W.O. Larsen Selected Blend No. 50 Maple Mixture
(3.12)
This beautifully balanced blend of Virginia, granulated cavendish, toasted cavendish and sweet, mature burley tobaccos is made according to an old recipe that has led the pipe smoker through many ages of pleasure.
Notes: Previously known as "Sweet Mixture". Name was changed to "Maple Mixture" in accordance to EU regulations.
Details
| Brand | W.O. Larsen |
| Blended By | W.O. Larsen |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Caramel, Maple, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch, 50 grams tin, 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.12 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 25, 2008 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Full | Pleasant |
The tin I smoked this from was about 5+ years aged, and for Larsen tobaccos this blend was actually nice-a shame it's not made anymore.Lighting this tobacco became a maintenance more than a luxury.After drying out though and giving it another chance my tastebuds were rewarded with a tasty melange of virginias and cavendish giving a dark and sweet smoke and the topping can only be described as Brown Sugar and Honey the closest thing I can compare it to would be Graham Crackers.The topping is just present in the blend,it's not dominant probably first 5-7 puffs then it becomes very mild coming in and out.the room note is very nice I just hope it doesn't attract any bees!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 10, 2007 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
There have already been many astute reviews on this blend, but I will add what I am able. As previously stated, this blend is pretty mild and may take a bit for a flavour to kick in. It does indeed have light maple notes to it; I also detected a nutty taste. Contains very well balanced, high quality leaf. If you are a fan of good burleys and Cavendish, its worth a try. Virginia smokers, and certainly latakia smokers, may not be as happy with it.
Again, I am not the first to say this, but this blend would be a fine choice for a cool evening smoke.
Again, I am not the first to say this, but this blend would be a fine choice for a cool evening smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 22, 2003 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
In the Tin: This has a pleasant fragrance of Virginias and a fruit essence, perhaps apricot.
Packing and Lighting: This comes in a fairly narrow ribbon, and packs, lights, and stays lit quite easily.
The Taste: To me this tastes mostly of sweet Virginia, and Burley, just considerably sweeter than a Virginia/Burley blend. I don't detect any apricot in the smoke. You'd have to puff pretty hard to burn yourself. Overall a very pleasing easy to smoke sweet aromatic without an in your face taste.
I'd give this 4 stars but this doesn't make it into my regular rotation of aromatics.
Packing and Lighting: This comes in a fairly narrow ribbon, and packs, lights, and stays lit quite easily.
The Taste: To me this tastes mostly of sweet Virginia, and Burley, just considerably sweeter than a Virginia/Burley blend. I don't detect any apricot in the smoke. You'd have to puff pretty hard to burn yourself. Overall a very pleasing easy to smoke sweet aromatic without an in your face taste.
I'd give this 4 stars but this doesn't make it into my regular rotation of aromatics.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 12, 2002 | Very Mild | Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
Like the estimable Col. Panic above, I feel this is a good now-and-again smoke. Needs 30+ minutes to dry, but then packs fine. The topping has a nice subtle smell -- dried apricots I think -- can't quite put my finger on it. The char light reveals some PG aroma, but this dissipates fast. Room note is not bad, but not the crowd-pleaser you might expect from the pouch aroma. Good when "DGT'd" i.e., finishing a partial bowl several hours after the initial light. Not as complex as, say, Two Friends' Valle Crucis, but a good change of pace.
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