Since Penzance is hard to come by...

[ssjones]

Someone mentioned Margate. The Lil Brown Smoke Shack has it in small tin and bag. They are offering free shipping in July. Penzance is out of stock...

http://www.lilbrown.com/c-254-butera.aspx
Bigvan: I'm not describing the Penzance flavor correctly. Maybe Camphor is the word I was looking for not menthol? It is a very distinctive flavor. Russ O. told me the ingredient used to duplicate that flavor in Larry's Blend, but I've forgotten what he told me.

 

[hobie1dog]

mrenglish: thanks for the info on Penzance :clap:

 

[hobie1dog]

Where do you buy Lancer Slices?

 

[mrenglish]

You can buy Lancer Slices at SPC.
http://www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/charles-fairmorn/bulk/moreinfo.cfm?product_id=39821
It is a bulk made by/for Charles Fairmorn.

 

[glpease]

So no one knows the answer to my above question then?

The Esoterica Tobacciana range was started by Steve Richman, who now owns the Piedmont Tobacconist in Oakland. My memory is a little foggy on the date, but it was sometime in the early-mid 1980s. I was on the original panel of tasters choosing the blends and making suggestions. Penzance is not identical to Krumble Kake by Smoker's Haven, but it's very close. Penzance has a little more Latakia. If you can get KK, it's not likely to disappoint, but since they are both manufactured by Germain, the supply issues are not likely to be any less challenging.
Thanks to those who suggested Quiet Nights. As mentioned, it's not the same, but is stylistically somewhat similar. To my tastes, it's a little sweeter and more complex, but very satisfying.

 

[hobie1dog]

Thanks Greg for the history lesson on Penzance, now on to my new goal in life....finding a 1985 tin of Penzance. :wink:

 

[waznyf]

I want to try this stuff so bad like most others. I WILL get some SOON :twisted: