Motzek Old School
(3.00)
Virginias in various cuts are rounded off with roasted black cavendish (30%) and form the "heart". A whiff of white burley with roasted Virginias form the decent "head" The "base" compromises the flavors and adds finest, nutty burley.
A rounded tobacco, not only for fans of old recipes and cavendish-lovers.
Notes: Spicy, full bodied Virginias, unflavored black cavendish, white burley and mature nutty brown burley make for a strong character, yet beautifully soft mixture of the "old school". Creamy smoke, full of grassy, flowery, chocolaty notes make for a pleasure in the vein of past days. Was, is, and stays good. Released 02/2018.
Details
| Brand | Motzek |
| Blended By | Tom Darasz |
| Manufactured By | Motzek / TAK |
| Blend Type | Cavendish Based |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 100 grams pouch |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
This piqued my interest albeit I'm not really a lover of Cavendish and those blends built on the base of it. But somehow it tempted me enough to try it at Lohmar Pipe Show yesterday and after a Corn Cob full of it I grabbed a 100grams bag.
The tin-, or rather bag note is that of restrained sweetness, mild, yet zesty spiciness and delicate notes of chocolate and nuts. As with a lot of Motzek blends this is a mixture of ribbons and coarsely cut tobaccos and it feels comfty in pipes with wider bowls.
In the pipe it's silky smooth, yet full of character and a pleasant spiciness. A nose-tingling, almost peppery spice is present all the way and intertwines excellently with the naturally sweet, slightly caramelly and toasty Cavendish base. I was expecting this to be much sweeter, but actually it rather is a tart and spicy smoke. The burleys are the backbone for the blend and not only contribute rich body and decent earth, but also a slight nuttiness and minor chocolaty notes. In the 2nd half it gains intensity and spice while being consistent in its flavors.
Rich and full-bodied flavors ensnare my palate - this blend really struck me as a surprise. I was highly sceptical, but got enchanted by this well composed blend and its synergetic harmony of savoury spiciness and mild natural sweetness. Not overly complex, but has a certain depth to it that makes it entertaining for conscious smokes and a delight for for a smoke inbetween.
Lower end spectrum of 'medium strength', but full in its aroma. Natural tasting with a pleasant room note. I'd love to see how this blend ages!
The tin-, or rather bag note is that of restrained sweetness, mild, yet zesty spiciness and delicate notes of chocolate and nuts. As with a lot of Motzek blends this is a mixture of ribbons and coarsely cut tobaccos and it feels comfty in pipes with wider bowls.
In the pipe it's silky smooth, yet full of character and a pleasant spiciness. A nose-tingling, almost peppery spice is present all the way and intertwines excellently with the naturally sweet, slightly caramelly and toasty Cavendish base. I was expecting this to be much sweeter, but actually it rather is a tart and spicy smoke. The burleys are the backbone for the blend and not only contribute rich body and decent earth, but also a slight nuttiness and minor chocolaty notes. In the 2nd half it gains intensity and spice while being consistent in its flavors.
Rich and full-bodied flavors ensnare my palate - this blend really struck me as a surprise. I was highly sceptical, but got enchanted by this well composed blend and its synergetic harmony of savoury spiciness and mild natural sweetness. Not overly complex, but has a certain depth to it that makes it entertaining for conscious smokes and a delight for for a smoke inbetween.
Lower end spectrum of 'medium strength', but full in its aroma. Natural tasting with a pleasant room note. I'd love to see how this blend ages!
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