Hearth & Home Heart of Darkness
(3.33)
Cyprian Latakia, bright Orientals and flue-cured Virginias -- good for a late-day smoke.
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Marquee Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Scandanavian Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2019 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Hearth & Home - Heart of Darkness (Marquee Series).
Quite a well rubbed ribbon, apart from just a few twigs. It has an appearance which is even with browns and dark browns. The aroma is steadfastly English. The moisture looks impeccable.
The smoke tastes full, without being too cloying or heavy. Lots of Latakia, but not quite in bomb territory! The Latakia gives a savoury, smokiness, whilst the Orientals have an acetose, tart, sharp flavour; these take the supporting role. The Virginias are outweighed by these two, they require 'searching' for. Don't expect a paroxysm of grass, citrus, etc. There's a delicate sweetness, which I'd wager comes from the Va's, but nothing too preeminent. The burn from it's good, necessitating only a little maintenance, distributing a cool smoke. It doesn't bite.
Nicotine: above medium. Room-note: I quite like it.
Heart of Darkness? To my palate it's a good smoke. Three stars:
Recommended.
Quite a well rubbed ribbon, apart from just a few twigs. It has an appearance which is even with browns and dark browns. The aroma is steadfastly English. The moisture looks impeccable.
The smoke tastes full, without being too cloying or heavy. Lots of Latakia, but not quite in bomb territory! The Latakia gives a savoury, smokiness, whilst the Orientals have an acetose, tart, sharp flavour; these take the supporting role. The Virginias are outweighed by these two, they require 'searching' for. Don't expect a paroxysm of grass, citrus, etc. There's a delicate sweetness, which I'd wager comes from the Va's, but nothing too preeminent. The burn from it's good, necessitating only a little maintenance, distributing a cool smoke. It doesn't bite.
Nicotine: above medium. Room-note: I quite like it.
Heart of Darkness? To my palate it's a good smoke. Three stars:
Recommended.
Pipe Used:
Brebbia MPB 70th Anniversary
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06, 2019 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The aroma from the tin is like nearly every other English blend I've had before: briney, peaty, and smokey, much like a good Islay scotch. The tobacco was a little too moist upon opening the tin and needed to sit out for about 15 minutes before being ready to pack a bowl.
Heart of Darkness lights up easily, stays lit very well, and produces thick plumes of smoke. Strength starts just below the medium mark, but builds as you progress, settling at noticeably above medium by the end of the bowl.
At the start there are notes of earth and cinnamon, as well as an undertone of dark fruit and pepper. At the half way point, the pepper becomes the dominant flavor and the fruit goes away. Despite the smell, there is very little of the briney, saltiness from the Latakia.
I would not recommend this blend for a morning smoke, unless you're looking for something on the stronger side to jolt you awake. Heart of Darkness seems to fit in perfectly after a long day's work, to help the stress melt away. If you like the other blends in the Marquee Series, Heart of Darkness is definitely for you.
Heart of Darkness lights up easily, stays lit very well, and produces thick plumes of smoke. Strength starts just below the medium mark, but builds as you progress, settling at noticeably above medium by the end of the bowl.
At the start there are notes of earth and cinnamon, as well as an undertone of dark fruit and pepper. At the half way point, the pepper becomes the dominant flavor and the fruit goes away. Despite the smell, there is very little of the briney, saltiness from the Latakia.
I would not recommend this blend for a morning smoke, unless you're looking for something on the stronger side to jolt you awake. Heart of Darkness seems to fit in perfectly after a long day's work, to help the stress melt away. If you like the other blends in the Marquee Series, Heart of Darkness is definitely for you.
Pipe Used:
Meerschaum
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