Milan Tobacconists - Rovada pipe tobacco reviews

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Reviewed By:	Date:	Strength:	Flavoring:	Taste:	Room Note:	Recommendation:
Jimmy Muraco	04/23/2009	Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Like most of the Milan blends, Rovada is silky smooth. The moisture content in the bag is drier than most tinned blends so it is good to go right away. It lights easily and requires few relights throughout the bowl. It is described as a "Medium English with no trace of sweetness" yet I found Rovada to be quite sweet in flavor. The initial light is Latakia then the sweetness of the blend starts to grow. Rovada has a nice smokiness from the Latakia and some complexity from the five Virginias they employ to create this blend. Midway through the bowl I have noticed that Rovada can emit a strong perfumed flavor as if one was smoking tobacco sprayed with Chanel No. 5. This has only happened in a few pipes so the exact cause remains a mystery to me. Rovada burns rather fast and the bowl always seems to end too soon. It never gets wet or bitter and the room note is pleasant enough for even most non-smokers to enjoy. I smoke this blend regularly and have recommended it to many.
Reviewed By:	Date:	Strength:	Flavoring:	Taste:	Room Note:	Recommendation:
The_Rover	07/03/2007	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium	Tolerable
Pleased to go first on this one. As a gift from a friend and fellow pipe smoker I must say that it has been a rather nice gift at that. The word medium does come to mind often when smoking it. It's not a latakia bomb but there's definitely a hint of latakia in here. Just the right amount I'd say if you aren't in the mood to be overwhelmed by the stuff. I don't really detect much of the cavendish flavor but would not quibble about it's presence. It's in there, just in small quantity. I'd also say the same about the Perique. Just enough to add a little spice. The virginias are the predominant presence but are well-balanced by the other components. All in all I'd say it's a pretty decent smoke. I'd certainly buy more if ever in the Milan shop.