Schürch Moschita 408
(3.25)
As you can see from the ingredients, this is a complicated blend. The RR Burley flake is simply gorgeous. I highly recommend it to those who prefer traditional English mixtures and yet can't smoke them in the company of nonsmokers. It has such a 'serious' taste and yet a very sweet room aroma
Details
| Brand | Schürch |
| Blended By | Hans Schurch |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The Virginia is a little grassy and earthy with a fair amount of citrus and a touch of dark fruit, and not only forms the base of the blend, but at times fights for attention with the other components. So does the nutty, molasses sweet burley, though not as often, in a support role. The sweet black cavendish works to smooth out the taste, and has a touch of vanilla as a backup player. The spicy, raisiny perique has a very minor presence, and isn’t always noticeable. You’ll taste the smoky, woody sweet Cyprian latakia, but it’s seldom more than a condimental ingredient. Sometimes, it does seem to show itself a little more in the second half of the experience. I do think there is an extremely mild topping, but I can't identify it, and it doesn't distract from the tobaccos. It does have enough complexity to hold your interest. The nic-hit is mild. No chance of bite, and has no rough, dull or harsh spots. Mildly sweet all the way through, it has just enough smoke and wood to appeal to those who prefer a light English. Burns cool and clean at a moderate pace with a fairly consistent flavor. Needs few relights, and leaves little moisture in the bowl, and will end up as ash. Has a pleasant room note, and can be an all day smoke.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Schurch has a grouping of blends that they call “Modern English” that are separate from their traditional English blends; Moschita is the first of that group that I have had the pleasure to try. The pouch aroma has a leathery sweetness, although it is a subdued sweetness. The coarse cut is easily packed and produces thick clouds of smoke. I often struggle with the room note while smoking a blend, but my wife smokes this blend too and I find the room note to be almost aromatic with a fruity scent. Given the number of component tobaccos, the skill of the blender keeps it all from being mottled and Moschita has some interesting complex flavors. The sweetness stays with me throughout the bowl, but there is some savory too after the mid-bowl mark. As a lover of traditional English blends, I can appreciate Schurch pushing the boundaries, but I can't see this as an everyday blend for my taste. But as a change of pace, it's nice. Those that enjoy Sillims London or HU-Tobacco's “Sweet Latakia” will find a kindred spirit with Moschita. Recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Jul 05, 2001 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Schurch's Moschita can best be described as English-ish; it has the characteristics of a medium strength emglish blend but has a few surprises for both the palate of the smoker and the nostrils of the passersby. Unlike many English hybrid blends to which burleys and cavendish tobaccos are added, Moschita does not become a victim of such creative blending. Moschita still retains the bulk of it's english characteristics, while benefitting from the added depth and body of the untraditional condiments. there is also a complexity here which is often lacking in english blends. There are times when smoking Moschita where I can hardly believe it's the same tobacco I had tasted a dozen or so puffs prior. Though it is anything but boring, it's not a tobacco I would smoke all day. It is impressive none the less. If you like a medium strength englisih tobacco and are willing to stretch tradition a bit, this is a definite must try.
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