Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Skandinavik Full Aroma Cavendish

I liked this blend. Particularly when considering this is a drugstore blend. It is a cavendished Virginia so far as I can tell and has a nice sugary sweetness. This one will bite if pushed. I put this in the same category as Sail Yellow, Peter Stokkebye Aromatic Dutch slices or some other dutch Cavendish blends.

It is not very aromatic, but I like this. The natural tobacco flavor comes through strong and I really don't get much of a topping. It tastes more like a very sweet Virginia to me. I recommend it, but it did not blow me away.

Pouch note is strongly of dried fruits, primarily fig, with a very slight hint of candied cherry. Presentation is broken flake, a big surprise for me relative to the typical OTC "crimp" cut. Moisture content was just right. 

The charring light brings out sugar and dried fruits, with a distinct apricot flavor that is reminiscent of Stanwell Melange. Unlike Melange, however, this is a more delicate blend,  burley forward, and much easier on the tongue. After the initial flavor burst of the charring light, the flavors quickly settle down and soften with the subtle cocoa of the burley counterbalancing the fruit to become what I found to be a surprisingly pleasant smoke. 

This blend reminds me of a 50/50 mixture I made of Stanwell Melange and Mac Baren Burley London Blend, though milder in flavor and body. The flavors here are subtle and settle down by mid-bowl, so resist over-puffing: you won't find the flavor blast you're looking for and, as with any cased VaBur aromatic, you'll risk tongue bite. But sipping this one slowly, you'll be treated to what may be the best aromatic flavor profile out there in OTC land. Full Aroma burns nicely and cleanly: not too hot and not too wet. Little goop, though with any aromatic ghosting could be an issue. 

While too mild to be a cherished smoke, I was very impressed with this blend and would definitely recommend it for aromatic smokers, those working through the OTC circuit, or those who simply desire a pleasant daytime blend with which to pass the time. An exceptional OTC aromatic in the Danish tradition: quality presentation and cut, subtle fruit and burley flavors, and good quality tobaccos. 

Update 2020: I am just reacquainting myself with the on-line pipe tobacco world after taking several years off to simply enjoy and smoke through my cellar and alas, yet another classic blend put down. What a shame.

I smoked aromatics (mainly Captain Black) for years before learning the pleasures of high quality pipe tobacco. Once I discovered Virginia flakes, VaPers and English blends, I stopped smoking aromatics altogether. About five years ago, while away from home, I found myself in need of pipe tobacco and the only thing I could find that seemed half-way decent was Skandinavik Full Aroma, so I bought a can. I'm glad I did.

First of all, SFA has real, good (as in real good) tobacco flavor, which is the first thing that I look for in a pipe tobacco. Second, while an aromatic (sort of cherry favored), the flavoring takes a definite back seat to the tobacco and, as a result, enhances rather than detracts from the enjoyment of the (high quality) tobacco. SFA also has all the secondary qualities of a good pipe tobacco (correct moisture content right out the the can, easy to pack and light, burns to a clean ash, readily available and reasonably priced).

I smoke SFA mostly during the summer months. It's cheery (pardon the pun) flavor seems to complement perfectly the fun and relaxation of hanging out at the Jersey Shore. If you're looking for something a little different as a change of pace, give it a try.

Review based on a sampler I received from a friend - perhaps an ounce and perhaps too little to make an honest assessment. However....

This is where bias takes a left turn. With a name like "Full Aroma Cavendish" and my bias against such things, having been "gooped out" by a lot of American-style aromatics, I expected this one to be less to my taste than their Regular Cavendish. I was pleasantly surprised. This is a very good tasting Danish style cavendish that just happens to have a room note that others will appreciate. The virginia base here as opposed to the burley base in "Regular" seems to be the difference maker, although I enjoy burley as well. Nice long cut partially rubbed flake burns well and the taste is smooth and not overprocessed with artificialities. This is one I'll buy again. Recommended to those who don't want to sacrifice true tobacco taste for a pleasant room note. Smoke this and get both!

Decided to try the full aroma because I like the regular so much. Was a nice little brick in the pouch. When I opened it up, the pouch note had a fruity wine type of smell that I couldn't nail down. Took one light after the char and burned smooth and clean to a fine white ash. The flavor of the smoke was very mild compared to the regular. More of a light Virginia flavor with a very subtle sweetness to it. It didn't bite at all, even when puffed hard. I thought it was a pleasant smoke. Not a daily one for me, but one I'll be keeping around for when the mood strikes me.

I have seen this tobacco get some less than favorable press; and am not certain why. It's a nice broken flake in the Danish style, and has a smell that, to me, is of wine and cherry when opening the tin. I actually like it quite a bit! I will say that I am not certain why they named it "Full Aroma", as if find the flavor and scent, while pleasant and faintly sweet, to be quite mild. It does burn a little warm, but not overly so. All in all a good tobacco in my honest opinion and one I plan to keep a stock of.

I really enjoyed this blend. Wonderful taste and room note!

I am one of those who, in the good old days, regularly enjoyed Amphora Full Aroma (red). I just loved that blend, needless to say, I was devastated when I couldn't get it anymore-here in the states-. When I ordered this tin of Skandanavik Full Aroma, I knew full well it wasn't Amphora, I thought I'd give it a chance anyway and am quite glad I did. Sort of an understated AFA actually, not a bad blend at all. Your typical Dutch style cavendish with that slight sweetness and nice tobacco flavor, should be smoked slowly (as all pipe blends should) packs and burns beautifully, definitely recommended for everyday smoking enjoyment.

I concur with RSVP2RIP below. Though no earth shattering this would make a great all day smoke. I, in fact, had this as my all day smoke for the entire pouch and would gladly buy again. I prefer Sail Green as, to me, this is little more on the "sweet" side of the aromatic scale than I currently prefer but I will be buying this again soon. Fully recommend. Great example of a "sweet (IMHO)" flavoured Danish Cavendish.