Planta Mild English
(3.20)
An exclusive, aristocratic blend from Planta, Mild English has a high ratio of Latakia from Syria and Cyprus and broad Virginia leaf. Blended by hand.
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Planta - Mild English
Sometime in the recent past I read online somewhere that Planta claims to have perhaps five years worth of syrian latakia in reserve. Not sure if that's true, but as a fan of Planta's Full English blend, I thought I should try this one also while I could.
This blend lacks the java cigar leaf of the other. The syrian latakia is the star of this blend ("dry wine-like" per JimInks is a great description). The cyprian latakia is more sharp, campfirey and backs up the syrian but occasionally moves to the front for a moment. I don't really get a distinct "taste" per se from the virginia, but find its presence thru a light, natural sweetness that stays in the background. This tobacco both smokes and tastes better if it's more toward the dry side so I recommend perhaps a half hour of air dry if you get a sample that's more moist.
I still like the Full English a little better, but this blend does a nice job of showcasing the syrian latakia imo.
Sometime in the recent past I read online somewhere that Planta claims to have perhaps five years worth of syrian latakia in reserve. Not sure if that's true, but as a fan of Planta's Full English blend, I thought I should try this one also while I could.
This blend lacks the java cigar leaf of the other. The syrian latakia is the star of this blend ("dry wine-like" per JimInks is a great description). The cyprian latakia is more sharp, campfirey and backs up the syrian but occasionally moves to the front for a moment. I don't really get a distinct "taste" per se from the virginia, but find its presence thru a light, natural sweetness that stays in the background. This tobacco both smokes and tastes better if it's more toward the dry side so I recommend perhaps a half hour of air dry if you get a sample that's more moist.
I still like the Full English a little better, but this blend does a nice job of showcasing the syrian latakia imo.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Planta - Mild English.
The pouch contains a higher proportion of brown to black ribbons. A lot of the ribbons are fine to medium in build but as well as these Mild English includes a few bigger leafy pieces. The moisture's good and the unlit aroma's typically English. Mild English? A fitting name or a contraposition?
I don't find the name befitting until after about a third. The inaugurate part of a bowl is governed by the Cyprian Latakia, causing the smoke to have quite a sharp pepperiness. Once the Syrian joins in a smoky, leathery, note develops and it's here where the blend becomes a little more eponymous, although I still wouldn't necessarily call it Mild; MILDER, not mild, lol! The Lat' also has a slightly fragrant character, not too false seeming, but it has a spot of vibrancy. The Virginia's an exceedingly minor player throughout a bowl, it might as well be absent from the description, it's that way in the smoke! The burn from it? For best results it needs to be packed loosely. The temperature's low and I get no bite.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: not too bad, for me.
Mild English? A nice blend that gives credence to four stars:
Highly rcommended.
The pouch contains a higher proportion of brown to black ribbons. A lot of the ribbons are fine to medium in build but as well as these Mild English includes a few bigger leafy pieces. The moisture's good and the unlit aroma's typically English. Mild English? A fitting name or a contraposition?
I don't find the name befitting until after about a third. The inaugurate part of a bowl is governed by the Cyprian Latakia, causing the smoke to have quite a sharp pepperiness. Once the Syrian joins in a smoky, leathery, note develops and it's here where the blend becomes a little more eponymous, although I still wouldn't necessarily call it Mild; MILDER, not mild, lol! The Lat' also has a slightly fragrant character, not too false seeming, but it has a spot of vibrancy. The Virginia's an exceedingly minor player throughout a bowl, it might as well be absent from the description, it's that way in the smoke! The burn from it? For best results it needs to be packed loosely. The temperature's low and I get no bite.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: not too bad, for me.
Mild English? A nice blend that gives credence to four stars:
Highly rcommended.
Pipe Used:
Morgan Blackjack
PurchasedFrom:
Cup O' Joes
Age When Smoked:
New
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