Orlik Tobacco Company A/S Bull's Eye
(3.74)
A blend of dark and bright Virginias with strong perique from Louisiana. The blend is pressed into thin plates, which are matured under pressure before being spun tightly into rolls around a core of black cavendish. Again the rolls mature before being cut and packed. Tobacco from three continents. Know it on the black eye!
Notes: It was released as a replica of Dunhill Deluxe Navy Rolls. Discontinued in late 2013.
Details
| Brand | Orlik Tobacco Company A/S |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Curly Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.74 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 04, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A nice coin cut Virginia and Perique, apparently made as a substitute for Deluxe Navy Rolls, but with the addition of black Cavendish cores: these may add interest or be an annoying gimmick depending on what way you look at it. Aroma in the tin is of hay and dried fruit (prunes). Two coins rubs out easily fills a medium sized pipe, they are a little raggedy compared to the Navy Rolls but presentation is OK. You have a choice of pushing out the Cavendish discs and layering them in the bowl, or rubbing the whole lot out together. I tend to layer them which seems to make for a generally richer smoke, but there's not a lot in it. I suppose if you don't like Cavendish (and I can't say I'm a big fan) you can put the Cavendish at the bottom where it will just end up as dottle.
It takes a light with moderate ease, and burns slowly and evenly. The flavour is milder than Navy Rolls, fairly sweet, and very smooth. There isn't much risk of tongue bite, and it stays cool. The flavour starts out as a mild hay and grass Virginia, with plum and dried fruit as the bowl goes on, with a hint of spice from the Perique only near the end. The last third of the bowl is the best to my tastes, and it does develop some richness as it nears the end.
Overall, a milder take on the Navy Rolls theme, but a very pleasant tobacco. I'd buy it again if it were still available.
It takes a light with moderate ease, and burns slowly and evenly. The flavour is milder than Navy Rolls, fairly sweet, and very smooth. There isn't much risk of tongue bite, and it stays cool. The flavour starts out as a mild hay and grass Virginia, with plum and dried fruit as the bowl goes on, with a hint of spice from the Perique only near the end. The last third of the bowl is the best to my tastes, and it does develop some richness as it nears the end.
Overall, a milder take on the Navy Rolls theme, but a very pleasant tobacco. I'd buy it again if it were still available.
Pipe Used:
Northern Briars Liverpool
PurchasedFrom:
Turmeus Liverpool
Age When Smoked:
3 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 07, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I have recently cracked a tin of this which had been sitting in my cellar for a little over 5 years.
The tin note I got from this was a strong stewed fruit/fig/raisin aroma, hints of red wine, with something a little more savoury in the background. Very pleasant indeed, and gave me great hopes for the smoke that was to come.
I rubbed out these disks, they seemed to be a little brittle, and when I tried to fold them, they just fell to pieces. No matter, they rubbed out very easily & packed well. The tobacco took the light with absolutely no problem, and maintained it well, requiring few relights.
The taste of the tobacco didn't disappoint, fruity, wine like - also with hints of chocolate on the retrohale. There was the slight peppery element from the Perique, but not enough to impinge the sweetness of the Virginias. The taste is non-complex, and doesn't evolve much (the Perique's influence increases somewhat towards the end of the bowl), but nonetheless is pleasant and engaging, producing a lot of creamy thick smoke.
In terms of size, the rolls seem to be too small for a pipefull, whereas two are too much, as such, I tend to cut one in half & have one & a half rolls in a pipe at a time.
The nicotine content is between mild & medium, but this doesn't detract from the quality of the experience for me.
The room note is fairly pleasant, and carries with it some of the qualities of the smoke itself, a pleasant fruitiness and sweetness combined.
Overall, a great smoke, not a world away from Dunhill DNR. It is, however, no longer being produced, and as such I will eke out the remaining few tins I have over a long period to sustain my pleasure. The review given is for a tin that has been - as I said - in my cellar for five years. I cannot comment on whether a young tin of this would be the same, and I'm now never going to know. A pity that they've stopped making it.
Pairs well with a dry red wine, or with a light Scotch. Can also be enjoyed with a very hoppy IPA.
The tin note I got from this was a strong stewed fruit/fig/raisin aroma, hints of red wine, with something a little more savoury in the background. Very pleasant indeed, and gave me great hopes for the smoke that was to come.
I rubbed out these disks, they seemed to be a little brittle, and when I tried to fold them, they just fell to pieces. No matter, they rubbed out very easily & packed well. The tobacco took the light with absolutely no problem, and maintained it well, requiring few relights.
The taste of the tobacco didn't disappoint, fruity, wine like - also with hints of chocolate on the retrohale. There was the slight peppery element from the Perique, but not enough to impinge the sweetness of the Virginias. The taste is non-complex, and doesn't evolve much (the Perique's influence increases somewhat towards the end of the bowl), but nonetheless is pleasant and engaging, producing a lot of creamy thick smoke.
In terms of size, the rolls seem to be too small for a pipefull, whereas two are too much, as such, I tend to cut one in half & have one & a half rolls in a pipe at a time.
The nicotine content is between mild & medium, but this doesn't detract from the quality of the experience for me.
The room note is fairly pleasant, and carries with it some of the qualities of the smoke itself, a pleasant fruitiness and sweetness combined.
Overall, a great smoke, not a world away from Dunhill DNR. It is, however, no longer being produced, and as such I will eke out the remaining few tins I have over a long period to sustain my pleasure. The review given is for a tin that has been - as I said - in my cellar for five years. I cannot comment on whether a young tin of this would be the same, and I'm now never going to know. A pity that they've stopped making it.
Pairs well with a dry red wine, or with a light Scotch. Can also be enjoyed with a very hoppy IPA.
Pipe Used:
GBD Bulldog, Duncan Hill Aerosphere
PurchasedFrom:
My Smoking Shop
Age When Smoked:
5 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 22, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Does not get much better than this! The taste is just perfect. I thought I was getting bitten but that is the spice of the perique which is beautifully balanced into the mix. I've just finished a bowl and already I want another hit!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 18, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
One of the greats and super beautiful natural tobacco Really lovely, really pleasant smell... I LOVE IT
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 07, 2012 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
This is the only tobacco I've encountered on 'T.B.' which has achieved an average rating of the maximum four stars. I'm not about to try to change that, though I must say that it didn't immediately strike me as anything special: it's subtler than that. I'm surprised at some reviews which refer to sweetness: it tastes bone dry to me, which is probably why it didn't immediately grab me: as with wines, sweet or medium-sweet ones have an immediate appeal, while dry ones take a bit more getting used to. This is a Chablis of tobaccos. The peppery perique spiciness is backed by just the right degree of dry, slightly yeasty body. Excellent, and worth getting to know (which I don't, yet: this is my first-ever bowlful: maybe I'll revise my review after a few more).
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 30, 2011 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
An astonishingly good sweet/spicy VaPer. The Cavendish adds a cool element and I think it aids in the burn as well. I like this even better than Escudo, and for me that's saying a lot. Four definite stars.
10/30/2011
10/30/2011
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 09, 2011 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
An exceptionally good smoke. Delightful tobacco taste to the bottom of the pipe, and burns steadily and well. I can't see how anyone could dislike this one.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 01, 2011 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Absolutely phenomenal smoke! Subtle yet strong, loud yet seductive, this smoke causes a mellow feeling to pass over your body. The cavendish needs to be broken up well. Rub out and ready to go. Smokes easy and tastes delicious all the way down. My current favorite tobacco. Deserves all 4 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 03, 2010 | Medium | Very Mild | Full | Pleasant |
How many times have you opened a tin or pouch and the beautiful smell has your mouth watering but the actual smoke does not deliver? Or, the wording on the tin/pouch promises the world but delivers blandness?
Orlik Bull's Eye promises nothing. There is no description on the tin, there is no fruity or sweetened smell attacking your senses, just a very mild tobacco smell.
The circular discs are distinctive and being my first tin of Bull's Eye they are a great novelty. I pulled out the black centres before rubbing the discs out and then sprinkled the centres into the bowl as I filled it.
After an easy light I waited for something to happen.. and waited a little longer. At first I thought I had tongue bite which gave me great disappointment so I put my pipe down to rest, but my tongue was crying out for something, something I couldnt quite put my finger on. Then it hit me like a bolt .. I wanted MORE!!!
My tongue was warming with a strong peppery taste which just got better and better, rubbing my tongue around in my mouth it picked up a sweetness which complimented it. The sweetness dulled the sharpness of the pepper and the two flavours work so well together
Orlik Bull's Eye is fantastic.
It is black & white, chalk & cheese, sweet & sour, it is opposites attract. This tobacco is special and needs to be savoured, it is to strong a flavour for me to be used everyday but I will make sure I always have a tin of this to hand.
It deserves every one of its four stars.
Orlik Bull's Eye promises nothing. There is no description on the tin, there is no fruity or sweetened smell attacking your senses, just a very mild tobacco smell.
The circular discs are distinctive and being my first tin of Bull's Eye they are a great novelty. I pulled out the black centres before rubbing the discs out and then sprinkled the centres into the bowl as I filled it.
After an easy light I waited for something to happen.. and waited a little longer. At first I thought I had tongue bite which gave me great disappointment so I put my pipe down to rest, but my tongue was crying out for something, something I couldnt quite put my finger on. Then it hit me like a bolt .. I wanted MORE!!!
My tongue was warming with a strong peppery taste which just got better and better, rubbing my tongue around in my mouth it picked up a sweetness which complimented it. The sweetness dulled the sharpness of the pepper and the two flavours work so well together
Orlik Bull's Eye is fantastic.
It is black & white, chalk & cheese, sweet & sour, it is opposites attract. This tobacco is special and needs to be savoured, it is to strong a flavour for me to be used everyday but I will make sure I always have a tin of this to hand.
It deserves every one of its four stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2010 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Fantastic stuff. For me, a real demonstration of master blending, I could quite happily smoke this and nothing else if it came to it. Whenever I buy it, I have to get several tins just in case I should ever run out. Really fantastic and seems to have got everything just spot on. A real Bull's Eye!
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