Mac Baren Amphora Full Aroma
(2.83)
Centuries of tobacco craftmanship go into Amphora Full. In addition to the Virginia tobaccos an exact amount of burley and Oriental tobaccos from three continents balance the blend. And the result is a well rounded and slow burning blend. Amphora is the trademark of high quality pipe tobacco.
Notes: Made by MacBaren since 2006, the company owns the blend as of 2015.
Now reintroduced back into the UK, under the name of Amphora Full, this is due to new legislation that has been introduced in 2017.
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.83 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 40 of 60 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 16, 2015 | Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is one of those iconic must-try tobaccos many smokers like and many smokers started their hobby with. And being a true drugstore over the counter blend its readily available in most countries. The price is good and the quality of the used tobaccos, weather you like this blend or not, is good also.
I do not know about its current reincarnation but i am guessing the recipe will not have changed much or any at all, being a perfect example for the new school dutch blends.
The tobacco is easy to be packed an lit and burns without any hassle to an exceptional fine ash. Do not talk with the pipe still in your mouth or dust the vicinity with the fine ashes. *But* you have to smoke it rather cool and slow or it will develop some tongue bite. If you can manage that then its a nice smooth smoke.
The taste offers some slight vanilla with a hint of citrus fruit and of course the virginia is readily to be tasted. If you have the tongue for it you can make out the wooden aroma of the kentucky as well. It also gives this blend some body and strength so many people noticed in their reviews. I am not certain what the orients do in this blend but i am guessing it offers nice burning properties and maybe the hint of citrus to it.
Aftertaste and room note are rather mild, and of some light spicy sweetness which is not necessarily a bad thing.
This *is* a nice blend and usually people are not disappointed by it. I give it 4 stars for the fact of being an icon, if this where not the case i would give it 3 stars. This is really something you should give a try to figure if it floats your boat or not. Because if it does you just might have found one of the most hassle free tobaccos around.
I do not know about its current reincarnation but i am guessing the recipe will not have changed much or any at all, being a perfect example for the new school dutch blends.
The tobacco is easy to be packed an lit and burns without any hassle to an exceptional fine ash. Do not talk with the pipe still in your mouth or dust the vicinity with the fine ashes. *But* you have to smoke it rather cool and slow or it will develop some tongue bite. If you can manage that then its a nice smooth smoke.
The taste offers some slight vanilla with a hint of citrus fruit and of course the virginia is readily to be tasted. If you have the tongue for it you can make out the wooden aroma of the kentucky as well. It also gives this blend some body and strength so many people noticed in their reviews. I am not certain what the orients do in this blend but i am guessing it offers nice burning properties and maybe the hint of citrus to it.
Aftertaste and room note are rather mild, and of some light spicy sweetness which is not necessarily a bad thing.
This *is* a nice blend and usually people are not disappointed by it. I give it 4 stars for the fact of being an icon, if this where not the case i would give it 3 stars. This is really something you should give a try to figure if it floats your boat or not. Because if it does you just might have found one of the most hassle free tobaccos around.
Pipe Used:
It went trough rotation.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2014 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Hi any dear
if you are lover of aromatic please try this aroma
that`s mild and great tobacco/summer fruity and chocolat toasted burly nice room note
definitely i recommend
am
zing
if you are lover of aromatic please try this aroma
that`s mild and great tobacco/summer fruity and chocolat toasted burly nice room note
definitely i recommend
am
zing
Pipe Used:
GBD/1910
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 27, 2014 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Very Full | Pleasant |
This is quite a strong tobacco and unusually...with a strong aroma. From the first puff I knew I was gonna like it. Has a very distinctive smell and taste and because of this reason I believe it could be someones only tobacco for life. Burns ok, nice ash. A little tongue bite. I would suggest pipes with thick walled bowls with this one though. Even when its very dry, it tends to burn hot. Overall, one of my favorites now. From what I hear, I think it is quite underestimated though.
Pipe Used:
Various
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 31, 2012 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
A very pleasant tobacco which has been my constant companion for over 45 years. I've never encountered a smoker who disliked it nor a woman who disliked the aroma.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 01, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
way back when i first started pipesmoking this was my go to baccy, now after starting back the pipesmoking hobby for about a year i can say to my tastebuds the taste didnt change of that 15 years back, something orange-ie sweetness and something creamy i like it ! that said, i think you have to learn to smoke this tobacco otherwise it smokes hot and gurgles your pipe, smoke it slooowww i mean almost to the point youd think the pipe has gone out slow. if you master that this bacccy is your friend then it delivers good taste and no tonguebite. its a OTC blend in holland and in almost every socalled tobacco store/ kiosk you can buy it *EDIT* it is back to my daily smoke once more, its a charming classy always delivering good nicoteen and taste baccy
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 31, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Best fresh and moist, is worse when you get a old pouch that has been in the shelf for too long which happens to me way too often.
Great flavour, gives me the impression of liquorice and dark chocolate. The taste is just right, and surprisingy full for otherwise this "light" tobacco, it almost feels as if this should be the standard of how tobacco should taste. Strong enough to satisfy you, but not too strong to overwhelm you even if you are not a chain smoker. Burns for medium speed, leaves medium fine ash, is medium in pretty every aspect, but the whole is greater than its parts, and it is perfect.
Not the tobacco that is going to rock your world, but as there is simply nothing wrong in this either, you won't be disappointed.
Premium every day smoke for great price.
Great flavour, gives me the impression of liquorice and dark chocolate. The taste is just right, and surprisingy full for otherwise this "light" tobacco, it almost feels as if this should be the standard of how tobacco should taste. Strong enough to satisfy you, but not too strong to overwhelm you even if you are not a chain smoker. Burns for medium speed, leaves medium fine ash, is medium in pretty every aspect, but the whole is greater than its parts, and it is perfect.
Not the tobacco that is going to rock your world, but as there is simply nothing wrong in this either, you won't be disappointed.
Premium every day smoke for great price.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 18, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
A great classic and, despite being offeredin a pouch, or called a "Drugstore blend", AFA beats a lot of "prestigious" offerings on the market. Great cut, great aroma, great burning, great taste - dried fruits, vanilla and coco that are not overwhelming, you taste the tobacco as well - and it smokes DRY all the way down. AFA is superior to offereings like Davidoff, Stanwell, WO Larsen. Highly recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 13, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A few years ago I travelled to St. Claude and bought a Genod freehand from the maker Jacques Craen. He was smoking Amphora Red while he was showing me his pipes and I've read that it is the only tobacco he ever smokes. Not sure if this is actually true. Anyway, I decided to start the pipe off with Amphora and I've been smoking it ever since. I mostly smoke Va's and VaPers, but I still really like Amphora red which I always smoke in the Genod.
AR is a mostly natural tobacco blend. It does have citrus notes although I find it hard to discern a particular casing flavor. The broken flakes are very attractive and the burn is excellent. Most of the flavor is virginia and burley and the room note, so I'm told is pretty nice. If you are looking for an aromatic that burns well and has some tobacco flavor and a good room note, give this a try.
AR is a mostly natural tobacco blend. It does have citrus notes although I find it hard to discern a particular casing flavor. The broken flakes are very attractive and the burn is excellent. Most of the flavor is virginia and burley and the room note, so I'm told is pretty nice. If you are looking for an aromatic that burns well and has some tobacco flavor and a good room note, give this a try.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 03, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I haven't tasted hundreds of blends, but this is my favourite!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 09, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
I was introduced to this a couple of years ago by a pipe smoking friend, and was really taken by it. I don't usually like aromatics and was slightly hesitant at first but this is different very little casing could be detected if any, the smell on opening the pouch is delicious chocolate and wild flowers were predominant. The ribbon cut packs well and lights very easily on the second match. I smoke this now regularly as an all day smoke, the price is great 5.50 Euros for 50grams is what I call a bargain. You can puff this hard and still not experience any bite. I have tried many tobaccos over the years but this remains one of my favourites.
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