Penzance Available Again in Alabama

[hoipolloiglasgow]

Title edited to add caps and location.

New round tin Penzance among the latest drop at my local B&M. There was even a small amount of Stonehaven. I’ll report back on how it is soon.

 

[Mrs. Pickles]

Cool! I'll check with my local guys and see if any has made it this way. Thanks for the heads up.

Count me as one of the thousands(?) who'd love to try it but can't justify paying more than retail, you know?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

IMO, Penzance is definitely worth trying, but not worth stocking up on. It is my favorite, of the most unique among Esotericas line up. The rest, either I can think of something that I like better, or just comes across as another aromatic to me. Worth trying or sampling these blends, but before someone goes hog wild, blowing their wad, just think about it... would you drop a fortune on any other aromatic?

Other than that, have at it boys!

 

[ThermionicScott]

I'm glad to have tried Penzance back when it was much easier to get. The crumble cake was a little frustrating to smoke, but had a really unique taste and room note. I'd love to try it again someday, now that my palate and smoking technique have improved, but I'll be fine either way.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Wait, you're from Alabama? Did the title change on this thread?

 

[lukasstrifeson]

New round tin Penzance among the latest drop at my local B&M. There was even a small amount of Stonehaven. I’ll report back on how it is soon.View attachment 339666

Cheeky haul, enjoy!

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With regards to everyone's comments about availability, I would not be surprised if we start seeing more of them on the shelves of B&Ms moving forward (at least for a little while). The significant shrink in demand from China should mean we see more of them Stateside.

 

[hoipolloiglasgow]

Wait, you're from Alabama? Did the title change on this thread?

Yes it did and I never wrote Alabama. Something screwy is going on with the mods when the caps got edited. And for what it’s worth, the Penzance and Stonehaven will of course still likely be hard to get because it was only a hand full of tins and they went very quickly. I was only able to snag the one. I agree with you on the Esoterica stuff, but they are pretty unique to them and that’s what I like about them. Never have I tried 1820 nor Penzance so I can’t comment on those. Do I expect Penzance to be the best blend I’ve ever had…? No. I have to say, I really look forward to trying the 1820 as well.

 

[hoipolloiglasgow]

Cool! I'll check with my local guys and see if any has made it this way. Thanks for the heads up.

Count me as one of the thousands(?) who'd love to try it but can't justify paying more than retail, you know?

No problem. I’ve noticed a few B&Ms from browsing the web have had their drops as well. Very happy to see Penzance and Stonehaven back.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Do I expect Penzance to be the best blend I’ve ever had…? No.

Agreed, not the best, but for a latakia blend, it has this ever changing incense-like flavor. It is unique, but it will depend on your taste whether it is the best.

Edit, so these are from the Briary?
Curious, how the mod knew that you were from Alabama.

 

[hoipolloiglasgow]

Agreed, not the best, but for a latakia blend, it has this ever changing incense-like flavor. It is unique, but it will depend on your taste whether it is the best.

Edit, so these are from the Briary?
Curious, how the mod knew that you were from Alabama.

As a huge fan of Latakia, I feel like I’m going to rather enjoy it. I wonder how many years they let their blends sit in their tins? It must be well over three years due to the coloration of the paper unless that’s from a casing. Looks very much like good age. I love the English treacle, plums, and licorice flavorings they use. There’s really nothing quite like them.

 

[BingBong]

I was pondering what to smoke after dinner and you've decided for me, 1820 Mixture in my Peterson Bulldog. Thanks.

 

[hoipolloiglasgow]

I was pondering what to smoke after dinner and you've decided for me, 1820 Mixture in my Peterson Bulldog. Thanks.

Haha, nice.

 

[Auxsender]

Cheeky haul, enjoy!

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With regards to everyone's comments about availability, I would not be surprised if we start seeing more of them on the shelves of B&Ms moving forward (at least for a little while). The significant shrink in demand from China should mean we see more of them Stateside.

Earnest question:
Why has Chinese demand diminished?

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

What's the exact address of this place?

 

[hoipolloiglasgow]

What's the exact address of this place?

I am not going to disclose that information out of respect for local customers.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I am not going to disclose that information out of respect for local customers.

I joke!

 

[jpberg]

I am not going to disclose that information out of respect for local customers.

So you’re not in Scotland?
Damn, you being Scottish fit so well.

 

[jpberg]

And you’re getting this at the Briary, but don’t want to give it away.
Because so many other Alabamy shops.

 

[Servant King]

Good to know. Being in California however, the only remaining issue now is to create a teleportation device.

 

[Ren9527]

Yes it did and I never wrote Alabama. Something screwy is going on with the mods when the caps got edited. And for what it’s worth, the Penzance and Stonehaven will of course still likely be hard to get because it was only a hand full of tins and they went very quickly. I was only able to snag the one. I agree with you on the Esoterica stuff, but they are pretty unique to them and that’s what I like about them. Never have I tried 1820 nor Penzance so I can’t comment on those. Do I expect Penzance to be the best blend I’ve ever had…? No. I have to say, I really look forward to trying the 1820 as well.

I've tried both 1820 and Penzance, and frankly if I had to choose between them, I wouldn't hesitate to choose Penzance. The 1820 is similar in flavor to Penzance, but it lacks some of the aroma. Of course, the 1820 is great, just not by comparison.