W.O. Larsen 1864 Perfect Mixture

W.O. Larsen aromatic blends are the best to me.this high quality blend smells nuts mixed in alcohol in a really nice way.right moisture packs and lights easy(a few relights might needed).burns mid to hot.the dominant flavour is cocoa,coffee with nuttyness and an alcohol hint in the backround.the virginia flavours are very light sometimes you might not get them.the nic level is ok for an all day smoking experience.the only negative is biting though it doesn't happen very often.moist at the end of the bowl is a bit more than should but it's not muddy.a must try blend for aromatic lovers!

Quite simply, my favourite aromatic. I love this mix. It is smooth and sweet with an underlying tanginess from the fruit. I could definitely detect the cocoa, and a hint of liqueur, but nothing overpowering. Ready to smoke straight from the tin, and never disappoints. As a fast and wet puffer, I am prone to bite from many aromatics, but not this one. A really luxuriant feel to it. I enjoy it regularly with my morning coffee and could happily smoke it all day. No. 1 in my rotation.

This one is hard to pin down flavor wise, sometimes is very fruity sometimes is very Virginia and sometimes is just hot air, in big bowls has tendency to become muddy flavor wise in smaller bowls the tendency is to go lemony, for an aromatic the tobacco taste is presence but the nicotine is null, it packs easy and smokes easier but there's nothing that grabs me. Would I buy again... Nah the search for the perfect aromatic is still afoot!

I purchased this tin in Estonia while on vacation at a small tobacco shop that had little selection. My goal on the cruise was to purchase as many blends as possible that I could not obtain in America. Well, I can get this in America, but bought it anyway as the other choices were not so good.

The first thing I noticed was that it is the most beautiful tin I have ever seen. Upon opening the tin the presentation continues to impress as you see a shimmering golden bag that made me think of the golden ticket in the Willy Wonka movie. It opened easily and I was immediately hit with a wonderful tin note and light colored leaf at the perfect moisture level for me. Which is to say that it was dry.

I don't naturally go for aromatics, but have found that I do enjoy some Danish varieties such as Davidoff's Danixh Mixture and Stokkebye's Mellow Mocha. I found this to be very similar to those Virginia dominated blends and like those blends, this is a tad bit bitey, but that is ok with me. I really don't know how to explain the topping as it mixes many sweet delights, but they come together in a good and non-cloying way. The bowl smoked pretty fast, likely due to the dryness. It didn't burn that hot.

Overall, this is not a goopy aromatic like many American aros tend to be. It is a fine tasting Virginia that has toppings added, but they, in no way dominate the underlying leaf. The burley is likely there rounding out the Va, but is certainly a minor player. I would not be surprised if the Cavendish is of the Virginia variety. I really did enjoy the blend.

I did not find 1864 to be the perfect mixture, but it was a rather pleasant, light aromatic with a touch of dark chocolate and a general flavor of wood smoke with a slight hint of peat.

I would smoke this again if given another sample, but it will not be a tobacco I purchase for myself, I would rather smoke Captain Black Blue, when I am in the mood for a woodsy aromatic, especially at the current cost of a tin of Larsens tobacco.

I'm not one for aromatics, so far liked all my English blends and threw away many aromatics after the first ball sadly enough.

But I wanted to like this one so much, partially because didn't want to throw anything else away and because the box was so beautiful.

When I opened the tin/bag I smelt something that reminded me with Erinmore. I was terrified, I hated that tobacco and it ghosted my pipe with a nauseous after taste for months.

Then I started detecting other aromas, walnut flowery scents.

I lit it up and things kept getting better. The room note was very pleasant. The taste not citrus/pineapple like Erinmore which scared me.

It reminds me of macadamia and hazelnut flavored drinks.

Not wet (which is great some people found it to be, but mine was somewhat dry), smokes warm and doesn't leave a mess.

I don't have experience to say more, but overall fine aromatic. If that's your thing then its recommended.

The tin aroma is great. This is probably the best tin aroma for a cased tobacco that I have encountered. The tobacco is of a coarse cut.

It smokes very well and dry. The casing does not obstruct the tobacco taste.

What prevents me from giving it 3 stars is the mildness of it.

This is best suited for the amateur of medium cased tobaccos that are low in nicotine.

One of my favorite tobaccos and definitely the best aromatic I have tried. When opening the tin you can smell a coffee like flavor and notes of caramel, honey and orange. Burns nice and evenly, tastes like a mixture of a good coffee and a slice of chocolate cake (wonderful after lunch or dinner). I really enjoy this one and it is a regular part of my rotation. The flavoring never tastes artificial and it doesn't tire. Only comes in a 100g tin, but considering the amount you get, the price is alright. If you like Danish aromatics, I really recommend you try it.

I always associate W.O. Larsen with Christmas time. One thing that can be said about W. O. Larsen is they really know how to package their tobacco. This is a very elegant tin that houses this tobacco. The tin note had a sweet smell to it and reminded me of cacao, butterscotch and a little fruit. This is a very mild fragrant smoke and like a lot of Danish blends I have to smoke slow cause they tend to bite me if I get carried away. To me this is a nice natural aromatic as it is not overly loaded with too much heavy casing and flavoring. I like it especially around this time of year. I also bought Old Fashion and Signature along with this one as they were on sale. If you are an Aro fan this is worth trying in my opinion.