Holger Danske Original Orange Mellow (Original Mild Orange)

Plenty of quality tobacco to be enjoyed after the aromatics subside about mid-way. The top note would be somewhere between orange blossom and a sweet nougat. When smoked, I get mild, MILD orange and just a bit of sweetness. Bought this blend on a forum friend's recommendation and I'm not disappointed. This will be an all day walking around blend for me till the tin is empty. With so many smokes yet to try and so many favourites already found, I don't know that I will be buying more of this particular blend, but I did like it and I plan on sampling Holger Danske' other offerings.

Holger Danske - Original Orange Mellow (Original Mild Orange).

I've been having a bit of a foray into smoking aromatics in the mornings, it must be due to the British sunshine! Orange seemed like a 'refreshing' flavour in the heat so I cracked open my tin of this.

A coarse mixture, primarily brown and yellow Virginias. The black Cavendish only makes up about 15% of the blend. It smells pleasant enough, of oranges, no other additives, unlike the current description. The moisture looked good.

Just like in the tin note the only added flavouring I get is orange, I notice no coffee or amaretto; although the current description here includes coffee and amaretto, the tin doesn't say anything other than orange. The tobaccos, although somewhat smothered by the orange, give a nice enough flavour: the sharp Virginias lead, softened by the small amount of black Cav'. Although the orange has the edge with the flavour it isn't too cutting at first, I find it mild and refreshing until about a third from the end. From here on it becomes too sharp and acidic. The burn isn't up to much, it's independent, yes, but is also hot and fast.

Nicotine: mild. Room-note: nice.

Original Orange? I wouldn't call it Bad, but nor would I add it to my rotation. Somewhat recommended:

Two stars.

Basically tastes how it's described on the back of the tin. A fairly mild and mellow smoke with a hint of orange taste in the background. The orange flavoring is more of an orange rind taste as another reviewer noted. As the bowl heats up it's a warm orange tea like flavor to me. The VA kicks in a bit about mid bowl but overall this is a basic aromatic without a heavy sweetness. Burns fairly well and the packaging is quite attractive. Gives off a sweet musty orange smell which is sure to please those around you. A nice Danish aromatic all in all.

I liked this blend really it's not bad, but I prefer Blue Note as an aromatic. I have been on a recent jag of consuming the flavor orange. I made marmalade, made a chocolate orange cake, and so forth. I figured why not try to find an orange aromatic tobacco. Well this is a blend that is rather chunky like Blue Note but I do not rub it out but just fill up the bowl. Lit easy and stayed lit. It is mild but can get hot so take it easy. I liked the flavor but to each his own it did not seem to overwhelm the blend to me. Eventually a tobacco flavor comes through though and it is sorta Virginian in nature. In the world of aromatics this is not too far behind in comparison to Blue Note, but for many Blue Note is too flavored so heck 6 of these half dozen of the other. I feel it is worth a try if you need a public smoke.

This is a pretty, medium-cut tobacco with the tones ranging from light black to dark yellow. The scent from the tin is of mild fruit, and the aroma when lit is also pleasantly mild and light.

As far as aromatics go, this is a pretty inoffensive one: those who aren't usually fans of these blends may like to try it. I find the mild, natural tobacco flavour is nicely balanced with a faint presence of citrus fruit. Also, unlike many aromatics, this one only occasionally feels sweet. Mellow, indeed. This blend burns slow and cool, which adds to the overall enjoyment of it.