Mac Baren Cube
(2.14)
For nearly a quarter of a decade, Henrik Halberg, master blender and 4th generation owner of Mac Baren Tobacco, has been selecting the five tobaccos used to craft this outstanding blend. The Blend consists of both pressed tobacco and loose cut varieties that make filling your pipe easy and ensure a cool, slow burn. Enjoy the elements experienced from the finest craftsmanship available in fine pipe tobacco. Puzzle your senses with its deep, sweet and fruity taste. Each time will be better than the last. Mac Baren Cube is THE smoking experience for the true connoisseur.
Notes: Introduced in 2004.
Details
| Brand | Mac Baren |
| Blended By | Henrik Halberg |
| Manufactured By | Mac Baren |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Cavendish, Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | pouch weight |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.14 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 20 of 35 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 17, 2012 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Overwhelming |
At last an aromatic I can taste. First sniff smells fruity with vanilla there also, overall aroma fairly strong but not unpleasant.
First puff reminded me of fruit salad or Vimto chews (fruit flavoured chews for those who don't know) then getting down the bowl the flavours are changing slightly but, for me at least, never getting overpowering or sickly sweet.
This is the first aromatic that I have had that has kept both taste and flavour for longer than just the char. I don't know if this has anything to do with me having smoked cigarettes for about 38 years, I've only been smoking the pipe for about 1 year
I have tried a few other aromatics after having read positive reviews and been disappointed that I haven't discerned any of the tastes or flavours that the reviewers were getting so HOORAY for Mac Baren ( no I don't work for them ). Like other's if I had read the reviews first I probably wouldn't have bought it. If you are like me and have a problem detecting flavours and taste in aromatics give the Cube a try, like me you might be pleasantly surprised.
Edited 16/09/2014
Now I give it only 1 star (what was I thinking) too sickly sweet, aroma sticks to everything, including pipes and glass storage jar. Horrible avoid
First puff reminded me of fruit salad or Vimto chews (fruit flavoured chews for those who don't know) then getting down the bowl the flavours are changing slightly but, for me at least, never getting overpowering or sickly sweet.
This is the first aromatic that I have had that has kept both taste and flavour for longer than just the char. I don't know if this has anything to do with me having smoked cigarettes for about 38 years, I've only been smoking the pipe for about 1 year
I have tried a few other aromatics after having read positive reviews and been disappointed that I haven't discerned any of the tastes or flavours that the reviewers were getting so HOORAY for Mac Baren ( no I don't work for them ). Like other's if I had read the reviews first I probably wouldn't have bought it. If you are like me and have a problem detecting flavours and taste in aromatics give the Cube a try, like me you might be pleasantly surprised.
Edited 16/09/2014
Now I give it only 1 star (what was I thinking) too sickly sweet, aroma sticks to everything, including pipes and glass storage jar. Horrible avoid
Pipe Used:
One that had to be scrubbed clean
PurchasedFrom:
Mysmokingshop.co.uk
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 27, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A wonderful caramel aroma liberally applied to an eclectic mix of tobaccos. Broken flakes, ribbons, shags, burley, virginia, cavendishes, quality and crap.
I think this is just a way to use up all the factory leftovers.
Was sold to me by a tobacconist who claimed that even though this was a highly aromatic, sweet cased tobacco, it smoked cool and dry. He lied.
I'd love to try some other leaf(s) with this topping, as it smells wonderful but I don't think I'll bother trying it in this form again.
I think this is just a way to use up all the factory leftovers.
Was sold to me by a tobacconist who claimed that even though this was a highly aromatic, sweet cased tobacco, it smoked cool and dry. He lied.
I'd love to try some other leaf(s) with this topping, as it smells wonderful but I don't think I'll bother trying it in this form again.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 04, 2011 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I love aromatics and I'm always keen on new flavors. Here in the EU it's called Cube silver. This is a premium example of how an expensive marketing campaign gets you to buy stuff you know nothing about. They did everything right, a cool name, even more cool packaging and an over the top prize to give the impression that this one must be really something special. This however must be on of the worst tobaccos ever to hit my pipe. The tin smell is not bad at all but once you fire it up it's true face hits you right in your mouth. It stinks and it bites your tongue. First time I was actually really disgusted with a smoke. It's not just bad, it's literally garbage. Since this was far more expensive than your average tobacco, I donated it to my pipe forum. May this donation prevent others from wasting their hard earned cash on a product I wouldn't even smoke if I'd get paid for it. Bad tobacco finally has a name: cube silver.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 21, 2010 | Mild | Strong | Mild | Pleasant |
I'm not an aromatic hater but this is one of the worst baccy's I've ever had. The flavor is not only nasty but VERY strong. yuck!!! Avoid this one like the plague.
Personal rating: 0 out of 10
Tobacco reviews rating: 1 out of 4
Personal rating: 0 out of 10
Tobacco reviews rating: 1 out of 4
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 04, 2010 | Extremely Mild | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Unnoticeable |
To put it bluntly, I felt as if I was smoking urine soaked paper.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 23, 2010 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
MB;have "laid"very few eggs...This is definitely ONE of them!What the What..is this!?!You WLD do better to grab a Straw+Go stand Over a Bonfire. :-{
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 03, 2010 | Medium | Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
I will try my best to be kind...
This smells wonderful. I was drawn by the fruty burleyish smell and was sold.
Smoked a little hot (figured out why MB's nickname is Mac Bite) and gurgled some too. This wasn't even the biggest turn off, though it didn't help.
But the worst thing was this stuff left my mouth feeling completely DRY. I had never ever experienced it before, and hopefully never will, but gave it another bowl.
Result: same thing. Dry as a desert.
Just stay away, there is better tobacco, plain and simple.
Oh, and I forgot to mention, this thing has chemicals out the wazoo... yet another reason to steer clear from Cube.
This smells wonderful. I was drawn by the fruty burleyish smell and was sold.
Smoked a little hot (figured out why MB's nickname is Mac Bite) and gurgled some too. This wasn't even the biggest turn off, though it didn't help.
But the worst thing was this stuff left my mouth feeling completely DRY. I had never ever experienced it before, and hopefully never will, but gave it another bowl.
Result: same thing. Dry as a desert.
Just stay away, there is better tobacco, plain and simple.
Oh, and I forgot to mention, this thing has chemicals out the wazoo... yet another reason to steer clear from Cube.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 16, 2009 | Mild | Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Thoroughly nasty, from false light to the point at which I emptied my bowl into the garbage. This is not why I took up the noble briar. Flavour-wise it is almost a joke. No detectable tobacco taste in it for me, and I felt almost instantly nauseous.
A stark contrast to many of the other Mac Baren aromatics, which I rather like.
Never again.
A stark contrast to many of the other Mac Baren aromatics, which I rather like.
Never again.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 08, 2009 | Medium | Extra Strong | Overwhelming | Pleasant |
This is a chemical toxin. Wouldn't recommend to the worst enemy. Yak!
Leafmaster comment is the best 😀 I hope his cats didn't die after that accident 😀
Leafmaster comment is the best 😀 I hope his cats didn't die after that accident 😀
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 25, 2009 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium | Tolerable |
This tobacco in my humble opinion, is a pure disaster and failure! Trying to mix different types of Cavendish and other tobaccos (I think I felt dark Virginia), simply failed. Too aromatic, boring, and what you have Mac Baren would not dare allow - burning tongue! Even me, I am a pipe smoker for over 30 years. Price for 100 grams is definitely too high. One word - disaster!
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