H&H Magnum Opus

[dshpipes]

I picked up a few tins of this today from P&C.com and am wondering if anyone else on the board has tried this. If so, thoughts?

 

[Brewdude]

Been wondering about this myself.


Cheers,

RR

 

[mike_68]

I have and I do...not as latakia heavy as, say, 10 Russians but tasty. Mine needs some drying time(an hour at least) before smoking but that's just me.

As my first H&H blend, I'm very pleased. I would buy this one again for sure..

 

[Jimbo]

I think it's fantastic stuff! I've had one tin and enjoyed every nanosecond.

 

[Dave_In_Philly]

I haven't tried it yet, but its been on my radar for some time now. I'm looking forward to your opinions.

 

[Nonsailor]

I have a tin on the way and would also like to read any thoughts and opinions on it.

 

[dshpipes]

Thoughts and opinions shall be forthcoming. No worries, gents.

Until then, I'm interested in hearing more from folks who've tried it. Thanks to those who've posted already, by the way. Sounds like it's holding up to its reputation.

 

[R.A.]

I really enjoyed it, was one of my first tobacco transitional moves from aros, Was last April at the pipe show and Russ gave me a sample at the show and I loaded a bowl in my new Calabash pipe,

Enjoyed it greatly and still do. :cheers:

 

[Nonsailor]

I've had a couple of bowls of it this week and my initial impressions are very, very positive. It has its own qualities and flavor notes distinct from other Latakia mixture / Balkan / English blends I've tried (MM 965, GLP Meridian, and Frog Morton). I'm still processing, so I'll postpone a more detailed review until later. Until then, though, I see no reason not to highly recommend this one.

Anyone else cracked open a tin of this stuff recently?

 

[jj1015]

I've been smoking English/Balkan mixtures for 20 years now, and I've tried literally scores (maybe even hundreds) of examples of that type of blend, and I think Magnum Opus is easily one of my top 5. It has an incredible complexity and deep latakia flavor that I can't get enough of. I really can't recommend it highly enough! I've cellared about three pounds so far, and hope to add some more soon. My other favorite English/Balkans are GLP Odyssey and Maltese Falcon; Boswell's Northwoods; G&H Balkan Mixture, and McClelland's Wilderness.

 

[Kyle Weiss]

Great, have to add another one to the "to try" list... *grumble* :lol: Especially with such a haughty name!

Sounds like it's right up my alley. 8) Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts when they get into some.

 

[calipuffer]

I have enjoyed this blend. It is solid. Does not have the bounty of flavor like HOTW or the complexity of Presby, but a well blended tobacco that is worth a try. I've got some tins in the cellar and do hope it will be even better in 2+ years.