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newbroom

Lifer
Jul 11, 2014
6,088
6,412
Florida
of course, no penzance or stonehave...but seems lots of others...2x 8oz. $69.99.

I've been reading reviews, cuz I've never tasted ANY of these.

HELP!

 

shanelktown

Lifer
Feb 10, 2015
1,041
71
Ha yea I don't think 69.99 is a good deal on this. I have purchased esoterica at a local shop two bags for 72.68 figure 69.99 plus shipping.

 

dmcmtk

Lifer
Aug 23, 2013
3,672
1,685
I guess it's a "deal" vs their normal price for 8 oz bags......but the going price elsewhere is usually $30-$36.

 

kanada

Starting to Get Obsessed
Jul 8, 2014
162
0
I've never tried any esotrerica and it seems to be in my best interest to never taste them, can't deal with the heartbreak

 

jackswilling

Lifer
Feb 15, 2015
1,777
24
"The "Deal" is that they have any at all, I guess."
Seemingly. I bet P&C site had a spike in hits. I would have ordered Dorchester, Dunbar, and Penzance, just cause.
I have never smoked any Esoterica even if I did, not experienced enough to know if the hype is worth the price/chase. Tobacco Reviews makes Esoterica seem O.K., but nothing to write home to mom about. Someday I will try some I am sure.
Blend Reviews Avg Rating Fav Blend Type

And So To Bed 63 ★★★☆ 2.5 1 English

Blackpool 21 ★★★☆ 2.7 1 Aromatic

Brighton 8 ★★★☆ 2.9 0 Straight Virginia

Cardiff 15 ★★★☆ 2.2 0 Straight Virginia

Dorchester 62 ★★★★ 3.1 3 Virginia/Perique

Dunbar 69 ★★★★ 3.3 7 Virginia/Perique

Hastings 5 ★★★☆ 2.6 0 Aromatic

Kingsbridge 16 ★★★★ 2.9 1 Straight Virginia

Margate 151 ★★★★ 3.3 19 English

Peacehaven 16 ★★☆☆ 2.6 0 Straight Virginia

Pembroke 78 ★★★★ 2.8 7 English

Penzance 393 ★★★★ 3.5 50 Oriental

Ramsgate 15 ★★★☆ 2.9 0 Aromatic

Scarborough 5 ★★★☆ 2.6 0 Straight Virginia

St. Ives 10 ★★☆☆ 2.4 0 Aromatic

Stonehaven 174 ★★★★ 3.6 23 Virginia/Burley

Tilbury 76 ★★★★ 3.2 7 Virginia/Burley

Woodbridge 9 ★★★☆ 2.7 0 Aromatic

 

seadogontheland

Part of the Furniture Now
Oct 4, 2014
599
2
If anyone wanted to buy just a sample one ounce of the penzance it can be had at PipePuffer for 6.99 plus shipping. Not the best deal but for someone wanting to finally try it and not put out a great deal of money it might be worth it

 

shanelktown

Lifer
Feb 10, 2015
1,041
71
This would be a great deal if they let me order the unavailable stuff... I would be content getting penzance in a year or so lol

 

Chasing Embers

Captain of the Black Frigate
Nov 12, 2014
43,253
108,358
The only Esoterica blend I care anything about is And So to Bed. There other blends have been matched or greatly exceeded by other companies. Penzance can't touch C&D's Star of the East IMHO. YMMV

 

newbroom

Lifer
Jul 11, 2014
6,088
6,412
Florida
From what I've learned the top three are Penzance, Stonehaven, and Dunbar. The fact that this stuff is 'limited edition' makes it more valuable to some, not necessarily better.

 

ericusrex

Lifer
Feb 27, 2015
1,175
3
I find my tastes very often concur with Bill Serad's. If you have his Trial By Fire book from many years back he reviews most of these. Here goes his conclusions:
And So to Bed - "Very satisfying and highly recommended."

Kingsbridge - "Highly recommended"

Blackpool - "A delightful and classic treatment of the Virginias, and recommended"

Ramsgate - "...if you want a rather different aromatic give it a....smoke"

Brighton - "I liked this a lot and it is highly recommended"

Margate - "Highly recommeded"

Pembroke - "The blend itself is wonderful..."

St Ives - "...a wonderful accomplishment and highly recommended"

Hastings - "This is fine and recommended"

Cardiff - "This is wonderful...recommended"

Peacehaven - "A fine product, just not one that grabbed me"

Dorchester - "Wonderful and highly recommended"

Scarborough - "Recommended"
There's more to this line than the 4 not on sale at PC. I haven't tried them all but I've like all that I've tried.

 
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