Cult Embassy
(2.86)
Cult's Embassy blend combines choice burley, Virginia, black cavendish and latakia with subtle notes of vanilla, offering a creamy aromatic smoke that only complements the natural leaf within.
Details
| Brand | Cult |
| Blended By | Cult |
| Manufactured By | STG Lane Ltd. |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Vanilla |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2018 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a really interesting blend. I was intrigued by the possibility of a tasty vanilla aromatic, but this tobacco is much more. The vanilla notes are strongest in the tin, and present really in the first few lights. Midway through the bowl, the Latakia comes through subtly but clearly, almost with a bit of spice. It is not heavy or smokey, but there is a strength to the smoke midway through that is not present in the early, sweeter puffs. The tobacco burns to a fine ash all the way to the bottom, has no bite if you smoke it at moderate pace, and has a nice light gray smoke. I enjoy this smoke when I am looking for a lighter aromatic, but still want a bit of traditional English in the smoke as well. It is not a lot of either, but there is enough of a presence of both that it is worthwhile to try though I probably won't buy another tin for a while.
I now find that I smoke this when I am looking for a light English blend. If you like something that is a bit of both, this will do the trick. If you, like I, prefer strong blends in their style, well, this is not your choice.
I now find that I smoke this when I am looking for a light English blend. If you like something that is a bit of both, this will do the trick. If you, like I, prefer strong blends in their style, well, this is not your choice.
Pipe Used:
Dr. Grabow Grand Duke and Royalton
PurchasedFrom:
Tobacco Pipes
Age When Smoked:
3 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2022 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Embassy describes itself as “course cut”, but I see no difference here to typical broad cut ribbon. The delicious VaBur tin note balances baked goods and raw sugar with a small dash of Latakia and just a hint of vanilla.
The charring light is delicious: tame, raw sugar and a bit of quality parchment burley. Unlike so many PG-laden offerings, Embassy took that charring light and ran with it. Another puff and I set down my unnecessary second match. After the initial sugar burns quickly off, don’t expect any epiphany-inducing flavor spectrum. Instead, sip slowly and patiently. You’ll be rewarded with a very smooth vanilla topped VaBur that burns cool and quite dry absent the PG-laden sloppy gurgly mess so often proffered by this genre. What I don’t get here, however, is any Latakia. Though present on the nose, it’s blended away, overshadowed by burley that, unfortunately, becomes ashy and monochromatic as the bowl slips past half mast.
This is a decent blend, towering over the goopy vanilla aromatics, but for an “Aromatic English” or “American English” ex: Wilke, it falls far short.
For better aromatic English and/or American English blends, try Wilke No. 5 and Two Friends English Chocolate. For Vanilla tobaccos try MacBaren Vanilla Flake.
The charring light is delicious: tame, raw sugar and a bit of quality parchment burley. Unlike so many PG-laden offerings, Embassy took that charring light and ran with it. Another puff and I set down my unnecessary second match. After the initial sugar burns quickly off, don’t expect any epiphany-inducing flavor spectrum. Instead, sip slowly and patiently. You’ll be rewarded with a very smooth vanilla topped VaBur that burns cool and quite dry absent the PG-laden sloppy gurgly mess so often proffered by this genre. What I don’t get here, however, is any Latakia. Though present on the nose, it’s blended away, overshadowed by burley that, unfortunately, becomes ashy and monochromatic as the bowl slips past half mast.
This is a decent blend, towering over the goopy vanilla aromatics, but for an “Aromatic English” or “American English” ex: Wilke, it falls far short.
For better aromatic English and/or American English blends, try Wilke No. 5 and Two Friends English Chocolate. For Vanilla tobaccos try MacBaren Vanilla Flake.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell No. 11
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 06, 2021 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
It's not terrible I just don't like the Latakia, as with all latakia's it taste like incense to me...I guess if you're into the "floral / Incense" taste this would be a great blend for you. it burned rather nicely down to a white ash with no issues.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Pub Pipe
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