Scratching the Penzance Itch

[renfield]

I’m enjoying a bowl of Watch City Nor’Easter in an old GBD Prince and am getting the same smooth, smoky sweetness I recall from Penzance. I don’t have any Penzance left to do a side by side comparison but Nor’Easter immediately reminded me of Esoterica’s offering. I’m sure it’s different but it’s so good I don’t care. Plus it’s not a unicorn.

 

[redglow]

Nice to find a "doppelganger" tobacco that you can readily get your hands on.

 

[danimalia]

I haven't had Nor'Easter, but I've had Ahab's Comfort which is Watch City's take on Penzance, and I did think that was pretty close when doing a side-by-side. Definitely closer than Quiet Nights which I see get the comparison at times. Watch City makes some good stuff

 

[hobie1dog]

I need to swap a Penzance sample with you as I've never had it.

 

[alaskanpiper]

Just acquired both Nor’easter and Ahab’s comfort. This thread is making that decision seem quite promising

I’ll have to fire some up sooner rather than later.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Scratching the Penzance Itch

 

[renfield]

If it’s a really serious case get Lotrimin-P. It has perique.

 

[renfield]

Just acquired both Nor’easter and Ahab’s comfort. This thread is making that decision seem quite promising

I’ll have to fire some up sooner rather than later.

Let us know what you think!

 

[alaskanpiper]

Let us know what you think!

Will do!

 

[sisyphus]

GH Balkan Mixture is nothing like Penzance, but I've always wondered why it doesn't get much lip service. It's maybe the best kept secret in Lat blends.

 

[vates]

Will do!

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[logs]

GH Balkan Mixture is nothing like Penzance, but I've always wondered why it doesn't get much lip service. It's maybe the best kept secret in Lat blends.

Because in a market filled with great Balkans Gawith's version is a bit on the boring side.

 

[logs]

Watch City sells a flake sampler that is basically a greatest hits collection. It's a good introduction to their blends. It includes Nor’easter and the other flakes you're talking about.

 

[oldgeezersmoker]

GH Balkan Mixture is nothing like Penzance, but I've always wondered why it doesn't get much lip service. It's maybe the best kept secret in Lat blends.

Is it too late for you to delete this post?

 

[oldgeezersmoker]

Because in a market filled with great Balkans Gawith's version is a bit on the boring side.

Yes, exactly right! Everybody pay attention to these words of wisdom!

 

[quaffer]

I’m enjoying a bowl of Watch City Nor’Easter in an old GBD Prince and am getting the same smooth, smoky sweetness I recall from Penzance.

Nice to know. Thanks for the information.

Back when I smoked it, I though GLP Westminster had that same old mustiness as Penzance.

 

[SpookedPiper]

I have has a bowl of nor'easter drying all day, while at work... because of you guys mentioning it this am!!