Smoking some White Rose from the Country Squire in the Rhodesian Meerschaum. Its okay... that's about all the praise I can give it. The website claims that this blend "will be one of the most unique aromatics in your cellar." I beg to disagree.
About mid-bowl, the words that come to mind most often are "gentle" and "smooth". This blend most certainly burns clean and easily with virtually no bite whatsoever.
The flavors... are somewhat lackluster in my opinion. The website also claims that "the sophisticated smoker will immediately appreciate the essence of Lakeland tobacco characteristics, as rosewater is apparent on the exhale."
I've been smoking hardcore Lakeland blends like Ennerdale for close to a decade and I must say - this one doesn't hold a candle to them. In comparison, white rose is somewhat two dimensional. I definitely get the sweet honey and tea notes but the rosewater is a mere afterthought on the flavor spectrum.
It most certainly is not bad. I'm towards the end of the bowl as I write this and the flavors are still coming through nicely. If honey, tea and a very light trace or rose sounds appealing to you, you'll definitely like this. It would go nice with a cup of Earl Grey in the morning. But if you're like me and prefer a more aggressive tasting Lakeland blend that hits you over the head with overwhelming and complex flavors, I would recommend passing this one by.
About mid-bowl, the words that come to mind most often are "gentle" and "smooth". This blend most certainly burns clean and easily with virtually no bite whatsoever.
The flavors... are somewhat lackluster in my opinion. The website also claims that "the sophisticated smoker will immediately appreciate the essence of Lakeland tobacco characteristics, as rosewater is apparent on the exhale."
I've been smoking hardcore Lakeland blends like Ennerdale for close to a decade and I must say - this one doesn't hold a candle to them. In comparison, white rose is somewhat two dimensional. I definitely get the sweet honey and tea notes but the rosewater is a mere afterthought on the flavor spectrum.
It most certainly is not bad. I'm towards the end of the bowl as I write this and the flavors are still coming through nicely. If honey, tea and a very light trace or rose sounds appealing to you, you'll definitely like this. It would go nice with a cup of Earl Grey in the morning. But if you're like me and prefer a more aggressive tasting Lakeland blend that hits you over the head with overwhelming and complex flavors, I would recommend passing this one by.