Stanwell Jubilee
(2.61)
This blend has been created by my experts with more than four generations of experience from one of their oldest family recipes. Only the finest Virginia and burley leaves - stored for more than three years in the original hogsheads have been used. To unite the fine aromas and ensure extra mildness the blend has been fermented in the original factory sweat rooms for several months. Finally I have added only a small amount of the famous dark fired Kentucky and Oriental tobaccos to give you a perfection in smoking pleasure. Hand blended.
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.61 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 16, 2010 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
After having recently sold a few older Jubilee tins on my website, I decided to hold one back to purchase for myself. My pipe club's tobacco bar got the majority of the tin's contents as I was satisfied with the trial after just one bowl.
Way too mild and way too sweet to suit me. However, as an aromatic this one should rate well because it delivers a solid and unrelenting flavor from start to finish and isn't goopy. The Burley in the tobacco is high quality and I did get blasts of Burley flavor every now and then. Mostly though, I tasted fruit and vanilla.
Way too mild and way too sweet to suit me. However, as an aromatic this one should rate well because it delivers a solid and unrelenting flavor from start to finish and isn't goopy. The Burley in the tobacco is high quality and I did get blasts of Burley flavor every now and then. Mostly though, I tasted fruit and vanilla.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 30, 2007 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
A nice little sub-title on the tin states that this is, apparently, "My home blend" of Poul Stanwell. Normally, I'm just not an aromatics man. They gunk up my pipes with sugary residue and semi-permanent flavor-coloring, and rarely seem to taste as good as they smell in the tin/bag. Here's one that breaks away from that: I'd put this is my fave Dunill/Castello/Viprati without a moment's hesitation. When I want to pause from my usual untainted VAs or full-bodied Oriental/Balkan type blends, here's a good place to go. The Danes have scored high here. Stanwell's Jubilee also works well if I'm around non-pipesters as well, reminding folks of their dear old uncle/grandpa or whatever-the-hell. This Jubilee is smooth, present without being harsh/bitey, and doesn't wear it's Cavendish on its sleeve.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 23, 2015 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The tin note is full of deep, rich fruit (Berry and orange) and vanilla. I get a hint of licorice as well. The tobacco is fairly dry, and has a perfect moisture content in my opinion. It is not "goopy" at all despite the sweet tin aroma. It packs well, now for the taste...
The charring light shows a good amount of vanilla and cinnamon with fruity undertones. Once fully lit, I definitely get a holiday vibe from it. Cooked fruit, orange peel, cinnamon, and vanilla. As the bowl progresses, a distinct nutty brown sugar note introduces itself. Towards the bottom of the bowl, I begin to detect more tobacco. Mostly the burley and dark fired. Very nutty and slightly woodsy.
The room note is wonderful. It is brighter than the taste, never losing that initial fruit and vanilla and offering a light Burley nuttiness. There is also a nice spicy tobacco character to it. It burns cool and even to the bottom of the bowl, only needing an occasional touch up. No dottle, no bite.
Overall, enjoyable. Not what I was expecting though. The tin description led me to believe that this was going to be a more tobacco centric blend. Recommended to the aromatic smoker, but not to the hardcore dark fired Kentucky smoker (unless an occasional aromatic isn't out of the question.).
The charring light shows a good amount of vanilla and cinnamon with fruity undertones. Once fully lit, I definitely get a holiday vibe from it. Cooked fruit, orange peel, cinnamon, and vanilla. As the bowl progresses, a distinct nutty brown sugar note introduces itself. Towards the bottom of the bowl, I begin to detect more tobacco. Mostly the burley and dark fired. Very nutty and slightly woodsy.
The room note is wonderful. It is brighter than the taste, never losing that initial fruit and vanilla and offering a light Burley nuttiness. There is also a nice spicy tobacco character to it. It burns cool and even to the bottom of the bowl, only needing an occasional touch up. No dottle, no bite.
Overall, enjoyable. Not what I was expecting though. The tin description led me to believe that this was going to be a more tobacco centric blend. Recommended to the aromatic smoker, but not to the hardcore dark fired Kentucky smoker (unless an occasional aromatic isn't out of the question.).
Pipe Used:
Stanwell Legend 19
PurchasedFrom:
Pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 13, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I'm a huge fan of Stanwell's Melange, and have enjoyed several of their other products, so I was excited when Jubilee popped up on the radar. The tin threw me briefly, as the graphics and logo differed, so probably a nod to the original packaging.
TobaccoReviews lists it as a NON-Aromatic and P&C sells it as an Aromatic which is quite confusing. The advertised flavors did not hit me upon tin opening, so for my money, I don't consider Jubilee an Aromatic (or one with few sprinkles), rather I was nosing some musty, earthy, Virginia. There certainly could be some added sweetness brightening things up, as it wasn't complete damp hay Virginia gold. The cut was fantastic. You could feel the stiff multi-colored bits and jam em' in without fear of moisture. Once lit, the density smoldered nicely.
It gave off a sturdy medium smoke that satisfies and won't knock you down, devoid of any toppings and allowed you to really taste the natural richness, finishing with a light sugar on the palate.
TobaccoReviews lists it as a NON-Aromatic and P&C sells it as an Aromatic which is quite confusing. The advertised flavors did not hit me upon tin opening, so for my money, I don't consider Jubilee an Aromatic (or one with few sprinkles), rather I was nosing some musty, earthy, Virginia. There certainly could be some added sweetness brightening things up, as it wasn't complete damp hay Virginia gold. The cut was fantastic. You could feel the stiff multi-colored bits and jam em' in without fear of moisture. Once lit, the density smoldered nicely.
It gave off a sturdy medium smoke that satisfies and won't knock you down, devoid of any toppings and allowed you to really taste the natural richness, finishing with a light sugar on the palate.
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 17, 2005 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This was kind of a pleasant surprise. My tobacconist had a tin open and suggested we try this together.At the risk of offending anyone I must share a funny anecdote regarding pipers.I am a regular at the 1 great shop in the midwest and have struck up a comfortable kinship with most of the guys working there.One of the older gentlemen has affectionately duubed me a "TOBACCO WHORE" or when he tells the story a "TOBACCO BUM".I really like all styles of quality blends be they aromatics, VIrginias ,or English.I judge them on their respective merits.JUBILEE is really a fine aromatic.I will give a very precise and succint description.This is what Captain Black was supposed to be. It has that type of flavor but in a very natural way.It is not goopy, syrupy, or cloying.You taste the quality from the orientals and the sweetness from the flavoring. All in all a very pleasant aromatic.3 of 4 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 31, 2016 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I really have been enjoying dark fired Kentucky tobaccos recently. I got a tin of Stanwell Jubilee in the Kentucky Dark Fired Step Ladder Sampler. It was listed as the medium step, although I believe it to be the 1st step IMO. It has a more Danish aromatic profile with the vanilla/citrus taste backed by the oriental & kentucky to add an earthy depth to the overall taste.
You smell the citrus & vanilla when 1st opened with a hint of smokiness. The tobacco is close to the right moisture out of the tin, might need a few minutes dry time. On charring light i get the aromatic side & the kentucky slowly emerges as you smoke. It's flavor deepens as you smoke with hints of dark fruit & honey like sweetness at times amidst the light smokiness. The room note is clearly aromatic, so it pleases most people. You are getting some dark-fired taste, even though they'll never know from the smell. It burns down quite well, mostly to ash with bits of dottle on occasion.
This tobacco is what I'd consider more of a crossover aromatic than a true aromatic. I probably would never have tried this if it was not in the sampler. I enjoy both aromatics & dark fired blends, often adding a pinch of dark fired to some aromatics. This tobacco has the best of both those worlds in one tin.
You smell the citrus & vanilla when 1st opened with a hint of smokiness. The tobacco is close to the right moisture out of the tin, might need a few minutes dry time. On charring light i get the aromatic side & the kentucky slowly emerges as you smoke. It's flavor deepens as you smoke with hints of dark fruit & honey like sweetness at times amidst the light smokiness. The room note is clearly aromatic, so it pleases most people. You are getting some dark-fired taste, even though they'll never know from the smell. It burns down quite well, mostly to ash with bits of dottle on occasion.
This tobacco is what I'd consider more of a crossover aromatic than a true aromatic. I probably would never have tried this if it was not in the sampler. I enjoy both aromatics & dark fired blends, often adding a pinch of dark fired to some aromatics. This tobacco has the best of both those worlds in one tin.
Pipe Used:
assorted MM cobs & hardwoods
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh to a month old
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 15, 2015 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is one of the blends marketed as unflavoured all natural tobacco which it isn't by any measure. One of the marketing stunts i will never get. This blend is not diminished by featuring a clearly recognizable flavouring. So why hide the fact?
The tin note already smells like fruits and some underlining dark sweetness. You can make out some of the tobacco as well as the flavouring never is masking but rather complementing the tobacco. And that carries on into the smoke as well. Taste is predominantly of some vanilla-fruity flavouring along with the natural taste of the Virginia and Burley. I can't make out alot of the Orientals but the Kentucky does add some spice to it. The flavouring does not make it through the course of a bowl and at least the last quarter is to be sacrificed to the benefit of your taste buds.
The room note is really nice and something non smokers would associate with the fragrances of a pipe. So this is one for the in-public smoker.
Burn is rather fast and really uneven also you have to watch the temperature or it will bite you bad. This is the main reason why i would not recommend this blend to the beginner even tho taste wise its a candidate for that task. If you can manage your puffing rhythm then its fair enough to the tongue.
So do I recommend this blend? Well yeah. If you haven't had it yet and don't need a lot nicotine in your system there is no real reason not to try it. In the end its not as spectacular as its story might have suggested and i don't see a reason to get it again but i do not regret the money spent either.
The tin note already smells like fruits and some underlining dark sweetness. You can make out some of the tobacco as well as the flavouring never is masking but rather complementing the tobacco. And that carries on into the smoke as well. Taste is predominantly of some vanilla-fruity flavouring along with the natural taste of the Virginia and Burley. I can't make out alot of the Orientals but the Kentucky does add some spice to it. The flavouring does not make it through the course of a bowl and at least the last quarter is to be sacrificed to the benefit of your taste buds.
The room note is really nice and something non smokers would associate with the fragrances of a pipe. So this is one for the in-public smoker.
Burn is rather fast and really uneven also you have to watch the temperature or it will bite you bad. This is the main reason why i would not recommend this blend to the beginner even tho taste wise its a candidate for that task. If you can manage your puffing rhythm then its fair enough to the tongue.
So do I recommend this blend? Well yeah. If you haven't had it yet and don't need a lot nicotine in your system there is no real reason not to try it. In the end its not as spectacular as its story might have suggested and i don't see a reason to get it again but i do not regret the money spent either.
Pipe Used:
It went trough rotation.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 02, 2006 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This really is a bit of an underrated blend. The style is typical Danish aromatic but it is significantly better behaved than others (spelled Mac Baren). I would categorize Jubilee as a light, "auto-pilot" blend, perfect for when your mind is on something else and you don't or can't concentrate on a complex blend (ala GLP). It is sweet but that's why it's an aromatic! Enjoy it for what it is.
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