Mac Baren Cube

This is the first pipe tobacco I have tried and I love it. I have smoked cigars for years, much to the chagrin of my wife who says they smell like old socks, she loved the smell of this though. I found this pleasant, easy to fill and smoke for a beginner. Recommended.

This was a tobacco I tried upon reccomendation from my local tobacconist. Not one to be swayed too much by external opinion, I'd disagree with the numerous negative reviews which this product seems to have brought about.

Allbeit a while since I last smoked this product, my memories are nothing but fond. A lovely room note and a nice complex sweet smoke which doesnt burn the tounge if treated with caution. A manageable strength tobacco which Id reccomend to anyone who is a fan of the sweet.

I may be tempted to purchase another few grams of this in the coming few weeks to see if a little more experience has altered my perception of this product. Until then it will hear nothing but praise from me.

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'm never swayed by others rating of a tobacco, but I do read them and so I tried this after reading just about every feeling people could have about one blend. I have had a factory sample for who know's how long. Now that I find out it's no longer made I'll like it. That's generally my luck with things, and so far 1/4 bowl down I do like it, burns cool and has a light flavor with a little sweetness. Produces a nice ash and a large volume of smoke. Reminds me a bit of RLP-6 from Lane, but not as sweet but the side stream has a similar aroma to it. I like the cut of this blend as well it's interesting, I've always liked a cube cut blend for what it's worth. They always seem to burn well for me. I find the difference in our tastes amazing, if you find some give it a try!

There is so much kidology around tobaccos. I say this because once 50grms have been smoked of most tobaccos our taste buds and senses of smell are blocked. As far as room note is concerned most non smokers find all tobaccos offensive and I think this is due to the perceived health treat being in the close proximity of anyone wheedling a lit briar and, or course, smoking in the proximity of anyone is now against the law here in the UK

Getting back to the blend in question. I have tried the occasional bowlful of Cube in the past and found it to be a little too over the top. Due to the recent quality issues currently surrounding Peterson's University Flake, my regular choice, I opted for 50 grms of Cube.

Having endured the first few pipfulls the blend is very agreeable and well mannered. I have found it performs better in a larger briar, say a 5 upwards, as the smaller briars seem to make the taste a little acidic.

The jury is out as to whether I stay with this blend but before reviewing it I recommend, as with any tobacco, a fair trial of at least 50grms

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.

My opinion of this tobacco is this:

Well it reminds me a biscuit with cinnamon - and taste and smell when i opened the pouch and room note, i found this kind strange, but i cant say its bad. Its cool burning and has easy puff. But i doubt i will buy it any time soon. It is just not my type.

Personal rate 5 from 10 as aromatic tobacco.

!Update - The flavoring falls of the ship pretty fast. Going deep on the tobacco taste, it's like smoking cardboard. Dropped one star. It's nice that i got a 40g pouch.

It's a very surprisingly change of pace, perfect for a morning smoke with coffee. The flavoring is unique. Be sure to have a pipe dedicated to it cause it will leave a permanent mark on it.

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