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 1 - 10 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 24, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
W.O. Larsen - Selected Blend No. 50.
I usually have a preference for non aromatic blends: VaPer's, VaBurs, and straight Virginia's, but, it's probably due to it being the festive season, I was in the mood for something sweet. After looking though my tobacco stash and doing my research on this site I decided that No. 50 would fit the bill so opted to open this one up. I have to say, it's exactly what I required.
I've had this tin for about six months and I was impressed when I removed the 'pop top' to find the tobacco sealed by a foil ring-pull lid underneath; this has prevented any chance of the tobacco becoming tainted by the outside environment. Even though the weed has been kept away from the air it's still not too damp, it's simply perfectly hydrated.
The aroma from the freshly opened tin is exactly what I was hoping for. Very sweet and caramel-esc. My mouth's watering from it!
The tin contains mostly ribbons however there's some broken flakes in there as well. Not lots of them but a few small ones.
The moment this gets lit I'm satisfied; the taste is a well rounded tobacco one with a good addition of maple, caramel, and vanilla. This extra flavour is a touch heavier at the beginning but calms down a bit after about ten minutes or so. I straight away think to myself "a perfect smoke to have after Christmas dinner".
The smoke has about a mild to medium nicotine amount. It seems a good quantity of N for the Christmas period as it's not too stimulating.
I only get very little tongue bite if I really hammer it. Other than that it's an enjoyable smoke.
This, for me, is a perfect Christmas blend.
Highly recommended.
I usually have a preference for non aromatic blends: VaPer's, VaBurs, and straight Virginia's, but, it's probably due to it being the festive season, I was in the mood for something sweet. After looking though my tobacco stash and doing my research on this site I decided that No. 50 would fit the bill so opted to open this one up. I have to say, it's exactly what I required.
I've had this tin for about six months and I was impressed when I removed the 'pop top' to find the tobacco sealed by a foil ring-pull lid underneath; this has prevented any chance of the tobacco becoming tainted by the outside environment. Even though the weed has been kept away from the air it's still not too damp, it's simply perfectly hydrated.
The aroma from the freshly opened tin is exactly what I was hoping for. Very sweet and caramel-esc. My mouth's watering from it!
The tin contains mostly ribbons however there's some broken flakes in there as well. Not lots of them but a few small ones.
The moment this gets lit I'm satisfied; the taste is a well rounded tobacco one with a good addition of maple, caramel, and vanilla. This extra flavour is a touch heavier at the beginning but calms down a bit after about ten minutes or so. I straight away think to myself "a perfect smoke to have after Christmas dinner".
The smoke has about a mild to medium nicotine amount. It seems a good quantity of N for the Christmas period as it's not too stimulating.
I only get very little tongue bite if I really hammer it. Other than that it's an enjoyable smoke.
This, for me, is a perfect Christmas blend.
Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Christmas 2014
PurchasedFrom:
The Danish Pipe Shop
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
So damn tasty......
This was the 2nd tobacco I did try, when I started smokig the pipe and I instantly fell in love with it. It's pretty "easy" smoke, not too complex, yet very delicious and exciting mixture. In Germany it's somehow called "Maple Mixture" - and this is the better name for it I think!
Fine sweetish, slightly citrusy Virginias and a hearty amount of nutty- sweet Burleys - on top the well balanced and very tasty topping of Maple-Syrup. The flavouring is strong, but not too strong for my taste, even tho I'm not the biggest aromatic-fan. The tobacco does shine through and harmonizes perfectly with the maple-aroma. Caramel-ish, creamy smoke, with excellent burning characteristics. A hint of vanilla to be noticed, that is hiding - or better: expanding the maple taste to an appetizing aroma.
Well crafted tobacco, which I even now smoke quite often, even tho that I'm my taste changed and I mainly smoke Kentuckys & Va/Pers. I prefer it in a Corn Cob, as it expands the sweetness in a pleasant way.
Incredible (good) room-note! Sweet maple, caramel - the odor is a joy for any nose.
4/4 Stars - Nothing I smoke every day, but definetly a tobacco I wouldnt wanna miss in my tobacco selection. Also due to the fact that this was my 2nd pipe tobacco (the first I bought myself; 1st one was a gift) I surely will never forget this tobacco, and how much pleasure I had with this! For Aromatic-Fans a must try, imho.
This was the 2nd tobacco I did try, when I started smokig the pipe and I instantly fell in love with it. It's pretty "easy" smoke, not too complex, yet very delicious and exciting mixture. In Germany it's somehow called "Maple Mixture" - and this is the better name for it I think!
Fine sweetish, slightly citrusy Virginias and a hearty amount of nutty- sweet Burleys - on top the well balanced and very tasty topping of Maple-Syrup. The flavouring is strong, but not too strong for my taste, even tho I'm not the biggest aromatic-fan. The tobacco does shine through and harmonizes perfectly with the maple-aroma. Caramel-ish, creamy smoke, with excellent burning characteristics. A hint of vanilla to be noticed, that is hiding - or better: expanding the maple taste to an appetizing aroma.
Well crafted tobacco, which I even now smoke quite often, even tho that I'm my taste changed and I mainly smoke Kentuckys & Va/Pers. I prefer it in a Corn Cob, as it expands the sweetness in a pleasant way.
Incredible (good) room-note! Sweet maple, caramel - the odor is a joy for any nose.
4/4 Stars - Nothing I smoke every day, but definetly a tobacco I wouldnt wanna miss in my tobacco selection. Also due to the fact that this was my 2nd pipe tobacco (the first I bought myself; 1st one was a gift) I surely will never forget this tobacco, and how much pleasure I had with this! For Aromatic-Fans a must try, imho.
Pipe Used:
Various Briars / Corn Cob / Clay
Age When Smoked:
Fresh, and jarred for several months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 29, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Larsen No. 50 is the quintessential Danish Aromatic for me. A well-rounded flavoring(the recent tins in Germany say vanilla and maple syrup)applied to a good tobacco base in just the right amount make for a smoke one can enjoy all day, every day. The roomnote is the smell that pipesmokers are loved for.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 14, 2004 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Selected Blend NO 50 Light.
I'm a lady pipe smoker who just love's Virginia's,V-Perique,Balkan's and English tobacco's. Upon lighting which is very easy with this blend,I was treated to one of the nicest aromatic's I have ever had the pleasure of smoking. I was pleasantly surprised because I found SB No 50 Light to be a most enjoyable treat,not only for me but those around me,as well. (Plus no tongue bite!) The sweet mild topping doe's not overtake the natural burley,cavendish,or the virginia to the point of not being able to detect them.As the case can be with many other aromatic's. There's a definite berry taste that is sweet,but certainly not overpowering or nasty in anyway. Leave's a clean white grey ash at the end,with just a minium bit of moisture at bowl's end. Highly recommended to new smoker's and those looking for a change of pace. In it's class 10 out 10.
I'm a lady pipe smoker who just love's Virginia's,V-Perique,Balkan's and English tobacco's. Upon lighting which is very easy with this blend,I was treated to one of the nicest aromatic's I have ever had the pleasure of smoking. I was pleasantly surprised because I found SB No 50 Light to be a most enjoyable treat,not only for me but those around me,as well. (Plus no tongue bite!) The sweet mild topping doe's not overtake the natural burley,cavendish,or the virginia to the point of not being able to detect them.As the case can be with many other aromatic's. There's a definite berry taste that is sweet,but certainly not overpowering or nasty in anyway. Leave's a clean white grey ash at the end,with just a minium bit of moisture at bowl's end. Highly recommended to new smoker's and those looking for a change of pace. In it's class 10 out 10.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 08, 2022 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark. A famous line from Shakespeare's Hamlet. This certainly does not apply to that country's aromatic pipe tobacco blends.
I am normally a Virginia Flake/VAPER man, but lately I have been discovering how nice it can be to enjoy a real quality aromatic; an aromatic that is not goopy and sickly-sweet, and Danish Aromatics fit that bill: they are the Shakespeare of aromatics.
I have developed a habit lately of making a Danish Aromatic my first pipe of the day. Before I cracked this fairly old tin (about 12 years, possibly older) I went through most of a tin of Sillem's Copenhagen of comparable age, 2012, which is also a quality Danish Aromatic.
This would be nice with a cup of coffee with heavy cream and sugar, and perhaps a tot of quality rum, but alas, I am drinking cheap beer. This stuff makes the beer taste almost gourmet.
I was put off a little bit before I opened the tin reading other reviews and the blend description. Maple is not my favorite flavor. I don't even like pancakes with maple syrup, not even the real stuff. I like the maple in this, however, because it is lightly applied, and I can tell there is good pipeweed beneath. I also get a liquor, specifically rum, scent and flavor, but this might only be my imagination.
If you want an aromatic that won't goop up your pipe (or pipes) and is not overdone, and even ages well, this might be for you, but there are other fine Danish Aromatics. Somehow, they get aromatics right.
I am normally a Virginia Flake/VAPER man, but lately I have been discovering how nice it can be to enjoy a real quality aromatic; an aromatic that is not goopy and sickly-sweet, and Danish Aromatics fit that bill: they are the Shakespeare of aromatics.
I have developed a habit lately of making a Danish Aromatic my first pipe of the day. Before I cracked this fairly old tin (about 12 years, possibly older) I went through most of a tin of Sillem's Copenhagen of comparable age, 2012, which is also a quality Danish Aromatic.
This would be nice with a cup of coffee with heavy cream and sugar, and perhaps a tot of quality rum, but alas, I am drinking cheap beer. This stuff makes the beer taste almost gourmet.
I was put off a little bit before I opened the tin reading other reviews and the blend description. Maple is not my favorite flavor. I don't even like pancakes with maple syrup, not even the real stuff. I like the maple in this, however, because it is lightly applied, and I can tell there is good pipeweed beneath. I also get a liquor, specifically rum, scent and flavor, but this might only be my imagination.
If you want an aromatic that won't goop up your pipe (or pipes) and is not overdone, and even ages well, this might be for you, but there are other fine Danish Aromatics. Somehow, they get aromatics right.
Pipe Used:
Marxman Jumbo
PurchasedFrom:
Ebay
Age When Smoked:
c. 12 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 10, 2007 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I can only agree with OLDTIMER; this is their best. The tin aroma is just awsome and the smell... you don't get enemies with this stuff. Sadly enough you can't find it anywhere here i Sweden any longer. Thankfully Denmark is only 1 1/2 hour away from my home.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 10, 2007 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
For me this is the best Larsen. It has the perfume of box elder and honey. Sometimes and especially in the beginning, it can cause some burning. Its perfume is very good, and tobacco is not particularly humid. Also it does not bother and perhaps the smell in closed areas is pleasant. It is ideal in order to make mixes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 28, 2004 | Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is a delicious tobacco in the best Danish tradition. Gently sweet, excellent room note, yet very much satisfying. This is a fantastic choice for those of you looking for something with real tobacco goodness (no black cavendish goop) yet mildly sweet for a nice all-day mixture that is pleasing to those around you.
I am traditionally a smoker of English blends and stronger natural blends. I am not a big fan of modern aromatics. Yet I really like this blend. Try it.
I am traditionally a smoker of English blends and stronger natural blends. I am not a big fan of modern aromatics. Yet I really like this blend. Try it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 24, 2004 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Now this is truly a great one. I don?t know why I don?t smoke even more of this, because in its style it has everything. Nice tobacco. Can?t quite put my finger on what exactly the casing is, but I can understand why some mention apricot, or pastry. This burns great, without tongue bite, has some tobacco taste, tastes sweet but not overwhelmingly and leaves a great room aroma. Somewhat above the mild line in strength. Everytime I have a less than ideal pipe experience (trying out a new tobacco, or getting bitten after puffing some tobacco too hard or whaterver), I always think ?If only I had filled the bowl with this no50?.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 16, 2003 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I deliberately forced myself not to review this tobacco for a couple of months, because I needed some time to find the right words. Words that are worthy of this fine fine blend. A high quality aromatic by the danish master blender W.O. Larsen. Complex and addictive. That would describe it best in my opinion. Among all the tobaccos I tried, this one resides among the top five. In the tin the smell is that of chocolate and caramel, giving the false impression, this might be a light aromatic, which can be smoked without much care. I cannot stress enough, how important it is that one does not fall into this trap. It is neither of light strength, nor does it allow one smoke it carelessly. It is inforgiving´ and must be smoked slowly or it will taste like smoldering paper or worse. The first half of the bowl, the sweeter nuances are clearly dominant. A taste of caramel with hints of chocolate, almonds and coffee please the tongue and palate. Then the burley kicks in. A nutty and robust burley taste comes into play and harmonizes perfectly with the caramel taste. I suppose, it's also the burley, that adds the generous portion of nicotine. After smoking a bowl of this I eperience the same satisfaction as with stronger natural tobaccos (without Latakia). The room note is a dream. Highest recommandations.
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