W.O. Larsen Classic

This is a nice aromatic that is not too overly sweet and is not overly goopy at the end of the pipe. The moisture level is lower than expected for an aromatic, which for me is a very good thing. The tin is nice looking and the foil bag inside is an appealing way of presenting the tobacco. Right out of the tin, the tobacco is at the right moisture level for enjoyment, YMMV of course on this point. I had no problems lighting up and keeping things moving along smartly. The room note should get you some compliments from those nearby. This burns down to a mostly dry nice ash with a little dottle mixed in. As with most aromatics for me the nicotine level is on the low end of the middle. If you are into aromatics, then this is a nice stop on the road of sampling good quality tobacco blends. I would say this is recommended for the aromatic lover.

This Danish aromatic comes in one of the handsomest tins in captivity: an oval étui displaying an old polychrome of the harbour of Copenhagen, sailships under the blue sky.

Inside is a goldfoil bag such as chocolate truffles are presented in, filled with broken cake the colour of dark gold. The whole thing is très de luxe !

The main aromatic compound is that of fruits, cherry in particular. This is not a synthetic flavouring piled on with an industrial trawl, as in some popular mixtures that we all know. The casing has been discreetly and carefully applied, so that it constitutes a subtle redolence, more than an overwhelming presence. It is only when a larger piece of cake catches fire that the hint of cherry is noticeable, and quite pleasant.

Most important for an aromatic, the casing does not mask the taste of tobacco. Here a lemony note, suprisingly tart, is quite clean and refreshing, and perfectly complemented by the fruit casing.

As an English smoker, I frankly find this kind of mild aromatic extremely bland. Yet I think the fragrance is bound to please the ladies, and the taste, lovers of cavendish confections, even if I, personally, would rather look at the tin than smoke what's inside it!

This is a quintessential Danish aromatic. So if you like Danish blends, this is a pretty good one. I prefer larson's Signature because I think its a bit more complex. On the other hand, this is a great all day smoke where maybe Signature isn't.....again, if you like Danish. And while Im not a huge fan of Danish blends I admit that on occasion they can be very enjoyable. So...if i had to group aromatics you have Danish style, what i will call old school (Germains Plum Cake, various Gawith entries, etc) and the modern or american style ( Dan Tobacco for instance, or Pipeworks and Wilke). { and feel free to disagree with those groupings...} Great room note and a pretty cool smoke. But not the best aromatic available.

On the up side, this is a nice tobacco, well made and well balanced with lots of character. On the down side, for me, the above does not necessarily constitute a reason to smoke this tobacco again.

Relatively thick flavours that leave you with a feeling which is similar to the feeling you get after having eaten a very stodgy cake, like a wedding cake (extreme example). I prefer slightly lighter aromatics, but that is a personal opinion.

Meh

As an opening I should state that my stuff was at least 5 years old when I bought it, and I think I have had it for at least 5 or more years, so it is not the freshest. While aging does wonders for many tobaccos this one appears to have lost some of the flavor and complexity that the casing would have brought, as the casing is next to nonexistent in mine at this point. I think this may have happened before I even tinned it as I have kept it in a sealed glass jar, but regardless the casing is pretty much gone, so it smells and smokes like a light virginia dominant blend with no real condiment flavor left. For me it tends to burn hot if not smoked with care, and a little wet even though I dried to bone dry to the touch before smoking.

I gave it two stars instead of one because it tastes good, albeit mild, and I can see this appealing to someone looking for a very mild slightly sweet virginia blend. There are so, so many other better virginia's out there, and better aromatics, that this really cannot be justified. Every bowl is just taking the place of something better. Perhaps a fresh pouch would offer more flavor and satisfaction, but mine is over the hill.

Easy to smoke, nothing special. Makes for a relaxing but uneventful experience. Recommend to a novice or, like myself, to smoke while focusing on work. Banana.

It's not the worst of aromatics. Not too heavily cased, not too hot or biting. But seems to me to lack some character both in flavoring and tobacco departments. If you are a fan or aromatics, you might give it a try. But don't be surprised if you'll find it quite plain and boring.

I know that Orlik makes Larsen so they must have messed things up with this one...

This blend is more of a SKANDINAVIK REGULAR with something else..!

Its not bad at all but not worthy of holding the LARSEN name on it..!

It is probably too early to comment on this. Anyhow, my ratings are meant to be interpreted as "nothing special".

Perhaps it will improve if I let it stand and breathe somewhat...