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 1 - 10 of 16 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 29, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
7 Seas Royal Vs. Captain Black Royal really people!!! Not hardly there not even compatible to say at the least, this is night and day and for good reason, its Mac Baren with there hands in this one, a wonderful aromatic indeed and stands alone. What a great taste the topping is unique in every sense a fruity hint and slight and I mean slight dash of vanilla that seems to have a alcohol presents but settles in the Cavendish so well it blows my mind how smooth and sweet this blend is. When I smoke it I will really ponder on how complex this really is and how it changes as you smoke down the bowl its never boring. I love how it picks up a fire cured tobacco taste near the middle end of it and that keeps me coming back for more. Mac Baren always makes a great aromatic and there technique to it is highly respected by me for being a big pipe tobacco producer quality is not lost. For the beginner this a great blend to start with and for the years long pipe smoker a great blend to throw into rotation never getting boring. This blend is very smooth its not light but smooth and do be careful because it does steam but just letting it dry out for awhile will take care of that one. It is not a goopy mess unless your a human locomotive puffy on the pipe like you have a deadline to make, that's how most of these cry babies burn there tounges. I would recommend this wonderful aromatic to anyone and will satisfy even the most picky unless your trendy, the way some of these guys talk about good pipe tobacco blends makes me imagine that they shove a Opus X in there pipe every morning lol!!! But really do give this a try you will be very pleased, I know I am keep up the good work Denmark.
Taste Description In Detail: Upon lighting I get a hint of figs and raisins with vanilla slightly in the background, the modern cavendish only made by Mac Baren gives a sweet taste that is smooth and allows the Virginia tobacco to be pronounced and the burley gives off a almost neutral nutty taste that rounds this blend out but does not dominate it, as you smoke on you will notice a chocolate as I notice because it shines through but will round itself off with the natural tobacco taste that deepens as you smoke it down the bowl and will build a robust body but maintain its taste all the way through giving off a nice roomnoteand moderate nicotine level. Mac Baren has been the masters of topping fruit oils and vanilla with hints of liquor throughout some of there aromatics and 7 Seas Royal is one of those blends. Mac Baren also uses all natural flavors for there toppings so no artificially made fake junk is used which is always nice to know and they stick to the strict laws the EU guidelines of additives they can use allowing the pipe smoker to be at ease with Mac Baren products.
Taste Description In Detail: Upon lighting I get a hint of figs and raisins with vanilla slightly in the background, the modern cavendish only made by Mac Baren gives a sweet taste that is smooth and allows the Virginia tobacco to be pronounced and the burley gives off a almost neutral nutty taste that rounds this blend out but does not dominate it, as you smoke on you will notice a chocolate as I notice because it shines through but will round itself off with the natural tobacco taste that deepens as you smoke it down the bowl and will build a robust body but maintain its taste all the way through giving off a nice roomnoteand moderate nicotine level. Mac Baren has been the masters of topping fruit oils and vanilla with hints of liquor throughout some of there aromatics and 7 Seas Royal is one of those blends. Mac Baren also uses all natural flavors for there toppings so no artificially made fake junk is used which is always nice to know and they stick to the strict laws the EU guidelines of additives they can use allowing the pipe smoker to be at ease with Mac Baren products.
Pipe Used:
Corn Cob and Fe.ro Peterson
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
39
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 15, 2015 | Very Mild | Medium | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
OK,4 stars,, Well done MB... This is simply a classic aromatic, the likes of which have, no doubt, caught the attention of many through the years and eventually leading them to become pipe smokers. There is some true VA taste in the background with a moderate aromatic flavoring, Not sure what it is, but it doesn't really matter to me, I just like it. The cavendish is the Dominant force here but along with the VA does provide mild tobacco taste to solidify the blend. This is a "Back to Basics" classic aromatic. A great example of an industry revisiting its roots while using quality tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 30, 2018 | Mild | Very Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I love this tobacco. Quite similiar to Captain Black but burns better, cooler and aroma is also stronger, full of sweet caramel, rum and vanilla notes. If you like aromatic tobaccos, I strongly reccomend to try 7 Seas.
Pipe Used:
Chacom Bent
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 23, 2015 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
After reading the mostly negative reviews of this tobacco, I feel compelled to add my opinion. By way of background, I've been a pipe smoker since 1969 and smoke aromatics almost exclusively. But rather than repeat what others have said, I'll just say that my take on Mac Baren's 7 Seas Royal blend is exactly as that expressed by Griffonwing. This is a wonderful smoke in every regard and one my favourite tobaccos.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli, Brebbia, Ser Jacopo, Vauen
PurchasedFrom:
Iwan Ries & Co.
Age When Smoked:
64
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 21, 2018 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Full | Strong |
Recommended by an old chap who looks and sounds exactly like Uncle Albert in 'Only Fools and Horses.' Non-UK readers probably won't get the reference.
Only had two pipefuls, straight from the pouch, but would like to convey first impressions.
A brilliant aromatic, the best I can remember. Smells molasses sweet. Not too moist or too dry in this pouch, and the tobacconists had just had a delivery. Lights well, smokes evenly and slowly. A pipeful will last you a good 30 minutes at least. Delicious taste and aroma. I usually prefer non-sweet tobaccos, and haven't much liked MB products in the past, but they've come up trumps with this one. Will give update later.
Only had two pipefuls, straight from the pouch, but would like to convey first impressions.
A brilliant aromatic, the best I can remember. Smells molasses sweet. Not too moist or too dry in this pouch, and the tobacconists had just had a delivery. Lights well, smokes evenly and slowly. A pipeful will last you a good 30 minutes at least. Delicious taste and aroma. I usually prefer non-sweet tobaccos, and haven't much liked MB products in the past, but they've come up trumps with this one. Will give update later.
Pipe Used:
Cheapo Italian - 'PJ Special'.
PurchasedFrom:
Pilgrims Shop newsagents/tobacconist, Burgate, Canterbury, Kent, UK.
Age When Smoked:
Fresh as bought.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 18, 2016 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Bought 2 oz of this blend. I was surprised about the quality.The pouch smell was great.The smoke tasted very good, and the room note was very pleasant.The tobacco reminded me of a very elegant Captain Black Royal.The tobacco was of better quality and it did not bite like Captain Black Royal which was a surprise also.I highly recommend it and can not wait to try a few other of the seven seas blends.
Pipe Used:
Olive wood pipe
PurchasedFrom:
Pipesandcigars
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 04, 2019 | Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
I have been smoking this blend in my weekly rotation over the past month and decided to really examine it closely this week. I picked this blend for the name of the maker and I also wanted to try the 7 Seas Blends. This is the first one of the 7 Seas Blends that I have tried. I usually don't smoke an aromatic tobacco, but I wanted to sample some just for a change. The tin note smells like chocolate and cream to me and it is inviting to the senses. As I smoked it the chocolate flavoring and smell came through from the beginning until the end of the bowl. It tasted and smelled like I was sipping on a cup of creamy hot chocolate and I was not disappointed. The taste is very mild which I like, and the room note is mild as well and lingered for awhile after the smoke was over. I was impressed by the amount of thick leathery smoke this tobacco produces, which again is inviting and it burned very slowly. A bowl of an English blend or a Virginia tobacco lasts me about 20 minutes in this pipe bowl and this Royal Blend was still going almost 35 minutes later which was impressive. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this tobacco and will keep it in my weekly rotation. I would recommend this blend to you if you're looking for a smooth, mild smoke which you can sit back and enjoy without watching it closely. I am anxious to try the other Mac Baren 7 Seas Blends which I have purchased!
Pipe Used:
Brebbia Sun Meerschaum lined pipe
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
One Month Old
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 30, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
A really nice smoke! I've tried Mac Baren tobaccos off and on my entire pipe smoking life. Some blends are really good and some are okay. I can honestly say that I don't think I've ever had a bad smoke with Mac Baren tobaccos. I've tried other blends and keep coming back to theirs. I purchased a 1oz bulk of Mac Baren 7 Seas Royal and I have to say it's fantastic! The smell out of the bag is great--a little sweet smell with some hints of chocolate or butter-rum in addition to the smell of the virginias and the cavendish. Just a well rounded smell. The char light was great; a semi-sweet taste that tasted just like the smell. As I continued to smoke it, no bitter after taste, no tongue bite, and every now and again, a really nice sample of that buttery-rum. Just an all around great smoke! This just might be the all-day smoke I've been looking for.
Pipe Used:
Various Peterson's
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
A couple of weeks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 16, 2016 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
honey and vanilla...a very nice blend that leaves a nice taste in mouth...very well balanced..a real crowd pleaser...one of 105 blends in my collection and a keeper
Pipe Used:
big ben and stanwell only
PurchasedFrom:
pipes and cigars
Age When Smoked:
70
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 26, 2021 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
A decent pouch aromatic.
Smokes cool, doesn't need relighting often. Smoke slowly for the most flavor. Quite smooth with a pleasant honey and vanilla taste.
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Smokes cool, doesn't need relighting often. Smoke slowly for the most flavor. Quite smooth with a pleasant honey and vanilla taste.
There, now it's over 25 words.
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