Ken Byron Ventures Moriarty 2020
(2.00)
Four blackened tobaccos with streaks of fragrant African shag.
Three distinct blackened varietals (Kentucky, Virginia, burley) cased lightly with a mix of traditional flavors. Condimental African varietals of Virginia and burley in shag form. The blackened Orientals (Latakia) are used lightly in the Scottish tradition, but this mixture defies classification.
Details
| Brand | Ken Byron Ventures |
| Blended By | Ken Byron |
| Manufactured By | Ken Byron Ventures |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Vanilla |
| Cut | Shag |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 07, 2020 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I was given a two-bowlful sample from a friend of mine a few weeks ago and just got around to trying it. My batch was about 50% brown shag and the rest black torn bits of tobacco. While smoking it, I detected what I am guessing is a fair dose of vanilla. Not a bad blend but for me too typical of other vanilla type aromatics. Glad to try, but would not purchase. Nice aro but nothing exceptional to me.
Pipe Used:
Peterson's Dublin Poker
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Ok so I’m somewhere between the previous two reviews on this one. I do feel like everything was a bit muddled for me, didn’t detect the aromatic flavors, to me it was a run of the mill Scottish mixture, similar to, but not as good as Red Rapparee or Squadron Leader. I didn’t love it or hate it, just ok. I have liked some of the other stuff from KBV, but I probably won’t get this one again.
Pipe Used:
Meerschaum Billiard
PurchasedFrom:
Ken Byron Ventures
Age When Smoked:
Fresh (set out to dry for 15 minutes or so)
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