Edward G Robinson

[Sobrbiker]

I’m thinking of trying this blend so many say is a smooth, easy smoker and I’m kind of hunting for a daily driver.

I like EMP, London Mixture, and HH Balkan Blend but none enough for a “daily smoke”. I don’t mind spice and virginias, and like Bayou Morning, Habana Daydream, Yorktown, 1849 but again not as daily all-day smokes.

I’m very intrigued my the reviews on EGR, but pause at “Latakia”. I did just read @JimInks article noting that it’s 1% Latakia.

Would it be worth the hairy eyeball from the wife (in light of pipes and tobaccos showing up regularly even though we’re shopping properties)??

As you may infer from my screen name, I have a hard time not going overboard on addictions, and T/PAD is tenuously being held at bay…

Sorry for the ramble.

 

[BarrelProof]

Sharing in your addictive personality struggle, I’d say this is a blend that is worth “the look.”

 

[verporchting]

Very very very mild Latakia presence. Adds a nice element but won’t clear the room. Overall a pleasant easy to smoke blend. My wife loves the “old timey” smell (her words). Give it a try!

 

[JimInks]

You already know my answer.

 

[MidnightPuff]

I recently tried the stuff for the first time and I'm already eyeballing the 12 oz tub.

 

[mortonbriar]

It's a must try.

And it is a very pleasant room note.

And it has the perfect hint of latakia.

And it's yummy.

And did I mention it is one of my all time favourite tin notes?

 

[shermnatman]

My first-time trying EGR, I got halfway thru the little tin and without hesitation put in an order for 5 tubs - all they had in stock at the time - as I knew I had finally found a steady second to rotate off with my daily-bread, Prince Albert, as EGR fit right in.

Remember too, Latakia in very small doses has a decided and wholly different effect on a blend when compared to so-called English-type blends, which use significantly much much more Latakia. - Sherm Natman

 

[BriarBrook]

I find it very similar Velvet, which I'm a huge fan of. Either tobacco would make an awesome daily smoke.

 

[bobpnm]

EGR is excellent. It’s refreshing in a palate cleansing way. Especially after smoking burley all morning. Think of the Latakia as one bay leaf in a pot of gumbo. You won’t know it’s there. But, you might miss it if it wasn’t.

 

[anotherbob]

EGR is one of my three go to tobaccos. Yorktown, Five Bros, and EGR. The latakia is hiding in that one. It's in the witness protection program.

 

[mso489]

It's an elegant blend that burns well and has rich flavor. It's a classic.

 

[kcghost]

It is worth a try as many codgers are smoking it. And I believe it is still in production.

 

[pantsBoots]

For context, I don't smoke a lot of Latakia. It's not that I dislike it - I actually very much enjoy English and Balkan blends. I'm also trying to keep it that way, so I smoke a lot more Virginia- and Burley-based blends.

Edward G Robinson is very good and I'm debating a few tall cans for the future (never knowing what tomorrow will bring). The Latakia is noticeable if I look for it, but it's a Burley blend through and through. I enjoy Sutliff Match Walnut a bit more, but they're both similar to my walrus palate.

 

[Brewfan]

I also balk at Latakia, generally, but EGR is is in my "codger commute" rotation. Do it.

 

[Zamora]

It's definitely on my to try list

 

[Sobrbiker]

Definitely gonna get my hands on some, next order I put in. I’ve gotta dial back the PAD first-budget is definitely gone for a while after a 3 Lees, a couple Kaywoodies, a Briarlee, and a fleabay meer wound up in the mailbox in recent months since I joined up here (y’all are bad influences).
I’ll be tossing on or two out for trade once I’m legal…

 

[romaso]

Does EGR have a fruit flavoring?

 

[JimInks]

Does EGR have a fruit flavoring?

Kind of. The red wine topping is a little plummy with a few fruit notes.

 

[ray47]

I used to smoke alot of it, but it got boring for me. I only smoke it rarely and to the best of my knowledge I haven't smoked any in maybe 6 months, but who knows, tastes change and I may go back to smoking it more regularly.

 

[telescopes]

Latakia in small doses doesn't really "hide" in my opinion, as much as it really changes the character note of the other tobaccos in the blend by enhancing their flavor notes that might not have occurred without its addition. It's like what a small bit of sweetener does for something sour In a drink.