Solani 656: Aged Burley Flake
(3.42)
Notes: Blender R.L. Will developed a unique toasting process to enhance the natural sweetness of this blend. No sugar has been added.
As of 2022, licorice is the main flavoring "with a hint of chocolate", as per the label. The burleys on the tin are now listed as white burley only.
Details
| Brand | Solani |
| Blended By | R.L. Will |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Licorice |
| Cut | Flake |
| 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 to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.42 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 261 - 264 of 264 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I like this blend. From the first taste, I knew I had found something special. It has a '19th century farmer' quality. Subtle, woody, balanced. I rub it out and let it dry a short while before packing. Smooth smoke, relaxing experience.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2020 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
My favourite Burley.
Typical Solani good looking tin design. Round 50 g tin, but the insert paper is squared, that’s a little odd... Perhaps they had some leftovers hence don’t match.
Thinly sliced good looking quality flakes. Coffee brown with small golden spots. Medium moisture.
Tin note is typical pure burley. Lots of cocoa, cigars and coffee. Very pleasing and mellow, could smell all day.
Stuff and fold is fine but might require some re-lighting. Had some issues with tamping though when stuffed moist. On the other hand, it’s still a good smoke when accidentally completely dried out. Actually drying out more than average surpised me: no bite, doesn’t burn too fast and retained its aromas.
Burns wonderfully tastes wonderfully. No harshness, mellow and round, full bodied smoke. Chocolate and very subtle dried fruits in the background. Ppl who like to drink Italian-style espresso: pair with it!
Medium in almost all aromatic factors. Nicotine high. I am a former cig smoker and pipe tobaccoes barely make me feel uneasy. This one, however, did. Could be that I had a bad day, but be careful, choose a smaller bowl not like me with a larger bent Rhodesian. Definitely has the Burley signature similarity with cigars in taste and room note but not overpowering.
It gets better with age, at least 6 months helped my tin. I’ll definitely consider to stock up and cellar a lot, see how it goes.
Excellent tobacco.
Typical Solani good looking tin design. Round 50 g tin, but the insert paper is squared, that’s a little odd... Perhaps they had some leftovers hence don’t match.
Thinly sliced good looking quality flakes. Coffee brown with small golden spots. Medium moisture.
Tin note is typical pure burley. Lots of cocoa, cigars and coffee. Very pleasing and mellow, could smell all day.
Stuff and fold is fine but might require some re-lighting. Had some issues with tamping though when stuffed moist. On the other hand, it’s still a good smoke when accidentally completely dried out. Actually drying out more than average surpised me: no bite, doesn’t burn too fast and retained its aromas.
Burns wonderfully tastes wonderfully. No harshness, mellow and round, full bodied smoke. Chocolate and very subtle dried fruits in the background. Ppl who like to drink Italian-style espresso: pair with it!
Medium in almost all aromatic factors. Nicotine high. I am a former cig smoker and pipe tobaccoes barely make me feel uneasy. This one, however, did. Could be that I had a bad day, but be careful, choose a smaller bowl not like me with a larger bent Rhodesian. Definitely has the Burley signature similarity with cigars in taste and room note but not overpowering.
It gets better with age, at least 6 months helped my tin. I’ll definitely consider to stock up and cellar a lot, see how it goes.
Excellent tobacco.
Pipe Used:
Szabó Premium bent Rhodesian
PurchasedFrom:
DanPipe
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 10, 2011 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
After so many good reviews for this tobacco, i bought a tin. I'm not a fan of flakes (i maybe will) and the taste was mild, to mild for a good pipe smoking. I almost forget this tobacco and i finished it 5 days ago. I'm not going to buy it again for the moment, because it's too expensive for what it is.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 21, 2010 | Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
From a freshly opened tin the moisture level was a tiny bit to the moist side. Flakes pack perfectly with folding. The tin aroma is magnificent. My trouble with this blend is it seems to taste kinda flat to me and burns hot, so at times feels like smoking hot steam.
It's obviously high quality tobacco, just not for me, probably. Keep in mind that the tin is not very good at keeping the tobacco fresh and moist, so transfer into a jar if you won't smoke it within 1-2 weeks after opening
It's obviously high quality tobacco, just not for me, probably. Keep in mind that the tin is not very good at keeping the tobacco fresh and moist, so transfer into a jar if you won't smoke it within 1-2 weeks after opening
