Craven Craven Aromatic (Original)
(2.00)
A cool smoking blend of Virginia and burley tobaccos with a sweet aromatic top note.
Notes: Due to EU regulations this is now known as "Original.
Details
| Brand | Craven |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk; 25g Pouch |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.00 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2011 | Mild | Very Mild | Very Mild | Unnoticeable |
Some very interesting observations on this tobacco.
Like DrDyson I too have great affection for Craven as a manufacturer recalling my days of cigarette smoking in the 70's with the likes of Black Cat.
Also, like Ex20 I found the contents of this pouch was dryer than a teenagers toothbrush and the consistency, indeed, like old leaf tea.
It was taken back and I insisted the Tesco's personage checked all of the pouches before settling on one that seemed to have retained some moisture. I bet Tesco's won't withdraw those I rejected, and some other poor sod get a dry pack. I have a suspicion that they don't sell many of these anyway...
Ah yes the tobacco.
Dry it certainly is and a pleasant pouch aroma. It has a mild creamy taste, but no room note at all. It's pretty ordinary really and not a million miles from Gold Block.
Together with Gold Block this blend is possibly the best of the supermarket brands.
*UPDATE*
6 years on and this blend is now called Craven 'Original', and the observations I made at the time are much the same.
The pouch aroma is what lifts this blend above other OTC's. I don't know if this still counts in the UK as an OTC or indeed if it can still be obtained from supermarkets. Certainly since my fun and games with Tesco I've never seen it since, even behind those ridiculous metal shutters where they hide their tobacco products.
If I could get this locally then I'd certainly have it in my cupboard for picking out as a regular smoke, along with St Bruno's flake.
Like DrDyson I too have great affection for Craven as a manufacturer recalling my days of cigarette smoking in the 70's with the likes of Black Cat.
Also, like Ex20 I found the contents of this pouch was dryer than a teenagers toothbrush and the consistency, indeed, like old leaf tea.
It was taken back and I insisted the Tesco's personage checked all of the pouches before settling on one that seemed to have retained some moisture. I bet Tesco's won't withdraw those I rejected, and some other poor sod get a dry pack. I have a suspicion that they don't sell many of these anyway...
Ah yes the tobacco.
Dry it certainly is and a pleasant pouch aroma. It has a mild creamy taste, but no room note at all. It's pretty ordinary really and not a million miles from Gold Block.
Together with Gold Block this blend is possibly the best of the supermarket brands.
*UPDATE*
6 years on and this blend is now called Craven 'Original', and the observations I made at the time are much the same.
The pouch aroma is what lifts this blend above other OTC's. I don't know if this still counts in the UK as an OTC or indeed if it can still be obtained from supermarkets. Certainly since my fun and games with Tesco I've never seen it since, even behind those ridiculous metal shutters where they hide their tobacco products.
If I could get this locally then I'd certainly have it in my cupboard for picking out as a regular smoke, along with St Bruno's flake.
Pipe Used:
All of them (briars)
PurchasedFrom:
Land's tobacconists, Stratford
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 29, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Pretty much the same review as Holland House to be fair. I did find this a little 'hot' but that was probably my fault trying to get some strength out of it. Most of these aromatic types can be layered in the pipe rather like St Bruno on Gold Block on St Bruno and so on. I used to do the same with different Gawith flakes/mixtures.
Pipe Used:
Billiards of varying makes.
PurchasedFrom:
When it could be bought in shops!
Age When Smoked:
Out of pack after purchase.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 05, 2012 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
In my search for a light virginia burley mix to blend with heavy cased tobaccos I tried this. It was ok, but just would not do. I have tasted far better for blending.
The tin-note was of quite ordinary smelling virginia with a light woody spice from the burley.
it was reasonable to fill, and lit well, a little too well infact as it burnt rather fast and hot. The taste was a mild and rather bland and it tended to bite if drawn too hard.
The room note was pleasing and light and smelt better than the tobacco tasted.
Not horrible but not fantastic a tollerable smoke for a light aromatic bend.
The tin-note was of quite ordinary smelling virginia with a light woody spice from the burley.
it was reasonable to fill, and lit well, a little too well infact as it burnt rather fast and hot. The taste was a mild and rather bland and it tended to bite if drawn too hard.
The room note was pleasing and light and smelt better than the tobacco tasted.
Not horrible but not fantastic a tollerable smoke for a light aromatic bend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 24, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
It burns nice and slow and is not too bad at all in the taste department - reminds me a lot of Clan but with a fainter taste. As a supermarket brand it's much like any other and nothing special. But it is a pleasing smoke and does what it says on the tin.
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