Review done by Jaxz.
Blend: Early Morning Pipe (aka: EMP)
Manufacture: Dunhill
Container: Bulk
Tobacco: Oriental blended with Red Virginia, pretty sure there is some Latakia in there.
Cut: Ribbon
Smoking Notes: This is a very mellow smoke deserving of the name "Early Morning"; as it a bit on the mild side and probably couldn't be appreciated later in the day. The flavor is difficult to detect at the onset but that doesn't mean it isn't there. Occasionally I would get a hint of the Virginia's coming out and there seemed to be a very mild hint of spice lingering in the background. Generally speaking, this is a very smooth tobacco that can be enjoyed first thing in the morning with a nice cup of coffee while reading the morning paper.
General Notes: I have this tobacco in bulk but it is available in tin as well. This would definitely qualify as a mild bodied tobacco and through experience I've figured out it is in fact more enjoyable first thing in the day. The ribbon cut packs very easily into the pipe and the initial light up is good. However, (and maybe because it's bulk) the tobacco is fairly wet so drying a bit out for 15 mins or so is advisable before packing.
Overall Assessment: I don't know if this blend will become on of my stables (I tend to smoke much later in the day) because of its very mild body but as someone who is beginning the journey of exploring pipes this is a satisfying blend. It's worth noting that I've smoked about six bowls of this and each time it's gotten better and better. Despite the lack of "in your face flavors" when detected, are impressive and smooth. Nothing fancy about this tobacco but none the less satisfying.
Blend: Early Morning Pipe (aka: EMP)
Manufacture: Dunhill
Container: Bulk
Tobacco: Oriental blended with Red Virginia, pretty sure there is some Latakia in there.
Cut: Ribbon
Smoking Notes: This is a very mellow smoke deserving of the name "Early Morning"; as it a bit on the mild side and probably couldn't be appreciated later in the day. The flavor is difficult to detect at the onset but that doesn't mean it isn't there. Occasionally I would get a hint of the Virginia's coming out and there seemed to be a very mild hint of spice lingering in the background. Generally speaking, this is a very smooth tobacco that can be enjoyed first thing in the morning with a nice cup of coffee while reading the morning paper.
General Notes: I have this tobacco in bulk but it is available in tin as well. This would definitely qualify as a mild bodied tobacco and through experience I've figured out it is in fact more enjoyable first thing in the day. The ribbon cut packs very easily into the pipe and the initial light up is good. However, (and maybe because it's bulk) the tobacco is fairly wet so drying a bit out for 15 mins or so is advisable before packing.
Overall Assessment: I don't know if this blend will become on of my stables (I tend to smoke much later in the day) because of its very mild body but as someone who is beginning the journey of exploring pipes this is a satisfying blend. It's worth noting that I've smoked about six bowls of this and each time it's gotten better and better. Despite the lack of "in your face flavors" when detected, are impressive and smooth. Nothing fancy about this tobacco but none the less satisfying.
