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Post by JimInks on May 5, 2018 20:56:37 GMT -5
Here's my review of the soon to be released in the USA, Amphora Virginia.
The Virginias provide some earth and citrus, a little wood, toast and dark fruit, a couple spice notes, and a hint of a rough edge, sugar and tea. The taste and mellow sweetness levels are a couple steps closer to mild than they are to medium. The strength is mild. The nic-hit is mild. Won’t bite or get harsh. The tobacco is mostly broken flake, but easy to pack and break apart a little further if you wish. Burns cool and clean at a slightly slow pace with a very consistent, fairly smooth flavor. Leaves very little dampness in the bowl, and requires a few more than an average number of relights due to the cut of the tobacco. Will burn to ash. Has a pleasant, short lived after taste. A rather easy going all day smoke with a very slight smoky, tangy quality. Three and a half stars out of four.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2018 22:00:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the review Jim! Just as I'm really enjoying Amphora original blend, now they're coming out with Virginia Flakes. Swell  |
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Post by Dramatwist on May 5, 2018 22:19:11 GMT -5
Thank you, Jim!
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Post by yaddy306 on May 5, 2018 22:38:21 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to this one.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 6, 2018 5:26:55 GMT -5
I might just pick up some of the UK version... Thank you.
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Post by haebar on May 6, 2018 5:38:00 GMT -5
Sounds tasty. Thanks for the review, Jim! You are such a good reviewer!
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Post by JimInks on May 6, 2018 16:26:36 GMT -5
Sounds tasty. Thanks for the review, Jim! You are such a good reviewer! Thank you for the compliment. I think this blend does very well for an all day smoke. Not very complicated, but fairly smooth with a good flavor, and easy to puff while you go about your daily business. |
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Post by crapgame on May 7, 2018 8:46:18 GMT -5
Jim, do you think Amphora will ever re-release Cesar Borgia again? just asking cause you seem to have your finger on the pulse of Amphora..
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Post by slomo on May 7, 2018 9:28:25 GMT -5
Dang it. Another one I'll have to try.
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Post by Artistik on May 7, 2018 11:04:05 GMT -5
Another great review.
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Post by JimInks on May 7, 2018 13:28:34 GMT -5
Jim, do you think Amphora will ever re-release Cesar Borgia again? just asking cause you seem to have your finger on the pulse of Amphora.. No idea there. I'll ask Per Jensen. |
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Post by crapgame on May 7, 2018 21:30:09 GMT -5
Jim, do you think Amphora will ever re-release Cesar Borgia again? just asking cause you seem to have your finger on the pulse of Amphora.. No idea there. I'll ask Per Jensen. THANKS!!!!! |
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Post by antb on May 14, 2018 6:04:46 GMT -5
Nice to know. Thanks for the review, Jim.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 20:09:22 GMT -5
I love Amphora Full Aroma and Rich aroma tobaccos, and I'm really wanting to try this one. Anyone know when the large online US tobacco vendors will start selling it?
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Post by JimInks on May 21, 2018 10:06:13 GMT -5
Iwan Reis has it, which means the others may have it before long.
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Post by JimInks on May 21, 2018 15:29:06 GMT -5
Smoking Pipes now has it for sale.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2018 13:50:51 GMT -5
At SP sales chart, it has gone from Zero to 300 in 24 hours. Pretty decent start. I noticed a few members here have helped it along.
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Post by steveinny on May 22, 2018 17:20:45 GMT -5
Thanks Jim. Looking forward to this new offering.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2018 14:39:15 GMT -5
At SP sales chart, it has gone from Zero to 300 in 24 hours. Pretty decent start. I noticed a few members here have helped it along. 48 hours later, it has now moved up to 187. |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2018 18:22:40 GMT -5
This has got me really intrigued. Thanks Jim. I was going to order some from Iwan, but my cart was at its limit.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2018 19:07:09 GMT -5
By the way, thanks for the great review, Jim.
4noggins now has it and I ordered 10 pouches. Never having tried it, it's a bit of a risk, but I love all the other Amphoras.
My only fear was that it might bite, but according to all the reviews I've read so far, it smokes as cool as the other Amphoras.
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Post by JimInks on May 23, 2018 20:45:59 GMT -5
By the way, thanks for the great review, Jim. 4noggins now has it and I ordered 10 pouches. Never having tried it, it's a bit of a risk, but I love all the other Amphoras. My only fear was that it might bite, but according to all the reviews I've read so far, it smokes as cool as the other Amphoras. I smoke at a moderate pace, and have had no issues with heat most of the time. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on May 23, 2018 21:16:16 GMT -5
I have a few pouches on the way and your review has me inching forward in my seat further still! Thanks, Jim!
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2018 14:25:40 GMT -5
Now charting at #62 in sales. That's a rapid rise and looks like it is well appreciated. I will be trying it for the first time, later today.
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Post by That Falls Guy on May 30, 2018 15:31:00 GMT -5
Where do you find the sales rankings TF???
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2018 15:38:25 GMT -5
Where do you find the sales rankings TF??? They are on the description page, to the right. Also, SP has tabs to see top selling bulk & tin on the home page under the tobacco tab. |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2018 15:53:05 GMT -5
Smoking in progress report: A rather polite blend. Bowl temp is commendably cool and I am picking up that tang, which presents as a subtle sweetness. This is a follow up smoke after Mac B. Burley Flake* and they make a complimentary pairing. * Do on site reviews have any influence on me? Nah!  |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2018 19:31:44 GMT -5
My shipment should arrive today or tomorrow. I will report back here once I smoke a bowl or two.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2018 19:53:52 GMT -5
Tobacco arrived, and after smoking 4 large bowls, I have to say that I am impressed. Upon opening the pouch, I was greeted with long pieces of beautiful dark brown broken flake. The smell was of natural, grassy/citrus Virginia. I could not detect any added flavoring. As I do with all Amphora blends before smoking, I microwaved some on a small plate for 20-30 seconds before packing. Upon lighting, that lightly sweet, grassy/citrus flavor of natural Virginia tobacco came through nicely. No bite or burn at all like I got so many times from Virginia No.1. I am so impressed that want to repeat again how smooth this blend is for a straight Virginia. The only problem I encountered was lighting and keeping it lit. So after the second bowl, I decided to fully rub it out after microwaving. Worked wonderfully. It lit easily and burned well all the way down to the bottom. Room note isn't great, but is tolerable. But that's understandable because this blend is not in any way an aromatic. I think Jim's review was spot on. This is a wonderful tobacco that has no detectable added flavoring, smokes cool, and tastes wonderful. It really is an all-day Virginia blend. An instant classic. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2018 15:14:10 GMT -5
just wanted to add, if you have a pipe (s) that smokes hot, this blend will civilize it. This cool running aspect in regard to bowl temperature, is the frosting on the cake with this impressive blend.
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