Since Penzance is so elusive, I was wondering if you fine folks had some opinions on what is a close second that is actually obtainable? Thanks in advance!
What's closest thing to Penzance?
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There were a lot of guys in the past that swore Sterlings American Patriot was close. There was a lot of debate over it but see what you think. I am not much for lat my self
Sterling American Patriot
Sterling American Patriot
I read in another post that Brebbia Latakia Flake No. 9 is a very close match. I have a tin but haven't cracked it open yet. I like GL Pease's Quiet Nights a lot. It is not an exact match as it has a bit more Latakia and a little less Orientals. It tastes pretty similar to me though. I find it is a bit higher in nicotine content than Penzance.
I started a thread on this subject a little while back and had a member send me a sample out of the goodness of their heart (still have a bit left). I'll likely get booed of the stage for this, but I've found that Hearth & Home 10 to midnight scratches the Penzance itch quite well. I wouldn't call them close to an exact match, but they seem to find the same happy spot for me.
I found the original thread regarding American Patriot. There is a great review of it there.
Penzance Lovers Rejoice Introducing American Patriot
Penzance Lovers Rejoice Introducing American Patriot
I like Ten to Midnight as a fill in. It's pretty close.
The other "Kakes" from Germain - Special Latakia Flake and Krumble Kake are different creatures. Krumble Kake is by far closer, but is a muddier, saltier cousin.
Quiet Nights is an interesting one, and I've found that I prefer it to Penzance. As stated above, it's not a clone by any stretch, but I get the same groove while smoking a bowl, and I can buy it anytime I want, that seals the deal.
The other "Kakes" from Germain - Special Latakia Flake and Krumble Kake are different creatures. Krumble Kake is by far closer, but is a muddier, saltier cousin.
Quiet Nights is an interesting one, and I've found that I prefer it to Penzance. As stated above, it's not a clone by any stretch, but I get the same groove while smoking a bowl, and I can buy it anytime I want, that seals the deal.
I guess the question is, what is it about Penzance that you want to replicate elsewhere? Are you looking for a lat bomb? Penzance has a lot, but not as much as, say, Hermit Tobacco 10 Russians or C&D Star of the East.
I like Penzance very much, but it is simply one of several fuller latakia blends I enjoy.
I like Penzance very much, but it is simply one of several fuller latakia blends I enjoy.
All the above blends are good to try, but the American Patriot was off by a long way IMHO. The only one I haven't tried is the Brebbia No.9 that was mentioned by captainprophesy. I'd like to try that one. :wink:
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