Consolidated 503: Heavy English
(2.60)
A hearty English blend combining Smyrna, Lemon Virginia, Oriental grades and high in Latakia content. For the sophisticated pipe smoker.
Details
| Brand | Consolidated |
| Blended By | Altadis Usa |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2oz, 8oz, 1lb, 5lb |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2006 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is a little subdued in character but hits the medium-full English spot right on the nail-head in all other respects. Lots of Latakia and strength but not OTT. This has very good balance of the various elements. I can't imagine any English smoker not liking this, really. An underrated and overlooked bulk English which you could substitute for a more expensive tinned blend and not feel terribly deprived.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 27, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
Latakia as strong as Old Ironsides. Good quality tobacco with no moisture problems in my sample. Smokes well with little fuss. Too much Latakia for me. No bad or sour tastes in evidence. A very reasonably priced tobacco. If you love Latakia and can't afford the high end tobacs, give this one a try.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 25, 2004 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I picked up a 2 oz. pouch of this a couple of months ago. It is not sealed so is best kept in a humidor. Conversly, there are moisture problems with this blend if it is not aired for a day or so.
That said, the pouch aroma is predominatly latakia with the virginias in the background. The room note is sweeter than a lot of english blends I have tried, but the sweetness is not proportional in the flavor.
The virginias and orientals vie for which will follow the latakia. The orientals give a bit more spiciness than I am used too, and I assume they are responsible for the (sp)citriusy sourness in the finish.
Lights well, stays lit, burns slowly... Taste changes as you smoke, from smooth/sweet, to sour/spicy.
A fairly good blend, 7 out of 10
That said, the pouch aroma is predominatly latakia with the virginias in the background. The room note is sweeter than a lot of english blends I have tried, but the sweetness is not proportional in the flavor.
The virginias and orientals vie for which will follow the latakia. The orientals give a bit more spiciness than I am used too, and I assume they are responsible for the (sp)citriusy sourness in the finish.
Lights well, stays lit, burns slowly... Taste changes as you smoke, from smooth/sweet, to sour/spicy.
A fairly good blend, 7 out of 10
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