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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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
John Aylesbury - Scottish Blend.
Another blend from my pal Gentleman Zombie, thanks Franck.
A medium sized, medium brown, ribbon, with a few black and yellow specks. Like all the other John A' blends he's sent me, he's put it in a loose pouch, so it's not too damp.
This gets a mixed reaction, here on Tobacco Reviews, but I'm with the higher ratings. The flavour, although quite heavy with Latakia and Oriental, is quite smooth; from start to finish, a bowl has little fluctuation in flavour, there's no rough/coarse spots, really. The Cavendish only gives a touch of sweetness, the majority of the flavour's this laid-back Lat/Oriental. The Virginia's present throughout, but nothing remarkable; it forms the backbone of the smoke.
The nicotine's mild to medium, and the room-note's quite heavy.
Like I said earlier, I'm with the folks who find this more enjoyable. I don't 'adore' it, but it could be a regular smoke.
Franck, cheers mate, three stars.
Recommended.
Another blend from my pal Gentleman Zombie, thanks Franck.
A medium sized, medium brown, ribbon, with a few black and yellow specks. Like all the other John A' blends he's sent me, he's put it in a loose pouch, so it's not too damp.
This gets a mixed reaction, here on Tobacco Reviews, but I'm with the higher ratings. The flavour, although quite heavy with Latakia and Oriental, is quite smooth; from start to finish, a bowl has little fluctuation in flavour, there's no rough/coarse spots, really. The Cavendish only gives a touch of sweetness, the majority of the flavour's this laid-back Lat/Oriental. The Virginia's present throughout, but nothing remarkable; it forms the backbone of the smoke.
The nicotine's mild to medium, and the room-note's quite heavy.
Like I said earlier, I'm with the folks who find this more enjoyable. I don't 'adore' it, but it could be a regular smoke.
Franck, cheers mate, three stars.
Recommended.
Pipe Used:
Altinok Lee Van Cleef replica
PurchasedFrom:
Traded with Gentleman Zombie.
Age When Smoked:
???
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 08, 2016 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I would have to say that John Aylesbury’s Scottish blend is an Oriental forward blend. The tin note for me is predominantly Oriental. The flavor of the Oriental leaf is also quite present while smoking this Scottish blend.
The Latakia is mild compared to some other Latakia blends. Even though the Latakia takes a backseat to the other Orientals, it is still a very important part in both the tin note and the smoking flavor.
I'm pretty sure the "Black Cavendish" in this blend is of the English variety where Bright Virginia tobaccos are steamed and subjected to pressure without any flavorings or casing added.
The Virginias; yellow, red, and English style Black Cavendish, all combine to give this blend body and depth. For me it’s difficult to pick out any one of these Virginias as having a dominant presence.
The flavor of the Oriental tobacco reminds me of Peter Stokkebye 313 Oriental, which is a Macedonian Oriental tobacco, although I'm sure there is probably more than just one type of Oriental tobacco in John Aylesbury's Scottish blend.
If you enjoy the flavor of Oriental tobaccos accenting a mélange of Virginias where Latakia takes a backseat then John Aylesbury-Scottish Blend could be a worthwhile endeavor.
The Latakia is mild compared to some other Latakia blends. Even though the Latakia takes a backseat to the other Orientals, it is still a very important part in both the tin note and the smoking flavor.
I'm pretty sure the "Black Cavendish" in this blend is of the English variety where Bright Virginia tobaccos are steamed and subjected to pressure without any flavorings or casing added.
The Virginias; yellow, red, and English style Black Cavendish, all combine to give this blend body and depth. For me it’s difficult to pick out any one of these Virginias as having a dominant presence.
The flavor of the Oriental tobacco reminds me of Peter Stokkebye 313 Oriental, which is a Macedonian Oriental tobacco, although I'm sure there is probably more than just one type of Oriental tobacco in John Aylesbury's Scottish blend.
If you enjoy the flavor of Oriental tobaccos accenting a mélange of Virginias where Latakia takes a backseat then John Aylesbury-Scottish Blend could be a worthwhile endeavor.
Pipe Used:
A Clean Briar
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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