Tavern Tobacco Co. Rose of Zanzibar
(2.67)
The famed 19th Century explorer Sir Basil Goodpuffer traveled to the isle of Zanzibar, drawn by the legend of the massive diamond called the Rose of Zanzibar. He began his quest at the Rose of Zanzibar Inn. He quickly found himself addicted to the local tobacco, a unique flake of Virginias, Turkish and Latakia unlike any other to be found throughout the world.
Details
| Brand | Tavern Tobacco Co. |
| Blended By | Samuel Gawith |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07, 2005 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A rare case in which the triad Virginia-Latakia-Oriental is presented in a flake format. You can immediately notice the hands of Samuel Gawith on this one: that tonka casing is unmistakable. It comes really damp in the tin, so it's better to leave it dry before packing it, which is a simple operation even if you don't rub it. I may have had too great expectations about this one,mostly because of the manufacturer, but when I smoked it it was nothing to get crazy about. The latakia is a mere surround, the other tobaccos are of good quality, with the Virginias in the front row. An interesting smoking experience, but far from my best ones.
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