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Presbyterian: Presbyterian 50g Pipe Tobacco
Product Number: 003-054-0001
This fine tobacco originally had no name. It was blended before the first World War especially for the Very Reverend 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." A a pipe tobacco Presbyterian mixture is an English blend with a light application of Latakia combined with Orientals and Virginias.
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- Components: Virginia, Latakia, Orientals
- Family: English
- Cut: Ribbon
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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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I've bought 5 different pipe tobaccos so far; this one is far and away my favorite so far. I'm not naive enough to think there aren't better blends out there, but, if you're considering this for one of your firsts, I can tell you it won't be a dissapointment....Read More
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Presbyterian Mixture is perfect. It is sweet with that hint of smokiness in the background. This could easily become my every day smoke were it not for a certain company that had the audacity to destroy a 175 year old profitable company simply because it didn't fit that certain company's business model. That certain company now owns Presbyterian Mixture, which is unfortunate as I've vowed never to buy another one of their products again. Although Presbyterian Mixture could make me break my vow.
I'll get off my soapbox now to say Presbyterian Mixture is a magnificent all day smoke for those who love Virginias and Orientals with just a whiff of Lady Latakia's perfume lingering in the background.
Very good and very highly recommended....Read More
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