|
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteveH (35) |   |
Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I'm smoking this as I type, and jolly nice it is too. I'm not wild about the more strongly-flavoured aromatics, but the flavouring in this is reasonably restrained. Sweetish and spicy - does what it says on the pouch, in other words. The spiciness of the Izmir is noticeable - I've smoked straight Izmir before now, and jolly nice it is too, though it's better reined in a bit in a blend, as here. There is also sometimes a hint of leather. An excellent smoke.
Pipe Used: Butz-Choquin Mirage
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: GQ's website
3 people found this review helpful.
|
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StevieB (1720) | |
Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
GQ Tobaccos - Sugar & Spice.
The mix includes many sizes of tobacco right from tiny flecks up to some quite long pieces. The smell that's emanating from the blend is incredibly complex. I can pick out a good spiciness but also a type of herb aroma with floral tones.
It lights up with ease and gives quite a good smoke. Of all the additives it's the rose flavour that comes through the strongest on my palate. The others aren't un-noticeable at all but just not quite so imperious. I find the nutmeg comes across quite recognizable in the taste, just slightly more than the cinnamon. Nicotine is a medium amount, I don't think it would cause problems for many people as it would probably suit all different types of smoker. I find the room note a good one, I get a decent spiciness in it.
When I took my first few puffs I was slightly unsure of what to make of it but after a few bowls I find it has a certain decadent charm to it that will probably keep luring me back for more!
Four stars.
Pipe Used: Pedder Jeppesen
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: G.Q Tobaccos
2 people found this review helpful.
|
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel W. (23) | |
Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I really like this blend. It's lightly aromatic, low-medium body. Dry taste, more or less spicy, and slightly sweet. It burns very well, with a good smoke that smells something sweet and spicy. The taste is never cloying. For sure I will buy it more times.
Pipe Used: Peterson PSOI 2016 XL15 w/ Filter
Age When Smoked: 0
Purchased From: GQ Tobaccos
1 person found this review helpful.