Reviews
Date Added: Friday 03 July, 2020
Yes as the two reviews before me state this tobacco has an extremely over bearing perfumed smell on the initial opening and being a newbie to pipes I got impatient and attempted to smoke a bowl after just 5 mins of opening, Ill be quite frank, I thought it was very unpleasant it reminded me of perfume and whiskey but not in a pleasant way. I then emptied the whole lot and put it back loose in the tine and left the lid off as it is quite compressed and moist.
The day after I found that the smell of the tobacco had changed a lot, to me smelled of a nice sweet normal tobacco. I lit up a bowl and was pleasantly surprised at how smooth it was and how it had transformed. To my pallet it does have a very nice complex flavour to it, subtle sweetness and floral/fruity nuttiness about it. As far as room note goes its a nice aroma with hints of what you taste.
I give this a personal rating of 3 beacause if you are like me and looking for something with a bit more flavour for example, I really like the principe Chico chocolate cigars and want something akin to that flavour and aroma wise
Date Added: Sunday 16 January, 2022
Kendal Balkan Mixture Pipe Tobacco 50g (Tin)
by Stephen
One of the best English blends I've tried I hope there's one just as strong as night cap
Date Added: Tuesday 27 September, 2022
This is first class stuff. I have long been looking for a replacement for much-missed Balkan Sobranie and since the disappearance of Red Rapparee this is the best I have found. Long may it continue.
Date Added: Wednesday 14 March, 2018
A very high quality rich brown flake, pouch note is of milk chocolate, rubs out very well, not too moist, perfect, this isnt at all a overly sweet smoke, almost savoury! A definate chocolate taste is there though, the room note is gorgeous, a real treat and a perfect moisture free delight. Lovely stuff 10/10!
Date Added: Thursday 18 April, 2024
Sat here just finishing my last bowl of the sampler I ordered and this stuff is fantastic! I tend to have a sweet tooth and though this isn't a "sweet" smoke it's certainly not overly bitter like unsweetened cocoa can certainly be. I don't even know if I'd describe it as a distinctively "chocolate" smoke - not particularly, no. Not like I expected it to be. It's just really pleasant. Not significantly aromatic either. I'm not an experienced pipe user by any means but it's definitely my favourite flake so fsr.
Date Added: Sunday 04 March, 2018
An outstanding tobacco, high quality cut plug of medium/strong strength, easy to rub out, pouch note is very floral and spicy, lights easily and burns well, it has a floral taste, geranium, rose? Highly perfumed, which i really enjoy, the room note is extremely pleasant, definately in my top 5 all time favourites, take your time and enjoy, a very relaxing, slow burning plug, beautiful!
