Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend

[huffelpuff]

This sounds like something I should be checking out! Thanks for bringing it to my attention guys!

 

[Richard Burley]

Re-posted from the WAYSRN thread for the hell of it. The discussion there had turned to whether EGR actually smoked this:

For those interested and don't know, this subject is covered a bit in the Winter 2009 (Vol. 13 #4, pgs. 14-18). It's a featured article, with EGR's mug on the cover. Of note, one tobacco he liked was Peretti's 102. And Dunhill. He was pretty much a tobacco omnivore, if that's the right word.

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[tslots]

Never tried EJR, but did read some of the reviews at TR. My only comment is that I don't feel negative reviews are a bad thing. They can be quite helpful if they come from someone that has similar tastes to my own.

 

[Richard Burley]

Never tried EJR, but did read some of the reviews at TR.    My only comment is that I don't feel negative reviews are a bad thing.   They can be quite helpful if they come from someone that has similar tastes to my own.    

Or if the reviewer is a complete ass. I agree.

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Oh brother are you guys a bad influence on me.............


I'm now having some EGR shipped to where I plan on staying in Portland, and my TAD is showing up tomorrow which incidentally includes a healthy dose of McC's 5100, which was also healthily endorsed by other Brothers.....

With 10 hands of Bright VA leaf, 2 hands Yenidje, 3 of aged Burley, and 1 Izmir on it's way, I am officially screwed on my beer fund....

Guess it's time to get a project arranged for future funding...........

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Oh brother are you guys a bad influence on me.............


I'm now having some EGR shipped to where I plan on staying in Portland, and my TAD is showing up tomorrow which incidentally includes a healthy dose of McC's 5100, which was also healthily endorsed by other Brothers.....

With 10 hands of Bright VA leaf, 2 hands Yenidje, 3 of aged Burley, and 1 Izmir on it's way, I am officially screwed on my beer fund....

Guess it's time to get a project arranged for future funding...........

 

[Brewdude]

Oh brother are you guys a bad influence on me.............


I'm now having some EGR shipped to where I plan on staying in Portland, and my TAD is showing up tomorrow which incidentally includes a healthy dose of McC's 5100, which was also healthily endorsed by other Brothers.....

With 10 hands of Bright VA leaf, 2 hands Yenidje, 3 of aged Burley, and 1 Izmir on it's way, I am officially screwed on my beer fund....

Guess it's time to get a project arranged for future funding...........

Do let us know how you get on with the EGR Wiz. And the 5100!


Cheers,

RR

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Will do, Brewdude, will do.

Let me know what you think of the contents of the envelope arriving tomorrow?


Prost!

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

Want to try some? Send me a pm.

PM sent. Thanks!

 

[Brewdude]

This sounds like something I should be checking out! Thanks for bringing it to my attention guys!

Jim

Send me your addy in a pm and I'll get a sample out to you!





Cheers,

RR

 

[huffelpuff]

PM sent. Many thanks Rande!

 

[Ozark Wizard]

Got the tin, opened it today. Interesting stuff the SGR. Subtle aro. A bit of bite through the nose...


The 5100, I jarred most of it up. Smoked around four ounces, thought it rocked. Pretty sweet and mild... I'll be banking a healthy stash of this for sure! Got some 2000 today, jarred most of it too. Working on the rouge ounce now, and it is really sweet.

 

[eklektos44]

I don't know about anyone else, but I tried it and quite liked it. I smoke mostly English blends, but I do like an occasional aromatic, as long as they're not too sweet. Tobacco Galleria Classic Vanilla is the sole exception, which for some reason I really like, heresy or not. This seems to have a nice balance. I think it will probably replace MacBarens as my go to light aromatic. Thanks Jim.

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

I enjoy it. Here's my review from Tobaccoreviews.com (Thank you Brewdude, for the sample)  

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This is indeed a superbly blended, mellow and mildly flavorful aromatic mixture. I enjoy the taste of this tobacco quite a bit.

Almost embarrassing to admit, smoking this conjures up memories of the days when I used to sneak away from the house with a few of my older brother's Djarum kretek cigarettes. Those were great times.

The flavor is pleasant, and I get a touch of honey on the tongue and a distinct hint of clove in the side stream. The latakia is so light that it goes entirely undetected except for a small hint here and there towards the end of the bowl.

Edward G Robinson's burns even, smokes fairly cool and it does indeed have a wee-kick to it. I do get somewhat of a bite from this, as well a sting on the lips, so it needs to be smoked slow and dried out a bit before hand. I found that it smokes really great in a cob.

Also, I love the story behind the revival of this mixture.

Pipe Used: Cob

1 person found this review helpful.

 

[JimInks]

I enjoy it. Here's my review from Tobaccoreviews.com (Thank you Brewdude, for the sample)  

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This is indeed a superbly blended, mellow and mildly flavorful aromatic mixture. I enjoy the taste of this tobacco quite a bit.

Almost embarrassing to admit, smoking this conjures up memories of the days when I used to sneak away from the house with a few of my older brother's Djarum kretek cigarettes. Those were great times.

The flavor is pleasant, and I get a touch of honey on the tongue and a distinct hint of clove in the side stream. The latakia is so light that it goes entirely undetected except for a small hint here and there towards the end of the bowl.

Edward G Robinson's burns even, smokes fairly cool and it does indeed have a wee-kick to it. I do get somewhat of a bite from this, as well a sting on the lips, so it needs to be smoked slow and dried out a bit before hand. I found that it smokes really great in a cob.

Also, I love the story behind the revival of this mixture.

Pipe Used: Cob

1 person found this review helpful.

They say the guy who upvoted you looks like Edward G. Robinson.

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

They say the guy who upvoted you looks like Edward G. Robinson.

Thanks Jim, good to know that someone reads my drivel.

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

Also, I am liking this blend even more now. I had two bowls over the weekend and my sample is about gone. That's the best indicator nowadays of what I am "actually" enjoying.

I am strongly considering a tub.

 

[JimInks]

Also, I am liking this blend even more now. I had two bowls over the weekend and my sample is about gone. That's the best indicator nowadays of what I am "actually" enjoying.

I am strongly considering a tub.

Do yourself a favor. When you open the tub, smell the tobacco. Man, it's great!

Btw, I read all of your reviews. You do a good job, even when we disagree, though we agree more than we don't.

 

[Brewdude]

Also, I am liking this blend even more now. I had two bowls over the weekend and my sample is about gone. That's the best indicator nowadays of what I am "actually" enjoying.

I am strongly considering a tub.

It's been good for me as well, and I am far from an Aro guy!

:face:



Cheers,

RR

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

Do yourself a favor. When you open the tub, smell the tobacco. Man, it's great!

Btw, I read all of your reviews. You do a good job, even when we disagree, though we agree more than we don't.

That's the first thing I do when I open a tin, tub or baggie.

Thanks for the kind words. I read all your reviews as well. I can't tell you how many times I have asked myself "I wonder what Jim thinks of this blend?"