One of the old Atlas Blending mixtures C&D acquired rights to, Stanhope is an all natural blend of Latakia, Perique, and Burley over a Virginia ribbon base, resulting in a mellower sort of English.
This is one of the most handsome looking blends I've seen, with thick matchstick-size chunks of contrasting black and gold that are even more vivid than the photograph shows. But the flavor is mild to the point of blandness. There's a hint of smoky c... Read Moreampfire from the Latakia, otherwise it is the Perqiue that dominates with its peppery note. There is also an unpleasant soapiness that comes through every time you re-light. After trying in three pipes (Meer, Peterson, Comoy) I'm hoping to salvage with some more Lat or stronger Burley because I really love the look and feel of this blend. Read Less
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