Yesterday I received a package of tobaccos from 4oggins (http://www.4noggins.com), and in this box was a tin of J.F.Germain & Sons 1820. Now after trying their blend called Royal Jersey - Original Latakia Mixture, I was hoping for another hit with this tin---I wasn't disappointed!!
I smoked a bowl of this tobacco in The Bent Egg and antler tamper from Paul Menard (@paulspipes on IG). "Named after the year in which the company was founded. This mixture of top grade Cyprus Latakia Oriental and flue cured tobacco will provide penty of interest for the experienced pipe smoker." 'Nuff said! This tin is comprised of Oriental/Turkish, Virginia and Latakia tobaccos. Opening this tin revealed light to dark brown ribbon-cut awesomeness! The moisture level was moist-to-dry and ready to smoke. The tin note is a campfire aroma from the Latakia with a sweetness and spicy beef jerky aromas---love it!!
At first light, it produced light puffy smoke but a creamy coating on my palate---a welcoming sweetness & saltiness. This blend is similar to Royal Jersey - Original Latakia Mixture, on the lighter side.
There is something about J.F.Germain & Sons blended tobaccos that have really got my attention---I'm 2 for 2! First Royal Jersey and now 1820---all I can say is wow!! This blend is up there on my list of tobaccos, joining Penzance, Old Dublin, Blue Mountain, and Royal Jersey. Another highly recommended tobacco...for sure!