Newminster vs Stokkebye

[supdog]

Is there really a difference between the two? They changed the names slightly but the descriptions are basically the same. Has anyone smoked similar blends (PS English Oriental Supreme-NM English Oriental or other corresponding blends) to see if there is a difference?

 

[supdog]

PS EOS:This classic blend brings together the finest mellow Georgian Virginias, Black Cavendish, Mexican Burleys and Cyprus Latakia, while evoking an exotic flair uniquely its own. This distinctively non-aromatic blend produces an astonishing array of refined flavors ranging from mild to medium strength. This description is from the STG website
NM EO:A classic English mixture developed from flue-cured African Virginias, Black Cavendish, Mexican Burleys and Cyprus Latakia. Then, on top of these fantastic tobaccos, a mild, spicy Turkish Samsun grown on the Black Sea coast is added, just to give the final touch of excellence. This non-aromatic blend produces an astonishing array of refined flavors ranging from mild to medium strength. This description is from SP website.
PS English Luxury: A characteristic English mixture. A mixture developed from mellow Georgian Virginias, Black Cavendish, Mexican Burleys and Cyprus Latakia – a classic. From STG
NM English Luxus:A classic English mixture developed from Flue-cured African Virginias, Black Cavendish, Mexican Burleys and Cyprus Latakia. From SP
I see more similarities than differences. Roth, no disrespect intended, it just seems to me they are using the same recipes, with a minor tweak here or there. That is why I posted my question. I am curious how they compared to each other. To me they would taste very similar.

 

[supdog]

And yes, those I tried are similar, but are slightly different, so for me, this translates to a similar blend from each of them having enough difference so someone would prefer one over the other.

Thanks Roth, thats what I was curious about. I really like PS, so I guess I'll have to give NM a try.

 

[supdog]

I'm going to try the english blends (thats what I'm into right now). I have on hand to do a comparison PS EOS, PE, EL, and BS. I also have some LBF and a little bit of LNF. I told you I liked PS. I even have some PS Turkish I got to add to other blends.

 

[leonardw]

The short answer is the blends are not the same. The Peter Stokkebye blend descriptions and numbering system were duplicated, which leads to some unfortunate confusion.

 

[rlunderhill]

Newminster is an excellent tobacco as is Stokkebye. I like them all. It depends what mood I'm in that day as to what I'll take with me. Those are my all day smokes.

 

[mlyvers]

i smoked newmister navy flake and the coins.. both reminded me of macbarens tobac, which i do not care for. i much prefer ps lnf, lbf.
mike.