Charatan Royal Ensign Mixture
(2.50)
A traditional English mixture that sets the standard. The finest grades of Cyprus latakia and Oriental tobacco from the Mediterranaen are blended with flue cured grades from East Carolina and Georgia and lighly toasted in dry drums to enhance the flavour. A good alternative to Dunhill's Standard Mixture.
Details
| Brand | Charatan |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| 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
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Charatan - Royal Ensign Mixture.
I'm not really in a position to draw a comparison to the antecedent Dunhill Standard Mixture having not smoked that for a few years. However, a few of the reflections here depict Standard Mixture as being either well balanced or lead by the Virginia; making this not a million miles away!
The blend, although prominently made of ribbons, includes a few broken flakes. The nose doesn't suggest a Lat Bomb, it's indicative of a very mild English, one that's heavier with Virginia. My moisture was perfect, ready to smoke straight away.
The smoke corroborates with the impression I got from the aroma. The sweet, rich, Virginias are the 'driving force'. The Latakia has a woody flavour, but doesn't monopolize things with a WHACK of smokiness! The Orientals add some character, albeit a light one. Don't expect a camphoraceous, perfumed, 'floral' taste. They season the smoke, in a delicate fashion. I get a fairly cool smoke, which doesn't bite.
Nicotine: mild for an English. Room-note: pleasant.
Royal Ensign Mixture? I'll happily recommend it:
Three stars.
I'm not really in a position to draw a comparison to the antecedent Dunhill Standard Mixture having not smoked that for a few years. However, a few of the reflections here depict Standard Mixture as being either well balanced or lead by the Virginia; making this not a million miles away!
The blend, although prominently made of ribbons, includes a few broken flakes. The nose doesn't suggest a Lat Bomb, it's indicative of a very mild English, one that's heavier with Virginia. My moisture was perfect, ready to smoke straight away.
The smoke corroborates with the impression I got from the aroma. The sweet, rich, Virginias are the 'driving force'. The Latakia has a woody flavour, but doesn't monopolize things with a WHACK of smokiness! The Orientals add some character, albeit a light one. Don't expect a camphoraceous, perfumed, 'floral' taste. They season the smoke, in a delicate fashion. I get a fairly cool smoke, which doesn't bite.
Nicotine: mild for an English. Room-note: pleasant.
Royal Ensign Mixture? I'll happily recommend it:
Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Dracula #221
PurchasedFrom:
GQ Tobaccos
Age When Smoked:
2 months
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