Tom Eltang Mixture Anyone?
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I did my reviews on these months back and even though I was new and not knowing a whole lot, I found them OK. But to qualify that, I only had a tin of each and no more has been purchased for the cellar, just not enough there and I felt they would not stand the test of time, just too mild.
Mildness is an elusive trait. Some blends are mild but complex and interesting, and others are bland -- verge on bland or
are all over bland. I like some heady blends like Old Joe Krantz, Manil Tabac Semois, Dark Burley, and others, but I also
appreciate a good mild blend like PS Luxury Navy Flake, Epiphany, and Fox and Hound. A good mild blend is a remarkable
experience. It's all in the art of the blender, or sometimes the lack, when a blend just doesn't click. And of course, it's
subjective -- one man's/woman's interesting is another's blah.
are all over bland. I like some heady blends like Old Joe Krantz, Manil Tabac Semois, Dark Burley, and others, but I also
appreciate a good mild blend like PS Luxury Navy Flake, Epiphany, and Fox and Hound. A good mild blend is a remarkable
experience. It's all in the art of the blender, or sometimes the lack, when a blend just doesn't click. And of course, it's
subjective -- one man's/woman's interesting is another's blah.
like MSO I got the english blend as a free sampler but have yet to try it. I actually forgot I even had it until I saw this thread. I will have to try it out today or tomorrow
pete I did a video review of the blend and put it up on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtTha94zjVk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtTha94zjVk
I really did like the new GLP VaPer, but Eltang's newest... bland, 1-dimensional, nothing really sets it apart from the various other C&D bland VaPers. They have a few that I like ok, but most of theirs is... I can't put my finger on it. Lacking umph? zest? I really like to dry my tobaccos out, but C&D always tastes like it has stayed dry for way too long and lost its flavor, like a soda that has been setting in a warm glass overnight.
Honestly, I think Eltang should have put his name on something way better.
Honestly, I think Eltang should have put his name on something way better.
Funny! I missed seeing this thread and just posted a review. I liked it. I did not detect any sourness in my sample, but I did find it a bit harsh when first lit. That harshness disappeared when I smoked it slowly in small sips and exhaled very slowly through my schnoz. It delivered a very pleasant cool smoking experience. I'll be buying some to have on hand.
sabler I saw your review post and then noticed a comment on this thread because I have it favorited so i didn't post on their. the one I got I forgot I had so It was aged maybe 4 months and the age helped out allot.
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