Presbyterian and PS Amsterdam, Previews?

mso489 · May 18, 2019

I've been pondering a tin of Presbyterian for years. I know it has changed over the years, but I had to see what it is like, if only in its current version. To round out the mini-TAD order, I bought two ounces of PS Amsterdam, dark-fired and Virginia. Any experience with either of these? I should take a five-year vacation on TAD, since I smoke so gradually and have just had a hiatus for some kind of flu bug, but an order in the mail always cheers me up. Economy shipping is good because it extends the expectation.

redglow · May 18, 2019

I've never tried those two before. But, I imagine that Amsterdam is another good PS tobacco. I have incorporated all of the PS flakes into my regular pipe routine.
It is exciting to have something new on the way! Enjoy!

mso489 · May 18, 2019

jiminks did his usual excellent and precise review of PS Amsterdam on tobaccoreviews, three stars out of four. He gives a really good rundown on burning characteristics and how to make friends with this cut and blend. Likewise, three stars for Presbyterian, and a nice sorting out of its taste nuances. 'Believe I'll like these.

haparnold · May 18, 2019

Presbyterian is a great, underrated blend.
I think it falls through the cracks because there are a lot of people who don't care for Latakia, and then it seems those who do like latakia want it in large quantities. I guess I'm somewhere in the middle, and for me Presbyterian is just about perfect. And that's coming from a devout Episcopalian!

mso489 · May 18, 2019

Thanks Hap. That builds the suspense.

thomasmartin · May 18, 2019

Presbyterian is one of my favourite light blends. It is a straight forward english blend, very balanced. One of my go to blends especially since EMP is no longer produced. In fact, Presbyterian may be my EMP replacement.

scloyd · May 18, 2019

Presbyterian is one of my top ten favorite blends. I dedicated my "A La Pipe du Nord" Paris souvenir pipe to it.

dukdalf · May 18, 2019

I fully agree with Hap and thomasmartin and scloyd. Presbyterian always provides a very enjoyable smoke.

thedbs999 · May 18, 2019

Presbyterian is very smokable and enjoyable. This from a born and raised Presbyterian.
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timelord · May 18, 2019

I'm a Catholic; am I allowed to smoke Presbyterian, or should I only smoke Three Nuns? :rofl:
Actually, I do have a tin I bought a few months ago; just haven't got around to trying it yet :puffpipe:

dcon · May 18, 2019

Just smoked some 1 year old Presbyterian yesterday. It really did not taste any different after just one year of age. It is mild and unassuming. My best comparison would be to Peterson Old Dublin sans the cavendish. It is fine occasionally or could be an everyday smoke for someone who likes Orientals with very little Latakia.

philobeddoe · May 18, 2019

I enjoy Presbyterian when I want a Lat. break, as I cannot discern any Latakia in it, just Virginia and lots of tasty Orientals, good stuff.

haparnold · May 18, 2019

I enjoy Presbyterian when I want a Lat. break, as I cannot discern any Latakia in it, just Virginia and lots of tasty Orientals, good stuff.

Yes, the Latakia is very faint. Presbyterian was actually how I came to realize what I loved about English blends was Orientals, and not the Latakia.

jpmcwjr · May 18, 2019

I'm a Catholic; am I allowed to smoke Presbyterian, or should I only smoke Three Nuns?

Father Dempsey is another choice.

jaytex1969 · May 18, 2019

I've had and enjoyed PS Amsterdam. I think it's similar to D&R Ryback (regular, not the gold), if you've had that.
Dark Fired with some Virginias. Not a sweet smoke, which I appreciate. Just enough VA sweetness to un-edge the DF.
Good any time smoke, in my opinion.
I've not yet had Presbyterian.

PaulTheScandinavian · May 19, 2019

Presbyterian and SG Skiff are my only choices when I'm in the mood for English blends,or should I better name these as orient style, either way I do like these thanks to the very moderate latakia addition in these aforementioned blends

cohibajoe · May 19, 2019

I purchased 2 dozen Presbyterian Tins from last years release. Was OK for me...as I prefer Father Dempsey. I also opened

Dunhill My Mixture BB1938 and Ye Olde Signe...I like BB better.

lochinvar · May 20, 2019

Presbyterian is great, a nice, soft blend. I like it fresh, but prefer it with age, when what little latakia in it has been reduced to a hint of leather, and the Orientals and Virginias have further melded and opened up.

sittingbear · May 20, 2019

I love Presbyterian. It's probably one of my top three favorite English blends. I'm not a huge Latakia guy, and Presby has just the right amount. It's smooth, cool, and creamy.

I'm a Catholic; am I allowed to smoke Presbyterian, or should I only smoke Three Nuns?

If you smoke Presbyterian, you have to confess to one of C&D's Three Friars! :wink:

mso489 · May 20, 2019

My wife grew up in a tiny town in northeastern Missouri, and different family members went to different churches. Her dad selected the Presbyterian church because, among the options, it was considered more tolerant, more fun, like not looking too closely at who went to the beer bar at the VFW, or if you enjoyed a cigar around town. The Baptists were not as forgiving.

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