Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic
(3.01)
A unique blend of aged tobaccos moistened with imported French and Dutch liqueurs for a rich aroma and a mellow, comfortable smoke. Our unique combination of tobaccos is aged just long enough to ripen to maturity. Then, it is lightly sprinkled with three imported liqueurs to provide this blend with its distinctive aroma and a satisfying taste.
Notes: Production in the United States was moved overseas in 2021.
Details
| Brand | Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor, Orange |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
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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3.01 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 41 - 50 of 184 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 27, 2011 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
A bit of an unusual aromatic. This I received as a sample in a trade - somewhere just short of 2 oz. Upon sniffing the contents, I got an overpowering aroma of sweet fruitiness. I wasn't encouraged. However, the taste is of straight burley with a moderate amount of sweet casing. Don't trust the nose, I guess.
This narrow ribbon burned brilliantly and did not leave a wet heel. I got nothing even close to tongue bite. The flavor did not dissipate down the bowl. And therein lies the only real problem I found with this blend - the flavor. I just did not like it. It tasted like a sweetened Amaretto or something (isn't amaretto supposed to be bitter?) and it just didn't sit well with me there. It wasn't horrible - it just wasn't a flavor I enjoyed. A lot of aromatic blenders can learn a lot from this blend, such as how not to overdo the sauce and how to make a pleasant blend that smokes the same down the bowl. If the flavoring were something more to my taste, this would be an incredible aromatic.
And so, my rec of 2 stars is for my personal taste only, as is my custom with reviews. As a blend, however, this is something every aromatic lover should try to see if they like it. It's extremely well made, and represents the aromatic genre splendidly.
This narrow ribbon burned brilliantly and did not leave a wet heel. I got nothing even close to tongue bite. The flavor did not dissipate down the bowl. And therein lies the only real problem I found with this blend - the flavor. I just did not like it. It tasted like a sweetened Amaretto or something (isn't amaretto supposed to be bitter?) and it just didn't sit well with me there. It wasn't horrible - it just wasn't a flavor I enjoyed. A lot of aromatic blenders can learn a lot from this blend, such as how not to overdo the sauce and how to make a pleasant blend that smokes the same down the bowl. If the flavoring were something more to my taste, this would be an incredible aromatic.
And so, my rec of 2 stars is for my personal taste only, as is my custom with reviews. As a blend, however, this is something every aromatic lover should try to see if they like it. It's extremely well made, and represents the aromatic genre splendidly.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 19, 2010 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
apon opening the tub i was greated with what i discribe as a egg nog smell. tried to smoke it but there was a heavy chemical taste. put it in mason jars revisited it 3 years later loved it. packs,lights,smokes well. recomend to and one on a budget.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 01, 2010 | Medium | Strong | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I bought in the pouch, haven't tried a tin yet. I find it a little too damp when first opened. Hard to keep lit and a little harsh towards the bottom of the bowl. However, given some time to dry out, very much improved. Easey to keep lit, good flavor. As someone else said, tastes like it smells. I would recommend this to any aromatic smoker. In my opinion, better than many of the much more expensive blends.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 03, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I bought this brand because it looked like a good smoke. It smelt very sweet like brown sugar. It smoked smooth and smelt great but wasn't all to thrilled with it. It is, on the other hand, a much better brand then Birkum riff and mixture no. 79. It is a good tobacco I enjoy. I recommed this brand to anyone who wants a good tobacco for thier money. so long
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 29, 2004 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The pouch I bought was dry and the tobacco smelled of maple and coffee to me. Very pleasant. It was very easy to light. It produced a prodigious amount of light grey smoke, and the flavor was mild and pleasant to start. However, much like its drabber sibling, it turns very sour halfway through the bowl. I can't imagine going through a 12-14 ounce tin of this stuff. But I know there are many who do. If you enjoy sour flavors this stuff might work for you. The room note is nice, and the aftertaste is very much like boiled peanuts.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 02, 2004 | Mild | Very Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
At its best, this blend tastes like a dry-cured Henri Wintermann cigar. Often, it's just an unremarkable Burley. Sometimes, it's tingly and bitter and un-fun. It's not bad, though, if something of a weak sister in the flavor department, and for me it doesn't bite. I don't taste a lot of difference between this and the non-aromatic version, and I don't feel any compelling need to smoke it again. If you're stranded without tobacco somewhere, though, and all you can find is drugstore tobacco, this is one of the best of the lot. For me, smokes noticeably better in a meerschaum.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 27, 2004 | Extremely Mild | Extremely Mild | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
Sir Walter is a classic that I felt I had to try at least once. Once was enough.
The pouch aroma was just so-so. A bit on the weak side. Smelled more like burley than liquor, which surprised me. The ribbon cut packed and lit well.
Lighting was easy, and it stayed lit well. The taste was very weak, but it sure did let me know it was there - it bit like a cornered wolverine. I didn't expect that from a burley blend. I smoke burley a lot, and have never gotten bitten like this.
Left the bowl fairly dry, Subsequent smokes of this blend were about the same as the first try - though I did manage to get the bite somewhat under control.
In the end, it is too much work to keep it from biting badly, and the flavor returned for your efforts just isn't worth it. Many suggest this for the first time smoker. I disagree - it's too quick to bite the unwary.
The pouch aroma was just so-so. A bit on the weak side. Smelled more like burley than liquor, which surprised me. The ribbon cut packed and lit well.
Lighting was easy, and it stayed lit well. The taste was very weak, but it sure did let me know it was there - it bit like a cornered wolverine. I didn't expect that from a burley blend. I smoke burley a lot, and have never gotten bitten like this.
Left the bowl fairly dry, Subsequent smokes of this blend were about the same as the first try - though I did manage to get the bite somewhat under control.
In the end, it is too much work to keep it from biting badly, and the flavor returned for your efforts just isn't worth it. Many suggest this for the first time smoker. I disagree - it's too quick to bite the unwary.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 11, 2004 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Hmm. I bought a pack of this stuff mainly because of the price. I was suprised on how good it actually is. The smell is somewhat odd. I can't put my finger on it but it has a pleasant bag aroma. After packing - it lit right up and burned like a champ. It was a very even and good burning tobacco. Not bad stuff. I've had better "drug store" tobacco but I have had alot worse. I'll keep this stuff around for a while but won't smoke it as a daily - only as a change of pace.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 26, 2003 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I bought this on a whim in a pipe and tobacco shop that just recently re-opened under new management after a bust by the feds (it?s a long story). The shop had only three pipe tobacco blends on hand but was in the process of ordering a larger inventory. I tried this because I hate to leave a tobacconist empty-handed, because I had never tried the aromatic version of Sir Walter before and lastly because it was dirt cheap (some would probably say that is because it is dirt). I, however, was pleasantly surprised. It came from a large tin and had a very nice aroma. It was dry and packed well. There was no hint of sourness like some brands that use alcohol as part of their formula. I thought the combination of the Burley and the liqueurs gave the blend a maple flavoring along with a mild sweetness. It has a room note that is conducive to smoking in the company on non-smokers. This is a good choice for those who like mild aromatics and are on a tight budget (like me). I will keep this in my rotation as an everyday aromatic smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 15, 2022 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I'll preface this by stating that SWRA is my favorite aromatic to date, and is always in my rotation...though I buy it in the tubs and not the pouches, so I may be missing some of the SWRA experience. I find it to be sweet, easy to smoke, and satisfying. The tobacco stays good in the tub essentially indefinitely. While this probably means that it's loaded with humectant, I've never had an issue with chemical taste, or anything like that. I get all the aromatic sweetness and aroma in the first half or 3/4ths of the bowl. I don't get a big alcohol hit like on some of the other rum/whiskey/liqueur based aromatics, but it's there in the first half. Equally pleasing is the last portion is a mild, nutty, toasted burley which is enjoyable on its own.
Pipe Used:
Dr. Grabow Grand Duke, MM Cobs
PurchasedFrom:
B&M smoke shop
Age When Smoked:
New
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