Just stumbled across this evidently venerable and age old brand’s webpage. What are the crowd favorites for the aro and non aro blends?
Wilke Tobacconist
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Vermont Maple Cavendish is good if you like sweet aro’s and really, really like the flavor of maple syrup. That’s the only one I’ve tried and it’s really good, with caveats
Lizzies blood red english is fantastic. Crystal palace and gramercy park and High hat are also very nice. Vermont maple is sickening to me it's so loaded with maple but some love it and I respect that. Overall @John Brandt runs a great business with some lovely blends and I will continue to order from him!
Carol Burns' version of Wilke's Rumcake was a particular favorite. If Mr. Brandt follows her recipe, then I can recommend it highly.
Where do I begin . . . oops, that's Andy Williams.
I originally found it looking for No. 515 and also on the good counsel of @JimInks. Great guy, great service.
No. 515, No. 191, No. 72, Hearth of Galway, Vermont Maple Cavendish, both Lizzies, Rum & Maple - I could go on a bit. There are some very old recipes to be found that are really good and some new ones.
I've explored getting his sample packs, worth the effort, IMO.
I originally found it looking for No. 515 and also on the good counsel of @JimInks. Great guy, great service.
No. 515, No. 191, No. 72, Hearth of Galway, Vermont Maple Cavendish, both Lizzies, Rum & Maple - I could go on a bit. There are some very old recipes to be found that are really good and some new ones.
I've explored getting his sample packs, worth the effort, IMO.
Lizzie Blood Red English and Virginia are both good and I quite like 524 (English).
#515 is blended the same way the Wilke sisters and Ms Burns blended it. We also have Double shoot twice the Rum.
It is always interesting when a new owner takes over a brand, It is ever so tempting to change the brand in some way and then say, "I've improved the quality of the brand". And it never is. So far, the word on the street is the new guy is leaving the blends alone which is really rare in the pipe smoking world.
I like Wilke Wall Street. A true BurPer. Give it a try.
I’ve got some cellar to run through but Wilkes is at the top of the list for reorder.
#515 is blended the same way the Wilke sisters and Ms Burns blended it. We also have Double shoot twice the Rum.
Some of Wilke Blends go back to 1856 that shows me staying power for a blend why change something that smokes so well. Thanks for all the support John
@John Brandt are you the proprietor of Wilkes? Look forward to ordering soon. TY.
English--Crystal Palace is wonderful.
Aro--Peanut Butter & Chocolate is yum.
Aro--Peanut Butter & Chocolate is yum.
Same here. My next order will be Wilkes.
Hello yes I own Wilke Tobacco.
John, thanks for participating on the forum. Looking forward to trying some of your blends very soon!
Oh my, where do I start. Wilke is one of my favorite blenders first all. Their cigar leaf blenders are exquisite as are their assorted English. Peanutbutter stands as one of my top aromatics. Favorites, that's a tough one to shrink to, maybe Sailor Jack, Churchill, 436, 524, 111, High Hat, Lizzie Blood Red Virginia just to name a few,
Got some Crystal Palace a little while back...EXCELLENT! Can't wait to order some more and sample some their other tins.
Thanks for the support. John