Tobaccos Peter Stokkebye - English Luxury (No.17)

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	JimInks (3050)	2016-01-12		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

The various Virginias are mostly grassy with tart and tangy citrus, and minor tangy dark fruit notes, and mostly form the base for the other components. The burleys offer earth, wood, nuts and a little molasses as an obvious supporting player. The brown sugar from the black cavendish adds a smooth and creamy undertone all the way through. The smoky, woody, earthy, musty sweet Cyprian Latakia is a team player that plays nearly at the same level of the burleys. There is a slight sweetness from a topping - most likely sugar - though it’s not distracting from the tobacco taste. Lacks a little body. The strength and nic-hit are just past the mild mark. The taste is in the center of mild to medium. Won’t bite or get harsh, and has few rough edges. Burns cool and clean at a reasonable pace with a very consistent sweet and more savory flavor from start to finish. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. The after taste and room notes are short lived, but pleasant. An all day sweet American English that could well serve one delving into this genre for the first time.

-JimInks

34 people found this review helpful.

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	TallPuffO'Burley (633)	2014-03-25		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium	Tolerable to Strong

This is one of those easy smoking English/Scottish blends. I really enjoy it and it is quite the bargain as well. It has a sweetener added to it, but I don't know whether it is topped cased in whole or if just some of the Cavendish or burley is treated in such a way, but there is something sugary to this blend, to my tastes, perhaps a bit of vanilla.

Unlike other blends of this sort the sweetness does not stand in stark contrast to the smoky Latakia. Rather it compliments it in a nice way. The Latakia is also present and is not hiding at all. Of this sort of blend this is one of the better that I have tried. I would put this in the company of Bald headed teacher and distinguished gentleman, but better than those two.

I recommend this for what it is, but would probably highly recommend it for someone just venturing into Lat blends. Also highly recommended to anyone on a budget as it is quite the bargain.

Purchased From: B & M in Dudee Michigan

Similar Blends: Bald Headed Teacher.

26 people found this review helpful.

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	The good Rev. Rizzo (36)	2014-04-30		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

So I've read about this blend a good bit. From other favorable reviews this seemed to be just my ticket. As it turns out it is. The leaf is a nice consistent cut with a bright variety of colors. Not the usual English oily black. The Virginias look great against the Burley and Latakia. The smell out of the bag is a pleasant smokey aroma. All tobacco leaf here, no garbage stems and such. My first batch required quite a bit of drying but this was due to the tobacconist. He keeps it almost to the point of soaking wet. Needless to say I won't be going back. After hours of plate drying I packed a full bowl in a Peterson Kinsale XL15. It has a nice initial light with a very traditional English flavor. The Burley adds a nice full billow of smoke which I find particularly enjoyable. Burning through I felt like I was rushing the smoke. I really enjoyed the natural sweet taste. I didn't have much complexity to the taste. Once in a while I picked up a touch of a peppery zing. Mainly just a sweet creamy flavor. I felt as though it was enjoyable through. Not a tremendous nicotine hit by my standards. I really like this blend just about any time of the day. Perfect with a full dark roast coffee.

Pipe Used: Peterson Kinsale XL15

Age When Smoked: 1year

Purchased From: King Beaver Cigar

13 people found this review helpful.

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	KinnScience (30)	2013-12-29		Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Tolerable

This is a very mild blend, basically an English, with the addition of Burley in greater amounts, which tends to create a slightly different flavor than the standard English blend. I'm going to state that many blends that do not list the burley content, actually have some burley in it, (I believe Greg Pease will agree with me on this). While English Cavendish is supposed to be made from VA, the word cavendish can mean either burley or VA, or a combination of both, and defines more of a process than a particular tobacco. Anyway, this blend actually has a decent content of Burley, outside of any that may be present in the form of the cavendish component. I don't know the exact formula but I would wager the burley content is relatively significant. The good thing about Burley is that in proper amounts, it can add a pleasant foundation to the blend, while taking on some of the characteristics of the other tobaccos, but too much can actually reduce the dimensional aspects of the blend. This blend balances the burley content nicely with the Lat/VA. I am smoking a 5 year old sample from one of my jars, so the fact that the Latakia is pushed a bit to the back during presentation may be in part due to the age (Lat can mellow with age) of this tobacco, and there is some loss of complexity due both to the age, and to the fact that it is aged with burley which tends to absorb, for lack of a better term, some of the distinct complexities of a blend over time. Still, there is a subtle nutty and sweet flavor with a small woody element to the smoke, which would likely be more notable if the blend had not been aged. The blend smokes cool and dry. Very few relights needed. I don't recommend aging this tobacco for long periods. Buy it in amounts that you will use within a 6-12 month period.

Jan 2017 update: I'm moving this blend up to 3 stars. Not sure if my tastes have changed, or I'm just getting more of a sweet tooth, but this blend does an exceptional job of conveying a touch of sugar to the palate. It's not a full dimensional English, but it is pretty good for an all day.

2021 update: I should have updated this 2 yrs ago. I'm moving this to 4 stars. This should serve as an example of how our tastes change over time. Some of it is perhaps due to subtle shifts in body chemistry. This tobacco blend has become a mainstay in my rotation.

Pipe Used: GBD, Wiley, Ferndown, Castello

Age When Smoked: 1 month, 2 yrs, and 5 years,

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

10 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2009-04-11		Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant

Lesser in Latakia than Proper English and English Oriental Supreme. Sweeter but not cloying in any way. Nice for a change of pace

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Perique (163)	2015-09-05		Mild	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

English Luxury presents as a wide array of dark to light brown ribbons. The nose from the bulk bag is smokey sweet yet subdued, musty and earthy. 

The charring light takes quickly, as this blend ships ready to smoke in terms of moisture content. It's surprisingly dry for an aromatic English, and brings much less sweetness than one might expect. I get musty, earthy, damp, mushroom flavors from the Latakia with a very neutral burley base - parchment and wood rather than overt nutty or chocolatey flavors. The Virginia is smooth and mild, and far in the background. The Cavendish is truly unflavored and adds a subtle sweetness to balance out the blend. 

While the Latakia here is damp and musty in flavor, the blend itself smokes surprisingly dry. The Burley and Virginia are remarkably smooth and biteless. This blend reminds me of Wilke No.5 without the trademark Wilke flavoring on the Cavendish, dryer smoking, and less sweet. Another comparison would be a lighter, more mild version of Black Mallory.

English Luxury could be an all-day smoke, a great introduction to Latakia blends, or a solid choice of an aromatic English for those wanting only a touch of sweet within a smooth smoke that still imparts a Latakia flavor. Though an import, English Luxury is an outstanding and understated example of an American English blend. There is absolutely no bite to be found in this blend.

7 people found this review helpful.

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	SopwithCamel (255)	2006-06-26		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

A very pleasant bulk English, and very inexpensive as well. I do believe there is a bit of sweetener in this, but it is very discreet and is no hindrance to enjoyment.

6 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2009-03-16		Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

The addition of cavendish makes for a slightly sweeter and more aromatic smoke than the English Oriental Supreme. Sometimes it's exactly what I want. Always a pleasant smoke. It's also very mild (no tongue bite), and leaves a very nice room note. My wife loves it. This may just be the best deal in bulk tobacco out there. Not the most exhilarating perhaps, but very very well done.

Update: I bought a pound of this and it's a quite different than my first sample. Less sweet and more subdued aroma. More bite. I liked the first batch more, so I am downgrading it to 3 stars to average out.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Novaki (41)	2020-04-10		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

I remember this tobacco being better when fresh. I left about an ounce sitting in the cellar (a ball jar) for about a year and it aged horribly. Tastes like dust. I assume this is because of the burley/cavendish. I thought the Virginias would have aged the blend, but I could not detect them at all. The latakia was nonexistent. I remember liking this blend quite a lot at one point, so I would take this more as a caution against aging, rather than a real critique.

Pipe Used: Cobs

Age When Smoked: 1 year

Purchased From: P&C

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Ducksbreath (125)	2018-06-17		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Once you get this to the proper humidity level, English Luxury gets my vote as the most user friendly, smokeable English blend you can lay your hands on.

It has little complexity, Latakia depth or strength. However, it has

1) Absolutely no bite at any speed, it's impossible to get this to misbehave 2) Virtually no PG, 3) Pleasing room note, 4) Very smooth, rich mouthfeel, 5) Subtle sweetness under the surface, 5) A balanced, English flavor, with the taste of Latakia always present. 6) Mild (very mild) nicotine. It's also cheap.

I'd reccomend this as your first tobacco, your first English or I'd reccomend it to anyone as a change of pace.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Jevverrett (107)	2015-11-08		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Yet another of the bombing gifts from BoB. I got a few ounces of it and am smoking the final bowl now. I have to say, I will miss this one.

The tin note is Latakia heavy and smokey. The cut is a finer ribbon, nice looking. It packs and lights pretty easy. Not much bad to say about this blend in general. It has a good consistent flavor that is well balanced. Nothing stands out too much. I'm not sure about any topping here. I get little hints of sweetness here and there that I can't place a finger on. The strength is mild, maybe medium for some.

I don't know if I would recommend this to those who enjoy full English mixtures. Newer smokers will love it though. I've been enjoying it as a good change of pace from my normal heavier fare in the English family.

Pipe Used: IMP meer

Age When Smoked: Fresh I think

Purchased From: BoB gift

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2013-07-19		Medium	Mild	Medium	Tolerable

I would rate this at the highest mark if the playing field were leveled to include only English blends. I do not prefer English blends, but occasionally get struck by a mood for one. When the mood strikes this is my standby. There are some complexities you will pick up on even as a novice to English blends (but enough for the seasoned English smoker as well), and latakia burns coolest of all tobaccos, so all combined this is an overall pleasurable experience. My local tobacconist says this isn't a blend for married folk, as wives often despise the smell of latakia.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	thomasanswered (11)	2013-06-18		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

While others suggest this as a first English, it was, as it so happened, my first English, obtained in bulk. It was well loved through many bowls until overtaken by the stronger, more latakia- laden blends. Good for its purpose, there is no going back, so be warned before picking up the 965 or the Nightcap.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2009-06-03		Medium to Strong	Very Strong	Extra Full	Very Pleasant

English luxury by Peter Stokkebye is one of those stumbled-upon treasures. Just yesterday, I took a trip to the smoke shop and perchased a medico pipe. I just had to buy some tobaccos. One of these was English luxury. The store owner said that this blend was one of her highest selling tobaccos. When I got home, I started working on Calculus problems and smoking this English luxury. I noticed something unsusual about this blend. It had a smokey aroma to it which reminded me of going through the Sweat lodge ceremony with my uncle (who is now the chief or tribal chairman of the Potowatomi). For my Native American family members, pipe tobacco is a very important aspect of thier lives. Most of the tobaccos I am familiar with are the aromatics found in grocery stores. Compared to English luxery, none of those blends compare to this favored blend. It leaves a very pleasant room note. The taste is stonger than any tobacco I have tried. Out of all of the blends I've tried I would recommend this blend to anyone who needs an enjoyable smoke. I have found my holy grail!

4 people found this review helpful.

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	DakotaHale43 (47)	2020-07-03		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is one of my favorite English blends to come to. It burns great, tastes great, and smells quite alright. It doesn't have anything special about it going on, but that's what you want out of a high-quality English blend. It's something I would smoke everyday if I could afford myself the time to.

UPDATE: After trying more English blends, it is sad to say but I must drop this review from four to three stars. It is still great and definitely a high three.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	RonR (85)	2020-06-13		Extremely Mild	Extremely Mild	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Pleasant to Tolerable

3rdguy

I only have had a sample of this. I would call it a light English. Not a lot of flavor to it.Retrohale is as exciting as a mouse fart. Burns easily. Smokes easily.Honestly it was a fairly boring experience. I guess if you wanted to try an English for the first timeI could recommend it but try it out in a small amount first. Too many fantastic English’s out there to put much stock in this one.

Pipe Used: Cob

Age When Smoked: Unknown

Purchased From: Free sample

Similar Blends: Air.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	StevieB (2082)	2017-08-10		Mild to Medium	Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Peter Stokkebye - English Luxury (No.17).

The initial smell from the pouch suggests a casing/topping of some kind, vanilla seems the most probable suspect. It contains a higher proportion of lighter pieces in comparison to black ones: about a 65-35% split, roughly. The moistness was good when received.

If you're looking for a Lat-Bomb look elsewhere. A Lat-Bomb this is not, but it's quite a well rounded smoke. The Black Cavendish is at just the right weight to give a flavour, without making it seem like a sticky, gloopy, mess. To me the Latakia has an edge on the others, but that doesn't make it a bomb. The Lat' has a woody-smokiness, but is very well supported by the rest. The Burley seems to have been added in a larger amount compared to the Virginia: this is further down the pecking order. In the smoke, like I noted from the pouch-note, there's a sort of vanilla/custard flavour; it doesn't taste steadfastly aromatic, but is notable nevertheless. It's reliable with the burn, but unless taken carefully it can go too fast. Another problem's tongue bite, again, if I'm not careful it can nip.

Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: doesn't smell to bad but it fills the room with smoke.

English Luxury? I like the flavour so II'll be generous and forget the bite! Three stars:

Somewhat recommended.

Pipe Used: Ser Jacopo

Age When Smoked: Two weeks

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2013-03-06		Mild	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I highly enjoyed this blend! Everything about this English blend came in perfect! The Latakia did not over power the sweet taste of the virginias and cavendish. And yet was still very present. Will be a blend I go and get a whole lot more of to stock away.i have a feeling this will be even better with a few years under it's belt

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2011-07-19		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

A Fantastic tobacco. Slightly sweet, but medium bodied. A good Latakia aroma without being overbearing. Perfect for someone who is new to English style blends.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	WillardFan (90)	2010-09-01		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Another winner in the Peter Stokkebye blends. This is an unusual English. Not overpowering like most English blends. No Latakia over-kill at all. I even detect a faint citrus taste. I would almost classify this as an Aromatic English. There's something sweet in the first light, but not overly so. Of most of the English blends I've smoked, this one would have to be in my top five.

Randy W...

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2008-05-15		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

I've been holding off writing this review in order to make sure I haven't lost my senses. Alas ... irrespective of the discovery I will write anyway.

I have been smoking - for the last month - almost exclusively English Luxury. It is not a Latakia Dump, it is not a flavored tobacco other than the mildest of Black Cav which of and in itself is probably the most subtle example of Black Cavendish I have ever experienced as a component of a fine blend.

This is my all day smoke of choice right now... and of course, I'm fickle, moody and always reserve the right to change horses... but... this is fine stuff, nonetheless.

Key to my experience is smoking a stock that has a year of age on it. The fine ribbon is easy to pack, lights up right away ... and never bites ... providing you remember that this tobacco is for puffing - not huffing.

For a mild to medium strength it packs a lot flavor and is interesting. It isn't complex in the sense that it changes. It starts ... hums ... and ends the same. However the spectrum of enjoyment is play of subtle orientals (although the ingredients do not list any specific orientals - I believe they exist here), latakia in condimental proportions (not unlike the amount in MC Anniversary) and the black Cavendish is also a condiment. The air cured leaf, purportedly Mexican Burley, is exquisite in tying all the flavors together, and balances the blend as opposed to introducing a distinctly burley character.

I highly recommend putting a supply of this away, and allowing some air exchange from time to time. Magnificent stuff for an all day smoke. I have never been disappointed since it has been aged. Admittedly, the first time I tried it 'green' I found it essentially nothing more than hot acrid air. What a transformation !!

Cheers,

VC

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Thepipehunter (43)	2021-08-26		Mild	Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

From the bulk sample I received, the tobacco is ribbon cut and came a little on the moist side, but smoked well as is. The tin aroma is very sweet. I easily pick up on the black cavendish. The burley shines through as well, with a lot of earth and nuttiness. Of course the smoky Latakia is present, but isn’t overly powerful. I believe this has has a light topping applied that is adding to the sweetness.

Upon lighting, the Latakia is in the forefront. It’s smoky, woody, and fragrant. It is on the light side however. The Virginias add a hint of sweetness, a blade of grass, and undertones of citrus. The Burley is quite present in the blend, and is nutty with a good amount of earthy notes. The Cavendish adds adds brown sugar and sweetness, and mixed with the sweetness from the topping, drowns out the tobacco to a degree. The topping, whatever it may be, doesn’t add a lot of flavor, mostly just sweetness, as mentioned before. Overall, an uncomplicated, very sweet, and mild English blend.

English Luxury smoked cool and dry, but could get a bit nippy if puffed aggressively, so slow gentle puffs will win this race. It stayed lit well and required few relights, so there was no fuss keeping it going. The flavor is in between mild and medium and Nicotine is just a hair less than that. This would be a good all day smoke for someone wanting a light and sweet English. 2.5 out of 4 stars.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Indianapolis (49)	2020-02-03		Mild	Very Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant

"Luxury" -- ha! Ok, this is not a "luxury" tobacco, its not a "medium' english, and its not connoisseur smoke. I have low confidence that the tobaccos are of any particular quality (although it lights and burns fine, if a little quickly).

BUT, its really not bad. Imagine if Lane 1Q had a love child with Squadron Leader -- that's a fairly close approximation. Not as aro as 1Q, fine, and it's mainly cavendish with a dash of latakia and maybe a hint of the other components. Definitely on the sweet side, but not cloying or fundamentally aromatic.

Honestly, there's something charming and nostalgic about this smoke. It smells like something your grandfather may have pulled out of a pouch and smoked while sitting on a porch somewhere. I'm going to keep some around for when I want to have a smoke and smile at a simple life. Oh, and the aroma is great.

I'm gonna say 2 stars. I can't "recommend" it all that highly -- its not special or fancy or particularly great -- but I also don't dislike it at all. It's cheap and charming in its way.

For someone new to pipes, this would probably be an amazing intro. For seasoned smokers, put a couple ounces in a jar and smoke it for a grin sometimes. Don't come in with inflated expectations, and you'll leave happier than you planned.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Paul from Jersey (15)	2019-07-29		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

Notes from the Post-McClelland Visionquest: I think I've lowered anchor with a replacement for the lamented core Dark English 5110 of my 2017-2018 rotation in this Stokkebye offering. It's the little touch of sweet that lingers through an entire bowl, with a medium Latakia hit, and a pretty blend of Virginias, Cavendish, and burley layering out a creaminess I was missing in several C&D, H&H, Kramer's, Sutliffe, Gawith, and other candidates sampled and more or less enjoyed over the past year. And at a fantastic bargain price. Stays lit, smokes dry, pretty in the pouch, good quality control, very few stems, veins, twigs, compost. I'm loving this a lot.

Pipe Used: Sebastien Beo Dublin, Erlich Apple

Age When Smoked: Fresh bulk

Purchased From: Pipes and Cigars

Similar Blends: The lost McClelland English blends..

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2017-08-08		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Typical light to black English blend with a baggie scent of latakia and something sweet. Sweet isn't really a smell per se, but this one smelled sweet! Got an unexpected 1 oz sample from a friend and decided to smoke this without looking into it to see what it contained. I assumed it was a typical English mix.

Not that typical. First of all, there was a noticeable burley content, and the burley and latakia were about equals. The Virginia was well to the rear and didn't really establish itself with the usual adjectives. It was just sort of the base. I did not notice any orientals, but there was definitely a sweetening agent that I note is Cavendish. It's not exactly unflavored but it's close. Perhaps a bit of vanilla? Hard to tell. But as with most Stokkebye blends, I liked this one but it fell short of greatness. The sweetened burley flavor made it seem luxurious indeed, although I would not call this an American English, as it definitely had a British air about it, as the name implies. There was a bit of depth and complexity as well, but not to the equal of the finest latakia blends in existence. This was a good tasting, top to bottom coherent, well behaved English-with-a-twist and could be smoked all day long by folks who love sweet tobacco as well as those who love burley and latakia. I kept wondering what a little Drama leaf would do to this and I think I'm going to pick up more and experiment. A smoker who wanted to save some bucks and just wanted a good tasting no fuss tobacco would do well to scope out the Peter Stokkebye blends. And for those who fear Danish tobaccos, the ones I've smoked taste much more English!

2 people found this review helpful.

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	J. Ward (71)	2017-05-19		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

English Luxury is an under-glorified blend, IMHO. This stuff is absolutely great. Packs and burns great. The Latakia in this blend is just sufficiently present, the nutty Burley makes itself known in every puff, smoothed out by the cavendish and somewhere in the background the Virginias give a very slight hay note. There's the slightest topping on this blend, something like brown sugar, which really adds to the experience. Rich, smoky sweet, and delicious. Medium strength, medium flavored, nicotine just below the medium mark, burns well. This blend is a great intro English, and good enough to satisfy experienced smokers as well. Top notch.

Pipe Used: Cobs and briars

Age When Smoked: 6 months

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Taowhywhy (12)	2017-01-12		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Out of the three Peter Stokkebye English's offerings (17, 52 and 306) at the moment, I think this one (17) is the boldest, focus on the Latakia, assisted by the Mexican Burley to construct the very base of this recipe, the Virginia (I don't see any bright one in my Mason's jar) and the black Cavendish are clearly on the backstage, very vague sweetness is showcasing in this mixture and you will get a hint of spiciness from the Orientals, just a hint, you have to pay attention to this and perhaps at most of the times it is unnoticeable! And frankly this mixture can't make your head spins but cautiously I suggest you have to put something in your stomach before you enjoy your well-prepared bowl, just my own opinion really, everyone's stomach is different if I'm honest! Its emphasis on the Latakia but it is not a Lat-Bomb!

3.5 out of 4

Pipe Used: Parker London briar billiard Gr3 19*40

Age When Smoked: Only a few weeks

Purchased From: Smokingpipes dot com

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Corvus (36)	2015-12-20		Mild	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

This was my first real tobacco purchase years after the terrible Captain Black and Bugler, and right after the hot vanilla air of 1Q, fished out of a glass tobacco jar at a cigar shop. I was intrigued by the look, a mix of colors from bright straw to those matte black chunks of Latakia, the suggested quality of an English tobacco (via Denmark) and that smoky note. It was a revelation when I first put the match to it and let me know that pipe tobaccos could be varied and savory.

Looking back on it now, it is a very middle of the road English blend, which is not to denigrate the blend but to suggest it is balanced and a good choice for beginners. As an English, maybe better viewed as a Scotish style tobacco it smokes cool and pretty dry, even though the few times I've bought it it has been pretty moist. The primary flavor is the Latakia, not particularly smoky and definitely lacking the aromatic incense of some, but a nice leathery tone. I have to admit that all Latakias make me salivate a bit, literally speaking. It is a sweet English, probably a result of the Black Cavendish. The straight Virginias are pretty muted. There is some tang throughout leading me to believe that orientals are part of the blend even though unlisted. The sourness gets a little stronger in the last third and I would get distinct bursts of milk sugars right before it would gutter out, very much like Mackeson milk stout. Over time the Latakia has faded and benefits by a little addition.

All in all a good blend, one to be recommended without reservation but nothing to get too excited about. It is a nice steady smoke, a good introduction both to the style and piping in general, and pretty easy on the wallet.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Jacinto Cupboard (209)	2015-07-02		Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

An 'English' apparently without Orientals other than Latakia, which here is in small measure. Mostly Virginias, Burleys and Cavendish, the latter having a very sweet presence and a strange room note.

Burns easily and is mild with the occasional harsh note.

I admit that I don't understand this genre, which is a sort of American mild pseudo aromatic with Latakia. It is unsophisticated and easy and doubtless has a market, particularly at its low price. Not for me however.

Pipe Used: Lepeltier, Missouri Pride

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	Gentleman Zombie (729)	2013-11-05		Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant

thomasanswered wrote pretty much what I was going to say. I've moved on to stronger blends. This is a good starter blend.

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	jediokie (6)	2011-10-26		Mild	Mild to Medium	Medium	Tolerable

I mentioned on a pipe smoking forum I wanted to try some 'English' blends and was sent a sampler of seven with this in it. It was far and away the best of all of them. In fact it was one of the best tobacco's I've smoked to date. This is the tobacco that made me want to start cellaring tobacco's.

The only negative I had was the room note wasn't great, but it's not really supposed to be.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2011-02-10		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant

I have been smoking for almost four years. I am not a heavy, always got to have my pipe type smoker, and therefore am no expert. I have tried a variety of baccys from drug store, to bulk, to tins in a wide price range and have yet to find THE one. However, as of now, this is the one I have settled on. I don't think I have come close to finding the perfect baccy, but this one is good.

I do not like highly flavored weed (cherry, vanilla, etc) I just like tobacco. I would not like anything too strong, too weak, too hot, too cool, etc. I want something flavorful, but not overpowering. This is a good mix for that 'middle of the road' range. It is English, but it is somewhat 'soft' and even almost aromatic.

Best of all it is at least in my area easy to find and not very expensive.

Until I find Mr. Right Tobacco, or at least something better, this will coninue to be my mainstay.

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	Old Puffer (42)	2009-10-28		Medium	Mild	Medium	Tolerable

While this baccy does not smoke hot or bite and leaves no bad taste or odor in the pipe or mouth, I can't find any redeeming quality that makes it desirable or a stand out. It packs OK and lights OK, but the smoking is extremely one dimensional, becomes quite harsh toward the end of the bowl, and lacks any real flavor that makes it likable. Also has a humectant added that makes it impossible to dry out to any appreciable degree. Will not become a staple in my lineup and will not be reordered. Also, would not recommend for newbies.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2009-09-14		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Very nice, light English blend. Minimal if no casing detected which may account for the slight harshness of the smoke. It's mild, flavoursome and pleasurable. It's reasonably complex and a nice blend of Cavendish, burly and latakia, leaving a nice smoky, earthy taste. Nicotine is minimal. It burns to a nice grey ash, packs and burns well and no bite. The room note is tolerable. Smoked in a Peterson Dublin 999. 3/5 stars

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	Xeneize (275)	2007-12-25		Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I like the balance on this American English mixture. A very consistent smoke from start to finish, the Latakia doesn't fade away towards the bottom of the bowl. Black Cavendish is not overwhelming and the burley has a very pleasant and subtle presence. Downside: tongue bite if not smoked very carefully.

Update: the flavoring has become too overwhelming for an English mixture. After this pouch, it's gone for good.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2004-10-09		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant

If i look forward to any tobacco then this is it..Seeing it being carefully weighed out from the jar in my specilaist tobacconist its all i can do to restrain myself from snatching a piece from the scales and filling my pipe. The quality is second to none and although a confirmed virginnia puffer this delicious blend is perhaps my favourite. It has a delicious fragrance something of fruit..ie rasins?..figs?..and on smelling a couple of days later what i can only describe as rose?. Its quite dry even at its freshest, certainly more so than say Marlin flake or old Gowrie but this in no way adversly effects its burning qualities. The aromas are judiciously applied and in no way overpower the natural tobaaco taste. It burns slowly with no tongue bite and has much complexity due to the variety of tobaccos which include Virginnia, Burley.black cavendish, etc..So this is a tobaccco that has a wonderfull aroma for the smoker yet none of the sickliness of some aromatics, and has all the flavour you will ever need. Without doubt a four star tobacco.

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	Gae (46)	2003-01-21		Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium	Tolerable

I like English Luxury for it's dryness & straight forwardness in taste.You can really taste the Virginia's,Black Cavendish,Mexican Burley's & Cyprian Latakia's.And I don't miss the Perique in this at all!! (It's great as is) But also make's a great mixer to add to some blend's as well.It's easy to light & get along with.(Not Goopy)But full of flavour."I really appreciated it" after the fourth bowl onward's.Now I make sure it's alway's on hand & opened ready to go. In it's class, I'll give it 3 Out of 4 Star's.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2002-04-05		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

Pouch Aroma was very sweet due to the Cavendish. The aroma of Virginia and Latakia graces the nose yet promising a nice mild english blend.

Packs well. Flame hits Fruitness with a slight bitter choclate element, can feel the Latakia in the back of my throat, some depth and creaminess added by the burley. Maintained this throughouth the first 2/3 of the bowl. Became more fruity somewhat like a sour cherry flavored dark choclate kept in an oak cask towards the end as the Latakia became more noticiable and the burley tapered off.

Room Note: Smoked outside, people enjoyed it and a few commented that it smelled like sage.

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	Singularis (18)	2021-12-30		Mild	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

A gift sample from a friend. Already aged 7 months in a jar. Lights and smokes well with the burleys nearly as present as the Latakia (definitely not a lat-bomb). I don’t detect any particular flavor (vanilla, etc) but agree with others that there is some added sweetness, either from casing or the black cavendish. Further down the bowl I taste more spiciness, perhaps cinnamon. Can’t be from Orientals as there are none. Maybe the Latakia? The Virginias are less noticeable at this point. It’s an easy-going English for sure: a nice smoke in the winter but light enough for warmer weather, if my sample lasts until then!

A solid 3-star English.

Age When Smoked: 7 months

Similar Blends: Cornell & Diehl - Stratfordshire.

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	WorkingClassChap (197)	2020-12-14		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Smoking now:

Packs and lights fine. Smells sweet for an English. My understanding is this is topped with an sweetened topping.

Has a woody, grassy, earthy quality. The Latakia is in there but it’s very mild and isn’t a smokey herbal type of flavor but a mild earthy quality. Retrohale is pleasant. There is a mild sugary molasses sweetness to this which makes it rather nice. A mild and slightly sweet English blend. Does not bite or tingle the mouth. Something that you could smoke all day. It’s mild, smooth, and not too complex by design.

Burned dry, left a lingering but short smokey after taste in my mouth. Wasn’t unpleasant but it was there. All and all it’s not bad, nothing special but it hits the spot if you like that sweetened Latakia style blend. Very mild flavor. Something I can smoke at my local lounge all night with drinks.

Pipe Used: Meerschaum

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	Greybeard (66)	2020-07-22		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild	Tolerable

Really enjoy this English blend. As others have said it's lighter on Latakia. I find it to be a really smooth and mild smoke. I think this would be an easier smoke for newer pipe smokers looking for an alternative to aromatics and to try out English blends. I found it reminded me of Sherlock's Choice from Tinder Box, but it's been a few years since I sampled that one.

Pipe Used: Benton Select

Age When Smoked: Bulk

Purchased From: Tinder Box

Similar Blends: Tinder Box - Sherlock's Choice.

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	Curious George (15)	2019-08-25		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Lovely campfire smell that fades on the palate, but it is definitely still there. This is complimented by light molasses and dark fruit. Burns easy, dry and requires few relights with a hearty smoke. Overall a smooth, anyday, perhaps all day smoker if you like latakia with a small touch a sweet.

Pipe Used: Savinelli 904

Age When Smoked: 1 month

Purchased From: P&C

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	cajomu (80)	2018-04-03		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

PS English Luxury is a light English blend. The flavor starts out very mild and becomes a bit stronger as tobacco burns down.

At the start, the mildly smoky Latakia competes with the sugary cavendish for center stage, with the latter taking over by mid-bowl. The burley lends a nose-tingling spiciness at the beginning of the smoke and some notes of wood and leather towards the end. The Virginias are barely noticeable, offering some grassiness toward the end of the smoke.

I've rated it Recommended but, for experienced English smokers, it's probably more of a Somewhat Recommended blend.

Due to its mildness, English Luxury is a good morning smoke and would make a good introduction to Latakia blends.

Pipe Used: Thompson African meerschaum

Age When Smoked: 6 months

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars

Similar Blends: John Middleton Walnut, although a little more flavorful..

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	Leaf Packer (30)	2017-07-28		Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

I do like this blend , burly have a sweet taste Virginia's a bit grassy , Latakia as always smoky , earthy the Cavendish rounds out the blend to make a enjoyable smoke.

I like VA's on the warm months , English from fall to early spring , so I tried EL per chance to find a nice medium fair for the coming season.

This is one I will order again for said purpose, seasonal smoke.l

Pipe Used: Prince of Wales apple bowl

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Smoking pipes

Similar Blends: Sasieni.

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	Jamey S (9)	2017-07-23		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Pleasant

It took me a while to get the quality of this blend. Usually, you smoke an English blend for the body, the heaviness. Here, at first, you encounter this light blend, with a very small concentration of Latakia - maybe too small. Too much Cavendish, I also read here, and those who said it were right. Maybe. It was an extremely hot day where I live, and I decided I want something light, and yet flavorful. I packed half a bowl, lit it up and gave it a go. Apparently, it’s a perfect blend for a hot day in the dessert. It’s light and fun, smokes rather cold, not high on nicotine. I believe it’ll also be a nice blend for beginners who want to try an English. It gives a hint of what Latakia tastes like and makes you want more.

Pipe Used: Baltic Poker

Age When Smoked: 0.5

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: Lane Limited - Medal of Valor .

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	DrT999 (318)	2016-01-18		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I was gifted with a fairly large amount of this, so keep in mind with review is of some English Luxury that has over 10 years of aging. This is a very mild 'English', and the Latakia is noticeable in every puff but it is never dominate. While the components often mesh together, sometimes the VA or the Orientals seem to be forward, while the Burley seems to be supporting the Latakia. Altogether, very pleasant. Fans of other mild English blends (Squadron Leader, Presbyterian, Germain's 1820) may wish to try this: it's not a 'match' for any of them, but falls into a similar category.

Pipe Used: briars, cobs, and meers

Age When Smoked: 11 years +

Purchased From: gift

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	riobrew (80)	2015-05-08		Mild	Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant

This is my go to smoke. I like it because my smoke shop has it in stock all the time. I usually buy tins on line. But this is a mild and easy to smoke tobacco. I buy 4ozs at a time and store in a pint mason jar. 4ozs is only $9.

Pipe Used: Peterson Aran 606 Pot

Age When Smoked: Fresh from shop.

Purchased From: Local Tobacco Shop

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2013-03-29		Mild	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

A good Latakia blend for the first timer. Very mild and easy to smoke. I may get it again if I tire of Frog Morton.

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	TK Pipe (101)	2011-11-08		Mild	Mild to Medium	Medium	Tolerable

PS- Lux.English… First off, I personally view anything that attempts to over enhance the flavor/taste of my beloved Virginias or burleys blends unnecessary, and I smoke such blends, more or less as novelty or when I want change. When the flavor enhancer is a sweetener the blend is called an aromatic, where the enhancer is latakia it's called an English blend, same effect as I see it. For me, I personally prefer both enhancers kept to minimum, where they enhance the base tobaccos not bury them. Also IMO the latakia in this blend goes beyond the enhancement level, and is pretty much the major player in LE's taste and aroma. With that said, I do keep some LE on hand for those times when something different is called for, but if you prefer as I do, a dominant burly/Virginia taste and aroma, keep in mind that this tobacco (at least IMO) has a latakia dominant taste. Only somewhat recommended for those that prefer there tobacco blends more (USA) traditional.

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	potam (14)	2011-08-09		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Easy to smoke,taste very nice.Maybe a bit weak for the cold winter night,but except that situation this is one of the best English Mixture.

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	gladi8tor96 (143)	2011-02-11		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

2015 Update I have had a pound of this this stored in a jar that I partake from. It has been in the jar and aging over the years. I have smoked it again recently to compare it to the other english/lat blends I have been sampling. I still really like this blend, but think it is definitely more of a lighter english. The sweetness and flavors really open up around mid-bowl. The flavors are softer than other english blends, but still present and well balanced....age seems to have mellowed and married the flavors well. I still love it, but think there are other blends that are more flavorful, if that is what you are looking for. Black Mallory, Quiet Nights, Meridian, etc...

So far this and Black Mallory are my favorite English blends. I have many more to try, but have been quite impressed with this one. It has the Latakia saying 'hello' now and again, not as often as I would hope, but it is perfectly balanced with an earthy sweetness, not to mention that awesome nuttiness that I crave. I'll be ordering more soon!

UPDATE 3/2012 I love, love, love this blend. This is hands-down my favorite Latakia/English blend. It is fun and complex. It is sweet, tangy, smokey, rich, with a hint of bitter earthy notes. Now that I have tried several Latak./Eng. blends, this one has 'something' that the others don't (IMHO)...not sure how to put my finger on it but it rings my bell. It has a balance of bitter, sweet, tangy, and smokey that is just delicious to me. And it makes my pipes smell like cookie dough when I'm done (at least that's how I describe it).

I have discovered other English Latakia blends that I also love as much or more than this one, though this is still up in my top 3-5 blends. I know that 'something' that this blend has, it's the nuttiness....I think it's the burleys that provide this, but other blends have similar flavors and I love them.

Pipe Used: Bent Billard, Dublin, Egg, Acorn

Age When Smoked: New from store - 1-5 years

Purchased From: Jeanie's Smoke Shop, Pipesandcigars.com

Similar Blends: Lane Limited - Crown Achievement, G. L. Pease - Westminster (Heirloom Collection).

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2010-10-06		Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is a good tobacco. It has a nice good taste, but its flavor is not anything special. No tongue bite, packs and burns well.

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	Peppino (74)	2010-09-22		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

As has been said a very good blend. I think that sweetness is coming from the Virginia @ black cavendish as usual another good PS tobacco.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2010-08-04		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I like it.Like most of Peter Stokkebye bulk line it is very pleasant indeed.I keep it on hand along with PE and BS.I buy what I like,but at Peters' prices I can just buy more.All three balance one off the other very well.This is the sweet end,with BS the savory end.I just love them.

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	PIE-EYED-PIPER (20)	2010-03-28		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

This the very first English I've tried. A very well made English with a lot flavor and good aroma. It consistently provides me a very satisfying smoke bowl, after bowl, after bowl. Although not as strong as I would want it to be, I find myself smoking this at least once a day. Compared to other brands, it is in my opinion, a better smoke not only for the money but for quality and consistency as well.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2010-01-07		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

This is my every day all day smoke. Just enough flavor to keep me interested without overpowering me. As alight English I think it shines! My evening pipe though is Balkan Supreme. So far I have yet to try a bad blend from PS. Some that weren't great but nothing foul.

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	poppy43 (11)	2009-05-28		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

I like Stokkebye tobacco blends for the most part and this was no exception, however, I consider it a litle brother to Proper English which is in my daily rotation so I probably will not buy it again unless Proper English isn't available. That being said, I did enjoy this and do recommend it. It has a ribbon cut, lit easily, usually one tamp and a re-light, sit back and enjoy.

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	krg1000 (183)	2008-11-03		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Update: I'll have to drop this down by one star. Not sure if it is the cavendish in this fine tasting mixture, but I am getting some pipe gurgle in this that I didn't really notice before. Of course it may be the old addage of my mileage varying from the other fine reviewers here. I will continue my experimenting various blends to find the one that fits me better. But that is one of the great things about this money sucking habit we so readily enjoy. My original review below is untouched.

Original review: I really can't say anything more positive than what has already been said about this wonderful blend. Wow is the first word that came out of the mouth after firing this wonderful blend up in my meer. I have tried a couple from the Frog Morton series and this seems stronger in flavor and taste than either of them, which is definitely a good thing. I have been on the aromatic side of things for the most part and I see this as my jumping ship from the dark and wet/gooey side. This has a great smokiness about it and there is no tongue bite at all. The price is also very reasonable for such a blend as this. I can see doing my share to keep PS in business for a long time to come.

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	qmechanics (7)	2008-07-21		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

Considering the price, this is one of the better English LIKE blends on the market. It is English like in that cavendish is added. However even with the addition of the Cavendish, this blend smokes and tastes more like an English than an aromatic. The tobacco's aroma is pleasant, burns cool with little bite, and tastes very much like a milder English with a hint of cavendish. It does not take the place of some of the lighter English blends I like, like Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe (EMP). However for the price one might find a place for this in the rotation.I give this a three star rating due to price and taste. Q

PS It is also good to try spiking it with a bit of latakia(for a a heavier English flavor) or Perique to ones taste.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2008-06-01		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

This is a great all-day smoke. The Latakia is subtle and seems to stay consistent through the whole bowl. The defining flavor is the Virginia, but the cavendish and burley give it some depth and make it not so hot. The flavoring is very mild if any, not sure what gives it the flavor. Some may find the room note less than pleasant, but I haven't had a problem with it really. Packs wonderfully and smokes evenly to a fine gray ash.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2008-03-13		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Strong

I recommend this blend to smokers who are looking for an 'English-like' tobacco without the harshness of most English blends. I consider this to be a scaled-down version of 'Fox & Hound'. Not quite as strong as 'Fox & Hound', not quite the woodsy odor and aftertaste. The room note isn't great; burning cedar-like smell, but not a kick in the face like 'Fox & Hound'. More burleys and cavendish to help balance the smokey latakia.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2006-10-19		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I like to dry this a bit and spike it with perique, I add a couple parts perique and age for a week or so I store it under pressure by using a mason jar with a small plastic plate on top of the tobacco with a wooden stick butted against the lid if you let it age for awhile this way, you get a very good result,, something that aleister crowely himself would write home about.

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	dualkarnain (75)	2006-03-29		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

This tobacco has a delightful, consistent balance of flavors that stays interesting from start to finish. The Virginia and Latakia complement each other into a spiral of delicious grey plume.

The Burley gives it that extra bite which pushes the VA/Latak into the fun zone. I'm guessing the cavendish is just cooling it down a bit.

The only negative thing I can say about this blend is that it's wet and swampy compared to my more favorite Balkan & VA/Per brands. I just used 4 ends (2 pipecleaners used twice) in getting the moisture out of one bowl.

Moisture aside, I recommend!

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2005-11-28		Mild	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

English Luxury is a good,low-cost,bulk blend that delivers a quality smoke.It has been very consistent over many years and doesnot throw any surprises your way.If you are looking for a great cross-over blend that is not latakia heavy(for all you aromatic-lovers)and doesnot require your full attention this may be the one for you. This deserves more recognition than it gets!

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2005-01-19		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I believe this is the same blend that Finck?s Cigar sells as their ?Vintage English? blend. As I said in my review under that title, this is a great low-cost bulk English blend. English Luxury is by far the most enjoyable Danish blend I have ever smoked, and is quickly becoming my favorite all-day bulk blend.

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	Spike (296)	2004-10-19		Mild	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable

I have come to the conclusion that any tobacco that has the word Cavendish in the description or has a softening/ preservative added or had a wet look are to be avoided as much as posible. That being said, this would be another non-threatening transition English blend for pipers wanting to try an more complex smoke than what aromatics offer. It isn't bad, just somewhat artificial compared to the more European style tobaccos. It's a bit ironic, I would swear this blend and some others like it are more like what you would expect from Lane Ltd.than P.S.

I have to update this one level. A very nice medium English.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2004-03-28		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild	Tolerable

English Luxury was one of my first English blends. It's mild and well behaved.

Making the move from aromatics to English, I found the pouch aroma a bit odd at first. After smoking a bowl or two, the taste grew on me. With that came am appreciation of the pouch aroma. I've actually sat and just smelled the bag when I couldn't light up!

Nice mild English flavor, and the Black Cavendish helps with the transition from aromatics. I've used it to introduce others to English as well.

This one is a winner, no doubt about it. I re-visit this blend when I want an English, but am not in the mood for something heavy. Give it a try - it's well worth the price of admission.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2004-02-18		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is a very good sweet style of english blend. It is sweet, round, and sometimes a little spicey(not to be mistaken as bite). When I am in the mood for an english of this genre this is one of the tobaccos I go for , I would consider it in the same genre as arcadia or celebrated sovriegn which I like both very well. While I dont think it has as much "special something" as celebrated soveriegn it is still very good none the less. I highly recomend this to those who like the sweeter variety of english blends.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2003-02-12		Medium	Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Hmmm, English. This is my first foray into the realm of English blends...and I like it! I was a little intimidated by the pouch aroma when I opened it as it smelled rather musky to me and certainly unlike the aromatics I am used to. It smoked very well and I really enjoyed the pure tobacco taste and aroma without flavorings. Don't be fooled by my score, although I say, "Might try it again, but will not keep it on hand" I definitely recommend this blend. I look forward to trying out other English blends as my palate is maturing.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2023-04-14		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This one is a nice smooth, slightly smoky, slightly creamy, slightly thick smoke. I just realized I used "slightly" three times, that's what it is, a little bit of everything good in an English/scottish tobacco. Can't beat it for the price. I smoked this up quick, you probably will too.

Pipe Used: Cobs and briars

Purchased From: Local shop

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	apizzlefoshizzle (4)	2023-04-10		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

This is a great, easy tobacco, a perfect all day smoke, a lovely entry-point into English blends for those new to latakia, and also a good first tobacco for newer pipe smokers who like smoky, earthy flavors. Easy smoking mechanics, packs well, lights easily, stays lit, doesn't bite the tongue whatsoever. The latakia doesn't overwhelm but it's not hiding either. There's a little added sweetness in the blend but it's subtle, neutral, and doesn't affect the flavor or smoking behavior. For the price this is one of the best tobaccos out there.

Pipe Used: Any and all

Age When Smoked: Fresh, 1 yr aged, 2 yr aged

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

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	Hmoya (38)	2023-02-15		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

English Luxury is a smooth and elegant English blend. The mixture of different tobacco invites you to smoke a medium-complex but relaxing blend. The latakia and oriental tobacco complement the Virginias with extra aroma and robustness. I notice some grass and sweetness in the smoke, together with latakia, creating a blend well balanced. It is possible to smoke every hour.

Pipe Used: Vauen Olaf Smooth (1840)

Age When Smoked: 1

Purchased From: Smokingpipes

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	SSJOH (18)	2022-12-31		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

This blend was a gift from a friend. The pouch note was excellent, complex, fruity, and earthy, with a hint of molasses vying with the normal tobacco aromas.

On first light, the harmony of this blend was immediately evident with no one ingredient overpowering any other. The Virginia and Burley laid down a solid bass, with earth and wood mingling with grass and hay, with a slight fruity tang; the Latakia and Black Cavendish worked together with them for a nice smoky, brown-sugary finish that paired very nicely with coffee. The blend burned nice and cool, with no bite, requiring fewer than average relights, to a rather coarse, medium-gray ash.

Very good, tasty, and approachable, yet complex and flavorful. Will be smoking this again. Highly recommended.

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Pipe Used: Castello KKKK Pot

Age When Smoked: 2 months

Purchased From: Unknown

Similar Blends: Missouri Meerschaum American Patriot; SPC Plum Pudding.

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	Chojin (17)	2021-09-25		Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium	Tolerable

These reviews are more for my own reference. I didn't find this blend varied too much in comparison with Nightcap and it didn't have such a sweet after taste like Squadron Leader. Just an average English blend.

Pipe Used: Briar

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: TobaccoBlends

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	Benjamin Meyer (25)	2021-04-12		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

This a lighter "English" stye blend. The Orientals are mostly prominent and the Latakia more in the background. There's a sweetness that probably comes from the Cavendish. That sweetness dissipates as the bowl goes down and the Latakia becomes more noticeable. Every thing keeps very tame and gentle.

This could easily be one of those blends you'd puff on all day long mindlessly but it will also suit a more reflective evening with more focus on the actual tobacco.

If I were more of a Latakia smoker, my cellar would probably see a big bag of it soon. Since I'm not, I like to keep my "English" moments more exceptional in quality. I'll stick to the few pounds of more special tins I own.

Pipe Used: Dunhill straight brandy dedicated to these blends

Age When Smoked: 2y3m

Purchased From: Sample from a friend

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2005-12-27		Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

A pretty decent smoke, I like it and will keep it on hand.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2005-10-07		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Tolerable

Back when I was still smoking bulk aromatics from the local tobacco shop, I chose this tobacco as my introduction to the English blend. Well, I liked it and haven't looked back since, soon moving on to quality English blends and increasingly, my beloved Virginias. Although I don't keep it around anymore, I still consider English Luxury to be a good smoke for the price. Unlike some of Stokkebye's other English offerings, the Latakia is balanced nicely against the Virginias and Burleys. The presence of cavendish also helps make this a very approachable blend for those looking to escape the rather one-dimensional world of aromatics. In that regard I would consider this a peer of Frog Morton - nothing compared to the Dunhills and Gawiths but an enjoyable smoke nonetheless.

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	Emeritus Account (30194)	2005-03-25		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Tolerable

Hmm. First thing that comes through here, are the burley and virginia's. I see quite a small portion of black leaf here, and considering it's also comprised of black cavendish, the latakia content is extremely light. It shows through in the smoke. I feel if the virginias were different, this would be enough to increase my rating by another level. The georgian variety of virginia must not do it for me in this blend. Not sweet. Not fruity.. not that delicious raisins and spice i associate with good virginia. Just cig tobacco. I agree with whoever mentioned this might be appropriate as a crossover english, especially a crossover blend for a cigarette gone piper. It's not bad, but far too bland for me.

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