Something Similar to Presbyterian Mixture

[bambam]

I have come to really really enjoy Presbyterian Mixture, so I was wondering if you guys/gals could recommend something similar? Thanks for any suggestions. ::
Edit: Fixed the title to reflect what is actually asked about, and moved to Pipe Tobacco Discussion. L

 

[judcole]

Hmmm - IIRC, Presbyterian is a pure oriental - no latakia at all. (I haven't smoked any in years.) There's someplace to start.

 

[lordnoble]

I thought Presbyterian had small amounts of latakia in it... I could sworn I read that somewhere. Something like many say there isn't any latakia but it has small amounts...
-Jason
*Edit* from TR.com:

As there continues to be controversy over the question of whether Presbyterian Mixture contains Latakia, the following quote from page six of the blender's 2008 catalogue should leave the matter settled: "Extraordinarily soft blend of finest US Virginia grades and a number of selected Latakia leaf tips. Ideal mixture also for beginners with English tobaccos."

 

[oldmaus]

Presbyterian sure tastes like there is some latakia in there. Now to your question....I suggest Early Morning Pipe and H&H Magnum Opus. (actually I think Magnum Opus is better but you have to do the deciding )

 

[judcole]

:worship:
I bow to your expertise, gents! As I said, I haven't smoked the darned stuff in 40 years, and obviously haven't tried to find out anything about it. :D
Maybe Skiff is another possibility?

 

[lordnoble]

Expertise... Heh. Jud, I think there's a whole world of pipe smoking expertise that you have that I'm a LONG way from having. I just happened to recently look up Presbyterian Mixture and (shocking!) was able to pull it from the dusty attic that is my memory. A little Google search brought up what I had read. I've tried the blend but I can only remember that is was just an OK blend. Maybe in 40 years I'll be in your shoes... ( :roll: If I could be so lucky!)
-Jason

 

[papipeguy]

There's a tin of Presbyterian sitting on the smoking bar at the B&M. I'll have to try some today as its been a long time since I've smoked it. As for Skiff- nice smoke too. Also try Squadron Leader. You can't go wrong with the Gawith offerings as they are very interesting in thier own right.