Details
| Brand | Ken Byron Ventures |
| Series | 221b |
| Blended By | Ken Byron |
| Manufactured By | Ken Byron Ventures |
| Blend Type | Other |
| Contents | Kentucky, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2023 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is my second KBV blend to try. Almost a shag cut, behaves pretty well. The Virginia's sit behind the smoky barbecue of the Kentucky and the spice of the Orientals. More sour than sweet, but in a good way. A nice surprise.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli 316
PurchasedFrom:
KBV
Age When Smoked:
2 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Apr 16, 2024 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Ken Byron Ventures
Mycroft
(bulk)
Blend notes: “Dark Virginia, Samsun, Izmir, and an exotic Kentucky varietal make for a deeply engaging blend. Originally based on a blend from Liverpool England, Mycroft made the crossing and has been adapting since. Straight tobaccos with no added fragrance.”
Mycroft is a medium strength combination of Orientals, Virginia and Dark-Fired Kentucky. The Orientals seem to take the lead — sour notes, some spice, a bit of dry earthy almost loamy taste. The Kentucky adds some mild Kentucky-esque smoke — some people get BBQ, I don’t, but I always appreciate KY in a blend. The Virginia seems to take the back seat with very mild dark fruit and just a hint of bread.
At times I wonder what I am talking about. Trying to come up with words to dissect the flavor profile of a blend of pipe tobacco. Writing reviews is a privilege and at times scary.
It’s an interesting blend but not outstanding. Mycroft is an easy, pleasant smoke. I appreciate the Samsun and Izmir and enjoy that sour, spicy flavor profile, and always enjoy KY. I suspect the Virginia was used to fill out and bring balance.
3 out of 4 stars.
Mycroft
(bulk)
Blend notes: “Dark Virginia, Samsun, Izmir, and an exotic Kentucky varietal make for a deeply engaging blend. Originally based on a blend from Liverpool England, Mycroft made the crossing and has been adapting since. Straight tobaccos with no added fragrance.”
Mycroft is a medium strength combination of Orientals, Virginia and Dark-Fired Kentucky. The Orientals seem to take the lead — sour notes, some spice, a bit of dry earthy almost loamy taste. The Kentucky adds some mild Kentucky-esque smoke — some people get BBQ, I don’t, but I always appreciate KY in a blend. The Virginia seems to take the back seat with very mild dark fruit and just a hint of bread.
At times I wonder what I am talking about. Trying to come up with words to dissect the flavor profile of a blend of pipe tobacco. Writing reviews is a privilege and at times scary.
It’s an interesting blend but not outstanding. Mycroft is an easy, pleasant smoke. I appreciate the Samsun and Izmir and enjoy that sour, spicy flavor profile, and always enjoy KY. I suspect the Virginia was used to fill out and bring balance.
3 out of 4 stars.
Pipe Used:
IMP Meerschaum
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