Mac Baren Amphora Kentucky Blend
(3.29)
Amphora's Kentucky Blend is a harmonious blend based on more than 150 years of experience of tobacco blending. A large proportion of dark-fired Kentucky is blended with high grade Virginia tobaccos to achieve the solid and smoky taste of the Kentucky tobaccos.
Notes: Introduced July 2019
Details
| Brand | Mac Baren |
| Blended By | Per Jensen |
| Manufactured By | Mac Baren |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.29 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
If you enjoy Kentucky that isn't too harsh, you should enjoy this (unless you need high N). The VA is barely there, but holds the blend together. The broken flakes are truly broken flakes, not thick, sometimes short, ribbons as in some blends listed as such, and fold and stuff easily. Not very complex, but it delivers what it claims. Smokes easy, although I needed to relight a bit more than usual. My only criticism is not the many small bits of stem, or even the thin 1 inch pieces, but a thick stem over 2 inches long was a bit much (hopefully not common in many pouches).
Pipe Used:
cobs and briars
PurchasedFrom:
Mars
Age When Smoked:
2 months after purchase
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2020 | Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Strong |
The tobacco is very dark brown, almost black, and quite moist from the pouch; feeling almost greasy to the fingers. It says here "broken flake" but that's more like "half broken"; the main consistency is long strands of flake, and there are even quite large bits of still unbroken pieces of flake within.
Pouch note is that of very full burley, with just a hint of charcoal/barbecue.
Usually needs a bit of rubbing out to pack properly because of the consistency, but lights and burns surprisingly well despite the perceived moisture level. The smoke is VERY thick, fairly strong, and absolutely full of the rich kentucky flavour; it's like smoking a smoky fireplace, or the remains of a burnt-out house. It's not disagreeable at all, but to be honest, it's a tad bit too strong for my tastes to be smoked pure; definitely not an all-day smoke for me, but to be enjoyed occasionally after a good dinner or perhaps having a strong drink as a chaser.
I tried mixing it 1:1 with Everton first, but that's another burley blend so it stayed still a little bit too wholesome; what I think it needs is some pure virginia or perhaps orient to tone it down a bit. Drying out actually seems to make it somewhat mellower and not just too sharp/coarse as seems to happen with many other broken-flake blends.
Like many blends of similar strong taste and consistency, a pouch of this would last me easily 2-3 times as long as a pouch of some milder blend.
Will buy again but only to use as a base for own blends, not for smoking as such. Now, I'm eagerly waiting for Amphora Latakia and Amphora Perique. 😉
Pouch note is that of very full burley, with just a hint of charcoal/barbecue.
Usually needs a bit of rubbing out to pack properly because of the consistency, but lights and burns surprisingly well despite the perceived moisture level. The smoke is VERY thick, fairly strong, and absolutely full of the rich kentucky flavour; it's like smoking a smoky fireplace, or the remains of a burnt-out house. It's not disagreeable at all, but to be honest, it's a tad bit too strong for my tastes to be smoked pure; definitely not an all-day smoke for me, but to be enjoyed occasionally after a good dinner or perhaps having a strong drink as a chaser.
I tried mixing it 1:1 with Everton first, but that's another burley blend so it stayed still a little bit too wholesome; what I think it needs is some pure virginia or perhaps orient to tone it down a bit. Drying out actually seems to make it somewhat mellower and not just too sharp/coarse as seems to happen with many other broken-flake blends.
Like many blends of similar strong taste and consistency, a pouch of this would last me easily 2-3 times as long as a pouch of some milder blend.
Will buy again but only to use as a base for own blends, not for smoking as such. Now, I'm eagerly waiting for Amphora Latakia and Amphora Perique. 😉
Pipe Used:
Falcon meerschaum, Chacom, corn cob
PurchasedFrom:
Smoke Shop in Magnolia Park, Wroclaw Poland
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Jan 30, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Like a codger blend, but more so.
Pouch note is straight ketchup.
Broken flake that packs well and smokes like a dream with little to no relights.
Big, brash Kentucky flavors backed by a Virginia twang.
I’d be happy to smoke this daily if it was the only option provided to me.
Pouch note is straight ketchup.
Broken flake that packs well and smokes like a dream with little to no relights.
Big, brash Kentucky flavors backed by a Virginia twang.
I’d be happy to smoke this daily if it was the only option provided to me.
Pipe Used:
Mayfair bulldog
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2020 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is a really good blend. It's a little sweet, a little smoky, a little spicy, nutty and just an all around good, easy smoke. I also got a compliment on the room note. It's smokable right out of the pouch, burns easily with few re-lights. I also like to add this as an occasional condiment to straight Virginia to give it a little more depth! If you're a fan of DFK, this might be right up your alley!
Pipe Used:
Various
PurchasedFrom:
Pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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