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Post by exbenedict on Jun 18, 2018 0:14:41 GMT -5
Just got around to smoking this blend for the first time tonight. While being a fan of burley, I have to say this isn't an astounding blend for me. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but it just didn't blow my socks off. I'll work through my bag and see if it changes my mind, but at first blush, nutty, a bit chocolatey, and basically an average, par for the course burley. Cheers!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2018 2:42:39 GMT -5
Just got around to smoking this blend for the first time tonight. While being a fan of burley, I have to say this isn't an astounding blend for me. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but it just didn't blow my socks off. I'll work through my bag and see if it changes my mind, but at first blush, nutty, a bit chocolatey, and basically an average, par for the course burley. Cheers! Try mixing the blend better in the pouch or tobacco tray. Also, I let the amount I’ll be smoking air dry for roughly 30 minutes. It’s best for me with at least 1 year of aging, much more complex......now I pick up the nuttiness of the Burley. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 18, 2018 3:14:02 GMT -5
Legendlover, In fact not only was your review OK, I pretty much agree with it; although I won't go out of my way to buy more. My taste buds are too acclimated to HH ODF and Lat blends. Unless it has creosote and pine chips in it, I can't taste it  I'm glad you can relate. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jun 23, 2018 13:59:41 GMT -5
I had another bowl of this today, and I would like to add to my original review, that the moustache note from this blend is excellent. I can enjoy a lovely scent every time I breathe in through my nose as the air filters through the hairs in my moustache which have been coated in Amphora Original smoke.
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 23, 2018 14:42:06 GMT -5
I had another bowl of this today, and I would like to add to my original review, that the moustache note from this blend is excellent. I can enjoy a lovely scent every time I breathe in through my nose as the air filters through the hairs in my moustache which have been coated in Amphora Original smoke. i can't weigh in on that, lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2018 14:46:06 GMT -5
I had another bowl of this today, and I would like to add to my original review, that the moustache note from this blend is excellent. I can enjoy a lovely scent every time I breathe in through my nose as the air filters through the hairs in my moustache which have been coated in Amphora Original smoke. i can't weigh in on that, lol. Oh, while living in Europe I’ve seen my fair share of women that can take the challenge.......LOL |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2018 15:02:20 GMT -5
I must be totally honest.....I’ve been really enjoying Amphora Original Blend far more then the MacBaron Burley Flake. I understand it’s two totally different blends but for me MacB BF is on the flat side, a bit to mild for my liking. So, I took the advice from JimInks and made a blend to kick it up a notch. I have MacB BF & Old Dark Fired well blended together ( 75% BF to 25% ODF ) in a Mason jar and in another week or so I will light up a bowl full and give it a try. They need to be married together for a while, will make a BIG difference 👍👍👍
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jun 23, 2018 16:48:52 GMT -5
i can't weigh in on that, lol. Oh, while living in Europe I’ve seen my fair share of women that can take the challenge.......LOL  |
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Post by Darin on Jun 27, 2018 1:31:06 GMT -5
I must be totally honest.....I’ve been really enjoying Amphora Original Blend far more then the MacBaron Burley Flake. I understand it’s two totally different blends but for me MacB BF is on the flat side, a bit to mild for my liking. So, I took the advice from JimInks and made a blend to kick it up a notch. I have MacB BF & Old Dark Fired well blended together ( 75% BF to 25% ODF ) in a Mason jar and in another week or so I will light up a bowl full and give it a try. They need to be married together for a while, will make a BIG difference 👍👍👍 Sounds like a winning combo!  Hey @lonecoyote ... would you like to pick the November blend? It will be a non-aro that round. |
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Post by Beardedpipesmoker on Jun 27, 2018 16:27:57 GMT -5
Just a few more days to talk about this wonderful blend before we move on to the white knight. Anyone else got anything to say about it?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2018 16:49:35 GMT -5
Just a few more days to talk about this wonderful blend before we move on to the white knight. Anyone else got anything to say about it?
if WhiteKnight is next months blend we’ll be discussing I will definitely have much too also say!!! However, I do prefer the more robust, stronger a bit....BlackHouse! A buddy of mine closed his B&M on Long Island about 3 years ago and I purchased every tin of both of these tasty blends @ his cost.
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Post by Wolfman on Jun 27, 2018 17:13:03 GMT -5
Guys, I had no clue what Amphora Original was when I picked it. I wanted something readily available and relatively inexpensive. I found it going through smokingpipes top selling tins.
Meanwhile , last week, I actually thought someone else chose it! This unknown blend is now part of the rotation! If not for our BOM, I would be missing out.
@lonecoyote I’m going to buy more for the future. Do you jar it, or keep them in pouches?
I’m looking forward to Sunday: The month of WhiteKnight begins!
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Post by slowroll on Jun 27, 2018 17:49:36 GMT -5
Just got around to smoking this blend for the first time tonight. While being a fan of burley, I have to say this isn't an astounding blend for me. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, but it just didn't blow my socks off. I'll work through my bag and see if it changes my mind, but at first blush, nutty, a bit chocolatey, and basically an average, par for the course burley. Cheers! Well, all I can add to this charming forum is exactly what exbenedict had to say. I will finish my pouch by mixing it with some dark fired blends I have that are like a blazing hay rick full of sawdust. It should tone them down nicely. Now, next month, we're in my hangar with White Knight. I have about 10 tins, so I'm in good shape. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jun 27, 2018 20:11:19 GMT -5
This is one I definitely wouldn't have picked up on my own. I've really enjoyed it throughout the month and I grab for it whenever I want a smoke, but dont know what I really want.
I'll add a few pouches of this in future orders just to have around.
I'm looking forward to white knight. I've wanted to try it before it was chosen for the BoM but have refrained from doing so. Tick, tock, tick, tock....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2018 20:34:36 GMT -5
Guys, I had no clue what Amphora Original was when I picked it. I wanted something readily available and relatively inexpensive. I found it going through smokingpipes top selling tins. Meanwhile , last week, I actually thought someone else chose it! This unknown blend is now part of the rotation! If not for our BOM, I would be missing out. @lonecoyote I’m going to buy more for the future. Do you jar it, or keep them in pouches? I’m looking forward to Sunday: The month of WhiteKnight begins!
I have 6 pint sized Mason jars dated for my future smoking pleasure, besides a number still in the pouch👍👍👍 I just counted a spreadsheet from a cloud service and have 14 still in the pouch. When I’m ready to open another pouch I remove the tobacco and mix well in a 2” deep small tray and seal with a Ziplock bag that’s labeled. Guess I’m anal retentive.....lol. To me that’s far better then being receptive! Also, I break up the blend a bit before stuffing my pipe. For me the Dark Fired Kentucky brings this fine blend together. If it’s on the moist side I let air dry for roughly 30 minutes.
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Post by Wolfman on Jun 27, 2018 20:57:13 GMT -5
Guys, I had no clue what Amphora Original was when I picked it. I wanted something readily available and relatively inexpensive. I found it going through smokingpipes top selling tins. Meanwhile , last week, I actually thought someone else chose it! This unknown blend is now part of the rotation! If not for our BOM, I would be missing out. @lonecoyote I’m going to buy more for the future. Do you jar it, or keep them in pouches? I’m looking forward to Sunday: The month of WhiteKnight begins!
I have 6 pint sized Mason jars dated for my future smoking pleasure, besides a number still in the pouch👍👍👍 I just counted a spreadsheet from a cloud service and have 14 still in the pouch. When I’m ready to open another pouch I remove the tobacco and mix well in a 2” deep small tray and seal with a Ziplock bag that’s labeled. Guess I’m anal retentive.....lol. To me that’s far better then being receptive! Also, I break up the blend a bit before stuffing my pipe. For me the Dark Fired Kentucky brings this fine blend together. If it’s on the moist side I let air dry for roughly 30 minutes.
You crack me up! 🤣 I missed this earlier. Thanks for the info. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2018 21:45:28 GMT -5
Okay, I’m ready to open another pouch of Amphora Original and wanted to share how I store a blend that’s used daily. I now have 7 pint sized Mason jars stuffed and dated with this extremely enjoyable blend. After mixing the blend well it’s stored as pictured below....  |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 1, 2018 18:50:43 GMT -5
we starting a new thread for July???
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Post by Darin on Jul 1, 2018 19:01:30 GMT -5
we starting a new thread for July??? We should ... was it White Knight this time? |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 1, 2018 19:13:09 GMT -5
we starting a new thread for July??? We should ... was it White Knight this time? yes, it is! I'm hoping Stormy will mosey along so I can sit outside and light it up. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2018 19:18:04 GMT -5
We should ... was it White Knight this time? yes, it is! I'm hoping Stormy will mosey along so I can sit outside and light it up. |
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Post by Darin on Jul 1, 2018 19:36:34 GMT -5
yes, it is! I'm hoping Stormy will mosey along so I can sit outside and light it up. Ted ... did you ever pick a blend for November? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2018 20:05:05 GMT -5
Lady M, it will be a real enjoyment for you once you light up WhiteKnight 👌👍 Ted ... did you ever pick a blend for November? |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jul 1, 2018 20:09:35 GMT -5
Pick whatever you want, preferably something readily available. I think November is supposed to be a non-aro
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2018 20:11:53 GMT -5
I was asked to pick for September and I choose -- Sail Yellow  Great blend for my month of birth👌👍 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2018 20:21:32 GMT -5
I have been smoking it about once a day, had a bowl last night as hubby and I sat out. I don't detect any chocolate at all (not that I mind, I don't really want chocolate in my tobacco, lol) About all I get is Kentucky, I think. Hubby said he detected a peppery smell, so I assume that is perique. I like it, I just don't seem to get all the nuances everyone else does. Everyone’s palate and Ph differs, mix the blend well and break it up a bit ( MIX WELL TOGETHER ) and let dry for about 30 minutes. You should notice a big difference. You might like it so much that you and your husband one day will make me a good breakfast consisting of Virginia ham steak and eggs with grits and hush puppies....LOL. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 1, 2018 20:33:01 GMT -5
yes, it is! I'm hoping Stormy will mosey along so I can sit outside and light it up. I am anticipating It is still raining here  |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 1, 2018 20:34:51 GMT -5
I was asked to pick for September and I choose -- Sail Yellow Great blend for my month of birth👌👍 Yay! I enjoy Sail Yellow. I recently got the Green and like it too. Hubby's birthday is in September as well. |
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Post by Lady Margaret on Jul 1, 2018 20:36:03 GMT -5
I have been smoking it about once a day, had a bowl last night as hubby and I sat out. I don't detect any chocolate at all (not that I mind, I don't really want chocolate in my tobacco, lol) About all I get is Kentucky, I think. Hubby said he detected a peppery smell, so I assume that is perique. I like it, I just don't seem to get all the nuances everyone else does. Everyone’s palate and Ph differs, mix the blend well and break it up a bit ( MIX WELL TOGETHER ) and let dry for about 30 minutes. You should notice a big difference. You might like it so much that you and your husband one day will make me a good breakfast consisting of Virginia ham steak and eggs with grits and hush puppies....LOL. I will have to try that. Hush puppies for breakfast???  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2018 20:43:59 GMT -5
I’m from up North originally and when i visited the South they always served hush puppies with breakfast.
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