Penzance vs Margate....

[hauntedmyst]

I also agree, everyone should stop buying Penzance. I don't think people understand how crucial this is. My understanding from my friends at the CDC is that smoking Penzance is the leading cause of elephantiasis of the testicles. Many long term users need a wheelbarrow just to walk to the store so please, stop buying Penzance. Think of the children.

 

[Chasing Embers]

stop buying Penzance

I agree. Compared to Balkan Supreme Penzance is like an OTC.

 

[alaskanpiper]

I agree. Compared to Balkan Supreme Penzance is like an OTC.

I mean, it does come in a pouch after all

And to be fair, Balkan Supreme is a high bar. I like Penzance alot. But if you made me pick between the two, I’d shoot penzance right in the brains.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I mean, it does come in a pouch after all

That's right!

 

[SpookedPiper]

I also agree, everyone should stop buying Penzance. I don't think people understand how crucial this is. My understanding from my friends at the CDC is that smoking Penzance is the leading cause of elephantiasis of the testicles. Many long term users need a wheelbarrow just to walk to the store so please, stop buying Penzance. Think of the children.

I remember seeing that once, only once!

 

[saintpeter]

I have never smoked Penzance and I can honestly say it's the best tobacco I never smoked. Why next week, I'm not going to smoke twice as much!

 

[rushx9]

I have to admit, I've never even tried Penzance, and I've had several opportunities at reasonable prices. I just have so many other great Balkans already, including Supreme, Sasieni, WK, BH, G&H BM, 10-Midnight as well as a few GLP creations... I'm curious about the hype, but not curious enough to pay a dime above retail. I started back piping right as the Frog Mortons disappeared from the market and I've had the pleasure of trying a few, and loved them, but also don't want to pay what's being asked for them. I tried so many other brands' "English/Aro" crossovers and none were close to as good as the FMs, then stumbled upon Pembroke, ASTB, and St Ives... I'm surprised that these are slept on so much considering the void in the crossover market. Imho, they're even better than the frogs, just replace McC's ketchup with Germain's fruit/anise topping. I guess I'm just surprised that I've never even seen anyone compare the 2 or even mention them together. I mean, they're obviously different, but more similar than all the wet dog vanilla burley cavendish Sutliff offerings that are marketed as Frog replacements by P&C.
Rant over.

 

[BROBS]

wet dog vanilla burley cavendish Sutliff offerings that are marketed as Frog replacements by P&C.
Rant over.

ROFL

 

[saintpeter]

all the wet dog vanilla burley cavendish Sutliff offerings that are marketed as Frog replacements by P&C.

You need to be more specific. Are we talking German Shepard wet, Pekinese wet or Great Dane? Us purists have very particular tastes.

 

[mikestanley]

Alsaskan Piper said:
"Some people say cucumbers taste better pickled."

Who ever heard of a pickled cucumber? lol

Mike S.

 

[alaskanpiper]

I have to admit, I've never even tried Penzance, and I've had several opportunities at reasonable prices. I just have so many other great Balkans already, including Supreme, Sasieni, WK, BH, G&H BM, 10-Midnight as well as a few GLP creations... I'm curious about the hype, but not curious enough to pay a dime above retail. I started back piping right as the Frog Mortons disappeared from the market and I've had the pleasure of trying a few, and loved them, but also don't want to pay what's being asked for them. I tried so many other brands' "English/Aro" crossovers and none were close to as good as the FMs, then stumbled upon Pembroke, ASTB, and St Ives... I'm surprised that these are slept on so much considering the void in the crossover market. Imho, they're even better than the frogs, just replace McC's ketchup with Germain's fruit/anise topping. I guess I'm just surprised that I've never even seen anyone compare the 2 or even mention them together. I mean, they're obviously different, but more similar than all the wet dog vanilla burley cavendish Sutliff offerings that are marketed as Frog replacements by P&C.
Rant over.

 

[smokeyweb]

Just cracked a 4 y/o tin of SOTE this afternoon. Heard it tastes similar to the Zance. Gonna smoke some tonight. Never had SOTE before.

 

[rushx9]

I think I musta been all wound up on War Horse? before I posted that!

 

[BROBS]

somebody got fiesty ?

 

[lightmybriar]

Just cracked a 4 y/o tin of SOTE this afternoon. Heard it tastes similar to the Zance. Gonna smoke some tonight. Never had SOTE before.

To my taste, Star of the East has very little in common with Penzance at all. Well, let me restate that:

None of the special flavors that I like in Penzance show up to my palate when smoking Star of the East.

Many people seem to find a happy overlap between the two. I hope you like it!

 

[alaskanpiper]

I think I musta been all wound up on War Horse? before I posted that!

That'll do it. Nothing like that Horse Rage.

 

[smokeyweb]

To my taste, Star of the East has very little in common with Penzance at all. Well, let me restate that:

None of the special flavors that I like in Penzance show up to my palate when smoking Star of the East.

Many people seem to find a happy overlap between the two. I hope you like it!

While tasty... this ain’t no Penzance! Haha

 

[lightmybriar]

While tasty... this ain’t no Penzance! HahaView attachment 16496

Great looking pipe!

 

[smokeyweb]

Great looking pipe!

I actually HATE the looks of this pipe, so I smoke it in my car, haha, but thank you!

 

[smokeyweb]

For those of you looking for a substitute for Penzance... if Penzance had a younger, fat red-headed step-sister with a foul mouth... 4 y/o SOTE Flake would be it!