Edward G Robinson Tobacco

I recently tried this through the box pass, and have to say it was the "sleeper" hit for me out of all the other blends I tried. I'm not usually one for aromatics, but I really enjoyed it.

jiminks let me sample some Edward G. at the TAPS pipe show and I thought it was excellent. I smoke mostly

non-aro but find this a nice change of pace. I have a tin waiting to be opened. Reserving it while I enjoy a

variety of already-opened blends. Edward G. seems to be an aromatic that appeals to experienced pipe smokers

as well as newcomers. It is tobacco forward but also pleasantly flavored. An interesting and civilized smoke.

A most enjoyable smoke. Not fancy, just solid, well balanced, and civilized, just like Edward G..

Here is my review of Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend as originally posted on TobaccoReviews.com on July 14, 2005:
"Now look you mugs, this is a good blend, see? Yeah...it's good, a mild smoke, see? (Sorry about that...I must have been channeling).
"I do like this blend! To my nose it is reminiscent of good coffee with cream, spiked ever so lightly with burbon. How anyone could inhale its aroma and think "grape juice" is quite beyond me.
"The cut of this blend is just a wee bit shorter than that found in most Cavendishes, and it packs well. Savored slowly, it does not bite (at least I've never experienced this problem with it). Like most cased blends it benefits from some drying prior to smoking. I do not find that the casing (whatever it may be) coats my tongue. The tobacco burns cleanly to a light gray ash, and leaves little dottle.
"Mr. Robinson may have had a tough-guy image on the big screen, but his namesake tobacco is one pleasant pussycat. Highly recommended!"
Good Luck, and Good Smoking!

I never heard of Edward G. Robinson.

Mr. Robinson never heard of JimInks!

I've heard of Mrs. Robinson, oh please... :wink: Ha ha.
I have a tin of this stashed from one of the P&C customer appreciation deals. MSO, suggested this to me this morning, when I had posted some frustration with McC's Deep Hollow. I'll be popping this tin in the morning.

A bit of an historical note: we're it not for Jiminks, this tobacco would have disappeared from the market.