Schürch Onyx 128
(3.67)
From Switzerland, this is by far Hans Schürch's most successful and popular English mixture. Fans of this type of tobacco all over the world swear by this mixture: Two Virginias, including an extremely rare one, a generous portion of Syrian Latakia, and a touch of Louisiana perique.
Details
| Brand | Schürch |
| Blended By | Hans Schürch |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk, 2 ounce tin |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.67 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I was recently given a sample of well aged (more than 2 years) Schurch Onyx by fellow esteemed reviewer Johnnyflake, who said it was his favorite English. I can see why. Johnnyflake is a fan of Perique and there is a fair amount in this English concoction.
There are many other outstanding English Blends that use Perique to "spice up" the monochromatic flavor of Latakia. Greg Pease uses the Perique treatment in many of his English blends as did the Murray's produced and highly touted Dunhill's Nightcap.
Onyx is very similar to Nightcap, but does not produce the unrelenting heavyness of that Dunhill blend.
I think the broad cut leaf of Onyx also contains high quality Virginia. Although other reviewers have complained of too much moisture, my sample actually arrived a tad on the dry side, which is fine with me. It burned well and evenly.
I am not personally a regular consumer of English blends with or without Perique. I do try to conduct reviews by comparing what I am smoking to others of its type. In that sense, many of my briar brothers/sisters will no doubt agree with many other reviewers here that Schurch hit a home run with Onyx.
There are many other outstanding English Blends that use Perique to "spice up" the monochromatic flavor of Latakia. Greg Pease uses the Perique treatment in many of his English blends as did the Murray's produced and highly touted Dunhill's Nightcap.
Onyx is very similar to Nightcap, but does not produce the unrelenting heavyness of that Dunhill blend.
I think the broad cut leaf of Onyx also contains high quality Virginia. Although other reviewers have complained of too much moisture, my sample actually arrived a tad on the dry side, which is fine with me. It burned well and evenly.
I am not personally a regular consumer of English blends with or without Perique. I do try to conduct reviews by comparing what I am smoking to others of its type. In that sense, many of my briar brothers/sisters will no doubt agree with many other reviewers here that Schurch hit a home run with Onyx.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
First thing to say is: perique here does sting. And I like perique, normally. Second thing to say is: too much perique does not only make the blend sting but also make it bitter in taste. Good, but not excellent blend. But tobaccos inside are first class, and I rate it 3 solid stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 09, 2013 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
well i have not tried it.
I smoked it since round about 10 years regurlary in Bulk and Tins
and its complex enough. I think its very complex, but too very rounded. Booth together is seldom founded.
It improved by aging, but is fresh unlike the GLP - C&D stuff a good smoke
I smoked it since round about 10 years regurlary in Bulk and Tins
and its complex enough. I think its very complex, but too very rounded. Booth together is seldom founded.
It improved by aging, but is fresh unlike the GLP - C&D stuff a good smoke
Pipe Used:
diverent
PurchasedFrom:
tin + bulk
Age When Smoked:
1 - 7
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