First light with Balkan Sobranie! I thought it was very, very nice.
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That's some nice countertop stone, too. Great colors! 
Here’s the second tin of St. James Flake 9 months after opening the first. I used the same location and lighting for the pics. It looks a little darker and smells much better than the first tin. The first tin smelled and tasted like rotting grass clippings upon opening. This improved after letting it try out. Once dry the flavor improved but was dominated by a strong, almost artificial, cinnamon flavor very similar to Red Hots candy. Not sure if this was the Perique or some Gawith sauce.
This tin had a very weak seal that opened easily without the need for a coin to pop it. The aroma is sweeter and there is not even a hint of the compost notes that were present in the first tin. Someone with more refined senses would tell you it’s figs, prunes, and the like. I’ll just say it smells good.
First tin:
Second tin:
First time trying Opening Night. This tin is from April, 2024. Despite being dented near the bottom, it didn’t look like the seal was compromised and the tobacco does not feel dried out.
I had stopped smoking for many years and pulling out my storage of tobacco.
I see Esoterica tobacco is as rare as ever.
I Jarred this Penzance tin up in 2012.
It has a little rust but the tobacco seems to be in great shape. Tried some out and is very smooth and tasty.
I see Esoterica tobacco is as rare as ever.
I Jarred this Penzance tin up in 2012.
It has a little rust but the tobacco seems to be in great shape. Tried some out and is very smooth and tasty.
That is in great shape. I just posted my Penzanze tin and the can did have some rust but tobacco fine. I think the bag must have made the difference for you.
I know a couple other members that are digging this one. First impressions? Mine should arrive by Monday, but i may not get around to being able to open it for another week or so thereafter. Looking forward to it.
I like it.good vitamin N. Very smoky. Good sweetness. I need to do more research but i think it a winner.
This will probably be the last tin I open until Spring. Ive got several going now, plus numerous jars.
I have managed to stay away from fancy and aged tobaccos for so long, but a couple of mischievous buddies got me hooked with a few strategical gifts....
i just bought some of this too, but didnt plan on getting to for a while. I was interested in ashtons offerings. I never really hear about anything except consummate gentleman. have you had it before?
ahh yeah, beautiful pipe too!I have managed to stay away from fancy and aged tobaccos for so long, but a couple of mischievous buddies got me hooked with a few strategical gifts....
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Unfortunately I didn't know about this thread a few days ago when I opened this one, but this was the tobacco that completely changed my world and now my previously favorite blends have become everyday filler tobaccos.. This tin in particular was aged for about 10 years... Ohh the funk
No, ive had the Artisians Blend back when it had Syrian Latakia, but that's the only Ashtons ive tried.
I’ll bet that doesn’t suck.