Holger Danske Golden Harmony

Found this at my local B&M and just couldn't pass it up as this was on my "must try" list back when I was a strictly aromatic only smoker. Upon opening the tin I was almost knocked off my feet by the oh-so-close to overpowering aroma of the casing. I was afraid that it would be too much, but once I loaded a bowl in my trusty cob I was pleasantly surprised to find that the taste of the tobacco isn't overpowered by the casing. Very sweet, a tad on the "goopy" side I wouldn't smoke this in anything but a cheap cob or a briar dedicated to aromatics. Overall, as aromatics go this is very good. Makes a nice 'dessert bowl'.

This aromatic was a true delight to smoke. This tobacco has no bite and is full of wonderful mango flavor!

This was one of the first blends I smoked when I started pipesmoking again, as my palate was not quite educated, I could really find no real discernable flavoring. It smoked nicely though, and I could tell it was a quality tobacco. There are plenty of domestic blends that can offer similar or better qualities for a better price. The hot looking bartender chicks, however, really dug the room note, so for that, i can recommend it.

Update:

I did not throw the pouch away. Three months later for some unclear reason I decided to give it another try.

Now the casing is not as intense. Most of it must have evaporated, so the tobacco can be smoked. For me, this means an upgrade to "somewhat recommended".

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I only decided to review this blend because of my huge disappointment.

I do not think that the tobaccos in this blend are of any significance. There is an extremely strong chemical flavor of rotten Mango, which hides away everything else.

It is the first pouch of tobacco I did not manage to finish, no matter how hard I tried.

I would recommend Brebbia Allegro Mixture #4 as an alternative to the curious.

Where is the mango in this stuff? It neither smells nor tastes like mango, but to some strong chemical. If there's some tobacco here, I sure couldn't tell. It also burns way too hot.

If I could give it 1.5 stars I would (just because I have tried some aromatics that are even worse than this one, i.e. Borkum Reef's).

Only smoking aromatics on occasion, I was pleasantly suprised. What a nice tropical like vanilla. A nice change from the usual. It will burn you, of course- A great one for the tool box. I suspect it might have calories.....

This tobacco offers a nice fruity variation on the vanilla theme, even though I'm not 100% sure it's mango I'm tasting, but the vanilla you can definetly taste, and yes it can burn a bit too wet anc cause tongue bite if not smoked properly, but is without a doubt a good tasing nice smelling aromatic, i bought a few pouches, and plan to keep some around for cool evenings. Enjoy!

I highly recommend this blend as an aromatic. The tobacco is quality and you can taste it. The mango does emerge while smoking in both the aroma and the taste but it is not excessive or too sweet. I haven't really tasted the vanilla in the 6 or so bowls I've smoked. Aromatic lovers should definitely try this blend.

I tend to begin the day with the kind of smoke that gently awakens the taste buds, yet povides the unmistakenable 'tobacco' taste this delivers. My other 'morning' blend is perhaps a crisp Nougut. For several months I've been smokeless, due to oral 'implant' surgery which is very 'no exceptions to the abstenience [ that is to say: not one teeney, weenie puff, PERIOD] OK, ok, my ability to propely masticate is more important. However, I had a tin, between my leg on the wheelchair I use. And the aroma of mangos and vanilla made my mouth water. The 'tropical' aroma of this blend is half of the attrction. Also, it is a big hit with the fairer sex and I have heard of an instance where a young man bought his spouse a 'petite' small pipe with this brand 'cause she's wild about mangos! Was a big hit, she loved it! Well, enough of this. If your 'morning' smoke has to be mild and pleasant, yet not that sickly and syruppy overpowering taste. If you want a tobacco that has that deffinite Virginia/burley taste try it. Your mate will love you for it! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!