W.O. Larsen Simply Unique
(2.97)
A mixture with a base of Old Belt Virginia, Tennessee burley and Orientals. These have been slowly fermented into a perfect black cavendish. A mild aroma of vanilla, chocolate and walnuts.
(A very velvety black cavendish from Old Belt Virginia and Tennessee burley makes the base of this loose cut mixture. Virginia tobaccos from Africa and U.S.A. and broad-cut bright Virginia of Brazilian origin combined with fine aromas of walnut and vanilla offer a tasting experience of a deeper, finely sweet note.)
Details
| Brand | W.O. Larsen |
| Series | Classics |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Vanilla, Walnut |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.97 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2013 | Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
Larsen's Simply Unique is a decent expression of the classical Danish approach to aromatics—a light hand with the top dressing supported by a mild yet recognizable tobacco flavor. The tobacco looks nice—mostly a thinnish ribbon cut of black and gold Cavendish with some brighter yellow Virginia leaf. The nose is quite forward with a milk chocolate or ‘chocolate box' quality. Moisture level is high enough that it needs a good 20-30 minutes drying time.
It's less intense on the palate than on the nose, and tends to a mild chocolate flavor with perhaps a slight nutty quality. There doesn't seem to be much nicotine. It's a pleasant enough smoke, I suppose, but it also strikes me as very forgettable. Smoking characteristics are ok and the flavor is ok if you concentrate, but to me, this just didn't offer enough to make it interesting.
It's less intense on the palate than on the nose, and tends to a mild chocolate flavor with perhaps a slight nutty quality. There doesn't seem to be much nicotine. It's a pleasant enough smoke, I suppose, but it also strikes me as very forgettable. Smoking characteristics are ok and the flavor is ok if you concentrate, but to me, this just didn't offer enough to make it interesting.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2022 | Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
I agree with Steden's 2012 review which would suggest that the blend delivers consistently over time. Flavours worked particularly well with Caminetto's Bulldog in the summer, even if it's nic-strength is disappointing.
Pipe Used:
Caminetto Bulldog Sabbiata and Dunhill County 3102
Age When Smoked:
Fresh pouches
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2019 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild | Pleasant |
Since I prefer naturals it's kind of hard for me to review aromatics unbiased. Got this as a gift from a friend that doesn't smoke and had no clue what I like. It's now called 'unique' and the description says it's a blend of old belt VA and Burley with oriental tobaccos which at first sounded good for me.
Smell in pouch is of hard Danish aroma. Very much dark steamed raw cut leaf mixed with a bit of golden VA. Scents of black tea, vanilla and nuts but no tobacco. Comes rather moist so that drying for me is necessary.
Takes a few lights until burning properly but then it smokes rather cool and even. In the first half if the bowl I thought I could not finish it due to vanilla overpowering but as the smoke continues the flavoring gets a bit milder and some real tobacco tastes come through. Can taste the Burley with a nutty character now but still hard to detect all the components. Still leaves a lot of condensate in the pipe.
I'd say it's a strong aromatic not my cup of tea at all but have to admit that there are also some natural tastes hidden inside the powerful sauce. Room note is immediately detected as vanilla by my wife.
Smell in pouch is of hard Danish aroma. Very much dark steamed raw cut leaf mixed with a bit of golden VA. Scents of black tea, vanilla and nuts but no tobacco. Comes rather moist so that drying for me is necessary.
Takes a few lights until burning properly but then it smokes rather cool and even. In the first half if the bowl I thought I could not finish it due to vanilla overpowering but as the smoke continues the flavoring gets a bit milder and some real tobacco tastes come through. Can taste the Burley with a nutty character now but still hard to detect all the components. Still leaves a lot of condensate in the pipe.
I'd say it's a strong aromatic not my cup of tea at all but have to admit that there are also some natural tastes hidden inside the powerful sauce. Room note is immediately detected as vanilla by my wife.
Pipe Used:
Various briars
PurchasedFrom:
Local shop
Age When Smoked:
Dried 3-4 hours
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2004 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
Ok, I smoked only a couple of bowls of this so don't take my word, but this seems like a close cousin of Amphora Black, only it's slightly better. You can certainly find a lot worse in the world of aromatics: at least this one doesn't leave your pipe full of gunk and is actually quite plasant and tasty.
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