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JimInks	03/07/2013	Very Mild	Mild	Very Mild	Pleasant
I started typing this review, but fell asleep twice already. Guess my enthusiasm matches the flavor of this blend. The Play Doh aroma in the pouch conjures up more interesting childhood memories than the taste of Velvet. I'll concede that it's a smooth smoke, but the flavor is near flat and more boring than watching paint dry. I suppose it was once kind of popular because it's such an unobtrusive smoke that the regulars didn't mind puffing it. An undemanding mixture for the undemanding smoker. But, even still, I'd rather smoke this than Middleton Apple or a few of the Borkum Riff blends. I recommend you smoke something with more flavor and character. You won't have to look far to find it.
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StrangeSmoker	02/03/2013	Mild	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable
Man I am very disappointed. This was one of the first tobaccos I bought when I first started smoking a pipe in 1996. I used to buy it by the tub. It had an absolutely mouth-watering aroma that was like cinnamon raisin English muffins. I couldn't get enough of it. But I bought some recently and something changed drastically. The aroma is no longer there. The taste isn't there, either. This doesn't seem to even be the same tobacco. What the heck happened? I know blends change over time, but this is ridiculous. I'm saddened because it used to stir up great memories for me whenever I'd catch a whiff of it. Reminded me of fishing and smoking out on our deck with my father. Not anymore. This sucks.
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kymidnight	12/21/2012	Medium	Mild	Medium	Tolerable
This stuff tastes like an old dirt gym sock that has been used to clean up a puppies "accident". Flavor is mild, which is fortunate, because if it were any stronger it would got from horrible to a form of torture. Wife wasn't fond of the room note, and she's usually pretty easy. I cannot realistically imagine a scenario where I would be tempted to ever smoke this again. Ever.
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KXkid	12/01/2012	Mild	Mild	Mild	Pleasant
Overall a nice pouch pipe tobacco. Hard to keep lite.
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DrCHicks	06/01/2012	Very Mild	Very Mild	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Pleasant
The best thing I can say about this tobacco is its boring. Lacks flavor and has no character . The worst thing I can say it it does bite the tongue. It is difficult to stay lite as well. It will remind you of your childhood in that it does smell like play do.
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Arkie	03/27/2012	Mild to Medium	Medium to Strong	Medium	Tolerable
The other reviewers here were spot on. It tastes like play doh smells. Enough said.
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TobaccoOnFire	02/10/2012	Mild	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable
America's smoothest smoke my ass. I call this my mystery tobacco because...I CAN'T FIND WHAT THE HECK I SHOULD DO WITH THIS SH*T!!! I bought this blend to go with my new Bjarne Viking Classic Dublin. and i am ashamed to have this stuff grace my pipe. O how shall i count the ways i hate thee... For one this blend bites me no matter how i smoke...and its not uncommon for me to get threw a bowl with just one light. Its a small bite not much but a constant bite that distracts from the flavor which is were this blend shines. It taste very nutty with some fruity sweetness to it and its a very good taste and i would love to smoke this stuff if it would stop biting me. And thats not it it also burns very hot which irks me to no end. But alas there is some hope i find if you carefully play around with this its a great blender.] I mixed it with 2 blends a Blenders Gold Black Cavendish mixture that was too sweet for me and my own blend that is Carter Hall mixed with cigar leaf and the result was my Black Cavendish got alot more mellow and more enjoyable and the cigar blend was mellowed out alot so i can actaully smoke the stuff without needing a drink. While this stuff does have potential as a blender its crap as a single smoke.
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musicman	01/11/2012	Very Mild	Mild	Very Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable
Oh Velvet, why must you be such an enigma? Velvet is an old American standby. Its been gracing the shelves of grocery stores and gas stations for much longer than some of these new-fangled, fancy packaged smoking tobaccos. It's age should be an indicator of the blend, again, products that are not worth while do not last for as long as this product has. Here is the problem. Where the hell is the flavor? The box says "America's smoothest smoke". It is smooth all right, it is so smooth it is bland. Water is also smooth, it does not mean it has a good flavor. The one upside is that it will not nip your tongue, heck, I do not think a shop vac could get this blend hot. Quite frankly, if it were not for the plumes of smoke emerging from my face I would never know if it is lit or not. Here is the tricky part. I like the stuff. As much as I want to dislike it, I cant. For that little tiny bit of flavor that is there, I like it. It has some topping I cannot put my finger on. I have heard maple sugar, I have heard licorice, I couldn't tell you, but I like it. It is gentle, and subtle but very wholesome. It is the cream of wheat of the tobacco world. It may not taste the best, but its wholesome and satisfying. I can't say good or bad things about this blend. In the end I say just go buy some and try it. It has a very inexpensive selling point and is relatively easy to find. Who knows, you may just love it. It works really well in a cob.
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juvat	10/31/2011	Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant
Not bad. I like it. Yes, it does kinda smell like Play Do but that doesnt bother me. I do think its far better than Half & Half, about on par with Carter Hall and not quite as good as Prince Albert.
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wosbald	03/30/2011	Medium to Strong	Medium	Medium to Full	Tolerable
The tub aroma of this crimp-cut burley is of licorice and that same sweet-sour topping common to Half & Half which is reminiscent of amaretto, though as another reviewer noted, it may very well be hickory. The light and brown burleys are husky and full of character which the generous sweetening (old literature mentions maple sugar) and flavoring compliment well. Chewing a bit of the leaf reveals some licorice which does not translate obviously into the smoke. Though an all-day blend, Velvet has the rugged and flavorsome character needed to stave off vapidity. This went well in a chamber of any gauge.
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Mr. Brizzi	01/09/2011	Mild	None detected	Mild	Very Pleasant
Velvet is truly, one of the simple pleasures in life. Sun-ripened dark burley, that's it. Not much to go wrong. Over the years, Velvet has been a blend which I find myself returning to, kind of like, going home. The mild flavor is magnificent and simple, like home cooking. The Room Note, astoundingly beautiful. As an aged product, it only gets better, and milder, and naturally sweeter. Burley, rain, sunshine; That's as simple as it gets. A quiet smoke for the humble. By another name, it is, peace-and-quiet. I rate Velvet right off the scale, at 6-stars. I went through my stockpile and will be replenishing, as sure as God made little green apples. The perfect gift, for this pipe smoker (Hint.., hint...).
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Countryboy	01/06/2011	Very Mild	None detected	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Pleasant to Tolerable
When I smoked a pipe in the '70's-'80's, this was my all day smoke. I just tried it this past week and don't know what happened. Won't stay lit and I don't know what burley they're using but it isn't the same smoke. Got through a few pipes and put it aside.
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TK Pipe	12/20/2010	Mild	Very Mild	Mild	Pleasant
Velvet (revised)... This stuff is the all American hot dog with yellow mustard of tobaccos, there are times when nothing else will due. That’s my Velvet. Smooth and almost too mild, but when that urge for a mild burley comes, its Velvet time. Other than maybe the application of a different topping, this one is not too different from what I remember from my youth. I always keep at least 1 tub around. I find it a first class blender, and use it for that purpose quit a bit... On the other hand, I can see why a newer pipster would find this stuff not very inspiring, as there is a much greater selection today, with the internet and all. But when you finally had your fill of spending money on tobaccos that make all sorts of demands for proper enjoyment. Remember there are still all day blends, that’s only demand is that you have a pipe and some matches, one is called Velvet. 3 Stars. My personal rating 4/5
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leathertongue	11/11/2010	Very Mild	Mild	Mild	Pleasant
I smoked barrels of Velvet twenty or so years ago. I loved it. The flavor back then I would have described as unidentifiably "masculine" or "woodsy". Just bought a six-pack from JR's and I am very disappointed. The burley element is still there, but the casing is pronouncedly "Maraschino cherry", similar to Middleton's of that ilk (which, by the way, is still fantastic). This would be a good beginner's brand, but it's not for me anymore. Sorry. The Times They Are A-Changin'.
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brogreggblues	07/17/2010	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Pleasant to Tolerable
I couldn't get past the Play-Doh smell and taste. Both in the bag and in the bowl. Smoked one bowl, and threw the rest out!
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paulw	06/06/2010	Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Strong
I smoked this once ,only once yuck! sorry there are alot better burleys out there!
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Storm Watch	05/07/2010	Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild	Pleasant
Open the pouch and it smells like play dough. Not kidding. Unless the smell of play dough has changed in the last forty years. The taste is pretty much like the smell. I don't buy this often but always seem to have some laying around somewhere. It's something I smoke once and then put away for a month or more. In fact I've still got some of it jarred up from a couple of years ago. I just don't want it very often. It's not unpleasant but it's something you get tired of quickly. Thirty years ago I can remember it coming with rolling papers. I even tried rolling a few cigarettes with it and it really wasn't bad that way. SWR and PA also had their own rolling papers. I think Americas Smoothest Smoke was meant to be a cigarette tobacco with added flavorings.
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The Black Falcon	03/16/2010	Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable
This is another one of my blends that i keep coming back to. Upon opening a new tin, you are indeed greeted with sun ripened burley that has this irresistable aroma that is much different than the regular burleys that come off with a sweetened essence. This one boasts a delicious cherrylike flavour that is fresh and sweet, mild and slightly fruity to the palette as you smoke down a bowl gently and carefully as to grasp its unique taste. Smoke this in a clean briar and you will experience its true worth. Simply delicious. I give this blend three stars only because it isn't considered as an all day smoke, though it is part of my rotation that i will always keep on hand.
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Tripp_655321	02/23/2010	Mild	Very Mild	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable
i haven't actually figured out how to smoke Velvet. It'sa bit moist and gunks up my pipe. I can't taste it until it's way to hot to smoke. Iwould assume that you should leave the pouch open for a while to let it dry a bit so you don't boil your tongue. when you hit a sweet spot, it smells pretty good. Girlfriend likes it but i can't always find the "sweet spot"
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Fencing_Phoenix	02/22/2010	Mild	Mild to Medium	Medium	Tolerable
What more can I say about this one that hasn't already been said? Tastes a bit sweet and candy-like right at the beginning, but quickly turns to a salty dull play-doh taste. Even if I had been able to finish the bowl, this one would be a two-star at best. I was more concerned about the cheap corn cob that I was smoking it out of than I was about wasting tobacco, and I am a man who hates to waste consumables.
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