Margate. Isn’t It the Cats Meow!

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I've spent the last few weeks smoking Margate and it is an excellent blend. That being said, I think Captain Earle's Nightwatch does everything Margate does, but even better. Yes, I know Nightwatch has perique. If you smoke both of these blends within days of each other, they are VERY similar. The kicker for me is despite being very, very good, Margate leaves some kind of aftertaste that I find just slightly off-putting. It's mildly sweet and clings to your mouth... I prefer tobacco that has a clean finish, especially in my English blends. I would also say Nightwatch burns better... and then there is the price point. Unless you find Margate at a BM or online, which can be extremely difficult, the price of Nightwatch is a fraction of Margate. If you haven't smoked Nightwatch, I would highly recommend.

Thank you. That was really useful. I agree, the price of Margate or the difficulty of finding it is off putting.