Margate. Isn’t It the Cats Meow!

[cosmicfolklore]

Manufacturers recommendations.... phhhht. the day that tobacco companies start putting "Best when used by..." dates on tins and B&Ms start replacing old tins on the shelf with fresh ones, and discarding the old ones... then, I will pay attention to manufacturers on this.

 

[BlueMaxx]

Yes, that’s the double edged sword in asking this question. Margate and Pembroke and even Dorchester - I prefer over the unicorns.

Totally agree….also 1820 has turned out to be amazing.
Peacehaven is by far my favorite, hands down.

 

[fireground_piper]

You're supposed to smoke these? I thought you are just supposed to let them hang out in the background and look pretty.

 

[IBEW]

Big fan of Margate... When I can find it Currently have two unopened tins of it and one in a mason jar

 

[jpmcwjr]

Keep an eye on F/S threads. I have extra that I will sell.... when I get a round tuit.

 

[Peter Turbo]

Probably my fav Eso blend.

 

[PapaCoolDown]

Looks like I have another one I need to try. Thanks a bunch.

 

[Skippy Piper]

I imagine I very well might love it if it was, you know... obtainable.

I've never had any luck getting my hands on an Esoterica drop personally, and I've been keeping a real watchful eye out for about 3 years now. They seem impossible to get online barring paying exorbitant prices at auction, and none of my local shops ever get any Esoterica blends in. So, I'll just keep on waiting and hope that someday their supply situation improves enough that I can try some of their rather legendary blends. Stonehaven and Tilbury are the two that always sounded the most enticing to me!

 

[Jacob74]

I prefer Pembroke as well, but I find Margate very tasty.

 

[telescopes]

Yes, Pembroke is probably the better blend for me as well, but Margate isn’t too shabby and at times lets out a nice yawl.

 

[burleybreath]

I gave an 8-ounce (minus 2 bowls) bag away once, postpaid. Wonder if my taster was "off?" ...Nah.

 

[augiebd]

I enjoyed Margate, still have about a tin in a jar. Glad I was able to get some.

 

[hoipolloiglasgow]

I too enjoy Margate on occasion. It’s very smooth and almost like chocolate at times. Sometimes I prefer Pembroke to it. I haven’t opened any of my 1820 tins and wonder what that will be like as it has a high Virginia content. They make unique blends that are unlike anything else on the market. The new Penzance is also pretty good, but I feel like it’d do better with some age, so I’m not touching the jar for a few years. I don’t think they are doing the tin aging anymore like they used to as the papers aren’t stained brown in the tins. They are still really good blends that burn better than anything else I’ve had. All of the Esoterica/Germain’s line up has been excellent, but they are sweeter, velvety smooth blends that are more aromatic. Sometimes, I prefer the drier more brash Balkan blends that are more savory and in your face.

 

[BriarBrook]

I've got a tin each of Margate and Pembroke delivering tomorrow... really interested in how it goes. Now just need a tin of Penzance.

 

[telescopes]

I've got a tin each of Margate and Pembroke delivering tomorrow... really interested in how it goes. Now just need a tin of Penzance.

Honestly, if you do get a tin of Penance - alternate between Quiet Nights and I am confident that you will see that Quiet Nights is a great substitute for Penzance.

 

[BriarBrook]

Honestly, if you do get a tin of Penance - alternate between Quiet Nights and I am confident that you will see that Quiet Nights is a great substitute for Penzance.

I have a feeling I will be like "this is not worth the hassle" but I hope I'm wrong.

 

[VDL_Piper]

+ 2 Pembroke

 

[telescopes]

I have a feeling I will be like "this is not worth the hassle" but I hope I'm wrong.

Honestly, that is the exact feeling I got. Good, but not hassle good - which is why Quiet Nights fills the void quite nicely.

 

[OzPiper]

Honestly, if you do get a tin of Penance - alternate between Quiet Nights and I am confident that you will see that Quiet Nights is a great substitute for Penzance.

I have a feeling I will be like "this is not worth the hassle" but I hope I'm wrong.

Some years ago, shortly after I got back to pipes, a mate gifted me a very generous sample of Penzance.
I really liked it. And set out to get me more (at a cost !).
Now that I have tried a lot more blends, I still think that Penzance is nice. But just that.
I'm glad I had a chance to try it. I just don't think it is worth the hassle chasing it. Or the prices asked for it in the after-market.
There are a lot of better blends out there, in my opinion.

 

[telescopes]

Some years ago, shortly after I got back to pipes, a mate gifted me a very generous sample of Penzance.
I really liked it. And set out to get me more (at a cost !).
Now that I have tried a lot more blends, I still think that Penzance is nice. But just that.
I'm glad I had a chance to try it. I just don't think it is worth the hassle chasing it. Or the prices asked for it in the after-market.
There are a lot of better blends out there, in my opinion.

I think Penzance is nice - I agree. I also agree that it simply isn't worth chasing nor is it worth the price. When Stonehenge went away, what a loss that was. For whatever reason, I had a supply of it. Had it not gone away or had it not become hard to get, I might not have replenished what I had. Regardless, I have no desire to replenish my stock - which I still have tins, at tin bids's prices. The thing is, there are great tobaccos out there - many that are perhaps ignored only because they are available and in no way going bye-bye.