Mac Baren 7 Seas Royal Blend
(2.51)
An aromatic blend of black and golden tobaccos. A soft and exceptionally mellow smoke. Delightful, aromatic taste. A true pleasure journey.
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.51 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 30 of 32 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 30, 2022 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I am not usually an aromatic smoker, and I tend to gravitate towards heavy Latakia mixtures or Va/Per flakes. But once in a while, I get a sweet tooth, and for those occasions I am VERY picky. You see, I find most aromatics to be harsh, cardboardy, and that the pouch aroma rarely translates into a taste that's more than hot and bland steam.
Well, as it often happens with Mac Baren, this is one of the GOOD aromatics. Quality tobacco base (with reasonable body, no harshness, and actually quite enjoyable as a background even if the flavoring dominates), nice flavoring that actually translates to the taste, and good combustion: no goopiness, no wetness, few relights.
Ok, this is definitely for those who like candy-flavoured smoke: fruity, creamy, good interplay of peaches/apricots/plums with a touch of sourness, and of a chocolate/vanilla/whatever. I consider it a slightly toned down and less extreme version of Mac Baren's own (excellent) Cube. So if you are looking for something that tastes of tobacco with just some minor flavoring, stay away and choose for example something else like Mac Baren's Classic Roll Cake (which strikes a great balance between vanilla and tobacco). If you like it sweet and pastry-like... well, this is a very good choice, probably one of the best.
Well, as it often happens with Mac Baren, this is one of the GOOD aromatics. Quality tobacco base (with reasonable body, no harshness, and actually quite enjoyable as a background even if the flavoring dominates), nice flavoring that actually translates to the taste, and good combustion: no goopiness, no wetness, few relights.
Ok, this is definitely for those who like candy-flavoured smoke: fruity, creamy, good interplay of peaches/apricots/plums with a touch of sourness, and of a chocolate/vanilla/whatever. I consider it a slightly toned down and less extreme version of Mac Baren's own (excellent) Cube. So if you are looking for something that tastes of tobacco with just some minor flavoring, stay away and choose for example something else like Mac Baren's Classic Roll Cake (which strikes a great balance between vanilla and tobacco). If you like it sweet and pastry-like... well, this is a very good choice, probably one of the best.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 10, 2021 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
First, this is not a clone of Captain Black Royal. The 7 Seas Regular fits that description better. This blend is intended to stand on its' own. This is one the few aromatic that does not rely on flavors like cherry, vanilla, caramel, or rum to make it an aromatic. The Virginia based Cavendish and some Burleys do the job. Now, there is a slight honey/vanilla topping, but it is applied with a very light hand. The wife says that it is nice, but not one of er favorites to smell. The taste is mellow and really needs to be sipped to enjoy the complexity. When pushed, it just tastes bland. As you go through the bowl, the sweetness fades even more and the quality tobaccos really shine. This seems to me to be a Summer smoke, though I am trying it as Winter is approaching. There is almost no after-taste. And, the ash is fine and jumps out of the bowl. Everything I have listed above show the quality of Virginia tobacco. The nicotine level is low. Sometimes, when I smoke this I feel I could really go for a smoke when this is over. It goes great with tea, but coffee drowns the taste out. In all, if you want an aromatic, but do not want confections, htis is worth a try.
Pipe Used:
MM Kingston Judge
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 20, 2019 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Slightly worse than his white brother: Regular Blend. Not so full in the taste, more moisture in the pipe, but still good enough for beginners. As I have put three stars to regular blend, I should put this one only two, but it is not fair.
Pipe Used:
Chinese no name, jatoba wood
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 16, 2019 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
The tin note is sweet with aromas of honey and cookies, the tobacco was very wet.
This tobacco eluded me for quite a while because I was not drying it long enough. Without drying, you can expect a frustrating bite-fest. However, once I figured this tobacco out, it has become an absolute favorite. I get a lot of sweet honey/vanilla flavor and the Virginias definitely make a statement, too.
This tobacco eluded me for quite a while because I was not drying it long enough. Without drying, you can expect a frustrating bite-fest. However, once I figured this tobacco out, it has become an absolute favorite. I get a lot of sweet honey/vanilla flavor and the Virginias definitely make a statement, too.
Pipe Used:
Corn Cobs
Age When Smoked:
2 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 15, 2018 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Reading the reviews leads me to ask; why do smokers who don't like aromatics give reviews on them? I don't like latakia therefore any review would be biased (FTR, latakia tastes better than it smells)
This is a slightly sweet, mild tobacco, that's low in nicotine. Moisture is just right. Nice smell from the tin. Although it doesn't give me tongue bite, it can heat my tongue after a few bowls over several hours. Burns down to a grey/white ash leaving little moisture. Pleasant room note.
For strong &/or moist aromatics I blend with Windsail Virginia. Not this one. I'm considering buying 16oz.
3.0 stars.
Update: For those with sensitive tongues take note. My like of this tobacco is such that I ignored the signs of a warming tongue & just kept at it all day , ignoring other blends. The next morning my tongue was still affected & for the rest of the day (Thankfully I ignored the urge to buy 16oz that day) It's a shame because it really is a nice tobacco. I'll continue to smoke this blend but will restrict it to just one or two bowls a day so as not to insult my wimpy tongue.
This is a slightly sweet, mild tobacco, that's low in nicotine. Moisture is just right. Nice smell from the tin. Although it doesn't give me tongue bite, it can heat my tongue after a few bowls over several hours. Burns down to a grey/white ash leaving little moisture. Pleasant room note.
For strong &/or moist aromatics I blend with Windsail Virginia. Not this one. I'm considering buying 16oz.
3.0 stars.
Update: For those with sensitive tongues take note. My like of this tobacco is such that I ignored the signs of a warming tongue & just kept at it all day , ignoring other blends. The next morning my tongue was still affected & for the rest of the day (Thankfully I ignored the urge to buy 16oz that day) It's a shame because it really is a nice tobacco. I'll continue to smoke this blend but will restrict it to just one or two bowls a day so as not to insult my wimpy tongue.
Pipe Used:
Cobs. Peterson.
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
Fresh.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2015 | Extremely Mild | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
Not having the PG content of Captain Black Royal but keeping the same time tested recipe of Golden Cavendish with some Fire Cured Black Cav ala 1Q ensures that 7 Seas Royal will be enjoyed by a lot of Aromatic enthusiasts. I really liked Royal and Regular out of the 7 Seas blends I sampled and the price per tin is extremely reasonable. The Captain has been creeping up in price over the last decade or so and having blends like these clones at a discount price makes them a no brainer. Also the 7 Seas blends lack the high amount of PG that the CB blends contain. A solid 3 star blend!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 21, 2015 | Very Mild | Medium | Very Mild | Pleasant |
7 Seas Royal Blend is a perfect choice for those, who are interested in delicate tobaccos with a subtle, gentle aroma.
This is one of my favourite MacBaren blends. It doesn't burn hot and you don't need to light it up after you do it once. I really enjoyed the sweet and dalicate flavoring, wchich is very harmonized, based on vanilla and fruit.
There's nothing to add, nothing less. If you are looking for for a cheap, but tasty tobacco, this blend is made for you.
This is one of my favourite MacBaren blends. It doesn't burn hot and you don't need to light it up after you do it once. I really enjoyed the sweet and dalicate flavoring, wchich is very harmonized, based on vanilla and fruit.
There's nothing to add, nothing less. If you are looking for for a cheap, but tasty tobacco, this blend is made for you.
Pipe Used:
Mr. Bróg
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 31, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Full | Strong |
Loved it. It's a watered down Golden Dansk, but I love that too. Very heavy on the cavendish, and very diverse in flavors. Carmel, fruit, vanilla. It's perfectly sweet and has a room note that everyone will expect from a pipe smoker.
Pipe Used:
Baraccini Tulip
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
1 month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 28, 2014 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Very good aromatic tobacco, uncomparable in terms of quality, taste, burning qualities and smoking pleasure with the tobacco it pays tribute to, Captain Black Royal (blue pouch). And, like it has been pointed out for another 7 Seas, a spectacular price on top of everything. Mild, bite-free, pleasant, that smokes d
y (as long as you let it dry appropriately before packing). If you enjoy mild tobaccos and are seeking a high quality aromatic, never mind the Captain Blacks! 7 Seas Royal is a much better option. I did not like it as much as 7 Seas Regular but it's still a good offering for the aromatic lover.
y (as long as you let it dry appropriately before packing). If you enjoy mild tobaccos and are seeking a high quality aromatic, never mind the Captain Blacks! 7 Seas Royal is a much better option. I did not like it as much as 7 Seas Regular but it's still a good offering for the aromatic lover.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell, Luciano, meerschaum
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 23, 2013 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
This is the blend that i still smoke it until today. Sometime i love the smell when i open the tin, the aroma is like im standing at the cake shop. Smooth and easy to enjoy.
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