Jim's Pelican Review

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JimInks

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Aug 31, 2012
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The Virginia is naturally sweet with a little citrus and a touch of grass. The smokey latakia is ever present, and mildly sweet, but it never rises above being a good supporting player. The Orientals are spicy and seem to be more prominent from the half way point on to the finish. There's also a slight woodsy quality that I believe comes from both the latakia and/or the Turkish. There's an extremely mild topping that's hard to identify, though it seems to be a little tangy and tartly orange-like. Here and there, I get a hint of vanilla, and I suspect a pinch of black cavendish may be present. Burns well and fairly cool, though I have to slow my smoking down the last third of the bowl to avoid a slight harshness.

 

conlejm

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Mar 22, 2014
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Thanks Jim! I enjoy your reviews, and will often refer to them as I smoke the same blend and compare notes.

 

weezell

Lifer
Oct 12, 2011
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Great review Jim! I tend to use your reviews as an owners manual. Based on your reviews and my pathetic ability to taste these smokes, your reviews a lot of times decide what I buy. Unfortunately, I have no sense of smell...

 
Dec 24, 2012
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As always, your reviews are a valuable contribution to a hobby. I enjoy reading them and look forward to them.

 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
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Thanks for the kind words, fellas. I'm still wondering about that occasional hint of vanilla, though. It's so vague for the most part that I can't define what causes it whenever I noticed it.

 
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