Stanwell Vanilla (Sungold)
(2.75)
A subtle mix of Danish dark cavendish, burley and Virginia enriched with matured Samsun from Turkey. Vanilla flavours created the soft sweetness and fruity character of the blend. Rich in contrast and with a perfect balanced of aroma.
Notes: Due to EU regulations, this is now sold in those countries as "Sungold".
Details
| Brand | Stanwell |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Plum, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 50 grams pouch, 125 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.75 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 17 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 02, 2009 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Based on how much I liked Malange, and I love MB Vanilla Cream, i thought I would give this a try and expected to really like it. While it is a mild, nice smelling blend that lights very well and stays lit, there is a tartness to it that was very unexpected in a vanilla blend. i think of vanilla blends as very soft with the sweet taste of vanilla wafting through. This one has that but has the added flavor that I am at a loss to identify but it left my mouth very dry and with a sourness on my palette. It is very nice in the tin, a mix of black cavendish a and medium brown in a ribbon cut. It is not neccessary to dry it out and it loadeds very well in my pipe. It is like the Melange where it is not a typical aromatic in that it leaves no moisture or goopiness in the pipe and smokes all the way down the pipe to a fine grey ash. Nothing about the tin aroma eludes to the tartness when smoked, it smells like a vanilla blend should smell. I cannot five it more than two stars though as it just is not what I expected and enjoy. I don't like the tartness at all. But it is a nice quality leaf and if one is predisposed to liking the tartness, it would be a great blend. It that ingredient were left out of the blending, it would be a great one of it's type.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 08, 2017 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Stanwell - Vanilla.
I love vanilla aromatics so a blend named Vanilla was a no-brainer!
The blend isn't presented as your normal vanilla aromatic, it's not just black, but a selection of black, brown, and bright yellow ribbons. It's been firmly packed into the tin but isn't too moist.
There's quite a lot going on in the smoke, for a vanilla aromatic. Of course, there's vanilla, but that isn't the only flavour. The Samsun gives definite flavour, and is more than just a 'seasoning'. It gives the smoke a floral flavour, more-so after halfway. The Virginia and Burley are a stable addition, but they taste nothing out of the ordinary for what I'd would expect from them. The Cavendish is what surprises me, it isn't 'just' a sticky black Cavendish taste, but much 'fresher' and lighter than normal: honey sweetness and Virginia grass. I can't identify any plums like in the description. On the negative side of things the burn's too warm. And it's a bit of a biter.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: pleasant.
Stanwell Vanilla? In a market that's awash with vanilla aromatics one will need to have an exceptional quality to get highly recommended. This is worth two stars:
Somewhat recommended.
I love vanilla aromatics so a blend named Vanilla was a no-brainer!
The blend isn't presented as your normal vanilla aromatic, it's not just black, but a selection of black, brown, and bright yellow ribbons. It's been firmly packed into the tin but isn't too moist.
There's quite a lot going on in the smoke, for a vanilla aromatic. Of course, there's vanilla, but that isn't the only flavour. The Samsun gives definite flavour, and is more than just a 'seasoning'. It gives the smoke a floral flavour, more-so after halfway. The Virginia and Burley are a stable addition, but they taste nothing out of the ordinary for what I'd would expect from them. The Cavendish is what surprises me, it isn't 'just' a sticky black Cavendish taste, but much 'fresher' and lighter than normal: honey sweetness and Virginia grass. I can't identify any plums like in the description. On the negative side of things the burn's too warm. And it's a bit of a biter.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: pleasant.
Stanwell Vanilla? In a market that's awash with vanilla aromatics one will need to have an exceptional quality to get highly recommended. This is worth two stars:
Somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Atinok Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Three months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 03, 2012 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
I started smoking a pipe fairly recently and did so with this tobacco. My original idea of pipe smoking was to smoke aromatics exclusively so as to not plague my surrounding loved ones. I have since then decided on going with a more "to hell with them, I'm smoking what ever I damn well please" approach... but I digress.
The tin offers a almost sickeningly sweet scent with promises of apricots and vanilla. The vanilla carries through in the room note but I struggle to find it in the taste. I get a vaguely fruity taste of undefinably origin mixed in with sugary virginia. Mild and sweet, simply put. A "ok" tobacco in terms of quality, taste and room note... calling it vanilla is a bit of a stretch of the imagination though. I also find that it leaves a very dry, ashen taste in my mouth after I've finished a bowl which isn't all too pleasant.
The tin offers a almost sickeningly sweet scent with promises of apricots and vanilla. The vanilla carries through in the room note but I struggle to find it in the taste. I get a vaguely fruity taste of undefinably origin mixed in with sugary virginia. Mild and sweet, simply put. A "ok" tobacco in terms of quality, taste and room note... calling it vanilla is a bit of a stretch of the imagination though. I also find that it leaves a very dry, ashen taste in my mouth after I've finished a bowl which isn't all too pleasant.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 17, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
the taste and flavor just nice to me, i just found little vanilla in this blend. this one smells very good in the tin and the room note is good
Pipe Used:
Ebony Bent (D Brand)
PurchasedFrom:
Kedai Serbaneka Lam Chuan Heng
Age When Smoked:
recently purchased
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2015 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Stanwell Vanilla is one of those cased Black Cavendish based mixtures often recommended to beginners. I find the type of casing fruitier than for instance in Danske Club Vanilla and equally subtle. Very mild, creamy, smooth, easy to handle and a room note like freshly made cookies will suit what especially starters might be looking for; however, it can feel like flavored cardboard to the experienced smoker. The addition of Turkish makes it stand out a little amongst the vanillas, providing that subtle tart note.
For a more intense vanilla or honey toppings look at Sutliff Molto Dolce or Dan Tobacco offerings such as Sweet Vanilla Honey Dew. My personal holy vanilla grail is Frank’s VA Flake Vanilla.
For a more intense vanilla or honey toppings look at Sutliff Molto Dolce or Dan Tobacco offerings such as Sweet Vanilla Honey Dew. My personal holy vanilla grail is Frank’s VA Flake Vanilla.
Pipe Used:
Various with and without filter
Age When Smoked:
fresh to 2 yrs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2014 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A pleasant, very mild tobacco, with an aromatic vanilla taste.
It is best smoked in combination with the 5 o'clock cup of tea because it brings a great addition to the tea's aroma.
This tobacco's weak point is the fact that it burns too fast.
2/4
It is best smoked in combination with the 5 o'clock cup of tea because it brings a great addition to the tea's aroma.
This tobacco's weak point is the fact that it burns too fast.
2/4
Pipe Used:
Danske Club nr. 84
Age When Smoked:
fresh from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 21, 2014 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
A pleasant aromatic, great with morning coffee. The vanilla note is very subdued, in my opinion. I smoked this in a pipe dedicated to milder aromatic blends. Not sure I'd purchase again (others out there in this same vein which I enjoy more), but I definitely wouldn't turn down a free tin!
Pipe Used:
Stanwell
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2014 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is my first tin of stanwell vanilla, and I have another in reserve. The tin note is very fruity and only a hint of vanilla. The tobacco is noticiably dryer than many aromatics and comes off as more plum, apricot, and peach wiffs. The charing light went out fast, and took a few relights to get it to stay lit. The vanilla when smoked can be found here and there but its just not very strong. I won't say that's a bad thing either but its not what I expected.
Pipe Used:
Peterson System
PurchasedFrom:
Pipe Guys
Age When Smoked:
1 month or less
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 28, 2011 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Yet another vanilla aromatic. Y-A-W-N. Just what we didn't need.
That said, this vanilla mixture is as good or better than most.
For my money, Evening Stroll does it better.
Add a star if you love vanillas.
That said, this vanilla mixture is as good or better than most.
For my money, Evening Stroll does it better.
Add a star if you love vanillas.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 12, 2010 | Very Mild | Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Update: this blend is too much cased with sugar that turned it into unpleasant taste, the vanilla flavor is not that good, for a true vanilla blend; try MB Vanilla Cream which I find much superior.
Original This is a very well crafted Vanilla aromatic blend, it is sweet, smooth, nutty and buttery, it burns dry and cool with an outstanding natural vanilla flavor and it has a wonderful room aroma.
Original This is a very well crafted Vanilla aromatic blend, it is sweet, smooth, nutty and buttery, it burns dry and cool with an outstanding natural vanilla flavor and it has a wonderful room aroma.
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