E. Hoffman's Spillman Mixture

[bubblehead33]

has anyone tried this baccay? i tried the search but came up empty. just ordered a tin of it and a tin of Mac Baren's Scottish Blend to try. i liked the description of the Spillmans so i thought id try some.

 

[quaffer]

It is spelled Spilman. I think that search will get you results.

 

[bubblehead33]

my bad on the spelling and i even commented on one of the older posts :roll:

 

[quaffer]

Ha, it happens. It's just begging for that second 'L'

 

[bubblehead33]

@roth, ive been checking to reviews out and im hoping its good, just thought id see if anyone here had anything to say about it. @quaffer i guess my grammer is lacking today, gonna have to step my game up haha

 

[papipeguy]

I like it a lot. Sort of "old timey" not only in presentation but in taste and room note as well. Probably best to think of it as an American English. They claim it is a blend that was around 70+ years ago and I can believe it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

 

[joeahearn]

Hi PaPipeguy,
Is Spilman like a Balkan, with bitterness and earthiness from the Turkish/Orientals, or is it more like an English/Scottish, with some sweetness from Virginias? I can tell which way it might go from reading the description.
Thanks,

Joe Ahearn

 

[sasquatch]

No, it's sweeter than a "real" Balkan by far (and topped gently with something akin to chocolate/cherry, very gently though). It's closer to something like "Shortcut to Mushrooms" - latakia is present but it's not spicy or challenging in any way. Not terribly strong for nicotine either. So a blend that will appeal to someone transitioning from aromatics into English mixtures, but I doubt a serious English afficianado would go for the Spilman too often. I like it a lot.

 

[bubblehead33]

thanks for the heads up guys!

 

[billinsfl]

It's a nice, mellow English blend; pleasant and flavorful. The tin is cool too! You should like it, methinks.

 

[papipeguy]

I think sasquatch has it covered. It reminds me of some of the OTC's from back in the day. I also liked Distinguished Gentleman; another blend from Spilman that harkens back to yesteryear. I think both are pleasent. They won't give you a wow moment but a nice comfy smoke.

 

[judcole]

This is a re-introduction of an older blend. It is an American English, as mentioned above, since it's got lots of burley. It's not bad stuff. I would definitely not consider it a full English though. Nightcap is - Penzance is - and many others - but not Spilman's.

 

[smokey422]

I've smoked it. It's ok but not enough for me to keep any around. I much prefer Boswell's Northwoods, FMOTT, and Frog Morton's Cellar. Pipes and Cigars also have some superior blends, like Larry's Blend (full Latakia blend) and Distinguished Penguin (Scottish Latakia mixture).

Smokey

 

[joeahearn]

Thanks for the clarification, Sasquatch.