Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Skandinavik Full Aroma Cavendish
(2.73)
Mature Virginia and toasted burley tobaccos flavored with full and sweet notes that enhance this typical Danish flavor.
Details
| Brand | Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) |
| Blended By | Peter Stokkebye |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.73 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 25 of 25 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 02, 2004 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
In my early days as a pipier, Amphora Red was my staple tobacco. So I was curious to see how another big red can of Scandanavian tobacco would smoke. Conclusion: bitier, and with not nearly the flavor of the old Amphora Red. Skandanavik skates by on a smidge of cherry flavor, while Amphora, with its "whiff of pure fruit blossom" is tastier, smoother, and sweeter. Amphora also contains Kentucky and Oriental tobaccos for a little fuller taste with less tendency to bite.
Skandanavik is a dry, quality tobacco that smokes down to a white ash. It just burns too hot and, ultimately, it's not Amphora Red, or even that close. Worthy effort and recommended to aromatic fanciers looking to step up. Note, though, that this tobaco can really bite--it bit me, consistently, even though after a few bowls, I smoked it slowly in Peterson system pipes.
Skandanavik is a dry, quality tobacco that smokes down to a white ash. It just burns too hot and, ultimately, it's not Amphora Red, or even that close. Worthy effort and recommended to aromatic fanciers looking to step up. Note, though, that this tobaco can really bite--it bit me, consistently, even though after a few bowls, I smoked it slowly in Peterson system pipes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 26, 2004 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
See review for Amphora red. This is the next closest thing.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 31, 2002 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Upon opening the tin I was greeted by a pretty strong sweet, fruity aroma. I usually don't care for a fruity smell or taste in my tobacco but this was pleasant. The quality of the tobacco was very good. While smoking, the fruit taste and aroma were mild and not overpowering at all but was a nice compliment to the tobacco itself. I was very pleased with this blend and can see myself purchasing a tin from time to time for a change of pace.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 09, 2002 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Skan Full Aroma was somewhat of a surprise to me. I was waiting for a gawdawful blast of cherry on light up but received a sweet "firm" hint of it. But then it quickly calmed into a very pleasant slightly dominated VA blend with a consistant but mild cherry background. This blend is one of very few pouch tobaccos that I would smoke on a regular basis. It, like it's sister tobacco (Skan Regular), is not a "drug store blend". This tobacco is good quality and could be an all day smoke to some. If your beginning to get away from the candy smokes and into the VA blends; this blend is a good start. It's now an occasional to weekly for me. My recommendation will probably go up on this one. A real surprise!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 02, 2002 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Since Imperial Tobacco Group, PLC stopped exporting Amphora to the USA as part of their purchase of Douwe Egberts from Sara Lee, Peter Stokkebye attempted to match the old Holland formula and has product available in the USA @ ~ prices. They've done a good job of matching Full Aromatic in the red pouch/tin. Refer to the Amphora reviews or if you enjoyed that blend or like aromatic but balanced Cavendish, give this one a try. The golden to reddish brown partially broken flake smokes evenly and cool with no bite. A sweet, fruity pouch aroma carries thru during the inital stages of the smoke but does not overpower the undertones of natural tobacco that become more prominent during the smoke. A good everyday smoke, especially in the warmer weather.
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