Bohemian Scandal, my first encounter

[iamn8]

This morning, for some reason, I felt compelled to open my first tin. The cut/texture reminds me very much of potpourri, but luckily the taste does not (Yes, in my childhood I tried it) It took a few puffs before I began to get a sense of what all the hubbub was about. I have no spectacular insight to offer. It's all been said before. It's sweet, smokey, wine-like character makes my mouth water. This past week'ish I've sampled for the first time the following: Smokers Haven Exotique, John Alysburys Luxury Flake, Margate, and now Bohemian Scandal. Each of these tobaccos have been so stellar as not to be believed. If I never smoked anything else for the rest of my life but these blends, I'd never ever grow tired of them. Bohemian Scandal, without any doubt, belongs in the company of the greats, it's number retired forever. If you've never tried it before and the opportunity arises... You might wanna give it a go. This is FIRMLY in the top three I've ever had.

 

[beefeater33]

Yes, its great stuff!

I have a few in the cupboard, haven't smoked it in a few years. How is the tin holding up? Any rust from the inside? I worry about my small GLP tins from that era, I've had a tin of "Tribute" rust through and dry out, and my last tin of "Abingdon" from 2004 had some serious rust inside, but wasn't compromised (yet)..........

 

[clickklick]

Some of the older stuff is a real treat. Knowing it is limited and no longer available adds to the enjoyment as it feels extra special. For me anyway.

 

[escioe]

I've smoked probably half a pound of the Scandal over the last ten years. It's really good stuff. I do feel like it's not necessarily getting any better, though, and there are in-production blends I would reach for before I reached for it. But it is a special smoke. There's nothing quite like it.

 

[lestrout]

I'm with escioe on the Scandal not being at its peak anymore. Renaissance has held up better, but I worry about all my older Lats hanging in there through the ages.
hp

les

 

[iamn8]

I think it's pretty awesome now. No idea what it was once like, but it's pretty damn good now.

 

[mranglophile]

I've had a tin of "Tribute" rust through and dry out

I bought 4 tins and 2 rusted through

 

[hiplainsdrifter]

If I never smoked anything else for the rest of my life but these blends, I'd never ever grow tired of them

They are all amazing. I really wish Bohemian Scandal was still available, it is the best Balkan I have tried.

 

[tobyducote]

I've never had it, but would love to sample a bowl one one day....I'm always on the look out for a tin

 

[sablebrush52]

I've never had it, but would love to sample a bowl one one day....I'm always on the look out for a tin

Pipestud has three tins available on his site.

 

[tobyducote]

Yes but at $85 per tin...a lot out of my range for a single tin.

 

[thomasmartin]

I know a dealer who has a 2oz tin for a 100 Swissfranks.

 

[mso489]

It would be intriguing if every discontinued blend had to be announced with an explanation of its termination. I guess it would just be sales figures in most cases.