Uhle's Golden Shag Blend
(3.08)
Savory and smooth, the richness of the Perique and Turkish tobaccos is offset by a subtle sweetness. Close to Bishop’s Move, but with a bit less Latakia.
Details
| Brand | Uhle's |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 1.5 oz bag, 7 oz bag, 14 oz bag |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.08 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Here is a nice body of smooth, naturally sweet tobacco leaf wrapped securely the perfume and spice of the condiment tobaccos, Turkish, Latakia, and Perique -- the perique being subtle. It leaves a sweet, mildly spicy taste on my tongue.
The blend has a small cut with little moisture. It burns well and smokes evenly. I enjoy the room note so much that I don't hesitate to smoke it before company arrives.
It's a little rich to be an all-day smoke for my taste. I enjoy it on a walk, or when sitting to ponder. For those who wish to inhale, this is smooth for me and the nicotine level seems moderate.
All-around, a really nice experience. Go for it.
The blend has a small cut with little moisture. It burns well and smokes evenly. I enjoy the room note so much that I don't hesitate to smoke it before company arrives.
It's a little rich to be an all-day smoke for my taste. I enjoy it on a walk, or when sitting to ponder. For those who wish to inhale, this is smooth for me and the nicotine level seems moderate.
All-around, a really nice experience. Go for it.
Pipe Used:
briars: Stanwell & Shalom
PurchasedFrom:
Uhle's
Age When Smoked:
One month in pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 21, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I started smoking this when it was a little too warm for blend 232. It wasn't what I had expected but was good in its own right. It packs and lights easily. I found that it had a somewhat sweet earthy taste to it. It was a bit milder than I had expected as well. For me it's not the best offering from Uhle's but it's a good smoke for a change of pace.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 10, 2008 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
The genius of the blend is that it really does seem to have a little of everything and yet the balance IMHO couldn't be any better. The overall impression is somewhat like that of Revelation but Golden Shag goes way beyond that in overall quality. The turkish base for me is at the leading edge of the flavor with just enough latakia to help. The other leaf (Uhles website lists black cav, perique and VA) keep up keeps up so that, at least for me, I am always tasting the mixture of flavor. The end result is indescribable. Kinda "englishy", kinda "spicy" yet naturally sweet. Packs, lights and burns very well. A great smoke for a more contemplative session, yet needs minimal attention. Smokes cool and dry. I am finding at the end it just goes out and when I empty my pipe light grey ash drops out with no dottle. This is a keeper, from a small blender known for outstanding quality and attention to detail.
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