Sherlock Holmes and Some Foxy Tobacco
In regard to the pipe itself, it's actually larger than expected with a very large bowl. But the fact is, this is the first substantial pipe I have purchased in over a year. I ordered a Nording about this time last year. I have only one pipe now on my list which would be a Savinelli Churchwarden pipe. What I like about this pipe is that the silver band is embossed with the likeness of Sherlock Holmes indicating is from the Sherlock Holmes line of pipes by Peterson.
There is no need to review the pipe although some might wonder if the pipe is worth it. I can assure you the pipe is worth it. This is my second Peterson pipe. I haven't really smoked it enough to review it, but as I said the other day, pipe reviews are quite rare. I can attest to the quality of the pipe and the bowl size gives it some substance in the hand. The workmanship is exquisite and was packed in it's Peterson box in its own leather pouch. This pipe says quality in every way.
The tobacco this morning is Briar Fox from Cornell and Diehl. The tobacco comes in a cake, much in the same way as Plum Pudding Special Reserve. Some pipe smokers will crumble it all at once while I believe most will break off what they need and store it as a cake. By cake tobacco it comes in a pressed square. Briar Fox is a Virginia tobacco with a bit of Burley added. The pressing into a cake form adds natural sweetness to the Virginia tobacco.
Now, about the tobacco itself. Virginia based tobaccos are not aromatic nor are they necessarily English. They are somewhere in between, because they tend to be naturally sweet. This tobacco reminds me of Peterson's Sherlock Holmes, which is Virginia based with some tobacco reviews discussing whether that tobacco is an aromatic. Because I am breaking in a new pre-smoked pipe, I am right now smoking my first half bowl of Briar Fox, but my initial impression of it reminds me of Sherlock Holmes tobacco with a natural Virginia sweetness.
The Burley adds a bit of a hay like flavor, but is not overpowering. As a non-aromatic tobacco my initial impression is that I like this tobacco. With just a half bowl in a brand new pipe, let me just say is that it is worthy of at least four out of five stars. The reviews are spot on. Virginia tobaccos can have a slight nicotine hit and must be smoked slowly. But my initial reaction to this tobacco is quite positive. There is the natural sweetness to the tobacco.
I am now on my second bowl having let my pipe cool down. I've filled it completely and while I like to smoke a tobacco in a few bowls, I might not give this tobacco a proper review today. But each day I like to tell you which pipe I am smoking and the tobacco choice of that day. There is a slight nuttiness in the Burley, but the Virginia has a natural molasses flavor. But I do think for the most part the reviews are correct. My wife has not commented on the room note, but if she says something about it, I will say something more about it tomorrow. It will take me some time to finish this bowl, but those are my initial thoughts on this tobacco.
I told my wife this morning that this Peterson might be my last pipe. She didnt think so, but I do have the Savinelli Churchwarden in my wish list. But I am keeping in mind I am smoking this in a new pipe. I've just finished my first half bowl and have set the pipe down to let it cool. But there is diffintely a nicotine hit to this tobacco. The first half bowl definitely burned to the bottom with one relight. But I am smoking this slowly to break in my pipe. I will add another bowl and fill my pipe completely full with the second bowl. Those are my thoughts this morning. I thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.
Dave
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