W.O. Larsen Selected Blend No. 32

(3.12)
The Larsens Select Blend No.32 is a hand packaged blend of square cut lemon & orange Virginia tobacco leaves originating from USA & Zimbabwe. It is a light but satisfying smoke of very high quality for those who appreciate a pure tobacco flavour.
Notes: Re-release of W.O. Larsen's "Selected Blend No. 32 Curly Flake" in a new tin design.

Details

Brand W.O. Larsen
Series Selected Blend
Blended By W.O. Larsen
Manufactured By Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Blend Type Straight Virginia
Contents Virginia
Flavoring Caramel, Honey, Vanilla
Cut Curly Cut
Packaging 50 grams tin
Country Denmark
Production Re-release

Profile

Strength
Mild to Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming

Average Rating

3.12 / 4
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Mar 05, 2019 Mild to Medium Mild Mild to Medium Very Pleasant
The lemon and orange Virginias provide some earth, a little grass/hay, a fair amount of citrus and tangy ripe dark fruit, and some wood and spice. The honey and caramel toppings have a little richness, while the vanilla lurks in the background. Caramel is the most obvious addition. The toppings tend to compliment the tobaccos rather than tone them down. The strength is almost in the center of mild to medium, while the taste is a step past the level. The nic-hit lightly crosses the mild threshold. Won’t bite or get harsh. The flakes easily break apart to suit your preference. Burns cool and clean at a moderate pace with a mostly consistent, mildly sweet flavor that also sports a touch of creaminess and spice at times. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. The after taste barely lingers, and the room note is very pleasant. An all day smoke. Deserves another half star.

-JimInks
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Mar 11, 2012 Mild to Medium Mild Mild to Medium Pleasant
Larsen's No.32 is another old favourite of mine. High quality bright Virginias spun and cut into attractive rectangles. This tobacco rubs out easily and burns wonderfully providing a smooth creamy smoke with a subtle caramel aroma and zesty tobacco flavor. I have smoked many tins of this over the years and will never tire of it. For those who cannot get No.32 for any reason, Peter Stokkebye's Luxury Twist Flake is absolutely identical.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Mar 01, 2017 Mild to Medium Mild to Medium Medium to Full Very Pleasant
Larsen 32 Curlies - an outstanding blend, that's a "must-try" as I think. Not only for it's attractive appearance, but also because this is a great tobacco, that will appeal to anyone who likes a sweet smoke by times.

The tin smell reminds of Caramel and Butter-Cookies, but is not overly sweet in scent. Very appetizing aroma, that will make your mouth water and is VERY reminiscent of buttered-cookies to me.

The Curly Cut (which comes in square-form) is very interesting and inviting and is pretty easy to handle. No tounge bite, if you don't smoke too fast.

The taste is excellent Virginas which delivers tastes of freshly mown grass, hay and a hint of citrus and fruit. Noticeable flavoring, but not too much and most importantly - not too artificial. Just a gentle, subtle spice to be noticed. The smoke is sweet, but not overwhelmingly and far from being goopy.

I wonder why I havent tried this earlier, but it will take a place in my tobacco bar for sure! Not an every day smoke to me but a nice "dessert" when i crave for sth. sweet.
Pipe Used: Various Briars / Clay Pipe
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Apr 08, 2015 Medium Mild Medium Pleasant
W.O. Larsen No. 32 Curly Flake is a mildly cased pure VA that delivers a very pleasant taste of pure tobacco spice and tang. The casing is working its magic predominantly in the background, subtle, supportive, enhancing the natural Virginia sweetness. Could be some honey/vanilla/cream, slightly different from the Mac Baren casing in taste but of similar intensity. Satisfying strength, no bite and one of the easiest flakes to handle complete this amazing experience for Virginia lovers, VaPers and fans of aromatic blends alike.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Oct 07, 2014 Mild to Medium Mild Medium Very Pleasant
Indeed a typical curly (flake) cut. The smell upon opening is like rich, sweet, honeyish. The moisture level is just right. The flakes breake up very easily if you choose to rub it out. I normaly just stuff one flake in a smaller bulb (Peterson 999) and enjoy a nice sweet smoke.

I strongly recommend smoking this tobacco in a pipe with a filter, as the flavors are more pronounced. Overall flavour is mild to medium, but I feel that it is a good relaxing smoke, and if you stick with it becomes more complex and rewarding. The room note is exceptional, rich and pleasant.

Overall the tobacco is my reference for a DANISH tobacco style and one I would keep always on hand.
PurchasedFrom: https://pipe-shop.net/
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Mar 11, 2015 Medium to Strong Medium Mild to Medium Very Pleasant
This aromatic curly flake tobacco is a pure Virgnia blend, which makes it somewhat speacial to me.

Opening the tin I'm always reminded of the way Walkers Shortbread smells, because the tin note is so delicious and appetizing. There's vanilla, honey and most of all caramel. The beautiful, freckled flakes are neatly stacked in two piles, slightly sticking together.

I usually fold the flakes twice and then twist them into small balls in order to fill my pipe. It's important not to pack your bowl too tightly, otherwise it'll burn too hot and the draw will be too firm.

In spite of the strong topping the W.Ø. Larsen Selected Blend No. 32 Curly Flake still tastes of tobacco. Smoked gently it has a caramel-like honey sweetness, reminiscent of butterscotch, which is complemented by a lemony spiciness from the Virginias. Smoked too hot it might bite your tongue. I guess it takes a little experience as a pipe smoker to fully enjoy this tobacco, but then it can give you a highly pleasing smoke. This is one of my favourite aromatics.

The room note is just as delicious as the tin note and the taste.
Pipe Used: Bentley Wooden Treasure Half Bent
PurchasedFrom: www.cigarworld.de
Age When Smoked: Fresh
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Nov 26, 2010 Mild to Medium Mild Mild to Medium Pleasant to Tolerable
A mixed bag of reviews indeed!

My initial impression was too much casing overpowering the virginia, but a little way in it seemed to balance out and become a bit more palletable. I'm not a fan of heavily cased tobaccos and what I found interesting was that the virginia flavour was still able to overcome the sauce with citrus/hay notes emerging throughout the smoke. A tad too sweet for me, but moisture was perfect from the tin and it smoked to a relatively fine white ash. Bites a bit if pushed too hard - exercise caution.

Overall, I can understand the mixed bag of reviews. I can't quite make up my own mind on this one, but I can live without it, so periodic re-visits perhaps, but not on my regular rotation list.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Feb 07, 2006 Medium to Strong Medium Medium to Full Very Pleasant
As you can see by my ratings, I am a fan. I would like to add that I have only been smoking a pipe for about 2 1/2 years and refer to myself as a relative novice. That said, I know about tobacco. I have smoked fine Havana cigars as well as Dominican, Jamaican, Honduran etc for years. What I don't have, nor choose to use yet is too much pipesmoking jargon. That said, this particular blend stands out as a high quality tobacco, and when I find a high quality tobacco, I tend to switch pipes to best enjoy it, as I have with this one. The thing is, this tobacco is to pipes, as a Havana cigar is to the its contemporaries outside Cuba. There is a great deal of complexity and subtlety in this smoke, but you have to stay with it. There are definite notes of pepper and molasses on the pure tobacco side with a pleasing amount of vanilla, rum and cherry when it comes to aromas. I do not agree with it being mild, and would suggest that the other reviewers probably spend too much time smoking two dimensional, cheaper tobacco. This has strength, aroma, sweetness and a nice kick of nicotene, all from Larsen who posess a great pedigree in blending tobaccos.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Jul 08, 2017 Mild to Medium Mild Mild Pleasant
W. O. Larsen - No. 32. Note: from my notes, and an already opened tin.

A simple review really, a pleasant, sweet, Virginia.

A very appealing construction to the actual flakes, 'pretty' springs to mind! Good hydration, there's no need to wait.

I can't particularly taste vanilla, at first, the smokes constituents are Virginia and honey. These two create a mild, sweet flavour. After half a bowl the smoke takes on more of a creaminess, which may well be the vanilla, but still seems far less noticeable. It's good, and if it weren't for the heat would be VERY good.

Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: pleasant.

A good enough blend for three stars, but nothing extraordinary.

Recommended.
Pipe Used: Various
PurchasedFrom: Various
Age When Smoked: Various
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
May 15, 2015 Very Mild Medium Very Mild Pleasant
Strong but pleasant chicory aroma when tin opened. The curly flake isn't easy to light up, and will quite often require re-lighting during the course of smoke, but not so much that it becomes positively irritating. The tobacco burns nicely and steadily (when it doesn't go out) and is mild to smoke (absolutely no burn or bitterness of any kind ever), but a disappointing and puzzling lack of aroma as you smoke, considering the very pleasant hit that you get when opening tin. However, you will notice that there is a pleasant, mild aroma in the room after you've finished.

Although the baccy doesn't seem to be burning fast, it's not that long before you find that all you've got left is a pile of fine ash at the bottom of your pipe.

This is the first time I've encountered this blend. I think it is very good quality, and a pleasant smoke, apart from the probs listed above. Doubtless will return for more though, sooner or later.
Pipe Used: Mr Brog
PurchasedFrom: Margerums of Canterbury, Kent UK.
Age When Smoked: Same day as purchased.
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