Uhle's Uhle's Irish Aromatic

I don't recall ever smoking an aromatic from Uhle's that ever packed much punch (as far as a distinct taste went). Sure there was some detectable mild sweetness in the air, but nothing distinct or "Irish" (whatever that might be).

The blend was quite soft to the touch and packed nicely. It burned evenly without needing any special attention and had no bite whatsoever. Again, the aroma was very unassuming, but it was a delight to smoke.

A very easy smoker.

Very pleasant. I am typically an aromatic smoker, but usually veer towards those with milder casings. This is a really fine, mild English/Non-Aro blend. You can sense the sweetness of the Virginia...the Cavendish gives the smoke body...there is a bit of vitamin N from the Burley (but not too much)...and the Latakia makes it all honest. The "Irish Essence" is there, but stays in the background. Just standing out enough to make itself known. Very nice.

I am a virginia smoker, but I saw this at a Wisconsin store that Uhles sells to and smelled the package and was hooked.. I had no idea what was in it or how strong it was but loved the package smell, and since it was near St Patricks day I thought, what the hell, I got a few Petersons so I better smoke something Irish!!. The smell, roomnote and taste all seem to fit together on this one, unlike virginias. What impressed me the most is how clean, and dry it smokes and really has a different taste from what im use to. I recently went back to the store to buy some more of this and the clerk said, You like this stuff? and I said yes.. Im not sure why he remarked that as he always has a pipe in his mouth when I walk in.. Maybe its not a big seller there. I think the next time im in the big city ( Milwaukee) ill stop by the Uhles store and ask how it sells for them. Mike

Ah yes . . . . an English aromatic. Not many of these around. A very high-quality Cavendish blend with deep smoky undertones from a bit of Latakia as well as some spice from Turkish. Truly a unique tobacco. Not a pure English, but by no means a goopy aromatic. It really does not foul the pipe even though the room note is sweet and delicious. I find this to be very similar to Wilke's Pipemaker's Choice. In fact, it is very similar. Along the same vein as Hermit's Pink Champagne, albeit quite a bit less full bodied.

Do try this if you like this genre. It is a very high quality tobacco from a small tobacco company that turns out top notch product and is worthy of our support. Try Uhle's tobaccos. I have been impressed.

When I opened the pouch I thought another english,NO! So I lit the corn cob pipe and boy did my tongue wonder what the hell I was smoking . I relighted the pipe twice and on the second torch I was in a very calm state of mind and thought this is another star for Uhle .The latakia just comes and gives the cavendish the spice kick it needs to make my smokey experience a bliss. I am going to buy a pound of this stuff when I finish my smokey tour of Uhles tobaccos.Being shy of 30 years of age I would smoke this after a bowl of lucky charms.

Located 1½ hours north of its big brother, Chicago, Milwaukee is a pleasant, old industrial city rich in squatty, ornate Teutonic architecture, Mader?s and Karl Ratsch?s excellent, bountiful German cuisine, an amazing new art museum, Usinger's yummy sausages and, of course, the venerable Uhle?s Tobacco Shop. It is a charming old store smack dab in the heart of downtown, with knowledgeable people operating it and a cute little smoking room, where pipe smokers gather to talk, read and play chess. It?s a warm haven of old world luxury. The pipe selection is good, though expensive, but they offer excellent pipe repairs at decent prices. Uhle?s has about 25 different house mixtures, including a candied and noxious Christmas blend you might want to devote to that unwanted Dr. Grabow. There are numerous tin offerings as well, but they run high when you factor in the steep Wisconsin tobacco tax.

Though I have not sampled all of them, Irish Aromatic is perhaps Uhle?s finest. This is a moist, Cavendish with latakia and a pleasing, non-cloying casing that can be enjoyed all day; smooth and creamy. It makes any room smell wonderful, and it?s great in the car; much better than any of those sickening sweet cream soda or pina colada car fresheners you purchased at the car wash.

Simple, straightforward and gentle to the tongue, Uhle?s Irish is a go to blend for those who like a bit of sugary sweetness with their non-aromatic. I may try some of their English blends, but there?s already so much good stuff out there, I might not get around to it.

Four of five stars