![]() ![]() It's a lot like smoking hot air (which might be what reviewer Old Puffer meant when he said strong but dull, or words to that effect). The taste doesn't change its shape as the smoke progresses unless it's to become harsher. Very cigarette-like in flavor, the burley overwhelms to the point where the virginia and perique are barely noticeable. The high quality leaf gives this an extra star from me, but frankly I find little going on here. Prince Albert fans will probably love this. I would like a little more red virginia (I always do), and a dash more perique. An excellent all-day smoke that will even work in the evening. Particularly liked: The cut, the burning qualities, the honest flavor. If you like a natural Burley base with just a little condiment, this should be excellent. Summary: This is Prince Albert with an attitude, and without the casing. (I know, should have tried it in the cob first). Next, I tried it a pair of Peterson Barrels, and a fresh corn cob. ![]() Tried in the following pipes: I tried this first in an old pair of Rhodesians: a Parker Goldenbark, and a Savinelli Punto Oro. NO, not a big Cuban or Dominican, more like a small dry cigar in the Dutch or German style.įinish: Finishes pretty much like the middle, without a gurgle. Mid-bowl: Flavor develops nicely, with a cigar characteristic. Initial flavor: I taste the Burley mostly in this blend at the beginning, (which means more body than flavor), pleasant and natural. A little tamp in mid match, and it?s ready Lighting: Lights easily, sometimes one match does it. Packing: Packs easily by just dropping it into the bowl a pinch at a time. This is probably the perique?s characteristic aroma I usually have to let most tobaccos dry out a bit before I can enjoy them.Īroma: Mostly a clean, nutlike and slightly sweet aroma, with a trace of ?mustiness?. A bit drier than most blends, but perfect for my taste in that area. The cut is random, with some cube-cut apparent. I initially wanted to try this blend because of the name, and have since become a fan of both Cristopher Morley (the author of the book for which the blend is named), and Bob Runowski (the originator of the blend.) Normally, I prefer Virginias, and Latakia blends, but this Burley impressed me greatly.Īppearance: Predominantly medium reddish color, with a fair amount of lighter leaf, and a small percentage of darker tobacco. The room note is pungent, and won't make your relatives happy, but if you don't like them, this will increase your enjoyment. Leaves virtually no moisture in the bowl. Burns cool and clean at a moderate pace with a very consistent flavor, but puff slowly or risk a cigarette-like, ashy taste. The nic-hit is near the center of medium to strong. The strength is closer to strong than it is to medium. Not an all day smoke, but if you want a strong burley with kick, it'll satisfy. The perique is strong and plentiful and adds a strong nic hit along with a very obvious pepper and plum taste, so don't smoke it on an empty stomach. ![]() The red Virginia adds a very light dark fruit sweetness, wood and earth, but it's hardly a major player in this blend. You'd better like nutty, earthy, dry, woody, unflavored bold burley with a few rough edges and hint of spice, or you won't like this even a little bit. ![]()
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