S. Gawith Squadron Leader

[hunterwold1]

After work yesterday I relaxed with a bowl of Squadron Leader in my new Peterson Mark Twain. This was my first bowl of SL and I really enjoyed it. Mild taste, no bite, burned well - only three re-lites - (I was smoking out doors with a very mild breeze) - I really like it. Hard to rate a room note out doors of course but I think anyone down wind would not have minded it too much. If you like English blends, and I know that SL is an old standby, then I commend this one to you. Just a reminder that this review is from a newbie to the pipe smoking world.

 

[morton]

+1 hunterwold1
One of my favorites too. I let it dry out a bit and fill up and go. SG Skiff Mixture is also quite nice but a little fuller and stronger IMHO. Enjoy!

 

[hfearly]

Agreed. SL is my favourite all day English blend.

 

[dottle]

Love the stuff, keep it on hand at all times.

 

[topd]

A good tobacco.... I always go back and open a tin once in a while....

 

[tbradsim1]

One of my favorites after Nitecap. The old cajun

 

[rcstan]

SL is pretty awesome. Has a regular place in my rotation.

 

[yorkshirepipe]

I always have it in stock too, so cool burning!

 

[dlattim]

Do any of you SL smokers have an opinion of how it compares to C&D Black Duck. Black Duck is my first English/Latakia blend and I find that I really enjoy the woodsy campfire aroma. It also ends on a slightly sweet note. I find it very satisfying, but I am looking for one like it that might even be better. Never know until I try it. If I always smoke what I always did, I'll always get the same flavor.

 

[fshu2]

i am smoking a bowl right now and i must agree the mellow flavor fits the day very well.

 

[judcole]

A very nice all day English indeed, surpassed only by Peterson's Old Dublin,IMO.
I think these two blow Dunhill's comparable blends out of the water.

 

[dlattim]

Thanks Roth. I think add both Good Morning and Squadron Leader to my TAD list. Can't ever have too much you know. I do love me some Black Duck in the evenings after work.

 

[hunterwold1]

I have some Peterson's Old Dublin but have not tried it yet. Thanks for the recommendation. I will work it into my rotation. I also have SG's Skiff Mixture, so will be trying that too!

 

[papipeguy]

dlattim, if you like black Duck you may want to consider C&D'd Mississippi Mud. Black as midnight, good lat blend and not as strong as it looks.

 

[tslex]

I have an estate Sasieni bulldog dedicated exclusively to SL. Smoking it always makes me feel like I'm readying for a dawn patrol.

 

[undermidnight]

I just picked some up myself today and will be enjoying it on the drive home from work.
Jason

 

[eazye77]

It's an okay smoke. It just leaves an after taste that is not good to me. Gave it many chances, but it must be a type of tobacco that is mixed in it. Love Larry's blend that taste somewhat like it, just without that after taste.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I love the buttery taste of SL. Very good stuff.