Austria Tabak GmbH Landtabak Spezial
(2.67)
A special country tobacco, tasty, mild and aromatic.
Notes: Currently produced by Japan Tobacco (JTI), of which Austria tobacco is a sub-company. The new writing on the pouch says: "A special country tobacco, tasty, fine and aromatic."
Details
| Brand | Austria Tabak GmbH |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Japan Tobacco |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Austria |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2013 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I was given Landtabak (both Regular and Spezial) as a gift by friends coming back from an holiday in Austria (Adriano and Paola, thanks again).
Spezial (red-yellow pouch)
The civilized rendition of Landtabak. Opening the pouch there's a clear topping of menthol, or something similar (at first sniff it vaguely remind of those Medicated Snuff Tobaccos!) which adds a little green freshness that partially, yet very pleasantly, translates in the smoke and also room note gets benefits; unluckily the topping vanishes from the pouch in a few days. The basic tobacco seems more or less the same of its brother “Regular/brown” but softer to the touch (little to none stems), with higher moisture and a different balancing: rounder, smoother and milder. The meadow-grazing vibe is still there but on a new dimension: more a fresh cut grass note, rather than a generic hay-straw-earth dominated flavor. Definitely Spezial is more refined and interesting than "regular-brown" LT, recommended.
Spezial (red-yellow pouch)
The civilized rendition of Landtabak. Opening the pouch there's a clear topping of menthol, or something similar (at first sniff it vaguely remind of those Medicated Snuff Tobaccos!) which adds a little green freshness that partially, yet very pleasantly, translates in the smoke and also room note gets benefits; unluckily the topping vanishes from the pouch in a few days. The basic tobacco seems more or less the same of its brother “Regular/brown” but softer to the touch (little to none stems), with higher moisture and a different balancing: rounder, smoother and milder. The meadow-grazing vibe is still there but on a new dimension: more a fresh cut grass note, rather than a generic hay-straw-earth dominated flavor. Definitely Spezial is more refined and interesting than "regular-brown" LT, recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 22, 2009 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
In my former review to Land Tabak I have put some premises and set some comparisons between LT and his brother Landtabak Spezial.
Let's go to the smoking experience.
A different Il Duca - large bowled half bent black sandblasted fancy Dublin - has been used.
The same easy lighting and behaviour as LT. But LS is just smoking differenly: the main player is the Oriental weed. Spicy and flowerish, some faint soapy and peppery notes to the tongue and the palate. Not sweet but soft and pleasant. The nose is tickled by spicy notes. The other leaves are just supporting the soloist. The Kentucky makes itself show here and there, mostly after mid-bowl, but with elegance. The strenght is a notch milder, the body is more refined and elegant.
Just like LT, LS smokes dry until the bottom leaving a brighter ash.
Recommended. Landtabak Spezial may just have a greater appeal than its brother.
Let's go to the smoking experience.
A different Il Duca - large bowled half bent black sandblasted fancy Dublin - has been used.
The same easy lighting and behaviour as LT. But LS is just smoking differenly: the main player is the Oriental weed. Spicy and flowerish, some faint soapy and peppery notes to the tongue and the palate. Not sweet but soft and pleasant. The nose is tickled by spicy notes. The other leaves are just supporting the soloist. The Kentucky makes itself show here and there, mostly after mid-bowl, but with elegance. The strenght is a notch milder, the body is more refined and elegant.
Just like LT, LS smokes dry until the bottom leaving a brighter ash.
Recommended. Landtabak Spezial may just have a greater appeal than its brother.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
The freshly opened pack gives off a quite menthol-like scent, much like a topping, but dissolves quickly.
Packing and lighting is a dream. This tobacco burns and leaves just ashes behind, as it should. Be sure to pack it rather tightly for a smooth and slow smoke.
From time to time I like this hand-blended with some 10th to 7th part of Stanislaw Balkan Latakia for my "peon's English blend". Very tasty.
But to the tobacco itself - something mighty fine which Austria would be wise to export. Rather we riddle ourselves with guilt and value everything higher that doesn't come from our country... strange days! The description of Landtabak Spezial on this site says it's a "Burley, Kentucky, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia" blend. Maybe, but if this is true, all sorts were air-cured only. Sweetness prevails, but nuttiness accompanies, and loyally it does. A fine daily driver, light on palate and tongue, a really rural tobacco blend: It never disappoints, never tries to stand out.
The room note is tolerable, but sometimes it evolves into something dramatically nitrous. This is the reason for its loss of a star in my review.
Nicotine content is medium. No bad experiences yet, even smoking it daily.
Landtabak is very cheap, even compared to shag blends for rolling your own cigarettes. I am a cigarette smoker, and this is my blend to roll; even the broad ribbon cut doesn't spoil the experience.
Packing and lighting is a dream. This tobacco burns and leaves just ashes behind, as it should. Be sure to pack it rather tightly for a smooth and slow smoke.
From time to time I like this hand-blended with some 10th to 7th part of Stanislaw Balkan Latakia for my "peon's English blend". Very tasty.
But to the tobacco itself - something mighty fine which Austria would be wise to export. Rather we riddle ourselves with guilt and value everything higher that doesn't come from our country... strange days! The description of Landtabak Spezial on this site says it's a "Burley, Kentucky, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia" blend. Maybe, but if this is true, all sorts were air-cured only. Sweetness prevails, but nuttiness accompanies, and loyally it does. A fine daily driver, light on palate and tongue, a really rural tobacco blend: It never disappoints, never tries to stand out.
The room note is tolerable, but sometimes it evolves into something dramatically nitrous. This is the reason for its loss of a star in my review.
Nicotine content is medium. No bad experiences yet, even smoking it daily.
Landtabak is very cheap, even compared to shag blends for rolling your own cigarettes. I am a cigarette smoker, and this is my blend to roll; even the broad ribbon cut doesn't spoil the experience.
Pipe Used:
calabash, cobs, briars
PurchasedFrom:
Tabakfachgeschäft Gausterer, Schwechat, Austria
Age When Smoked:
fresh out of the pack
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