Newminster No. 702 Light Burley
(3.63)
Newminster's No. 702 Light Burley is sure enough just that: lots of light Burley. For those partial to this variety of leaf it may make a fine smoke on its own, while others may appreciate it as a blending (or simply blend-adjusting) component.
Details
| Brand | Newminster |
| Blended By | Mac Baren |
| Manufactured By | Villiger |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
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 22, 2017 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The toasty, nutty, woody, earthy burley has a light molasses sweetness with a touch of oats and cocoa. The strength and taste levels are mild. The nic-hit is rather light. It won’t bite or get harsh, but has a hint of dryness that underscores the experience. Burns cool and clean at a reasonable pace with a very consistent flavor. Doesn’t require many relights, and leaves little moisture in the bowl. Has a short lived, decent after taste and room note. Is an all day smoke that also makes a good mixer.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Fire cured leaf aside, most burleys to me do not taste of nuts or cocoa or much else underneath their toppings, and they almost always seem to have added flavourings. When the natural flavour of plain burley is allowed to show thru, it smells to me rather musty. I am in the camp of people who are reminded of old books on this score.
Newminster 702 is that rare beast, an unflavoured light burley. It smells of, well, an antiquarian bookshop. Being of Commonwealth stock it offers me no memories of Grandad. My oldies smelled of Va, and mostly dark Va flakes at that. My American friends might think differently.
This is a one light tobacco that burns trouble free and without any kind of fuss. It is one dimensional, but I do not see that as a fault. Sometimes, simple is what I want. It is light in nicotine as well, all of which suggests that is an ideal 'beater' tobacco. The broken flake, and it is comprehensively broken, makes for an ideal moisture content and easy pipe packing. A strong 3 from me.
Edit March 2019. There is a mild topping to this tobacco that seems to vary in strength from batch to batch. Some sort of fruit or alcohol that I can't identify. Does not intrude upon the smoke but worth noting for those seeking a pure tobacco.
Newminster 702 is that rare beast, an unflavoured light burley. It smells of, well, an antiquarian bookshop. Being of Commonwealth stock it offers me no memories of Grandad. My oldies smelled of Va, and mostly dark Va flakes at that. My American friends might think differently.
This is a one light tobacco that burns trouble free and without any kind of fuss. It is one dimensional, but I do not see that as a fault. Sometimes, simple is what I want. It is light in nicotine as well, all of which suggests that is an ideal 'beater' tobacco. The broken flake, and it is comprehensively broken, makes for an ideal moisture content and easy pipe packing. A strong 3 from me.
Edit March 2019. There is a mild topping to this tobacco that seems to vary in strength from batch to batch. Some sort of fruit or alcohol that I can't identify. Does not intrude upon the smoke but worth noting for those seeking a pure tobacco.
Pipe Used:
Ceramic
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 19, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Slightly musty, nutty, maybe grassy, modest sweetness. Broken flake cut, fairly thick and moist. Several steps above the other white/light burleys I've tried. Mild. I could imagine mixing this with something else, but it doesn't strike me as a mixer per se; I'll be smoking this straight, for what it is.
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