Recently, over in the Box Pass thread, there had been some discussion of this blender with a link to
a great article written by Romeowood:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/sterling-1776-tobacco-mega-review/
The Balkan Sterling really caught my attention so I ordered three others to try:
American Patriot, 1776 Tavern and Briar Creek Natural
I gotta say that Jack Peterson has some winners here!
American Patriot is sweet and smoky with loads of Red Va and Latakia. Almost a toasted marshmallow flavor!
1776 Tavern has TONS of Orientals and has a musty, mushroomy, smoky goodness to it.
Balkan Sterling is just straight up buttery goodness with citrusy sour notes from the Orientals.
The only disappointment for me was the Briar Creek Natural.
Listed as "Natural" it turned out to be an Aro ... no good for me.
However ... it does mean there will be another free tobacco raffle very soon! :D
All of Jack's blends have a certain "Old School" note to them ... not sure what it is.
So, if you are a fan of English / Balkan blends, I suggest you give Sterling Tobacco Company a try.
a great article written by Romeowood:
http://pipesmagazine.com/blog/pipe-tobacco-reviews/sterling-1776-tobacco-mega-review/
The Balkan Sterling really caught my attention so I ordered three others to try:
American Patriot, 1776 Tavern and Briar Creek Natural
I gotta say that Jack Peterson has some winners here!
American Patriot is sweet and smoky with loads of Red Va and Latakia. Almost a toasted marshmallow flavor!
1776 Tavern has TONS of Orientals and has a musty, mushroomy, smoky goodness to it.
Balkan Sterling is just straight up buttery goodness with citrusy sour notes from the Orientals.
The only disappointment for me was the Briar Creek Natural.
Listed as "Natural" it turned out to be an Aro ... no good for me.
However ... it does mean there will be another free tobacco raffle very soon! :D
All of Jack's blends have a certain "Old School" note to them ... not sure what it is.
So, if you are a fan of English / Balkan blends, I suggest you give Sterling Tobacco Company a try.