Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Sail Authentic (Sail Natural)
(2.53)
Sail Natural is a sophisticated blend of easy burning, rich burley and mellow Virginia to which smooth tobaccos from latakia, India and Indonesia are added.
Notes: Alternate Names: The original name of the blend was Sail Natural, but it has been recently renamed Sail Authentic. Also known as "Ivory", "Beige".
Historically, Sail was elaborated by the Koninklijke ["Royal"] Theodorus Niemeyer B.V., Groningen, The Netherlands-a company founded in 1819 and purchased by Rothmans International Group in 1990.
On June 7, 1999, Rothmans became a subsidiary of British American Tobacco Industries, p.l.c. This product, at least in Canada, is now distributed by Scandinavian tobacco group.
Details
| Brand | Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.53 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 25, 2007 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Update 29 oct 2009
I finally decided to try Sail Natural again. This tobacco is very different than what I remember. I don't know what Orlik changed, but it's working. This is a very nice tobacco and a true natural smoke.
The pouch aroma releases a pure tobacco aroma, a bit of smokiness - the Latakia? with a very, tiny, barely perceptible sweet undertone. There are no orientals in there and I cannot say the proportions for the India and Indonesia tobaccos proportions because it is the first time I smoke such varieties.
The tobacco is a broader cut than Sail Green and darker. Mostly medium brown, brown and some golden shades. People present are not incommodated, as during my first experience,quite the contrary. The taste is never as sweet as my first experience either, it's just pure tobacco taste with a bit of spicey undertone. Even if it reveals a real tobacco taste, Sail Natural is not an unidimensional blend, it is rather rich. And smokes very dry, leaving a nice gray ash.
It could bite if pushed, however. I love my english blends, VA/PE, VA flakes and a few selected aromatics. And I really enjoy Sail Natural. It is at its best when smoked indoors, allowing the smoker to fully appreciate this fine natural blend.
I surprise myself, for I reach more and more for it.
Recommended. 3.25/4
Original review
Alright, this one is a huge contradiction...
When I opened the pouch, I was surprised bu the weird, kind of sour, rance smell. But attracted by the fine, nice ready rubbed acceptable quality leaf. I said "I bougth it, I will at least give it a try".
When I lit up, I was surprised by the awesome, rich, sweet and mellow taste of the tobacco.
When I saw the people I was with react to the room note, I gave out a shy smile and stopped smoking, because they were obviously incommodated by the overwhelming sour smell, but didn't dare say anything. But we know when to not push it, don't we?
I will retry it, out of curiosity, but alone, of course, with the windows sufficiently opened...because the taste was really interesting.
If you smoke it alone,I recommend it. But don't smoke it in company, you will make enemies. That's why I somehow recommend it.
I finally decided to try Sail Natural again. This tobacco is very different than what I remember. I don't know what Orlik changed, but it's working. This is a very nice tobacco and a true natural smoke.
The pouch aroma releases a pure tobacco aroma, a bit of smokiness - the Latakia? with a very, tiny, barely perceptible sweet undertone. There are no orientals in there and I cannot say the proportions for the India and Indonesia tobaccos proportions because it is the first time I smoke such varieties.
The tobacco is a broader cut than Sail Green and darker. Mostly medium brown, brown and some golden shades. People present are not incommodated, as during my first experience,quite the contrary. The taste is never as sweet as my first experience either, it's just pure tobacco taste with a bit of spicey undertone. Even if it reveals a real tobacco taste, Sail Natural is not an unidimensional blend, it is rather rich. And smokes very dry, leaving a nice gray ash.
It could bite if pushed, however. I love my english blends, VA/PE, VA flakes and a few selected aromatics. And I really enjoy Sail Natural. It is at its best when smoked indoors, allowing the smoker to fully appreciate this fine natural blend.
I surprise myself, for I reach more and more for it.
Recommended. 3.25/4
Original review
Alright, this one is a huge contradiction...
When I opened the pouch, I was surprised bu the weird, kind of sour, rance smell. But attracted by the fine, nice ready rubbed acceptable quality leaf. I said "I bougth it, I will at least give it a try".
When I lit up, I was surprised by the awesome, rich, sweet and mellow taste of the tobacco.
When I saw the people I was with react to the room note, I gave out a shy smile and stopped smoking, because they were obviously incommodated by the overwhelming sour smell, but didn't dare say anything. But we know when to not push it, don't we?
I will retry it, out of curiosity, but alone, of course, with the windows sufficiently opened...because the taste was really interesting.
If you smoke it alone,I recommend it. But don't smoke it in company, you will make enemies. That's why I somehow recommend it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 26, 2009 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
I bought a pouch and cracked open the seal and ughh!! not the best smell. Should be smoked with a larger bowel as tongue bite is high. (Got scorched a couple of times). Once I did get a good rhythm going it is a nice simple smoke ........ thats about it. Ill try it again soon.
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