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Post by Wolfman on Jul 24, 2018 8:22:06 GMT -5
Upon popping the round tin, I’m greeted with a heavenly aroma of orange and chocolate. It’s neither chemical nor overpowering. I would describe the tobacco as rubbed out, broken flakes. They are lightly moist, but can be smoked as is.
It lights easily, and my initial impression is what I can only describe as Orange Crush. It’s unique and captivating. It quickly morphs to a mouthwatering, plain orange. I also sense mild notes of hay, bread, cocoa and spice. The Orange Crush and spiciness re-emerge with quick puffing.
The burn rate and body are midway between mild and medium. The nicotine level is mild. It’s neither harsh nor syrupy. It smokes well in briars and cobs.
Bahia Orange is my benchmark of aromatic blends. The topping doesn’t drown out the high quality tobaccos, it enhances them. It’s a very pleasant all day smoke, and will be appreciated by all pipe aficionados. If it were available in the United States, it would be in my rotation.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 9:07:35 GMT -5
Excellent review Sam, I’ve smoked a tin awhile back and really enjoyed this non-goopy overpowering aromatic. The presentation of the tobacco and aroma was simply wonderful, you can still taste the high quality Indian and Brazilian tobacco’s used in this blend. 👍👍👍
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Post by antb on Jul 24, 2018 9:38:18 GMT -5
Sounds good...even to me, who hardly ever smokes aros. Nice review, Sam.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 24, 2018 12:01:06 GMT -5
Sounds like a nice one. Never heard of it before. Where can you purchase it if it's not available in USA?
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Post by Wolfman on Jul 24, 2018 13:40:36 GMT -5
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Post by Cramptholomew on Jul 24, 2018 13:41:10 GMT -5
I REALLY want to try this stuff. The more you say about it, the more I'm interested. I went to place an order yesterday,but didn't pull the trigger yet. I had Bahia and Director's Cut (per your recommendation) in the cart, but the VAT or whatever the tax is was $$$. I'm gonna wait til after payday, so it flies under the radar.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 13:43:20 GMT -5
Sam, this review is killing me! I don't do out of the country purchases or shipments anymore. This sounds so good I would take the Noon Balloon to Rangoon to get some.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 16:48:39 GMT -5
If you find an online retailer from Germany that ships to the USA that’s great👍 The U.K. no longer allows tobacco’s to be exported. The main reason why Glynn left GQ Tobacco’s. But there’s a trick....thanks Baboo👍👍👍👍👍
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Post by Stanhill on Jul 24, 2018 18:47:51 GMT -5
Great review, Sam. I rarely smoke Ben&Jerry tobaccos, but this sounds inviting and besides, fruit is good for you.
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Post by AJ on Jul 24, 2018 19:09:05 GMT -5
Great review Sam. Never had a HU blend I didn’t like.  AJ |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 19:42:05 GMT -5
Great review, Sam. I rarely smoke Ben&Jerry tobaccos, but this sounds inviting and besides, fruit is good for you.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 19:52:06 GMT -5
To me the nic level is above mild, but not surpassing medium. These German blender's really know how to capture the essence of Orange.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2018 20:21:37 GMT -5
To me the nic level is above mild, but not surpassing medium. These German blender's really know how to capture the essence of Orange. Youbetchya......that’s why Rattray's Exotic Orange flies off the shelf so fast, once it’s back in stock.👍👍 There is NOT a Rattray’s blend I’ve not smoked and enjoyed, that’s prior to 2011, the newer release not so much! |
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Post by Legend Lover on Jul 25, 2018 3:36:38 GMT -5
Does this count as one of your 5-a-day?
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Post by Stanhill on Jul 25, 2018 3:41:19 GMT -5
Great review, Sam. I rarely smoke Ben&Jerry tobaccos, but this sounds inviting and besides, fruit is good for you.
Jesper, they deliver Ben & Jerry’s to Denmark? Indeed they do, of which my waist-line is an ever expanding proof.
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Post by Stanhill on Jul 25, 2018 3:46:17 GMT -5
To me the nic level is above mild, but not surpassing medium. These German blender's really know how to capture the essence of Orange. Youbetchya......that’s why Rattray's Exotic Orange flies off the shelf so fast, once it’s back in stock.👍👍 There is NOT a Rattray’s blend I’ve not smoked and enjoyed, that’s prior to 2011, the newer release not so much!I bought a tin of 'Malcolm Flake' because it was supposed to taste like the 'Erinmore Flake' of old. It didn't.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 5:44:53 GMT -5
Youbetchya......that’s why Rattray's Exotic Orange flies off the shelf so fast, once it’s back in stock.👍👍 There is NOT a Rattray’s blend I’ve not smoked and enjoyed, that’s prior to 2011, the newer release not so much!I bought a tin of 'Malcolm Flake' because it was supposed to taste like the 'Erinmore Flake' of old. It didn't.
Jesper, it was not even close! The blend should have been named “ the dead Malcolm Flake “!!! Have a great day👍 |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2018 5:49:19 GMT -5
Jesper, they deliver Ben & Jerry’s to Denmark? Indeed they do, of which my waist-line is an ever expanding proof.
That’s NOT fair! Then Denmark should deliver the Danish cake DRØMMEKAGE to the 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸. I need to call my Congressman....lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2018 14:09:37 GMT -5
Were this blend more readily available, it would displace Exotic Orange. I like E/O, but it is intense and can overwhelm my tastebuds, if not in the mood for it.
The HU take is smoother and far more subtle in its presentation, without sacrificing that essence of Orange, that many pipe smokers like.
The nicotine level in HU, while relatively mild, is steady, like bedrock and does not dart in and out as I have experienced with E/O, which seems to have pockets of nicotine that are randomly apparent in the smoke.
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