Mac Baren Amphora Burley Blend
(3.31)
Amphora Burley Blend is, as the name indicates, a burley dominated pipe tobacco, in which a touch of Virginia tobacco has been added for the perfect balance of the blend. Amphora Burley Blend is a harmonious blend based on more than 150 years of experience of tobacco blending.
Details
| Brand | Mac Baren |
| Blended By | Per Jensen |
| Manufactured By | Mac Baren |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.31 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 15 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2019 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The cut is a mostly rubbed out flake. It came at a good level of hydration for me. Some of the hunks are a little hearty, and after a couple of bowls, I discovered the best way for me to smoke it was to gently rub out a pinch in my hands and stuff from there. There is a little cocoa in the pouch note.
This is a very good pouch tobacco. I would not hesitate to pick this up if I were traveling and needed to resupply.
Perhaps the best way to describe this is by comparison to Pegasus. It is smoother and slightly less "edgy." There is a subtle spice when puffed, and I attribute that to the Kentucky. It is fairly mellow and has a few sour notes, and it does not have a bitter edge. There was a little sweet in the profile from the Virginias.
It was an unremarkable but pleasant smoke. It stayed lit and seemed to burn a little slow. I was quite happy to dump ashes and have another bowl.
This is good but not great. I have no regrets and would smoke another pouch if the opportunity presented itself. I won't go out of my way to look for it. It is a solid 3 on the scale.
This is a very good pouch tobacco. I would not hesitate to pick this up if I were traveling and needed to resupply.
Perhaps the best way to describe this is by comparison to Pegasus. It is smoother and slightly less "edgy." There is a subtle spice when puffed, and I attribute that to the Kentucky. It is fairly mellow and has a few sour notes, and it does not have a bitter edge. There was a little sweet in the profile from the Virginias.
It was an unremarkable but pleasant smoke. It stayed lit and seemed to burn a little slow. I was quite happy to dump ashes and have another bowl.
This is good but not great. I have no regrets and would smoke another pouch if the opportunity presented itself. I won't go out of my way to look for it. It is a solid 3 on the scale.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02, 2021 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Another pleasant surprise.. This blend has that classic Mac Baren burley flavor.. It seems to fall somewhere between Golden Extra and HH Burley flake on the flavor spectrum.. Just a pleasant old school smooth nutty smoke.. the Kentucky and Virginia are in the background but do a nice job balancing out the blend.. I like the occasional burley.. but I have the feeling regular burley smokers will absolutely love this one. Great quality for a pouch.. and a further example of why Mac Baren is currently one of the best blenders out there.. 3 stars for my tastes..
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 21, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
Fine burley blend, very similar to Mac Baren's HH Burley Flake. But in a different cut. I think it is more broken flake than ready rubbed.
Big amount of burley, smaller portion of Virginia and a pinch of Kentucky.
I like it!
Big amount of burley, smaller portion of Virginia and a pinch of Kentucky.
I like it!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2022 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
At first, the burley is almost the only player, making the blend kinda boring. Later on, the sweet virginias add the necessary balance and things start to get a bit interesting. I can't notice any kentucky in this one, and the official description on the MB site doesn't mention it. So, as far as I am concerned, this is a burley blend with just a (very welcome) pinch of VA. 2 and a half.
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 10, 2021 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
In tin note, the first fiddle is played (as could be expected) by earthy, heavy, cocoa, nut Burley. Virginia is almost imperceptible in my opinion. The tobacco definitely needed a little drying. The taste is full-bodied, earthy and heavy. You can also feel Virginie's slightly hay-like piercing. If you smoke too quickly, it can bite. The biggest disadvantage is that the taste does not change even a little during the whole smoking, which makes it extremely monotonous and simply boring. That's why I try to burn it in small chimneys. Leaves a large amount of condensate. In my opinion, it is not suitable for all-day smoke. I can give the maximum 3 stars, but only on the condition of smoking in a small pipe.
Age When Smoked:
New
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