Good stuff and really good with the Perique, IMO.
Squadron Leader ???
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If you like the English blends you originally mentioned, you won’t be disappointed with Squadron Leader. This one is a classic that is sought after for a reason. Fortunately it is relatively easy to obtain.
I remember it as very tasty when smoked it regularly. I haven't in years so, it was obviously, replaced by a blend I liked better.
I thought that they only did that once, in collaboration with smoking pipes.com. Definitely hope they do it again sometime, would love to try it.
I am not a fan of Squadron Leader. Neither was I a fan of petersons EMP. I found them both a bit sharp and 'cigarettey'. I much prefer SG Skiff Mix. Has latakia but apparently more balkan forward. I find Skiff Mix a bit more creamy and sweet. Tastes a bit more refined to my pallete.
you would probably appreciate Ashton's Consummate Gentleman if you like Skiff, I think it's the Maryland leaf that ties them together and CG might be easier to get when SM is not in ready supply...
If this is addressed to me, too many years have passed remember. This thread might encourage me to order another tin or two though.
I'd love to get my hands on some of that...
I like it. The comp seems to be Early Morning Pipe, but I feel like Squadron Leader has a little more oomph.
I like SL better than Father Dempsey which I think is another good one.
If the tins are sold out, the bags are often available. But I do think SL is the most available of the Samuel Gawith tobaccos at least in my estimation
Gonna have to try to get my mitts on some Skiff now. Thanks, you guys are always encouraging me
I like SL better than Father Dempsey which I think is another good one.
If the tins are sold out, the bags are often available. But I do think SL is the most available of the Samuel Gawith tobaccos at least in my estimation
Gonna have to try to get my mitts on some Skiff now. Thanks, you guys are always encouraging me
Yeah, I would say Skiff is closer to EMP and Squadron is closer to Standard Mixture but with a touch of sauce on both the SG offerings. They are all pretty great. If you haven't had Commonwealth it's a great Lat BombI like it. The comp seems to be Early Morning Pipe, but I feel like Squadron Leader has a little more oomph.
I like SL better than Father Dempsey which I think is another good one.
If the tins are sold out, the bags are often available. But I do think SL is the most available of the Samuel Gawith tobaccos at least in my estimation
Gonna have to try to get my mitts on some Skiff now. Thanks, you guys are always encouraging me
Thanks!
I keep thinking about getting a couple of Commonwealth or Perfection just to try, but I'm already in mortal danger if my tin collection ever topples over... hard to justify adding still more selections to my 'favorites'
Squadron Leader is a very nice English blend; however, I prefer Skiff Mixture and Perfection more. All three are good tobaccos. The Squadron Leader Special Edition is really good too. If you can find it.
I have a tin of this at the back of the cupboard. Has been there for ages, since before I knew to jar tobacco up. Be like tinder now I'm sure. Been meaning to give it another go for a while now though, will have a burn of it tomorra.
A member sent me most of a tin of Squadron Leader special edition with Perique and I've found myself smoking a lot of it. I've never been partial to Virginia blends in the summer in particular, but this summer, this has really hit the spot, with a rich sturdy flavor nicely complemented by the Perique in a supporting role. This from an ardent burley devotee.
I can't predict someone else's reaction to it, but my experience has been unfailingly pleasant. See how you like it, and maybe let us know.
I can't predict someone else's reaction to it, but my experience has been unfailingly pleasant. See how you like it, and maybe let us know.