Consolidated Gold Burley
(2.50)
Cool smoking, even burning, without a bite.
Notes: Sold through CVS Pharmacy as "Premium Blend Gold Burley".
Details
| Brand | Consolidated |
| Blended By | Altadis USA |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 12 ounce bag |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.50 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2006 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I bought this mail order as Consolidated Gold Burley, bulk. I am sure it is the same blend as in the drug stores less possibly some additives.
This is a fine burley blend along the lines of BLWB, but perhaps a little stronger and better tasting.
It's main drawback is the humectant makes it burn a bit wet. Some people may also object to the very slight Vanilla and spice casing as well, but I don't find it intrusive. It's not a full aromatic Vanilla at all, but a gentle hint, and really I'm guessing at Vanilla, it's that subtle.
Otherwise this has everything I look for in a burley: nutty, buttery gentle sweetness and decent strength. It's better than the Prince except for the wettish burning qualities. No bitter or ashy taste even on relights or DGTs.
This is plain, wonderful ice cream and pretends to be nothing else. It doesn't bite. It doesn't have Cavendish so it's a real burley not a hybrid. It has no funny off tastes (like some Pinkerton products can for instance). For all these attributes, I'll give it the full four stars.
This is a fine burley blend along the lines of BLWB, but perhaps a little stronger and better tasting.
It's main drawback is the humectant makes it burn a bit wet. Some people may also object to the very slight Vanilla and spice casing as well, but I don't find it intrusive. It's not a full aromatic Vanilla at all, but a gentle hint, and really I'm guessing at Vanilla, it's that subtle.
Otherwise this has everything I look for in a burley: nutty, buttery gentle sweetness and decent strength. It's better than the Prince except for the wettish burning qualities. No bitter or ashy taste even on relights or DGTs.
This is plain, wonderful ice cream and pretends to be nothing else. It doesn't bite. It doesn't have Cavendish so it's a real burley not a hybrid. It has no funny off tastes (like some Pinkerton products can for instance). For all these attributes, I'll give it the full four stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 03, 2005 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
After reading the reviews here and hearing about this blend from friends, I had to give it a try. I was very pleasently surprised with its toasty, buttery, creamy and nutty flavor and aroma. This is smooth as silk and bite free. I have purchased this in a 12 ounce bag at Walgreens under the name Golden Burley and at CVS under the name Admirals Choice Golden Burley, both at a low price and readily available.
This is a simple no frills burley, easy to get, very affordable and just darn good in cob. With so many positives it earns and deserves 4 stars!
This is a simple no frills burley, easy to get, very affordable and just darn good in cob. With so many positives it earns and deserves 4 stars!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 25, 2001 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Tin Aroma: This blend has one of the most appealing tin aromas I have ever encountered. It reminds me of my mothers kitchen, laden as it is with vanilla, sugar, and spices.
Physical Characteristics: A short to medium cut ribon burley. A light to medium brown color. Packs like a dream, smokes easily, and leaves a dove gray ash.
Notes: Burley, Burley, Burley! I love Burley, and this is probably my absolute favorite burley blend. Good thing I can get it at the drug store for about $$6.00/lb 🙂 I love this in almost any pipe, but in a corncob, it becomes one of the most sublime of all my smoking combinations. As a matter of fact, it is singlehandedly responsible for my discovery of the corncob as a wonderful pipe. There is a wonderful blast of sweet burley flavor upon first light. Soon after these first few ecstatic puffs, this blend settles down into a wonderful, slightly sweet, mostly nutty smoke that does not require full attention in order to reap giant rewards. Excellent with a glass of iced tea (thats sweet tea for all you non-southerners), outside anytime, day or night. The bottom of the bowl becomes slightly more nutty than the beginning, but never does it exhibit the feared burley end-of-bowl ashy taste. I usually get one final blast of sweet burley smoke right before it goes out, though why, I am not sure. This is not only a relatively inexpensive blend, but would also serve as a wonderful introduction to the world of burley tobaccos. I have experimented a bit with blending this blend with other blends to see what it goes well with. It pairs well with 5-7% perique or 15-20% bright virginia. I have yet to find a latakia or oriental blend that matches well with this, but you really should try the burley/perique blend. It is sublime.
Physical Characteristics: A short to medium cut ribon burley. A light to medium brown color. Packs like a dream, smokes easily, and leaves a dove gray ash.
Notes: Burley, Burley, Burley! I love Burley, and this is probably my absolute favorite burley blend. Good thing I can get it at the drug store for about $$6.00/lb 🙂 I love this in almost any pipe, but in a corncob, it becomes one of the most sublime of all my smoking combinations. As a matter of fact, it is singlehandedly responsible for my discovery of the corncob as a wonderful pipe. There is a wonderful blast of sweet burley flavor upon first light. Soon after these first few ecstatic puffs, this blend settles down into a wonderful, slightly sweet, mostly nutty smoke that does not require full attention in order to reap giant rewards. Excellent with a glass of iced tea (thats sweet tea for all you non-southerners), outside anytime, day or night. The bottom of the bowl becomes slightly more nutty than the beginning, but never does it exhibit the feared burley end-of-bowl ashy taste. I usually get one final blast of sweet burley smoke right before it goes out, though why, I am not sure. This is not only a relatively inexpensive blend, but would also serve as a wonderful introduction to the world of burley tobaccos. I have experimented a bit with blending this blend with other blends to see what it goes well with. It pairs well with 5-7% perique or 15-20% bright virginia. I have yet to find a latakia or oriental blend that matches well with this, but you really should try the burley/perique blend. It is sublime.
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