Nat Sherman 536 Empire English
(3.40)
This classic blend brings together the finest mellow, Georgian, Virginias, black cavendish, Mexican burleys and Cyprus latakia, while evoking an exotic flair uniquely its own. This distinctly non aromatic blend produces an astonishing array of refined flavors ranging from mild to medium strength.
Notes: According to sales associate Barrey Miller, 536 Empire English is the only latakia house blend that Nat Sherman provides now.
Details
| Brand | Nat Sherman |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.40 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 08, 2014 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
An english mixture à l'américaine. It is a mild slightly cased offering that would serve as a good introduction to english mixtures for the aromatic smoker. I prefer my english mixtures to be more stout and leathery.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 15, 2005 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I don't see why this one is liked so much by the other reviewers on here. It didn't impress me at all. Its not bad but its not good either. It is a flavorful tobacco but seemed like something that could have came in a box from the drug store to me. Nothing special.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Meh. This was not a bad smoke, but not very good either; nor will it be memorable. Other than that it does pack and smoke well, and is nicely presented.
My biggest problem with this is that it does not go far enough as an American English blend yet is too boring in comparison to traditional English blends. Personally, I would like more burley in this one and I think I would have enjoyed it more. It is just a time passing smoke rather than a treat, but I did have a few decent bowls.
If it wasn't for so many superior C&D blends in the same vein this would be a 3 star blend, but there are just too many better options out there, so I am leaving it with 2 stars.
My biggest problem with this is that it does not go far enough as an American English blend yet is too boring in comparison to traditional English blends. Personally, I would like more burley in this one and I think I would have enjoyed it more. It is just a time passing smoke rather than a treat, but I did have a few decent bowls.
If it wasn't for so many superior C&D blends in the same vein this would be a 3 star blend, but there are just too many better options out there, so I am leaving it with 2 stars.
Age When Smoked:
4 yrs 5 mths
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 04, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
its a mild/medium english blend, is it great? no, is it smokable? absolutely, slightly more oriental forward, if your go to tobaccos are unavailable, and this is on the shelf, you will find an acceptable english blend in the tin
Pipe Used:
yes
PurchasedFrom:
local b&M
Age When Smoked:
?????
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 07, 2008 | Very Strong | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I smoke Latakia-English tobaccos 99 percent of the time. This tobacco is very strong in the nicotine department. On the flavour side, it is a respectable morning or all-day English. The downside to being all-day is the nicotine content might be too much for many folks. A few bowls and you might be 'done' for quite sometime.
It is very well balanced and the tobacco is of high quality, alas not enough in the flavour department. Mind you I do prefer a full-on Latakia assault like Cornell & Diehl's Billy Budd. It might be suitable for aromatic pipers who wants to try a high quality English. Other than that I shall not buy it again, just not quite my cup of tea.
- Tabaco
It is very well balanced and the tobacco is of high quality, alas not enough in the flavour department. Mind you I do prefer a full-on Latakia assault like Cornell & Diehl's Billy Budd. It might be suitable for aromatic pipers who wants to try a high quality English. Other than that I shall not buy it again, just not quite my cup of tea.
- Tabaco
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