Mac Baren Amphora Virginia
(3.38)
Amphora Virginia is a well-balanced and mellow blend with the natural sweetness and flavours enjoyed by Virginia lovers worldwide. Made with a mixture of Virginias from Brazil, USA & Zambia.
Details
| Brand | Mac Baren |
| Blended By | Per Jensen |
| Manufactured By | Mac Baren |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch, 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.38 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 61 - 66 of 66 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 17, 2019 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Amphora Virginia: One of the best citrus forward Virginia blends on the market
Well this was a pleasant surprise. The tobacco seems to be made up of mostly red, dark, and bright Virginia varietals—in that order. Though the flavor profile is straight forward like most straight Virginia blend, the tobaccos lean more towards the citrus side of the spectrum. The earthiness and subtle grassy notes from the other Virginia leaf keep the smoke exciting and balanced, which sets Amphora Virginia apart from similar blends.
Other points of note: 1) The tin note is exquisite to both me and my non pipe-smoking friends. It smells of sweet melons and raisins. 2) The tobacco burns well without any bite. 3) I suspect some level of stoving in the manufacturing process. 4) Amphora Virginia reminds me of a sweeter and more citrus-like version of HH Pure Virginia.
Well this was a pleasant surprise. The tobacco seems to be made up of mostly red, dark, and bright Virginia varietals—in that order. Though the flavor profile is straight forward like most straight Virginia blend, the tobaccos lean more towards the citrus side of the spectrum. The earthiness and subtle grassy notes from the other Virginia leaf keep the smoke exciting and balanced, which sets Amphora Virginia apart from similar blends.
Other points of note: 1) The tin note is exquisite to both me and my non pipe-smoking friends. It smells of sweet melons and raisins. 2) The tobacco burns well without any bite. 3) I suspect some level of stoving in the manufacturing process. 4) Amphora Virginia reminds me of a sweeter and more citrus-like version of HH Pure Virginia.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07, 2019 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Oh dear! This has got to be one of the best blends executed by Mr. Per Georg Jensen. What a classy pipe tobacco. Upon opening the fresh yellow pouch a waft of fresh virginias invade your nostrils with full force. It is hard to believe that this bland has no topping at all... It smells so wonderfully great - It reminds me of Toast with marmelade. Broken flakes, golden brown, beautiful and easy to pack. Chars easily with two or three relights and goes to the bottom. Delicious sweet virginia flavours with fully satisfying flavour - french smoke it with your nose for christs sake and savour the full experience. Did not over heat, did not bite and made me want another bowl right after the 1st one finished. This is TOP notch!
Pipe Used:
Vauen, Savinelli, Stanwell
PurchasedFrom:
local importer
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2019 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Excellent, unique pouch tobacco. Just pure sweet mild Virginia tobaccos, without casing or top dressing. Although mild it holds interest and smokes cool even when I fall into hard puffing. Danish pipe shop offering (“Virginia”) and US import (“Virginia Blend”) are identical. This holds high the Amphora marque.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 10, 2018 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium to Full | Unnoticeable |
Has kentucky and Im not a fan of kentucy tobaccos. Has a huge amount of topping added. Too moist in pouch. Has a difficult taste to describe. Sort of oily and diesel like at times yet still with those typical virginia grassy and for this one plum type notes as well. Ok but just wasnt for me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 23, 2024 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
MacBaren
Amphora Virginia
Blend notes: “Amphora Virginia is a well-balanced and mellow blend with the natural sweetness and flavours enjoyed by Virginia lovers worldwide. Made with a mixture of Virginias from Brazil, USA & Zambia.”
This is a straight Virginia blend with a good room note, easy draw, and a bright citrus taste profile. It’s not sweet per se. Comes in a colorful pouch, needs a bit of drying time.
This has a sort of dried dark fruit taste as well. And a tangy side. It’s halfway between mild and medium. Not as tasty to me as say Royal Yacht, Opening Night, Hogshead, Old Gowrie, Strathaven or Hamborger Veermaster.
3 out of 4 stars.
Amphora Virginia
Blend notes: “Amphora Virginia is a well-balanced and mellow blend with the natural sweetness and flavours enjoyed by Virginia lovers worldwide. Made with a mixture of Virginias from Brazil, USA & Zambia.”
This is a straight Virginia blend with a good room note, easy draw, and a bright citrus taste profile. It’s not sweet per se. Comes in a colorful pouch, needs a bit of drying time.
This has a sort of dried dark fruit taste as well. And a tangy side. It’s halfway between mild and medium. Not as tasty to me as say Royal Yacht, Opening Night, Hogshead, Old Gowrie, Strathaven or Hamborger Veermaster.
3 out of 4 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2020 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Rapporto qualità prezzo notevole: il Giallo è un mix di buoni Virginia, a mio parere il migliore tra i pochi Amphora buoni. Non ha una grande evoluzione, ma è schietto e sincero e sa farsi amare. Una buona alternativa a Virginia più cari, anche se non può reggere con i vari FVF e Capstan. Buono!
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