Chonowitsch T 16
(3.08)
Syrian latakia, Smyrna and several Virginia varieties are blended and long matured for a typically natural English mixture, with full body, classic fragrance, but mild taste.
Details
| Brand | Chonowitsch |
| Blended By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.08 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Chonowitsch - T 16.
Browns and yellows constitute the majority of T 16, but there's a small amount of black pieces: <10%. The ribbons are well rubbed, so there's no chunks or twigs in the blend, and the moisture's good. There seems to be a touch of contention regarding the ingredients, but my tin states Latakia, Smyrna and Virginias.
A Lat-Bomb this is not. The Latakia gives flavour, but doesn't take over. T 16 actually seems to allow each variety to contribute fairly. The Virginia tastes fresh, with a touch of dark fruit, and the Orientals are buttery-sweet. I can't identify any Perique. I suspect an added flavouring's been included, there's a mild creaminess, which doesn't seem natural. Unless some of the black ribbons are vanilla black Cavendish? T 16 can be a bit warm on the draw, but it doesn't bite.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: not 'bad'.
Chonowitsch T 16? A good blend deserving of three stars:
Recommended.
Browns and yellows constitute the majority of T 16, but there's a small amount of black pieces: <10%. The ribbons are well rubbed, so there's no chunks or twigs in the blend, and the moisture's good. There seems to be a touch of contention regarding the ingredients, but my tin states Latakia, Smyrna and Virginias.
A Lat-Bomb this is not. The Latakia gives flavour, but doesn't take over. T 16 actually seems to allow each variety to contribute fairly. The Virginia tastes fresh, with a touch of dark fruit, and the Orientals are buttery-sweet. I can't identify any Perique. I suspect an added flavouring's been included, there's a mild creaminess, which doesn't seem natural. Unless some of the black ribbons are vanilla black Cavendish? T 16 can be a bit warm on the draw, but it doesn't bite.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: not 'bad'.
Chonowitsch T 16? A good blend deserving of three stars:
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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| May 22, 2012 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
''??.” suggested this tobacco to me. I don't know why, but I was hesitant with this series of tobacco. Virginia, Oriental and some Latakia in a secondary role form a sweet mixture, easy to smoke, with a very special aroma coming out of a newly opened tin, probably formed by the Smyrna. Something that immediately caught my attention is that it does not light up easily. It takes 3-4 efforts at first, but then it provides you with taste and aroma up until the ¾ of the bowl. It smokes dry right up until the end, but it gets quite heavy and does not maintain its flavor. I would buy it again, as I really liked this odd aroma that arose once I opened the tin. It wasn't the classic Latakia scent
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 05, 2001 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Full | Tolerable |
This is a very impressive-tasting English! I am quite taken with it of late, and my tin's now gone. It's a very classy and sophisticed blend, of medium strength with a full body and complicated flavors. More elegant and sophisticated than most, and I suspect that English-loving palletes will almost certainly not fail to appreciate it.
As with anything, it may not be to everybody's taste. Non-smokers tend to dislike the room-note, though to me it smells like "an English".
This blend doesn't make me want to burst into applause, but I think that "classy" sums it up and would recommend it to anyone who likes English-style mixtures.
As with anything, it may not be to everybody's taste. Non-smokers tend to dislike the room-note, though to me it smells like "an English".
This blend doesn't make me want to burst into applause, but I think that "classy" sums it up and would recommend it to anyone who likes English-style mixtures.
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