Davidoff Blue Mixture
(2.14)
This blend of broad cut black cavendish, toasted burley and Virginia cut plug offers a refreshing cool, enjoyable exhilarating smoke. It develops a slightly sweet aroma that lingers pleasantly in the air.
Details
| Brand | Davidoff |
| Blended By | Orlik Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | Orlik Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocco, Other / Misc, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.14 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 11 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 14, 2013 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This mixture is a strange one in some ways. I first bought a tin of this in Singapore Airport in 2008 on my way to Australia - the first tin of pipe tobacco I had bought for several years as I had mostly not smoked pipes for a long time.
When, a few days later, I opened the tin I was greeted with a sweet, slightly spicy aroma which I found very pleasing indeed. I filled my bowl, lit it and felt quite underwhelmed; really not much flavour at all and other reviewer's descriptions of it as 'flat' seems quite apt. Frankly, it was possibly part of the reason I didn't really smoke another pipe of anything for nearly two years. At that point though, I felt like it again and went out to buy some other tobaccos and enjoyed these immensely. Eventually, I thought I would give the Blue Mixture another go; it was just sitting there anyway and surely it couldn't be all that dull.
No, it wasn't dull. I actually enjoyed it fabulously. It's mild, yes and it's true that it does not pack a huge amount of flavour, but at this point, it actually worked for me. I bought another two tins and upon opening one, drying the tobacco a bit, smoked another deeply disappointing bowl of the stuff. I really couldn't figure it out; I dried the tobacco a bit more, to the point that it had the same level as my old tin which had sat in the drawer for two years, and still it was dull and dreary. I put away both tins.
A year later, having run out of other tobaccos, I turned to it simply because that was what I had and there it was again; lovely, smooth, tasty and very, very pleasant. I'm no expert on what happens to tobacco, either sealed in the tin, nor in an opened tin stored away, but opening the tin and letting it sit, seems to do wonders for Blue Mixture. I even opened the second (unopened tin) to check that it wasn't just my imagination or fluctuations in my taste preferences, and the newly opened tin was as flat and boring as I had expected.
I suppose I'm most inclined to give this blend 3.5 stars, but as I cannot, 3 it is. It's a mild mixture that will offend the noses of no-one around you (my wife's favourite) - it is quite mild on N although it does have some but despite its mildness, actually has quite a bit of flavour . . . after having been opened for about 12-18 months.
When, a few days later, I opened the tin I was greeted with a sweet, slightly spicy aroma which I found very pleasing indeed. I filled my bowl, lit it and felt quite underwhelmed; really not much flavour at all and other reviewer's descriptions of it as 'flat' seems quite apt. Frankly, it was possibly part of the reason I didn't really smoke another pipe of anything for nearly two years. At that point though, I felt like it again and went out to buy some other tobaccos and enjoyed these immensely. Eventually, I thought I would give the Blue Mixture another go; it was just sitting there anyway and surely it couldn't be all that dull.
No, it wasn't dull. I actually enjoyed it fabulously. It's mild, yes and it's true that it does not pack a huge amount of flavour, but at this point, it actually worked for me. I bought another two tins and upon opening one, drying the tobacco a bit, smoked another deeply disappointing bowl of the stuff. I really couldn't figure it out; I dried the tobacco a bit more, to the point that it had the same level as my old tin which had sat in the drawer for two years, and still it was dull and dreary. I put away both tins.
A year later, having run out of other tobaccos, I turned to it simply because that was what I had and there it was again; lovely, smooth, tasty and very, very pleasant. I'm no expert on what happens to tobacco, either sealed in the tin, nor in an opened tin stored away, but opening the tin and letting it sit, seems to do wonders for Blue Mixture. I even opened the second (unopened tin) to check that it wasn't just my imagination or fluctuations in my taste preferences, and the newly opened tin was as flat and boring as I had expected.
I suppose I'm most inclined to give this blend 3.5 stars, but as I cannot, 3 it is. It's a mild mixture that will offend the noses of no-one around you (my wife's favourite) - it is quite mild on N although it does have some but despite its mildness, actually has quite a bit of flavour . . . after having been opened for about 12-18 months.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 27, 2012 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I bought the tin in June for smoking during the summer and quite enjoyed it.
In the tin the aroma is fruity and pleasant. Smoking it in a large bowl allows the aroma to expand. Some aromatic tend to give their flavour on the beginning of the smoke and then faint away. With this one the flavour grows in the middle of the smoke, with a discreet vanilla aroma.
Not a full aromatic but a nice one so my not is higher than those given by previous reviewers.
In the tin the aroma is fruity and pleasant. Smoking it in a large bowl allows the aroma to expand. Some aromatic tend to give their flavour on the beginning of the smoke and then faint away. With this one the flavour grows in the middle of the smoke, with a discreet vanilla aroma.
Not a full aromatic but a nice one so my not is higher than those given by previous reviewers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Α pleasant but not exiting blend.nice combination of broken flake ,burleys and virginias.when opening the tin a discreet aroma of cocoa and nuts and fruits comes out.right moisture needs a few re lights.smooth smoking a bit hot if you go hard.it's worthy trying out ideal fot morning smoke not so strong with smooth aroma.not ideal for an afternoon or night smoke experience
Age When Smoked:
When opened!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 21, 2014 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Unnoticeable |
One of the first tins I bought when I stumbled into a proper tobacconist for the first time. Easy to smoke mild with just enough taste to make it something you could smoke everyday without thinking about it. Room note no sense of smell and an outdoor smoker so no idea sorry. Open the tin and there is little 'taste' when I inhale light it though in a pipe and you get such mild gentle flavours of caramel (not ideal burnt sugar is closer but it's not quite that harsh) and for me something a bit like hay. Easy to pack light and keep lit. It loves being smoked as slow as you can. All in all a bit of a tale of two tobaccos. On one side very mild and gentle, the other mild And gentle but with just enough to make you want to return and have another
Pipe Used:
Mm cheap basic cob and a few Duncan sleeves
PurchasedFrom:
Turmeus in chester
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 07, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
A rather unassuming looking tobacco in an equally unassuming tin.
A delicious aroma will greet you on opening. An aroma, which even after a good few bowlfuls, remains unidentifiable. A sweet, fruity fragrance is the closest I can get.
It's ready rubbed, with a few cut plugs dotted around here and there. Gives a few options at loading time. Still being a bit of a noob round here I just stuff it all in, rather than breaking down into smaller bits. Whether that is right or wrong I'm not sure, but it works for me !
It behaves itself in the bowl, few relights, with a slow burning nature. Occasional tongue bite if smoked too hard too near the bottom of the bowl. No complaints have been received from either Mrs PW or the ingrates so I assume 'what is says on the tin' is accurate.
It's an intersting slighly sweet smoke well worth bringing into your rotation if you are an aromatrics smoker. Me, I'm off for another bowl to see if I can finally nail down this taste.
A delicious aroma will greet you on opening. An aroma, which even after a good few bowlfuls, remains unidentifiable. A sweet, fruity fragrance is the closest I can get.
It's ready rubbed, with a few cut plugs dotted around here and there. Gives a few options at loading time. Still being a bit of a noob round here I just stuff it all in, rather than breaking down into smaller bits. Whether that is right or wrong I'm not sure, but it works for me !
It behaves itself in the bowl, few relights, with a slow burning nature. Occasional tongue bite if smoked too hard too near the bottom of the bowl. No complaints have been received from either Mrs PW or the ingrates so I assume 'what is says on the tin' is accurate.
It's an intersting slighly sweet smoke well worth bringing into your rotation if you are an aromatrics smoker. Me, I'm off for another bowl to see if I can finally nail down this taste.
Pipe Used:
Briars & Meers
PurchasedFrom:
Cgars.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 18, 2019 | Very Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
For this one, I had read some mixed reviews but went out on a limb because recently I have been finding aromatics interesting. I have thus far been opting for mainly English crossovers like Engine #113 with top notes of caramel/molasses and Haddo's delight with a brandy note, as well as some American burley blends like C&D's Epiphany, etc. I had worked my way up and wanted to try a full blown Danish Cavendish aro, so took a chance. When I opened the tin, I was greeted with a vanilla top note that was quite strong. There was something else there too that was quite sweet. I was expecting the moisture to be far heavier than what I found here. Lots of dark black Cavendish and some dark brown as well, and obviously a good number of quite long twigs which I promptly removed. I wavered about laying out the tobacco for a few minutes but impatiently, I justified packing a bowl straight away with the thought that it wasn't particularly damp to touch. No telltale springiness due to the crisper form of the treated tobacco, so for next time it needs to be considered as regards moisture differently to ribbon.
A bit of trouble getting it to take a match, but after 2-3 charring lights it was going. Very sweet bright Cavendish taste from the start. Virginia could be made out but the note was very strong. I warmed up to the bowl after the first third and allowed myself to take in the experience and generally appreciated it. No "true" tobacco flavour other than hints of VA, as from start to finish, it was different strengths of the vanilla topping/casing. Overall this burnt quite slowly and twice in the last third, I was convinced the bowl was finished, only to find the tamper landing on firm mounds. The flavour did not go sour on me and was relatively consistent to the end. The room note I must say was very pleasing to me, and I expect that my wife would much prefer me to smoke such things over my normal fare.
Honestly, I know Davidoff delivers high quality tobacco, so the fact that I finished one bowl and am still not convinced if I like it may be due to the style of tobacco, rather than the delivery or quality of the blend itself. Now that the tin is cracked, I will let it sit for a couple of weeks and try it a bit drier and mellowed, as some here have suggested, and then update my notes. I am slightly worried about the next smoke in the same pipe, as the note seemed to persist the next day when I tugged it empty.
Update 1/24/20: I had enjoyed 2-3 bowls when the tub was first cracked, but lost interest and put it away. 2 weeks ago, I ran across it and took the lid off and got a whiff of mellow vanilla but with an added hint of anise or licorice that I see from above was not noticed or noted previously. The moisture had really balanced out over the last 8-9 dormant months, and I really had a great smoke. I reached for this 5-6 times over the last week or two, finally finishing the tin last night. I am upping my rating to 3 stars - recommended.
A bit of trouble getting it to take a match, but after 2-3 charring lights it was going. Very sweet bright Cavendish taste from the start. Virginia could be made out but the note was very strong. I warmed up to the bowl after the first third and allowed myself to take in the experience and generally appreciated it. No "true" tobacco flavour other than hints of VA, as from start to finish, it was different strengths of the vanilla topping/casing. Overall this burnt quite slowly and twice in the last third, I was convinced the bowl was finished, only to find the tamper landing on firm mounds. The flavour did not go sour on me and was relatively consistent to the end. The room note I must say was very pleasing to me, and I expect that my wife would much prefer me to smoke such things over my normal fare.
Honestly, I know Davidoff delivers high quality tobacco, so the fact that I finished one bowl and am still not convinced if I like it may be due to the style of tobacco, rather than the delivery or quality of the blend itself. Now that the tin is cracked, I will let it sit for a couple of weeks and try it a bit drier and mellowed, as some here have suggested, and then update my notes. I am slightly worried about the next smoke in the same pipe, as the note seemed to persist the next day when I tugged it empty.
Update 1/24/20: I had enjoyed 2-3 bowls when the tub was first cracked, but lost interest and put it away. 2 weeks ago, I ran across it and took the lid off and got a whiff of mellow vanilla but with an added hint of anise or licorice that I see from above was not noticed or noted previously. The moisture had really balanced out over the last 8-9 dormant months, and I really had a great smoke. I reached for this 5-6 times over the last week or two, finally finishing the tin last night. I am upping my rating to 3 stars - recommended.
Pipe Used:
Posella S1
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
New from Tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 23, 2011 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Taste is mild and leave a fantastic room note. If you looking a mild, smooth tobacco (very mild). It's would be good choice for you.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 15, 2011 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
The smell in the tin reminds me of Davidoff's red mixture only with a hint of cream. A pleasant and light smoke with little tongue bite.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 07, 2023 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
The Blue Mixture is a mild blend with some fig and light sweetness. I gave some to a new pipe smoker and they enjoyed the mild flavors and to me is a good beginner smoke.
I enjoy this blend in the morning and goes well with coffee.
If you are looking for a medium blend this is not for you. It is mild and delicate, with a pleasant finish. Some have described it as flat, however, I keep in mind the palates of many who are put off by very strong flavors. I often find these mild blends to be a study in subtle tasting and learning the fine notes.
I enjoy this blend in the morning and goes well with coffee.
If you are looking for a medium blend this is not for you. It is mild and delicate, with a pleasant finish. Some have described it as flat, however, I keep in mind the palates of many who are put off by very strong flavors. I often find these mild blends to be a study in subtle tasting and learning the fine notes.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Roma 673
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh Opened
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2015 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I don't usually like fruit blends. When I opened the sample pack I liked what I saw and smelled. The vanilla caramel and fruit was a great combination.The tobacco was a broken flake and I thought the smoke tasted pretty good.The tobacco tended to burn a little warm though.
Pipe Used:
briar
Age When Smoked:
old sample packet
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