Paul Olsen Kong Frederik Full (English Mixture)
(3.25)
A strong mixture of English type - developed by King Frederik IX. A original blend, strong and convincing with golden Virginia and latakia.
Details
| Brand | Paul Olsen |
| Blended By | Paul Olsen |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.25 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 16 of 16 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 11, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
OK, again I'm forced to do a bit of guesswork to decide where this review belongs. Mine's a My Own Blend, doesn't say anything about Paul Olsen (but does mention STG in the small print); doesn't say anything about Full or Mellow, just Kong Frederik Danish Mixture; comes in a 40 g (sorry, made a mistake there it was actually the 20 g "taster") pouch. Latakia is definitely in the forefront though, I don't think I can detect any Black Cavendish, and Mellow doesn't have any new reviews since 2017, so I'm guessing I smoked the Full version.
OK, on to the review. This is a middle of the road english blend in the most positive sense of the term. Interestingly, Latakia doesn't completely steal the show even in the pouch note which is simply that of very good, no-frills pipe tobacco. The clean cut ribbon is easy to pack and lights well, even straight from the pouch, and burns easily and consistently. A mild variety of Latakia is wonderfully balanced with the Orientals and Virginia to produce a smooth, mellow (not Full, in my book this really isn't), uncomplicated smoke. Of the few english blends I have sampled so far this comes closest to being an all day smoke that can be enjoyed straight from the pouch in small doses whenever desired. It does bite a bit if puffed too hard though, so don't drive it too hard. I find that this blend complements a mug of coffee wonderfully.
Three stars leaning on four, an instant favourite and will def be buying again - I think I'll get the 100 g tin next.
Well done, king Fredrik, well done!
OK, on to the review. This is a middle of the road english blend in the most positive sense of the term. Interestingly, Latakia doesn't completely steal the show even in the pouch note which is simply that of very good, no-frills pipe tobacco. The clean cut ribbon is easy to pack and lights well, even straight from the pouch, and burns easily and consistently. A mild variety of Latakia is wonderfully balanced with the Orientals and Virginia to produce a smooth, mellow (not Full, in my book this really isn't), uncomplicated smoke. Of the few english blends I have sampled so far this comes closest to being an all day smoke that can be enjoyed straight from the pouch in small doses whenever desired. It does bite a bit if puffed too hard though, so don't drive it too hard. I find that this blend complements a mug of coffee wonderfully.
Three stars leaning on four, an instant favourite and will def be buying again - I think I'll get the 100 g tin next.
Well done, king Fredrik, well done!
Pipe Used:
Gasparini, Chacom, corn cob
PurchasedFrom:
The Danish Pipe Shop
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2019 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Full | Tolerable |
I purchased this blend in Copenhagen at the danish pipe shop and the seller told me that King Frederik IX was used to smoke this mixture when he was sailing and not at home.. intact this mixture is a full and quite rude English that I enjoy very much. Rich and full but no bite and no nicotine bomb.
Pipe Used:
Il duca Prince morta
PurchasedFrom:
Danish pipe shop
Age When Smoked:
1 month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 01, 2019 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I bought this at the Danish Pipe Shop on vacation a couple years ago. I smoked it when I got home and I was happy with the purchase - it struck me as a nice English blend.
I put the tin in a box of tobacco I have and pretty much forgot about it. I picked it up a few days ago and it had dried out too much to smoke, so I put one of those little plastic humidification pillows in the tin and put it on the shelf.
I picked it up again and smoked it this morning and I was moved to write this review. Wow, did this tobacco improve with age. Over the years, the Latakia and Virginia have melded to give a very exquisite and mellow taste. The first third of the bowl, in particular, was really delicious.
I put the tin in a box of tobacco I have and pretty much forgot about it. I picked it up a few days ago and it had dried out too much to smoke, so I put one of those little plastic humidification pillows in the tin and put it on the shelf.
I picked it up again and smoked it this morning and I was moved to write this review. Wow, did this tobacco improve with age. Over the years, the Latakia and Virginia have melded to give a very exquisite and mellow taste. The first third of the bowl, in particular, was really delicious.
Pipe Used:
Paronelli Bent Rhodesian
PurchasedFrom:
Danish Pipe Shop
Age When Smoked:
2.5 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
This is outstanding, simply outstanding! A real royal treasure. My newly discovered favorite blend. On with the recommendation, if you are craving Latakia like I am from time to time, this is def worth a try. It has become an addiction to me. Everything about this tobacco worked for me. I normally smoke English blends and this is like a perfect all day smoke for me. It was perfectly smokeable straight from the tin and had no need for relights, it just smoked even from top to bottom. The flavor consists of Latakia in the front seat, Latakia in the middle and finally Latakia in the back. What's not to love, I get bored and uninterested when smoking Virginia, it's just so average and will compare it to the person you get tired of talking to because he always agree with you on your opinions. so I'm glad he fell asleep in the guest room and let Latakia run the party. And so it does, what a Latakia pleasure. This is def in my rotation. This could be my favorite blend. The mouthfeel is satisfying too the smoke feels so pure and when I exhale the smoke through my nostrils some other tobaccos kinda burns on the way out, this one doesn't it is very smooth. I tried to smoke it steady too to see if I managed to get some bites from it but no it's cooler than the other side of the pillow. There is not anything about the flavor that suddenly surprises or changes it is just the same perfect premium Latakia flavor that shines through which I get to enjoy more and more for each puff. Happy pipe'ing ladies and gentlemen I don't think this will disappoint you
Pipe Used:
Rattray's lowland billiard
PurchasedFrom:
My own blend
Age When Smoked:
Fresh out the tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Got this in a trade with my buddy StevieB. Thanks Steve. Very good one.
A very nice and smooth Balkan mix. The sour and buttery Orientals lead by just a touch over the very smooth mildly smokey Lat. The Virginias give a good taste of sweet hay in the background. Has a nice mellowness to it. A soothing and satisfying smoke.
Mild to medium in body. Medium in taste. No added flavoring. Burns very well.
A very nice and smooth Balkan mix. The sour and buttery Orientals lead by just a touch over the very smooth mildly smokey Lat. The Virginias give a good taste of sweet hay in the background. Has a nice mellowness to it. A soothing and satisfying smoke.
Mild to medium in body. Medium in taste. No added flavoring. Burns very well.
Pipe Used:
MM Little Devil Cutty, Little Devil Acorn, Marcus
PurchasedFrom:
acquired in trade
Age When Smoked:
a few months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 06, 2003 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This may well be the finest oriental mixture in the world, as they say about their lager from this part of the world, Probably. Its not strong really, or a latakia feast as the above description may lead you to belive. A base of really good matured virginia with outstandibg oriental (possibly samsun). Many other blenders should take note of the matured virgina it seems to make a big difference. The only drawbacks you can only get it in Denmark and the tins Paul Olsen uses have a habit of coming open en route.Is Kong Frederik 1X the best oriental blend in the world?. Probably .
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