Mixture 79 : Thoughts And History

[Chasing Embers]

I find codger blends to be more expensive than bulk blends.

79 can be bought in bulk for $26.96/lb.

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[mingc]

I was under the impression that Mixture 79 was gloopy and overwhelming in topping.

You say that like it's a bad thing ?

 

[mortonbriar]

After reading that interview I finally ordered a pouch. I am looking forward to trying this oh so controversial blend.
Also, remember the tin art from that 'mixture 69' someone got one Christmas? (I think it was a Peck/Harris thing probably?)

Isaac

 

[Merton]

I think Shane is great. But when I watched this a while ago it appeared to me that he never actually lit the pipe, which did provide a chuckle.

 

[mortonbriar]

I got my pouch of mixture 79 and smoked most of it, my neighbour LOVED it, which is the only reason I did not finish the pouch myself. It was a pleasant enough tasting OTC pouch, I guess you need to like liquorice to enjoy it, since that does come through in the smoke (unlike G & H brown flake liquorice which for me is really not much more than a tin note). I do not really get the floral/soap flavourings that people talk about, certainly not in the obvious lakeland way.
Putting aside all the polarising opinions and reviews on this blend, unless you dislike liquorice I would suggest definitely adding this to the list if you are trying through the OTC pouches. I will not be buying more but certainly enjoyed the pouch.

Isaac.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

I got my pouch of mixture 79 and smoked most of it, my neighbour LOVED it, which is the only reason I did not finish the pouch myself. It was a pleasant enough tasting OTC pouch, I guess you need to like liquorice to enjoy it, since that does come through in the smoke (unlike G & H brown flake liquorice which for me is really not much more than a tin note). I do not really get the floral/soap flavourings that people talk about, certainly not in the obvious lakeland way.
Putting aside all the polarising opinions and reviews on this blend, unless you dislike liquorice I would suggest definitely adding this to the list if you are trying through the OTC pouches. I will not be buying more but certainly enjoyed the pouch.

Isaac.

Thanks for the report

 

[mso489]

chasing' saved Mixture No. 79 from its punchline status on Forums and hypnotized many of us into trying it. I'm mostly a non-aromatic smoker, with some tobacco forward aros in the rotation for variety. Sure enough, 79 is a good old tobacco forward pouch tobacco (or tubs) that is licorice flavored, but not overdone. It's better than many aromatics, even some pretty good ones. Mostly I like aros with whiskey, rum, liqueur or vanilla flavor, but in 79, licorice does fine.

 

[mingc]

Not sure if this is kosher, but JimInks reports in another forum that the blend was reformulated in the mid to late 90s when the FDA banned one the toppings, musk.

 

[condorlover1]

OK. I want to play. We have a B&M here in Lutz that sells Prince Albert and a zillion varieties of cigars so logic dictates they will have Mixture No: 79. I think I will pick up a pouch and give it a go. Its not exactly going to ghost any pipe I own. I'll report back in a day or so.

 

[Chasing Embers]

My take from three years ago.

Ah Crap, I Like Mixture 79 :: Pipe Tobacco Discussion

Just for a lark, I ordered some to see how bad it was. First bowl was very strange, but not unpleasant. Six bowls later, I have a pound of the stuff on the way. Currently smoking it it a straight MM Legend with a cup of licorice tea and some hard Italian licorice candy. BTW, I have always...

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[jpberg]

It’s just not that interesting. And there is no nicotine. So lump it with xxxxx number of ‘Murican blends....just nothing going on.

 

[mingc]

It’s just not that interesting. And there is no nicotine. So lump it with xxxxx number of ‘Murican blends....just nothing going on.

Well, it was, I thought, when it was really floral. There was nothing else like it really, that I knew of. A different species from its British cousins.

 

[Chasing Embers]

And there is no nicotine.

So.....just like every other pipe tobacco?

 

[jpberg]

So.....just like every other pipe tobacco?

Some mortals get nicotine from some tobacco.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Some mortals get nicotine from some tobacco.

I have to chew it. Smoking it tastes good, just no nic hit.

 

[weezell]

logic dictates they will have Mixture No: 79. I think I will pick up a pouch and give it a go. Its not exactly going to ghost any pipe I own. I'll report back in a day or so.

GHOST ONE OF YOUR(OUR)PIPES???? I think not!!!!...

 

[condorlover1]

@chasingembers +1 I have to agree with you on that one. I often think I chew more twist than I smoke sometimes although the good Lord did give us Levi Garrett Plug but what is with the paper wrapper tasting like marzipan!

 

[condorlover1]

GHOST ONE OF YOUR(OUR)PIPES???? I think not!!!!...

You said it brother. BTW is posted that book to you on Saturday that you wanted to read!

 

[weezell]

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[Spinkle]

Given that Mr. chasingembers, a forum member of exceptional standing with whom I share somewhat of an affinity for Captain Black Grape has recommended this blend, I am pleased to report that I have added a pouch to my latest order. I will be happy to share my thoughts with you gentlemen once I have had the pleasure of sampling the blend.