Uhle's Blend 300
(3.33)
A graham cracker drizzled with honey, this is the perfect blend for a Burley lover looking for a smidge of sweetness. Ingredients: Cube-cut and ribbon Burley with black Cavendish.
Notes: The description from an older Uhle's brochure reads, "Cube-cut with Honey-Hive flavoring ... just a youngster as our blends go ... since 1948 ... but what a blend! You can smoke it day in and day out and never tire of the flavor. What can you say about a blend like this in a short space ... it's really elegant smoking. Too good to blend with anything else."
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
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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3.33 / 4
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 23, 2016 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
Just when I thought it couldn't get better than PPB or 00, I tried Blend 300 and think this may be my favorite of the three. This has all the nutty burliness one would want in a burley blend, but also has some elements that differentiate it from the others.
In addition to the Virginia that naturally sweetens most burley blends, 300 also has the honey hive topping, whatever that is. It works well as it is very mild so as not to block out the natural burley flavor. From the topping standpoint this one is a little sweeter than 00, but less so than PPB. It also is a cube cut, which I love. This gets big points for me as I think cube cuts are particularly good with VaBurs. Although a good portion of PPB is also cube cut and may be one of the additional reasons I love that blend. 300 is all cube cut. Cube cuts are hands down the easiest no brainer to pack. It is just like pouring the tobacco in with zero tamp necessary. They also treat you to a nice long smoke, although they do take a little extra lighter fluid to start up.
Uhle's has proven themselves to be masters of the burley leaf and 300 is another great example of why that is. Highly recommended.
In addition to the Virginia that naturally sweetens most burley blends, 300 also has the honey hive topping, whatever that is. It works well as it is very mild so as not to block out the natural burley flavor. From the topping standpoint this one is a little sweeter than 00, but less so than PPB. It also is a cube cut, which I love. This gets big points for me as I think cube cuts are particularly good with VaBurs. Although a good portion of PPB is also cube cut and may be one of the additional reasons I love that blend. 300 is all cube cut. Cube cuts are hands down the easiest no brainer to pack. It is just like pouring the tobacco in with zero tamp necessary. They also treat you to a nice long smoke, although they do take a little extra lighter fluid to start up.
Uhle's has proven themselves to be masters of the burley leaf and 300 is another great example of why that is. Highly recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 27, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Although 00 is my favorite Uhle's Burley, 300 is not too far behind. They are similar but there is an addition hint of honey in 300. I wondered what the added flavoring was as I smoked it a couple of years ago and now I know. Think of Mac Baren's Navy Flake with less steam pressing and in a cube cut form. Yep, then you'd have 300.
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 08, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I'm a burley fan and a believer that they can give you some very interesting nuance if coerced through proper puffing. Usually burleys will bear out notes that are quite nutty (OTCs), or earthy (C&D), or some combination thereof. They are usually quite linear from top to bottom and generally reviled by both aromatic lovers and anglophiles as having too much 'cigarette' flavor.
This particular burley comes fantastically prepped in a cube-cut and ready to go out of the bag. The sweetness provided by the mild casing/dressing is too light to be perceived in taste, but does impart some noticeable variation on the traditional burley flavor. The nuttiness is quite noticeably absent and the 'rough edges' present in some OTC burleys and even some blending houses of note has been smoothed out quite nicely here.
This could be your all-day everyday tobacco, but don't look for great depth of character in it. This is very dependable and pleasant. My impression of Uhle's in general is quite good after testing #300, #00, and Bishop's Move, a stout English blend.
This particular burley comes fantastically prepped in a cube-cut and ready to go out of the bag. The sweetness provided by the mild casing/dressing is too light to be perceived in taste, but does impart some noticeable variation on the traditional burley flavor. The nuttiness is quite noticeably absent and the 'rough edges' present in some OTC burleys and even some blending houses of note has been smoothed out quite nicely here.
This could be your all-day everyday tobacco, but don't look for great depth of character in it. This is very dependable and pleasant. My impression of Uhle's in general is quite good after testing #300, #00, and Bishop's Move, a stout English blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 11, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Blend 300 is the chicken soup of pipe tobaccoes. Like the old joke says, "It couldn't hurt!"
There is a lot written on this website about a "desert island" smoke, and which blend one would wish to have. Personally, if I were marooned on a desert island, even after 35 tears of puffing, I'd choose Mary Anne and a pack of Luckies over ANY pipe tobacco.
But if I were doing paperwork, stuck in traffic, bored, undecided, watching a baseball game, mowing grass, surfing the Web...or any of the more likely predicaments to beset modern man...Blend 300 would be what I would reach for. Irrespective of one's preference, I doubt there is a true pipe smoker out there who would dump out the pale gray ash of 300 and not feel he (or she) has not had a decent smoke.
The "honey hive" flavoring is barely noticeable, adding just the right sweetness. The Burleys are both creamy and nutty...and it all comes together tasting like TOBACCO!
Highest accolades!
There is a lot written on this website about a "desert island" smoke, and which blend one would wish to have. Personally, if I were marooned on a desert island, even after 35 tears of puffing, I'd choose Mary Anne and a pack of Luckies over ANY pipe tobacco.
But if I were doing paperwork, stuck in traffic, bored, undecided, watching a baseball game, mowing grass, surfing the Web...or any of the more likely predicaments to beset modern man...Blend 300 would be what I would reach for. Irrespective of one's preference, I doubt there is a true pipe smoker out there who would dump out the pale gray ash of 300 and not feel he (or she) has not had a decent smoke.
The "honey hive" flavoring is barely noticeable, adding just the right sweetness. The Burleys are both creamy and nutty...and it all comes together tasting like TOBACCO!
Highest accolades!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 03, 2018 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I’m not sure why but every couple of years since 2003 one or two of my reviews dissapears... I have been smoking #300 for quite awhile and I am glad to say it hasn’t changed... cube cuts smoke very cool but one must light them into a raging inferno and then let it settle down.. otherwise you will have light after relight. Sip slowly, make sure it’s dried and be careful not to make a cube jump out and land in your lap. The honey is so light that I doubt you will notice anything but a slight sweetness. Very old times, makes one think of Fireside chats with Roosevelt and real men who wore Fedoras and smoked pipes daily...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 02, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
If you like Peretti's #333 you will like this. A very similar blend in cut, aroma, and taste! I loved it! This, for me , is actually better than #333 for one reason- NO NICOTINE wallop! One of the best Burley tobaccos on the market. 4 of 4 stars!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 27, 2017 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Very similar to Perfection Plug Burley in presentation: a classic cube cut of medium brown burley. The charring light is very sweet, but absent any bite or heat. The true light brings exactly what's promised: a smooth smoking burley/Cavendish blend with natural honey, molasses and light vanilla notes. I suppose this blend is what happens when you mix Perfection Plug with a bit of Cavendish and a touch more flavoring - and its glorious. In fact, it's everything most modern burley/Cavendish blends are not: dry-smoking, natural-tasting, and clean-burning. Both the smoker and those in the room will be pleased.
For its type, four enthusiastic stars. One of the best aromatics I have tasted. The U.S. has a treasure trove of outstanding aromatics with boutique houses such as Uhle's, Pipeworks & Wilke, and Peretti, just to name a few. Do your taste buds a favor, get a bit off the beaten path, and try them. You won't regret it.
For its type, four enthusiastic stars. One of the best aromatics I have tasted. The U.S. has a treasure trove of outstanding aromatics with boutique houses such as Uhle's, Pipeworks & Wilke, and Peretti, just to name a few. Do your taste buds a favor, get a bit off the beaten path, and try them. You won't regret it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 07, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I can't add much of value other than to say "I love this blend"! There are days when nothing will "do it" for me but Uhle's 300. It's not an everyday smoke for me, but one that is firmly seated in my regular rotation. Try it...it may just crank your tractor!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 04, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
If you are looking for a superb cube-cut Burley blend, with just a hint of honey flavor, this will make you smile. A delight for the Burley lover.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 12, 2006 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is a fabulous cubed Burley blend in the fine tradition of classic American blends. This is the epitome of old-fashioned pipe tobacco. If you at all enjoy Pease's Barbary Coast, then you must try this fine tobacco. In my opinion, it is a superior example of what good Burley should be.
The quality of the leaf is excellent. Nice smallish cubes with some light and dark flake that packs well and burns effortlessly. All the nutty/creamy Burley flavor you could want with none of the bitterness. The casing is very slight - just enough to gently sweeten the Burley and enhance the fragrance. I can almost taste cinnamon and brown sugar in the background. The room aroma will never offend anyone.
This tobacco is one of the best I have smoked over the years and certainly at the top-of-the-class for Burleys. I would really like to see more folks try Uhle's tobaccos. They are a small shop that turns out really great product in the fine American tradition (although they have some Latakia blends that are really excellent as well).
The quality of the leaf is excellent. Nice smallish cubes with some light and dark flake that packs well and burns effortlessly. All the nutty/creamy Burley flavor you could want with none of the bitterness. The casing is very slight - just enough to gently sweeten the Burley and enhance the fragrance. I can almost taste cinnamon and brown sugar in the background. The room aroma will never offend anyone.
This tobacco is one of the best I have smoked over the years and certainly at the top-of-the-class for Burleys. I would really like to see more folks try Uhle's tobaccos. They are a small shop that turns out really great product in the fine American tradition (although they have some Latakia blends that are really excellent as well).
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