Mac Baren Amphora Mellow Blend
(2.19)
A popular blend of fine tobacco with a suggestion of mint and balsam. Enjoyably mellow. The blond character of the finest Oriental leaf is enhanced with the lightest hint of mint and rounded off with choice burley, Kentucky, and Virginia leaf.
Notes: Formerly branded by Douwe Egberts, then produced by the Imperial Tobacco Group, as other Amphora Blends. Now made by MacBaren.
Details
Profile
Strength
Very Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.19 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 11, 2015 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant to Tolerable |
It lights easily and smokes much cooler than expected, which is nice. But when it comes to flavour I can't say that I really see the point. I mean, there's barely anything there and if you like the taste of pipe tobacco you'd be much better served smoking pretty much anything else. If your a fan of a light and gentle smoke it might be for you, but even then I think you'll be a bit disappointed.
It's not an unpleasant taste, it's just almost entirely nonexistant. I guess that means it won't ghost at least.
It's not an unpleasant taste, it's just almost entirely nonexistant. I guess that means it won't ghost at least.
Pipe Used:
Meerschaum, MM Cob, Aztec Briar
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2019 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
My take on this blend, is that it has perfect moisture content in pouch, it smokes better when rubbed out. As far as tastes, its smooth but I’m not a fan of the toppings. The mint is very apparent while smoking, the balsam comes in as more of an after taste. The mint also makes for a menthol cigarette like aroma.. not repulsive, just not my thing. It might be worth a try if your looking for something “woodsy” tasting however, here in Canada I can think of better things to spend $20 on.
Pipe Used:
Cobs
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 01, 2018 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
This is the worst tobacco i have ever smoked. It smells like cigarette. I didn't find any aromatic notes, no mint, no sweetness, only unpleasant bitter taste on the tongue.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 28, 2017 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
Being the bastard child of mint and balsam, Amphora Mellow Blend truly deserves every single low rating and negative review it gets. If you must insist on inhaling this vile weed, try and rub it on your chest rather than put it in your pipe. It could be a remedy for cold but ain't no tobacco gold.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 12, 2011 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
Similar to their original offering with a bit of balsam; not mint, not menthol, no pine trees, but balsam of all things. It has more flavour than original (which makes me question their naming convention), but whether you enjoy that extra? ...I suspect you wont.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 24, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This was my weirdest experience with Amphora.
I will keep it short: beurk. This mint/balsam thing, stay away from it!
I will keep it short: beurk. This mint/balsam thing, stay away from it!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 11, 2006 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
February 2006.
Over the year's,I have tried three pouches of this wretched blend,and each time I think why do I bother??
Well I do know why I bother,when anybody else smoke's this blend,it smell's 'Really Good'
It light's very easily and stay's lit for age's,for the first three to four bowl's it's great.Infact,even wonderful at time's. Then,when it come's to that fifth bowl,it positively reek's,with a true taste of rank mint,from hell's garden it self!!! Then I start sneezing and my sinus's burn,my eye's water,my throat hurt's,and then my ear's even burn,like a red hot poker is stuck in both of them. Ouch!!
It leave's my pipe's goopy,and has taken awhile to get rid of that horrible,and dreadful flavour after that fifth bowl.
"Mellow,it is not" Get the picture?
It's a definite 'No Go' anymore,Ever Again!!!!
If your a dare-devil,try it at your own peril!!
Over the year's,I have tried three pouches of this wretched blend,and each time I think why do I bother??
Well I do know why I bother,when anybody else smoke's this blend,it smell's 'Really Good'
It light's very easily and stay's lit for age's,for the first three to four bowl's it's great.Infact,even wonderful at time's. Then,when it come's to that fifth bowl,it positively reek's,with a true taste of rank mint,from hell's garden it self!!! Then I start sneezing and my sinus's burn,my eye's water,my throat hurt's,and then my ear's even burn,like a red hot poker is stuck in both of them. Ouch!!
It leave's my pipe's goopy,and has taken awhile to get rid of that horrible,and dreadful flavour after that fifth bowl.
"Mellow,it is not" Get the picture?
It's a definite 'No Go' anymore,Ever Again!!!!
If your a dare-devil,try it at your own peril!!
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