Georgetown Tobacco His Master's Choice
(3.33)
A fully matured red Virginia of the rarest quality with a light, sweet taste. Presented in a ribbon cut which does not need to be rubbed out and free from any flavorings or additives.
Details
| Brand | Georgetown Tobacco |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
My first pound of Georgetown`s His Master`s Choice was purchased from the Goegetown shop - in Georgetown - some time in 1993 or 1994. It was quite a memorable day as I also got my first tin of Penzance, along with several Georgetown blends, including Jabberwock, Palisades, Malawi, Cube Cut etc.
His Master`s Choice was absolutely delightful in every way. Allowed to dry out a bit, it burned steadily and without heat. The taste and room note were nothing short of fabulous. The first pound went quickly, as did the second and third. The fourth declined to dry, no matter what I did. It also seemed a somewhat bland. I sealed the pound in two ounce packages and try out a package every year. Despite considerable age now, it never recovered its original glory.
Tobacco being an agricultural product one should be prepared to put up with occasional variation in quality, though most producers manage consistency of taste and quality. I hope I was just unlucky with my last purchase. If the original quality has been restored this deserves four stars.
His Master`s Choice was absolutely delightful in every way. Allowed to dry out a bit, it burned steadily and without heat. The taste and room note were nothing short of fabulous. The first pound went quickly, as did the second and third. The fourth declined to dry, no matter what I did. It also seemed a somewhat bland. I sealed the pound in two ounce packages and try out a package every year. Despite considerable age now, it never recovered its original glory.
Tobacco being an agricultural product one should be prepared to put up with occasional variation in quality, though most producers manage consistency of taste and quality. I hope I was just unlucky with my last purchase. If the original quality has been restored this deserves four stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 11, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
pIcked up a 2oz bag of this while in DC for the 4th of July. If you haven't been to this shop, it's a sheer delight. I was actually in a cigar phase at the time ( and got a great recommendation from one of the gentlemen working the counter) but couldn't pass up a chance to try a house blend. I told the guy what I liked ( no aromatics, not really an engilsh guy) and he steered me towards this beautfiul, smooth red virginia. it's sweet, grassy, with a little bit of innate spice. smokes cool sweet. really enjoying it. and can't wait to get back to this fine tobacconist!
Pipe Used:
stanwell viking
PurchasedFrom:
georgetown tobacco
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A good, solid, quality red Virginia, full of natural tobacco flavor. It's slightly sweet (from the natural leaf). I tend to like these kinds of tobaccos. They let you explore the taste and aroma in a more subtle way without screaming their flavor. I love supporting local shops and local blenders.
Update 07/22/2011: I bought some McClelland 5100 Red Cake a couple months ago. His Master's Choice is nearly identical to 5100, but with a very slight top note of more sweetness and a little touch of spice (clove comes to mind perhaps). It's a subtle difference. I could easily see mistaking the two for each other if the jars were not labeled.
Update 07/22/2011: I bought some McClelland 5100 Red Cake a couple months ago. His Master's Choice is nearly identical to 5100, but with a very slight top note of more sweetness and a little touch of spice (clove comes to mind perhaps). It's a subtle difference. I could easily see mistaking the two for each other if the jars were not labeled.
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