John Aylesbury Scottish Blend
(2.25)
Oriental tobaccos, latakia, black cavendish, dark & bright Virginias come together to form this superb smoking blend.
Details
| Brand | John Aylesbury |
| Blended By | Planta |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Scottish |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
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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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2003 | Mild | None Detected | Very Mild | Tolerable |
Scottish Blend is an interesting tobacco that responds exactly to Eulenburg's contention in the sense that Scottish mixtures are basically Latakia based English blends with added Black Cavendish. In this case John Aylesbury offers a mild blend of top grade leaf which, unlike its English Mixture, it includes Oriental and Latakia leaf.
Rough cut and rather dry in the tin, the blend is natural tasting, but the presence of the Eastern tobaccos is almost anecdotical. Mild and easy burning, it unfortunately lacks in strength and density, even if measured by the lightest Latakia/Oriental blends (think of S. Gawith's Skiff). On the other hand, the presence of the Black Cavendish is not intrusive at all or annoyingly sweet. On the contrary, it is this leaf, rather than the Orientals, the one that provides some body and structure to the blend. Room aroma is not that heavy and I think it would be feasible to smoke it in public with no mayor consequences.
This could be a nice introduction to natural tasting tobaccos, as well as very polite way of getting acquainted with Latakia and Oriental tobaccos. But if you are already used to blends such as Squadron Leader, Early Morning or even Larsen's Selected Blend No 20?not to mention My Mixture 965 or 7 Reserve? this Scottish concoction will not do much for your palate.
Rough cut and rather dry in the tin, the blend is natural tasting, but the presence of the Eastern tobaccos is almost anecdotical. Mild and easy burning, it unfortunately lacks in strength and density, even if measured by the lightest Latakia/Oriental blends (think of S. Gawith's Skiff). On the other hand, the presence of the Black Cavendish is not intrusive at all or annoyingly sweet. On the contrary, it is this leaf, rather than the Orientals, the one that provides some body and structure to the blend. Room aroma is not that heavy and I think it would be feasible to smoke it in public with no mayor consequences.
This could be a nice introduction to natural tasting tobaccos, as well as very polite way of getting acquainted with Latakia and Oriental tobaccos. But if you are already used to blends such as Squadron Leader, Early Morning or even Larsen's Selected Blend No 20?not to mention My Mixture 965 or 7 Reserve? this Scottish concoction will not do much for your palate.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2022 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
The rather musty Cyprian Latakia offers an abundance smoke, earth, wood, floralness, some incense, sweetness, and mild spice as it takes a very small lead. The tangy Orientals provide a wealth of earth, wood, fragrant incense-like floralness, plenty of spice, vegetation, sourness, some buttery sweetness, and smoke as a competitive second lead. The creamy, sugary black cavendish sits in the third slot as it tames some of the rough edges. The aspects of the bright Virginia are some tart and tangy citrus, grass, vegetation, bread, sugar, floralness, spice and slight acidity. They are a couple of steps above the condiment line. The dark Virginia produces light tangy dark fruit, earth, wood, bread, sugar, and touches of spice and floralness. It’s a slot below the bright Va. The strength and nic-hit are medium. The taste is a notch past that mark. Won’t get harsh or bite, although I recommend a slow puffing cadence due to the tongue tingly spice content. Has a few rough edges. Burns clean and slightly warm at a moderate pace with a mostly consistent sweet and sour, spicy, floral flavor that extends to the mildly lingering, pleasant after taste. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. Not an all day smoke due to the spice, but it is repeatable. Two and a half stars.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A mild and light blend. The Lat leads with the Orientals not far behind. There is a nice sweetness from the Black Cav. The Virginias are hidden to me. It's a pleasant smoke, but lacks complexity. This really needs the Virginias to show, but they refuse to.
Mild to medium in body and taste. No added flavorings. Burns very well.
Mild to medium in body and taste. No added flavorings. Burns very well.
Pipe Used:
MM Little Devil Cutty, Little Devil Acorn, Marcus
PurchasedFrom:
Mars cigars and pipes
Age When Smoked:
fresh
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