***What Are You Smoking, February 2021?***

Log in

SmokingPipes.com Updates

Watch for Updates Twice a Week

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

Status
Not open for further replies.

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
65,375
671,376
D&R Three Sails in the same cob I've been smoking all day.

View attachment 65028
The one I smoke is D&R TAPS VIP, which is no longer made. I highly recommend Wilke Lizzie Blood Virginia, which has light perique content, and a very nice, almost understated blood orange topping. I've never heard a complaint about it, but if you want a heavy perique hit, it probably will not suit you.

If you like English blends, Wilke has Lizzie Blood English as well. For full disclosure, I gave John Brandt that idea.
 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
65,375
671,376
Enjoyed a tasty golden delicious apple, and am a quarter of the way through this bowl of D&R Raccoon’s Friend in a pre-1980s straight dark brown Comoy's Sandblast 186 billiard with a black vulcanite tapered stem. Still working.
 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
65,375
671,376
Part way through this bowl of Wilke Beta Test in an undated quarter bend Royal Meerschaum lattice apple meer with a black, gold and cream swirl amber colored acrylic tapered stem. This is the last of this sample. And this will end my smoking day.
 

gamzultovah

Lifer
Aug 4, 2019
3,239
21,644
Well, it's a Latakia blend, so if that's your bag I'd go for it... There's a lot more to this than just your average "English Blend" though. The inclusion of cavendish smooths it out and provides some bottom. The Latakia, while noticeable, is not overpowering. Throw into the mix Virginia, Perique and Burley and there's a potpourri of flavors, all working very well together. Sweet, sour, smoky, grassy, nutty and plum flavors - the profile vacillates as the bowl progresses; in a good way.

My recommendation is Double Down on this offering...
Thanks!
 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
65,375
671,376
Not far from finishing this bowl of Edgeworth Ready Rubbed Match in a medium bend 2002 MM Legend cob with a yellow plastic stem. Have only slept two hours in the last 48, so as soon as this bowl is done, I'm headed for bed.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.