First Run at Skiff Mixture

[biodarwin]

I am not very experienced in smoking English/Balkin blends. I have tried and loved Plum Pudding(all varieties), Blackhouse, and Margate so far. I was not too fond of Early Morning Pipe and Balken Sasieni. They were "too much" for me. I am guessing it was too oriental forward? While pursuing my local B&M., I came across some Samuel Gawith tins. Finding Balkin Flake and Skiff Mixture was a pleasant surprise, and it seems like I can never find them online. I chose the Skiff Mixture, and I am extremely pleased that I did! I find it smoking very much like Margate, with a bit more VA sweetness and a smidge less oriental forward. The blend feels really well balanced, where no tobacco is really out-competing the other. Honestly, I feel like I like this even better than Margate, which makes me feel bad about my decision to acquire so much of it last year. Any Skiff Mixture fans out there? What other blends would you recommend given my comments above?

 

[jvnshr]

I have never tried Skiff Mixture, but I do enjoy EMP.

 

[Magpiety]

Unlike Squadron Leader, the bulk version of Skiff Mixture tastes just like the tinned version (to my palate). It seems like the bulk (250g) box is in stock more often.

 

[jmg81]

Unlike Squadron Leader, the bulk version of Skiff Mixture tastes just like the tinned version (to my palate). It seems like the bulk (250g) box is in stock more often.

Do you mind clarifying when you say unlike squadron ldr? Is the tin and bulk different? And if so, how are they different? i have both but have only tried the tinned. Bulk is gonna be long term.

Thanks in advance

 

[morgansteele]

I can't speak for Magpiety, but I also noticed a substantive difference between the bulk and tinned versions of Squadron Leader. The bulk version presented a bit flatter and duller than the tinned version. Granted, this is anecdotal and from a 1x purchase of Squadron Leader in the 250g size. But, I'll only be buying tinned versions of Squadron Leader in the future.

 

[Magpiety]

I can't speak for Magpiety, but I also noticed a substantive difference between the bulk and tinned versions of Squadron Leader. The bulk version presented a bit flatter and duller than the tinned version. Granted, this is anecdotal and from a 1x purchase of Squadron Leader in the 250g size. But, I'll only be buying tinned versions of Squadron Leader in the future.

This is better than I could have said it myself.

 

[johng99]

I really like Skiff mixture, more than Squadron Leader. It seems to have a bit more body to it - not as light and airy.

 

[kcghost]

Never cared for Skiff much.

 

[gervais]

I am not very experienced in smoking English/Balkin blends. I have tried and loved Plum Pudding(all varieties), Blackhouse, and Margate so far. I was not too fond of Early Morning Pipe and Balken Sasieni. They were "too much" for me. I am guessing it was too oriental forward? While pursuing my local B&M., I came across some Samuel Gawith tins. Finding Balkin Flake and Skiff Mixture was a pleasant surprise, and it seems like I can never find them online. I chose the Skiff Mixture, and I am extremely pleased that I did! I find it smoking very much like Margate, with a bit more VA sweetness and a smidge less oriental forward. The blend feels really well balanced, where no tobacco is really out-competing the other. Honestly, I feel like I like this even better than Margate, which makes me feel bad about my decision to acquire so much of it last year. Any Skiff Mixture fans out there? What other blends would you recommend given my comments above?

I'm a huge fan of Skiff Mixture. Very delicious blend.

 

[jmg81]

Thanks for that info @morgansteele and @Magpiety. Good to know, moving forward.