forward blend. YMMV.
Great light English
August 12, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is an excellent light English blend. The orientals are up front, buttery and smooth. The Latakia is present and easy to detect during the whole smoke but it doesn't over power the blend and instead help to enhance the flavor of the orientals. Th... Read More
is is a great blend for those who have never tried an English blend and want to get a feel for what they are like and a great blend for English lovers who aren't in the mood for a Late bomb. It was the right moisture content from the tin, packs and lights easy, and stays lit fairly easy. I will be stocking up on this one! Read Less
Very easy on latakia
June 02, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
If you like to jump in on the English stuff but not ready to take a leap, look no further. This blend leans heavily towards Virginia in terms of tobacco contents, but you can savor Latakia and orientals that it will give you opportunity to savour it,... Read More
rather than devoured by it. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Have to admit I'd forgotten that I had bought this until I was doing some cleanup and thought I'd give it a whirl. I'm so glad I did the first thing I notices was by sight it looked Virginia centered and it to me is. The first bowl I had a sweeter ve... Read More
rsion of 10 Russians is what came to mind with a peppery twist it really is a sweet good smoke. Read Less
Light English
January 13, 2020
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I got this as a possible replacement for Dunhill Early Morning Pipe, it's a nice stand in. Well rounded somewhat lighter English blend, smooth, earthy, smoky, with a hint of sweetness.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Very good blend!
Not compatible I guess
December 30, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Seems like this one just isn’t the right ph for my internal chemistry. I really wanted to make it work, but it always bit me. I love the tin art and the name and history of the blend. I even tried a few filter and system pipes, still bit. Tried vario... Read More
us moisture levels, no luck. I find it odd that I can smoke straight bright Virginia blends and not get tongue bite, but not this. Maybe it’s the particular oriental varietal. Anyway it’s a very peaty oriental and Virginia forward blend with very little Latakia. I still have a sealed tin left. One day I’ll try again. Read Less
New Member
October 20, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I have been smoking a pipe for 39 years now. I am a newcomer to smokingpipe.com and just ordered my first tin of Presbyterian today. I have never tried this blend before. But I do look forward to giving it a go.
Daydreams
September 30, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is a beautiful and light Latakia blend full of nuance and flavor. As most Latakia blends are more equivalent to a foggy dark day with aromas of wet wood and bilge water, this is more like a daydream below white fluffy clouds.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I've heard so much hype about this blend. I must say I am a fan of this blend. Easy to pack, moisture just, and very flavorful. Boy do love how all the blends work harmoniously together, the oriental forward.
This is going to give my everyday smoke C... Read More
&D Bridge Mixture some competition as for rotation. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This is my 1st time trying this blend. I decided to give it a try after all the hype I've heard about this blend. And boy it is good. It has a distinct flavor somewhat just like my regular English blend by Cornell and Deihl's Bridge Mixture that is a... Read More
wesome. I'm getting more tins of this. Read Less
Go-To Oriental/Latakia Blend
September 03, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
If you like but don't love Latakia, this is the perfect blend. It looks beautiful, smells superb and packs/burns perfectly. If you've never had it, absolutely buy a tin.
Fresh, pungent and very refreshing
August 17, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I bought this tobacco blindly just to try something new and I was surprised at how refreshing it was. For me, this blend had a nice aroma of tangy BBQ meat with a strong flavor of citrus. These flavors seem to be natural to the tobacco itself though.... Read More
If you're one to spritz bourbon or it's various brothers in spirits this blend's flavors would mix well. Only gripe I have with the blend is that I personally do not enjoy the lingering aroma a bowl of it leaves behind. Still a winner on all other fronts. Read Less
All Time English
July 31, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Deserves its spot on the all-time list of great English blends. Not as punchy or impact-full as some other deeper stronger blends. But this is fantastic in the middle of the road category. Hall of Fame blend IMO.
Go to english
July 19, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I am normally not an english smoker but i do get in the mood for them from time to time. This is very well balanced with not to much latakia or oriental. I get a very pleasing apricot sweetness from the first light which stays about half way through ... Read More
the bowl then transitions to an earthy and sweet mild english. I really enjoy this in all size bowls and it has become one of the very few english blends that i can smoke anytime and i have recently found myself reaching for this instead of some of my regular va/pers. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Well when I opened this tin I was like ok it's just like every other English blend which I love English blends but after lighting it up and having a few bowls my my my its giving my Mississippi river a run for its money very very well blended will ... Read More
be put in my rotation Read Less
A Teligious Smoking Experience!
June 29, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I have seen this blend here and there for years, but had never tried it. A few weeks ago SmokingPipes had it on sale for $8.00 a tin. So I snatched up several tins (I have heard this blend can be difficult to get at times). I'll just say right off th... Read More
e bat that this was a great decision. I'll also cut to the chase and declare that I have fallen in love with this blend. Why? Well, it just tastes so good! OK, I'll elaborate some. Presbyterian Mixture comes in a round tin of 50 grams (1.75 ounces). Upon opening the tin, the tobacco is contained in a plastic wrapper. The tobacco itself has an overall golden-brown color. The cut is a mixture of short ribbons, small chunks and flat little flakelets. The tin note is decidedly English. I'm not always that good at picking out all the various nuanced fragrances in a tin note- essence of tartar sauce, aromatic elderberry, wafts of peat moss, and… well, you get the idea. But my nose can always detect one thing very reliably in a tobacco: latakia. Even in the part per million range. And friends there absolutely, positively IS latakia in Presbyterian Mixture! Unquestionably. Besides, the manufacturer's info says there are latakia tips in it. Why would they lie? Anyway, I also could pick up some of the grassy notes of the Virginia and the slightly sour/floral notes of the orientals. It's intriguing. The blend loads and packs easily, and I think the moisture was just about spot on. Of course, maybe a few minutes of drying might suit your tastes, but I don't think it needs more than that. Upon lighting, I could immediately taste that little bit of latakia. It is very subdued, but it is definitely there. The Virginia makes itself known with its grassy, hay-like qualities, and adds just the right amount of sweetness. But the star of this blend is the oriental tobacco, in my opinion. I get bursts of a pleasing sourness which weaves in and out of the sweet Virginia, and then a slight floral taste will occasionally peek through. I'm not referring to a Lakeland essence here. I'm not very fond of Lakeland. This floral note is very light and unimposing. It works. The smoke is pretty consistent throughout and if anything gets better down the bowl. Few re-llights are required. The tobacco burns well to a gray-white ash and leaves very little dottle or moisture. Presbyterian Mixture is a very tasty, well-balanced blend. Others tell me the room note is very pleasant, too. It is a light, oriental-forward English blend that I think is a very suitable summer blend. The nicotine hit is fairly mild. Easily an all-day blend for me. Yes, Presbyterian Mixture is a deliciously religious experience! Definitely going into my top five blends. Highly recommended! Read Less
Everyday English
March 05, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Old Name. Easy to approach English Mixture.
Sooo good
February 19, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This blend grew on me! ;)
Not the same
January 31, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
A really excellent and original english blend but a lot different from the old and the not so old versions.The oriental side reminds because its sweetness more to Katerini than the original fine & apoteosical touch from the old macedonian leaf.IM... Read More
HO,of course.Splendid but quite far from the old Presby of yore. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I find this is a high quality tobacco, however it is very similar to Erik Stokkebye 1882 blend which I favor over this blend. Enjoy!!!
Holy Smokes !
January 09, 2019
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I confess This stuff is good! This tobacco has divine taste.
NICE++...!
December 21, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Moderate strength, burns cleanly leaving ash, no sticky tarry residue. Pipe needs less frequent wet cleaning (isoprop. alc.) and pleasant room note (increases after the tobacco dries out over a few days somewhat once sealed tin has been opened)
Daily Blend
December 15, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
This blend quickly became my go to, all day blend. Only downside is the availability
The Legend Continues
December 14, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I purchased this blend because I had heard so much about it and was not disappointed. From the earthy slightly smoky scent when you first pop the lid to the mellow flavor during the smoke. I love that the Latakia is present, but doesn't overtake, all... Read More
owing the Virginias and the Orientals to shine through. As others have mentioned, it does have an almost sweet aromatic quality to it, but it's all just masterful blending. One of my new favorites and one that you can enjoy all day. Read Less
A Standard All-Day Light English
December 09, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
The Virginia makes up the the majority of this blend's flavour with potent, yet none too complex orientals providing tangy, sour notes. The latakia is light. You will taste it and there is enough to lend a little of that smoothness characteristic ... Read More
of English blends.
A solid all-day smoke blended with quality tobacco. Looking forward to opening another tin with some years on it. Read Less
Nothing special
November 24, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Nothing jumped out at me. Basic English that burned well. I'm still waiting to be impressed...
Un sabroso tabaco
October 31, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Sin duda es como uno describiría un buen inglés frente a un amigo, no es el mejor, pero está dentro de los.mejores, se nota la dedicación del proceso, además del increíble.aroma en lata y en la habitación
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
One of my all time favorite blends. Earthy, savory, with the perfect amount of latakia. The perfect smoke to enjoy a rainy autumn evening.
Spicy Goodness.
September 03, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Like others have said, earthy, spicy tin note. Full flavored. In casing pure tobacco taste. Orientals are star here.
What else would you expect?!
August 31, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Many of the previous reviewers have made their full description, very detailed and the most was positive. I'd like to make mine simple:
This blend is one step further and better when pushing the limits of Dunhill/ Early Morning, EM. If you like EM yo... Read More
u'll love this blend. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Found this blend to be quite harsh, and lacking balance. In my purchase I bought two tins of Tobacco. This, and Sasieni Balkan. This is not in the same league as Sasieni. I know lots of bulks that would dismantle this Tin very quickly. Perhaps bad ba... Read More
tch??
UPDATE UPDATE!!!
Ok, after the advise I got from representative: Chris Panos from SmokingPipes, it changed everything! He had advised I dry this blend out some. I dried it for about 4+ hours and what a difference. The once harsh bitterness had turned into a mellow, sour exoticness. The Orientals shine in this blend. No joke. This has gone from a 2 1/2 stars to 4 stars. In fact I smoked two bowls back to back HA! Best tasting oriental blend I've had. Just the right amount of Latakia for a hint of smokiness, and a foundation balance of Virginia. Thanks Mr. Panos for you're wisdom ;) Will buy again! Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I find this blend boring. It doesn't have taste at all. I was looking forward to this blend do to the high review ratings. It almost tastes like a cigarette . It does smokes well out of the tin . I would suggest trying it , but it's not for me.
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. I was exctied to try this blend for the first time until I actually lit a bowl... no taste whatsoever. Just felt the smoke in my mouth and that was it.
Quality of tobacco and tin note was decent.
A good news...
July 17, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
A good news... smooth, ligth end very easy to smoke at the any time... You can feel the latakia top in you mouth, not agressive but powerful...it`s a great stuff
Pretty darn solid
May 01, 2018
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I think "very solid" sums up my experience with Presbyterian Mixture. It has my perfect level of Latakia (contimental), has relatively smooth and sweet Virginias, and a good dose of Orientals to give some rich tangy and creamy incense/floral overtone... Read More
s. If I was looking for something to smoke all day long without thinking too much about it, this would be one of my top choices. However, as someone who exclusively sits down to savor and enjoy pipe tobacco, I feel like there are more complex and more interesting smokes for my personal tastes. That being said, everyone should try at least one tin of this! Very glad I did.. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
It's a good light Latakia mixture. The oriental in it is a bit more heavy than I would like for all day but if that tickles your palate, then go for this one.
Solid Mild English
February 17, 2017
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
A mild English blend with the Latakia being very much a condiment rather than the main event. The stars of the show are the sweet grassy Virginias and the earthy, spicy Orientals. Nothing flashy just a solid all-day English. Not a hint of harshness o... Read More
r tongue bite to it. Read Less
Intriguing Blend
January 20, 2017
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
Smoked three bowls last night from a Savinelli Prince of Wales pipe. It was a curious blend to me. I can't say I liked it but I most definitely could not say I did not. I'm fairly new to pipe tobacco but this one so far is something I feel would keep... Read More
me coming back trying to figure out. Read Less
Not My Favorite
August 21, 2016
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I smoke a fair amount of English blends but for some reason this one is hard for me to enjoy. I really wanted to like it but theres just something about it that keeps me from wanting to finish a bowl. I honestly don't know why I don't enjoy it and th... Read More
e only reason I can give for my dislike is simply "I don't really like it." Im big on getting into tobaccos that have a good story and history behind them but this one isn't my cup of tea. I definitely recommend trying it (as you should any tobacco regardless of the reviews) because it seems everyone loves it, but its not for me. Read Less
fantastic ikon
May 20, 2015
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
everyone should buy this, just to try a well designed traditional blend. Tin design timeless
I am presbiyerian!!
January 08, 2014
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I just really love this stuff!!. Its well known fame has a great quality blend behind. There are few tobaccos that can expose the personality and body of this one. That`s why this mixture is one of my favorite tobaccos.
If you didn`t try it yet, i s... Read More
trongly suggest you do it and order it now!!. Read Less
Charming blend
August 22, 2013
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
A truly nice blend. I tend towards simpler Virginia flakes and such, but this is a nice change of pace.
I found it neither dry, nor wet. Smoked cool, stayed lit well. Burns to a nice white ash resting upon a small dottle - quality leaf.
A nice ble... Read More
nd, not too heavy on the Latakia, and there is some real tobacco flavor in there to be had.
Baldwin was wrong about Germany, but right about this blend. Read Less
My Old Favorite
July 11, 2013
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I smoke a lot of different kinds of tobacco. I like the variety.
But when I come back to Presbyterian Mixture it is like coming home. It is smooth and not terribly complex. It does not bite at all. It's just a good medium flavor tobacco with a little... Read More
bit of Latakia. For me it's just smokey enough. Read Less
Wife-Approved
May 24, 2013
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
My wife asked that this be my regular smoke. At first, I didn't care for it. I smoke regular stuff, like Escudo. PM is all flowery and sweet and funny tasting with all those Orientals. But by the end of my first ounce, I was sold. I am now devot... Read More
ed to this blend. It is in my top four rotation, and I always keep a tin open. And bystanders love it too. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
After trying many bowls in 3-4 different pipes I must chalk this tin up to a loss.Purchased after reading many positive reviews. Comes dry,difficult to keep lit and borders on cigarette like flavor.Very similar to dunhill standard mixture which I don... Read More
't care for either.Average at best at a high price point for what it is.Shame since I am Presbyterian. Read Less
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
After smoking cigars for 20 years I decided it was time for a pipe..a novice to say the least. I purchased a pipe and 10 tins of some fine tobacco. This is my favorite by far out of the 10... it must be that I'm Presbytarian by nature, but this doe... Read More
s not explain why I like it so, but I do. I enjoy smoking whilst shoveling snow...fresh air..less oxygen...gets the heart rate up! I recommend this blend. Read Less
Really really good
February 17, 2013
Product: Presbyterian Presbyterian 50g
I was given a tin of this for Christmas. When I first opened the tin, I was very underwhelmed and a bit put off. It smelled like a horse barn: wood, leather, earth, feed and sweat. My wife was downright repulsed. But, a gift is a gift, and I didn... Read More
't want to offend the gift giver. So I smoked a pipe of this blend. I didn't really like it. But the next day, I found myself wanting to smoke another bowl of this. So I did. My wife even stated that she liked the smell of it. And now, this is my regular tobacco. It grows on you quickly, and is very, very good. Give it a try with an open mind. Read Less