Reviews
Date Added: Monday 24 February, 2020
Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique - 70cl 56.3%
by Anonymous
Got a bottle of this delivered super quick! I’ve only had 1 other kavalan before this and thought why not take a gamble with this one. So happy I did, definitely paid off. It is quite a light whisky, but works super well after a heavy meal. Light, but not without character. Refreshing fruitiness comes through with the oaky-ness keeping it grounded.
Date Added: Saturday 22 February, 2020
Hmm, first thing that hits the back of the throat is a strong sensation of sugar (cane?), dont know if its intentional. An aquired taste. After a while it settled down to a subtler sweet taste which mixed nicely with the tabacco. Have a few more, see how I get on with them, so Im not sure if Ill buy them again.
Date Added: Friday 21 February, 2020
Kendal Dark Pipe Tobacco (Loose)
by Tony
Thanks this is my second purchase of this pipe tobacco very nice burning and aroma and value for money
Date Added: Thursday 20 February, 2020
Borkum Riff Ruby is a Cavendish style blend, made from fermented Burley and Kentucky tobacco. As is the trademark style, the cherry casing is noticeable, but doesn’t totally dominate the taste of the tobacco. There is a pleasant, toasty and sweet taste from the tobacco, which harmonises nicely with the casing. Speaking of which; the cherry taste is pleasantly fresh and they’ve also snuck a hint of vanilla in there, but cherry is very much the focal point of the blend.
Date Added: Thursday 20 February, 2020
We’re moving into Scandinavian territory now with “The Remarkable Dane,” Alsbo Ruby. As you might well know, Scandinavian aromatics are characterised by a slightly more reserved approach to casing than their American brethren. This means the taste is usually more balanced between tobacco and casing. This isn’t to say the tobacco is strong; Alsbo Ruby’s mixture of cured Black Cavendish, Golden Virginias and fine Burley is pronounced without being overwhelming and balances nicely against the unusual black cherry & wild cherry combo of the casing.
Date Added: Thursday 20 February, 2020
This is what I’d call our “Classic” black cherry blend. It has a nicely varied base consisting of Virginias, Burley and Cavendish. The cherry flavouring definitely takes the forefront of the taste, but that’s not to say it totally overrides the taste of the tobacco; the slightly sweet Virginia and toasty Cavendish do occasionally poke their heads through the flavouring. If you’re looking to try out cherry blends, this is a great place to start.
