June 06, 2021
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 8oz
This stuff is exceptionally good but, as the title suggests, almost impossible to find unless you just happen to get lucky and walk into a B & M that has some stashed on a back shelf. I won an 8 oz. bag in a drawing conducted by a popular pipe tobacco website over five years ago. I've smoked about half of it; the remainder has been aging in small Bell jars ever since. I occasionally fire up a bowl when the mood strikes me, knowing in the back of my mind I'll probably never snag another bag of this elusive weed....Read More
May 14, 2021
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 8oz
The smell from the bag is that of dried fruit and a hint of chocolate. Flavor wise this reminds me a darker c&d briar fox. The flavors of dried fruit sweetness, hay and unsweetened chocolate. Deserving of the hype of being a great va/bur. All and all very enjoyable.
June 25, 2020
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 8oz
Es un tabaco fuerte, con un aroma pronunciado. Original, oscuro, humoso. La composición es única y el tabaco, si se fuma lento, deja lucir todas sus delicias. Para ese ánimo serio y grave del fumador concentrado y sabio.
July 01, 2019
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 8oz
Personal favorite here.
Very flavorful without being overly complex. Don't need to think about this too much when smokin. Strong enough but never had tongue bite or any "nic-
sic". Can smoke this all day but i never would because of the supply issue. Worth a try for sure.
May 26, 2019
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 8oz
Really not superior enough for the hype. C&D, GLP, and Rattray makes many blends as good if not better.
Stonehaven Is The Finest VA/Bur On Planet Earth
May 25, 2019
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 8oz
Sampled from a three year old Mylar bag when purchased in 2010. The large flakes are neatly arranged in a clear plastic tray inside the bag. It is very dark & thinly sliced... needs drying out for sure. They were very moist from this eight ounce pouch. An interesting flavor this one has... I tasted a little chocolate. This is & probably always will be my favorite VA/Bur. It is unquestionably the BSOM of VA/Bur blends.
It's a tangy, zesty, sweet smoke with a mild topping that enhances the flavor and allows it to deliver a cool, sweet, chocolate flavor that doesn't detract so much from the tobacco taste. Whatever, the smoke tasted good & I felt a cool, tingly sensation on my palate that felt... soothing. It left a pleasent aftertaste in my mouth.
For me, the taste is indescribably delicious. I like to fully rub out the flakes to remove the little stems. It burns relatively slow & delivers a soft, mild smoke with a good Vitamin N blast & is totally biteless & forgiving. Good flavor, for me, anyway & this should satisfy any demanding pipe smoker. Varying flavors & nuances derived therein will perk up your palate
Seems to take on a little sweeter note as the bowl progresses and Brother Burley's flavor becomes more dominant near the end. Can't see why anyone wouldn't like this. The nicotine content is fairly substantial... you'll be doing fine long before the bowl is finished....Read More
January 16, 2019
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 8oz
GOAT..... I wish I could find more. Also, the older it gets, the better
January 16, 2019
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 2oz
GOAT.....
I wish I could find more. Also, the older it gets, the better
February 26, 2018
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 8oz
This is one of a kind! Reminds me of dark chocolate when preparing the flakes, both smell and appearance. This blend will satisfy your nicotine needs. The taste is absolutely amazing, I won't even try describe it (plenty of reviews already.) I just felt the need to express what a wonderful blend this is. I don't care if you like aro's or English blends.... This will reward the smoker who truly loves the taste of tobacco! Absolutely essential!
Down side: Everyone seems to know how good this blend is and it's very hard to come by. If you see it, stock up and cellar as much a you can. It only gets better with age....Read More
November 12, 2016
Product: Esoterica Stonehaven 2oz
I bought a tin of this at my Favorate B&M store,after a friend said it was better than blackpool.It's not very good,hard to rub out,really dry,smokes ok,but not a whole lot of flavor.I slow draw and some people said if you slow draw that you will get a creme taste.I slow draw everything,and I didn't get any creme flavor,It does have some flavor, so little I can't put my finger on it.I really don't know what all the hype is about,than again I hate Burley, if you like Burley than you might like this blend....Read More