Next morning, I found my favorite bench in the park on a gorgeous Saturday fall morning. Home > Pipe Tobacco > . It was a bit wet from the bag and took a bit to ignite, but it packed easily and burned perfectly. The orientals are a one-off hit. Be sure to give it a good half an hour of dry time, gravity fill your pipe and enjoy! They both look and feel similar, smell similar, and smoke similar. I asked her how it was that she came into this one tin of Penzance, and she told me that some guy had actually ordered it, and when he came in to pick it up, he was not even 18-years-old yet (I swear on a stack of bibles, that is what she told me). Because it was rare and hard to get at the time. Similar Blends: Rattray's Black Mallory. The aroma is smoky and slightly phenolic. The tobacco has a very good taste when smoked earlier in the day, but is a bit thin, in my opinion. Mad that it wasn't living up to its hype in my head. Try it you'll love it. An added note to this review is that, since I posted it, I have continued to search for an English blend that might surpass Penzance, but have failed, even though I have come across some very fine near-equivalents, like Krumble Kake. I was smoking a lot of different english blends, so this one just sort of blended in with the rest. They are NEVER available ANYWHERE except on ebay where they are sold for prices that can only be described as obscene. As suspected, fresh tins remain my favorite latakia smoke. This is my after dinner smoke of choice. I doubt it as Ive found some readily available blends that I enjoy equally as much. It lit easily and stayed lit. Beautiful in the tin, rich and smooth in the bowl. It might just be the fermentation process. Mid-bowl: Burns cool, yet stays lit well. Decided to take a chance. Penzance is a top nothc full English blend in the crumble cake form I like so much (though this is far more satisfying than Bengal Slices). High Quality leaf, yes but the end product is like 100 others, and worse than many. Once you've lit the pipe they burn a looooong time. View All (73) Esoterica Penzance 2oz Reviews. Every bowl is a true,pure delight and totally completely delicious. HORRORS! of latakia. they really screwed up. Cool smoke without any bite but I wouldn't smoke this all day or as a steady. Has anyone else experienced this with Penzance? The tin aroma leaves a little to be desired and the presentation of the flakes although unique is a little off putting. The smell and taste in the mouth of these burning coils of cow sh*t is exactly what Penzance remindes me of. At first, I struggled with this blend. This flake did not so much rub out as crumbled. By the way, I have recently started grabbing the tins without looking at their labels. Nothing stood out too much and no wild punch anywhere. Cool smoking and no bite. A wonderful complex secret recipe of the finest Virginias, choice Turkish and Orientals and Cyprian Latakia, all hand blended together, hard pressed and broad cut into thick flakes. But I'm finding this blend to burn hotter than I desire and no matter how I rub the flake I cannot achieve what I desire from a good bowl of tobacco. Yes two or three but then, only one of those tobaccos is a Balkan. It's a very fine smoke. It's the best I've smoked thus far, and I am certain there are other tobaccos that rank as high or higher. The aroma will repel mosquitoes , birds, dogs, bears and of course your wife. It smokes cool & mild without any harshness or bite. That unique taste is what drives the fuss for this blend. Every store I visited, and every "online store" I clicked on seemed to be fresh out of stuff. Thus I suggest all you lovers of Penzance, never buy it again. 03/06/2009 Penzance is one of the finest blends I have ever tried. I have done this. This review comes right after a hour or so respite from smoking, a visit to the dentist, and a pipeful of Penzance for the ride home. Penzance is a wonderful, full flavored flake. It has a easy but pleasant aftertaste, but it doesnt last long. Upon opening the tin, one is greeted with the pungent aroma of wonderfully fragrant latakia. Talking about the bowl, I discovered that this tobacco tasted the best in a somewhat larger, relatively shallow bowl. It simply might not be for you. Good but not what I consider great, hence the three-star rating. It's great tobacco, but I can do without it as availability of SLF or Holly's Discovery is not a problem where I live and they satisfy my fix just as well. Relight, massive smoke output, filling the room. I noticed aromas of steak sauce when I opened the tin. bag or two - not to sell, but to smoke and enjoy. Esoterica: Penzance 2oz Pipe Tobacco - Smokingpipes.com This blend seems to have turned into a "class warfare" type of blend. Some will claim to not be impressed, but I don't buy it. Virginias drifts in from time to time with suggestions of the greener ages of hay. This blend made me believe latakia is not for me, but I am learning to enjoy it in other blends again. Fast forward two years and here I am, really enjoying this stuff. On top of the base was the smokey latakia. Some smokers like this (a la Frog Morton?) The tin note is heavenly.just gorgeousbut the crumble cake style is a bit challenging to handle, so extra care must be taken in packing the pipe, as many before me have noted. Now, margate quickly claimed #2 spot on my list. I have only smoked about three bowls. Non-smokers disagree. I originally tried Penzance based on the reviews that I read here. Given the reviews I expected something quite enjoyable. x .75?, and is sliced widthwise. -SR, Purchased From: The Tinder Box, Costa Mesa, Penzance is definitely worth all the positive reviews. It's a truly amazing smokesmooth, smokey, bacony, not your usual English blend, that's for sure. When the 2005 tins were history I scored a few of the most recently available vintage. Click to reveal Nothing to say that hasn't been said 250 times already. The orientals have also become less sharp and intriguing. The lingering aftertaste was pleasant and sweet sugary sweet, and similar to sucking on a hard candy. I hope this helps someone to enjoy this great blend. Stars - I see stars!! Even that has already been said. Different smokes for different folks. When I got back that was the best tasting beer, I had ever tasted among me and a few friends of mine. This English tobacco is presented in a crumble cake form. It burned to a fine white ash and left no burnt aftertaste in my mouth. I warn you. A creamy wonderful tasting tobacco. If you haven't tried this, go out now and do so. The manufacturer should double the wholesale price to let the blend go to those who appreciate it, and to prevent over-hoarding and scalping. Just superb. The Orientals provide an experience that is sure not to disappoint.
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