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 - 15 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2024 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I enjoy Mac Baren's HH Bold Kentucky as I like the smokiness of Kentucky leaf. As such, I've wanted to try Mac's Amphora Kentucky Blend. as much as I enjoy the HH version, which is a favorite (see my review), I like the Amphora better. It has less of the Kentucky bitterness (harshness) and is a tad sweeter, most likely from the Virginia, but without any of the typical Virginia grassiness or hay-like presence. The smokiness in taste and room note is also more apparent to me than with the HH version which is a big plus for me. No bite with this Amphora nor does it smoke in any way hot, nor is there any gurgle or goopy dottle at the end of the smoke. A delightful blend all around and highly recommended with 5 stars!
Pipe Used:
Stanwell Featherweight Poker
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2022 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Good stuff! Delicious, hearty, satisfying.
I bought the Amphora sampler set during the last IPSD sales and have just recently gotten around to trying the Kentucky. From the first bowl this has become a part of my permanent rotation. For some reason I didn't have high expectations, possibly because all the dark-fired tobaccos I tried previously I've ended up using only for blending. But the Amphora Kentucky blend, with its base of quality Virginia, makes a fine solo smoke. Perfect for a an after-lunch pick me up on a crisp Autumn afternoon.
Amphora Kentucky completely fills the mouth with flavor, without any harshness. Very slight nic hit evident if smoked on an empty stomach. I do not get any grassy notes despite the base being Virginias (seem to be mostly red Virginia, possibly African grown). If you are generally scared off by dark-fired I will only say that I find this blend much more approachable for a broad range of smokers than a Bob Runowsky creation like Old Joe Krantz. Still, I wouldn't recommend it for the Lane 1-Q smoker.
Naturally I wanted to know how this compared to Amphora Burley, which was previously part of my permanent rotation. In a direct A-B comparison the Burley has a more pronounced earthy potato peel flavor and smoother nutty, retrohale, while Kentucky is less earthy, with something noticeably fruity in the pH tempering sauce (I get star fruit), and a distinctive and pleasant spiciness on the retrohale (I get coriander and tamarind).
I tend to like a lot of variety, but this is one blend that I enjoy having more than one bowl a day. I tried in numerous pipes before settling in on an old Savinelli Capri 625 KS that I've had since 1979, now dedicated to this blend. I guess it finally found its soulmate, lol !
I bought the Amphora sampler set during the last IPSD sales and have just recently gotten around to trying the Kentucky. From the first bowl this has become a part of my permanent rotation. For some reason I didn't have high expectations, possibly because all the dark-fired tobaccos I tried previously I've ended up using only for blending. But the Amphora Kentucky blend, with its base of quality Virginia, makes a fine solo smoke. Perfect for a an after-lunch pick me up on a crisp Autumn afternoon.
Amphora Kentucky completely fills the mouth with flavor, without any harshness. Very slight nic hit evident if smoked on an empty stomach. I do not get any grassy notes despite the base being Virginias (seem to be mostly red Virginia, possibly African grown). If you are generally scared off by dark-fired I will only say that I find this blend much more approachable for a broad range of smokers than a Bob Runowsky creation like Old Joe Krantz. Still, I wouldn't recommend it for the Lane 1-Q smoker.
Naturally I wanted to know how this compared to Amphora Burley, which was previously part of my permanent rotation. In a direct A-B comparison the Burley has a more pronounced earthy potato peel flavor and smoother nutty, retrohale, while Kentucky is less earthy, with something noticeably fruity in the pH tempering sauce (I get star fruit), and a distinctive and pleasant spiciness on the retrohale (I get coriander and tamarind).
I tend to like a lot of variety, but this is one blend that I enjoy having more than one bowl a day. I tried in numerous pipes before settling in on an old Savinelli Capri 625 KS that I've had since 1979, now dedicated to this blend. I guess it finally found its soulmate, lol !
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2022 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Unnoticeable |
Main aroma of fresh tobacco contains moist tar smoky pitch and dried fruit. Need an half of hour before packing, because my sample was too wet. Smoke is tangy, citrusy with hint of mellow fermented hay. Need several relights (mainly because of moisture), leave dottle but with good preparation can burn till the end. I can not help to myself, but very similar was green condor (of course condor contains additional aroma) And I was nicely surprised.
Pipe Used:
Jirsa Buldog, BPK
PurchasedFrom:
tobacco shop in Viena
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2021 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Beautiful dark Broken flake. Smells like BBQ and ketchup. Ready to go immediately.
A few of these amphora blends remind me a lot of the HH line. This one is smack dab between the Burley flake and Old Dark Fired. Very similar Kentucky notes as ODF but toned down a tiny bit, and without any of the sweetness, and a much bigger smooth chocolatey burley presence similar to BF. Very smooth, and rich, but with a medium body and mild to medium strength.
Ready to go out the pouch. Burns effortlessly with few relights and refuses to bite. Enough Kentucky to get my fix without wrecking my palate. This is the true definition of an all-day blend. All I wish is that it was available in bulk or bigger quantities.
A few of these amphora blends remind me a lot of the HH line. This one is smack dab between the Burley flake and Old Dark Fired. Very similar Kentucky notes as ODF but toned down a tiny bit, and without any of the sweetness, and a much bigger smooth chocolatey burley presence similar to BF. Very smooth, and rich, but with a medium body and mild to medium strength.
Ready to go out the pouch. Burns effortlessly with few relights and refuses to bite. Enough Kentucky to get my fix without wrecking my palate. This is the true definition of an all-day blend. All I wish is that it was available in bulk or bigger quantities.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2021 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Unnoticeable |
Amphora Kentucky-My fourth Amphora blend and they have all been great ! This Kentucky blend is smokey vinegar BBQ like ODF RR with an buttery sweet smoothness like St Bruno RR . Virginias adding a little citrus and hay and maybe a little friutiness and toasty sweetness. Smoking this now in a new cob and it is a true pleasure. Almost has a slight sourness that I admit to enjoying. I may be a little Biased as I like a vabur over a vaper most of the time . Great blend and will Buy more in the future as burleys are the ones I always run low on . 4!stars
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