Reviews
Peterson - Nightcap 50g
Exceptional BBQ taste
To me, this tastes like the perfect barbecue. I don't know how else to describe it, but that it has that bbq-sauce taste -- and in the best possible way. Most English/Balkan blends I prefer in the fall and winter months, but Nightcap is also perfect for summer, as it is the perfect summer contrast to the Virginias that have that iced-tea/lemonade note (e.g. Orlik Golden Sliced). A summer favourite is to light up the barbecue, and light up a bowl of Peterson Nightcap at the same time -- and smoke over the bbq. Heavenly!
Peter Stokkebye - PS52 Proper English
Awfully disappointing
I ordered this based on the exceptional reviews. Huge disappointment. I'm still fairly new to the hobby, but I've tried a few dozen tobaccos, including a decent amount of English/Balkan blends. This is the first I didn't enjoy, and only the second blend (of any kind) that I didn't want to finish the bowl. Honestly, it was a terrible taste. Very unpleasant.
Orlik - Golden Sliced 50g
Arnold Palmer is right; perfect summer smoke
Ever tried an Arnold Palmer -- i.e. half lemonade and half iced tea? That's how folks described Orlik Golden Sliced. I didn't believe it, but it's true! The tin note is the most perfect lemony-Arnold-Palmer smell imaginable. The smoke doesn't have that essence, obviously, but the smoke is equally impressive. So smooth. Easy light. No tongue bite. Stays lit. Just the right amount of spice from the perique, to give it a tiny punch/kick. What a perfect tobacco for summer; just awesome!! Full stars all around.
Cornell & Diehl - Pirate Kake 2oz
Even better than expected!
I'm still fairly new to the hobby, but I've tried a few dozen tobaccos, including a decent amount of English/Balkan and cake blends. "This Pirate takes the kake!" Seriously. WOW!! This may be the perfect English/Balkan. So much flavour but minimal nicotine. Great scent, too (albeit, my wife strongly disagrees!). This is my new favourite English. Hands down.