Ashton Consummate Gentleman
(3.05)
A proper English mixture composed of only the finest Virginia, Maryland and burley tobaccos with a pinch of latakia. The result is a remarkable blend that is medium bodied and traditionally English in character.
Details
| Brand | Ashton |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Maryland, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.05 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 40 of 82 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 10, 2011 | Extremely Mild | Very Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
I've been smoking pipes for only 3 years. I still consider myself a newbie in this arena. I've smoked about 18 different pipes but only a handful of tobaccos. After going through the available drugstore brands, all aromatics, I decided to order something totally different online. Consumate Gentleman was my introduction to English blends and Latakia in particular (along with Balkan Sasieni and Astley's #1 Mixture, reviewed separately).
The aroma that comes from a freshly opened tin is quite strong to me, so I figured it would produce flavorful smoke. Not quite. I've smoked cigars before and the flavor of the smoke usually corresponds to the smell of the cigar. This is very light on the actual smoke flavor. I can taste it, but just barely. The room note is OK. It's got that that smoky/spicy/leathery combination. It's not overpowering. I actually find it relaxing. I haven't experienced any bitter aftertaste. It will only produce tongue bite if you puff very quickly. Otherwise, it smokes fairly cool. I recommend it. I certainly find it better than anything OTC.
My overall score for this blend is: average. But I haven't smoked too many different tobaccos, so my criteria for evaluation might be limited. I might have to come back and edit this review after a year or so of trying different blends.
The aroma that comes from a freshly opened tin is quite strong to me, so I figured it would produce flavorful smoke. Not quite. I've smoked cigars before and the flavor of the smoke usually corresponds to the smell of the cigar. This is very light on the actual smoke flavor. I can taste it, but just barely. The room note is OK. It's got that that smoky/spicy/leathery combination. It's not overpowering. I actually find it relaxing. I haven't experienced any bitter aftertaste. It will only produce tongue bite if you puff very quickly. Otherwise, it smokes fairly cool. I recommend it. I certainly find it better than anything OTC.
My overall score for this blend is: average. But I haven't smoked too many different tobaccos, so my criteria for evaluation might be limited. I might have to come back and edit this review after a year or so of trying different blends.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 20, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
There is nothing wrong with this blend, its just kind of a "wall flower" in a world filled with a vast number of English blends. I will finish the tin, but there isn't a compelling reason to buy more.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 08, 2010 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I enjoyed this blend pretty well, although it was not what I consider a "great." When the tin was opened I could smell a certain sweetness in the tobacco. The pinch of Latakia is very apparent, but It did leave a slight bitter finish on my palate. It seemed moist for an English blend, so I am going to let some dry a bit next time. I did blend this with some Lane black Cavendish just for an experiment and it ended up smoking very nicely. I would say a little bit less than half of the mixture was the Cavendish. I recommend that it at least be tried, because as the saying goes, "To each his own."
Update: I am smoking the very last of this tin and it has been about two months. I must say my views on the tobacco changes a bit. Aging this tobacco helped mellow and mix the flavors to a rich but smooth and satisfying blend. I may actually have to buy some more!
Update: I am smoking the very last of this tin and it has been about two months. I must say my views on the tobacco changes a bit. Aging this tobacco helped mellow and mix the flavors to a rich but smooth and satisfying blend. I may actually have to buy some more!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 04, 2009 | Very Mild | None Detected | Very Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Update:
Yep. Sounds about right. I had to jar this stuff to keep it from drying out. I think I have most of the tin sitting in that jar still about 6 months later. I am in no rush to get to it. I would give it to a newcomer to the hobby the whole time explaining that there is much more to it but I don't want to overwhelm you. keepin it at 2 stars cuz it doesnt suck it's just not good. lol
Original Review:
Very very mild smoke. Good for when you don't want to focus on the smoke at all. I have a few tins laying around. For some reason I just keep buying a tin of it with my other bulk orders. Not something I would cry about if I was out and could not find any but also something I seem to always have around. Nice easy burn. no bite. 2 stars.
Yep. Sounds about right. I had to jar this stuff to keep it from drying out. I think I have most of the tin sitting in that jar still about 6 months later. I am in no rush to get to it. I would give it to a newcomer to the hobby the whole time explaining that there is much more to it but I don't want to overwhelm you. keepin it at 2 stars cuz it doesnt suck it's just not good. lol
Original Review:
Very very mild smoke. Good for when you don't want to focus on the smoke at all. I have a few tins laying around. For some reason I just keep buying a tin of it with my other bulk orders. Not something I would cry about if I was out and could not find any but also something I seem to always have around. Nice easy burn. no bite. 2 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 01, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
A decent tobacco,but quite plain. Definitely not for the fan of aromatics.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 25, 2008 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
When reading cigar reviews one often finds reviewers frowning upon anything less vigorous than a super Camacho double Corojo, triple ligero, gordo, inter-continental missile. This can also be the case in reviewing pipe tobacco blends. So let's start off by saying that this blend is not your bowl of Night Cap. In terms of flavor and strength it is much like Twinings "Prince of Wales" tea, round flavored, balanced and subtle. They actually go wonderfully together; I am enjoying that very combination as I write this review. Consummate Gentleman is just that, a gentleman, agreeable and pleasant to spend time with. This blend lights and burns evenly, the taste stays enjoyable and smooth, no tongue bite and not a hint of an unwanted acrid or gaseous flavor. The Latakia is present but as a subtle spice in the mix and does not take the center stage. C.G. is not hyper delicious, stimulating or complex but still makes a fine companion. I often alternate C.G. with Morning Pipe as my daily smoke. It's fine as an afternoon pipe or to be enjoyed while writing or driving. Recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 14, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A good blend, at least a turn from the standard Kohlhase&Kopp blend. A medium tobacco, suitable for all day smoke. The lack of Orientals removes the deepness this blend could have, but the burley gives a nice turn and a nutty flavour throughout the smoke. I don't think I'll buy another tin, but I won't throw mine away.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 07, 2022 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Tin note of tart fruit like wine and slightly smoky note. Tobacco ribbon cut is brown, light brown and a small amount black. Tobacco is moist, drying may improve performance, but no drying or prep is needed. Burns average with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium and consistent, with notes smoky, citrus, wood, a little nutty, slight stewed fruit and a spicy retro. Virginia is leading with Burley supporting. Maryland and Latakia are providing back up. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is great.
Pipe Used:
2013 J.M. Boswell Poker
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
2 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 31, 2022 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
OK, I'm not going to wax on about the Virginia or the Burley or any of that, because I smoke what I like and I like what I smoke, and that's as far as it goes. I tried this for the first time last night because I couldn't get hold of my regular brand which is Davidoff Brasil (yellow). Consummate Gentleman is a fairly neutral to strong tobacco which is great, and I was a bit disappointed at first because it didn't hit me at the first draw. However, a few minutes into the smoke, it gained maturity and flavour, and I ended up really enjoying it. I normally leave the last quarter of the bowl, but I smoked this one right down to the wood. There is a touch of Latakia, enough to excite the taste buds, but not so much that it paralyses the tongue. It's definitely more rewarding than Borkum Riff, and I felt truly satisfied at the end of the smoke. So much so that I ended up pouring myself a Grant's to accompany it for the last few minutes! Would I change over and leave off the Davidoff? Probably not, but I'll definitely add it to my collection to smoke every now and again when I fancy something a bit simpler and more straightforward than Cavendish.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli 106 Sistina rusticated.
PurchasedFrom:
La Cava de Magallanes, Madrid, Spain
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 07, 2021 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Though ive heard many complaints about this being too light. I think this might make for the perfect early day smoke. It has a light smoky quality, perfect to start the day with, then is amped up with a creaminess, and a delightful room note. Towards the end of the bowl, the latakia become a lot more present, leaving an above satisfactory experience. A solid 3.5 Stars. Perfect for someone looking for a lighter bodied English blend, that still gives a decent tobacco kick.
Pipe Used:
Bewlay
PurchasedFrom:
Turmeaus/ C.Gars London
Age When Smoked:
Brand New. Air-dried out of the jar for 15 minutes
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