85 years do I dare
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House of Windsor revived Revelation, along with some of the other old classics, a few years back. Here's the review index at tobaccoreviews.com I know I smoked Revelation, Barking Dog, and Country Doctor; don't think I got to any of the others. IIRC, I liked Country Doctor the best. Alas, the blends are now defunct. :
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Thanks for sharing your views and pictures of such a rare find. I think you did the right thing as it was made to be smoked after all! I'm just glad that it was in such a good condition. It would have been soo disappointing if it had just been a tin full of mould.
Did you hear the seal give and air rush in as you opened it?
Did you hear the seal give and air rush in as you opened it?
85 yrs and still original; reckon outa cussedness id leave it as is and add it to collection. Makes an almost unheard of addition
been reflecting on the stuff this past day at work.
The smoke is a nice one. It isn't some sort of super tobacco, or some really wild one of a kind stuff.
just a really good, solid, working mans smoke. Something you could smoke all day, easily, and enjoy it.
I am sure that the 85 years in the can has changed it from the original flavorings by some degree, but the original product must have been pretty solid.
I may have to try and find some of the knockoff blends and see if any come close.
The smoke is a nice one. It isn't some sort of super tobacco, or some really wild one of a kind stuff.
just a really good, solid, working mans smoke. Something you could smoke all day, easily, and enjoy it.
I am sure that the 85 years in the can has changed it from the original flavorings by some degree, but the original product must have been pretty solid.
I may have to try and find some of the knockoff blends and see if any come close.
I got to meet Charlie at the local McCranies last week and he loaded me up a bowl of this stuff...other than some pesky re-lights, very nice flavor to it. He definitely needs to get it up to C&D in Morganton for them to try and match it up-flavor wise.
Charlie also gve me a more than generous sample to take home with me, which I'll reserve for special occasions ( Einstiens Birthday) :D
Charlie also gve me a more than generous sample to take home with me, which I'll reserve for special occasions ( Einstiens Birthday) :D
Sir Hubert is getting a special cleaning this evening. He will be presentable come Saturday. he has a date the rest of this stuff.
glad to hear it ,looks like maybe late next week I will be able to head up to C&Ds and smoke the last of it with Craig. I might skwerl one bowl for March 14th but I cant promise
A full bowl, right now, in Sir Hubert.
Once again, a very easy and light complected smoke.
It is taking a few re-lights. Don't know whose fault that is, mine or the old mans.
The best way to describe it, for me, keeps coming back to a smoke that is mild in all respects, but still worthy of a good smoke. Similar to 1Q, but without the candy tastes.
Hobie, PawPaw, are either of you aware if any of the knockoff blends come anywhere close to this? If one does, I would be inclined to try it out.
Once again, a very easy and light complected smoke.
It is taking a few re-lights. Don't know whose fault that is, mine or the old mans.
The best way to describe it, for me, keeps coming back to a smoke that is mild in all respects, but still worthy of a good smoke. Similar to 1Q, but without the candy tastes.
Hobie, PawPaw, are either of you aware if any of the knockoff blends come anywhere close to this? If one does, I would be inclined to try it out.
i aint found nuttin like it but i sent a sample to schmitzbitz and maybe he can
i needed to bump this so i could send him a link
i needed to bump this so i could send him a link
I was lucky enough to receive a sample of this from Pawpaw as part of my “Secret Santa” gift package, and he asked that I write a review of the blend. This review is based on three healthy sized bowls, smoked in clay (also, thanks to Pawpaw!), Meer, and briar.
Inspection of the blend reveals a mélange of rich dark and milk chocolate hues, interspersed liberally with auburn and golden brown leaf. Presented as a rough-cut ribbon mixed with a large cube-cut component. The olfactory senses reveal musty notes of dry wood, ala antique shop, with hints of honey and fruit, similar to candied cherries. This blend responded well to simply gravity filling with a light tap to the side of the bowl. A sip of the stem pre-light brings a very mild and unobtrusive hint of fruit.
Despite being fairly dry, I found this blend quite difficult to apply a proper charring light to, and had to reach for several matches to bring afore-mentioned cube-cut to a proper burn. Mild, sweet fruity flavours of the eighty-plus year old topping can still be detected, bringing to mind the flavours of green grapes or granny-smith apples; although never growing strong enough to allow my palate to be sure. A slightly woody, nutty, dusty flavour that I associate with a lot of “classic” cased burly blends comes through strong, whilst the slightest hint of a floral note hides in the background.
The true light brings much stonger flavours, adding a hint of vanilla to the fray. While the fruity flavour of the casing remains, it develop a sweetness and definition that wasn’t detectible on the charring light, reminding me strongly of cherry Coke. The woody, dusty flavour also persists, but also develops an interesting flavour that is strongly reminiscent of the aroma of the pencil-sharpener of my school days (although, surprisingly, I don’t find this completely unpleasant).
As I progress through the mid-bowl, the flavours of the school-room dissapear, however the flavours of cherry coke grow yet bolder. Notes of baking begin to intersperse themselves through the back of my palate, bringing pecan-pie to mind.
As I reach the final stretch of the bowl, I find the bakery like sweetness grows into a wonderful caramel-corn like flavour; while the fruity cherry like flavour also grows bolder, providing a burst on the palate in the final puffs. The blend does, however, retain the dusty, musty flavour through this point.
I should note that the above flavours were not the same robust, in your face flavours that we normally associate with cased blends; but rather fleeting and subtle nuances that washed gently across the palate. Whether this is due to age, or to the subtlety of the original casing remains for others to debate.
The room-note is quite pleasant, with the fruity flavours translating well into a mild and classic aroma. The latent smoke on clothing and facial-hair is also tolerable.
The nicotine level, however, leaves something to be lacking for the pipe-smoker who smokes both as a hobby and as a Vitamin N delivery system.
While I would hesitate to say that this blend would make my go-to list, I can certainly appreciate how this easy smoking blend would appeal to many, and I wouldn’t turn it down. Light on the palate, and easy on the room, this blend surely must have stood out as clearly unique in the early part of the 20th century. Much like the man it is epitomized by.
Inspection of the blend reveals a mélange of rich dark and milk chocolate hues, interspersed liberally with auburn and golden brown leaf. Presented as a rough-cut ribbon mixed with a large cube-cut component. The olfactory senses reveal musty notes of dry wood, ala antique shop, with hints of honey and fruit, similar to candied cherries. This blend responded well to simply gravity filling with a light tap to the side of the bowl. A sip of the stem pre-light brings a very mild and unobtrusive hint of fruit.
Despite being fairly dry, I found this blend quite difficult to apply a proper charring light to, and had to reach for several matches to bring afore-mentioned cube-cut to a proper burn. Mild, sweet fruity flavours of the eighty-plus year old topping can still be detected, bringing to mind the flavours of green grapes or granny-smith apples; although never growing strong enough to allow my palate to be sure. A slightly woody, nutty, dusty flavour that I associate with a lot of “classic” cased burly blends comes through strong, whilst the slightest hint of a floral note hides in the background.
The true light brings much stonger flavours, adding a hint of vanilla to the fray. While the fruity flavour of the casing remains, it develop a sweetness and definition that wasn’t detectible on the charring light, reminding me strongly of cherry Coke. The woody, dusty flavour also persists, but also develops an interesting flavour that is strongly reminiscent of the aroma of the pencil-sharpener of my school days (although, surprisingly, I don’t find this completely unpleasant).
As I progress through the mid-bowl, the flavours of the school-room dissapear, however the flavours of cherry coke grow yet bolder. Notes of baking begin to intersperse themselves through the back of my palate, bringing pecan-pie to mind.
As I reach the final stretch of the bowl, I find the bakery like sweetness grows into a wonderful caramel-corn like flavour; while the fruity cherry like flavour also grows bolder, providing a burst on the palate in the final puffs. The blend does, however, retain the dusty, musty flavour through this point.
I should note that the above flavours were not the same robust, in your face flavours that we normally associate with cased blends; but rather fleeting and subtle nuances that washed gently across the palate. Whether this is due to age, or to the subtlety of the original casing remains for others to debate.
The room-note is quite pleasant, with the fruity flavours translating well into a mild and classic aroma. The latent smoke on clothing and facial-hair is also tolerable.
The nicotine level, however, leaves something to be lacking for the pipe-smoker who smokes both as a hobby and as a Vitamin N delivery system.
While I would hesitate to say that this blend would make my go-to list, I can certainly appreciate how this easy smoking blend would appeal to many, and I wouldn’t turn it down. Light on the palate, and easy on the room, this blend surely must have stood out as clearly unique in the early part of the 20th century. Much like the man it is epitomized by.
Great review! Thanks so much for you thoughts on this blend, Adam! I would like to think that I could enjoy a blend like this, but since it is basically a burley blend, I'd probably dislike it. I'd be interested to hear if Craig Tarler was able to do anything with making a recreation of sorts.
-Jason
-Jason
i still aint made it to moganton if i dont go back to work this week i may and try and get up there soon
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