Hearth & Home Ambassador's Blend
(3.55)
This blend was created as a result of a number of requests for something in the same vein as some of the richer Dunhill tobaccos: London Mixture, Standard Mixture Full and Medium. Seasoned English blend smokers are familiar with the warm and rich flavor of those mixtures, and although we didn't try to duplicate any of their tobaccos, we have worked to recreate the general spirit and flavor profile of these currently absent old friends. Members of our sampling group made comments like: "I think you've nailed it." and "I haven't tasted anything like this in years."
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Pipes & Cigars |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.5oz Tin, Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.55 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 1 of 1 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2012 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Updated 2016-7-29- I keep trying to like this blend (4 1/2 years of cellar time) but it is still harsh ( but flavorful), it gives me a bite. Removed another star AGAIN and think that I'll give remainder away.
Update 2013-12-20 - I've had an 8 oz. tin of this blend cellared for about a year and I just retried it and was disappointed. This blend just isn't smooth, it's rough around the edges. The flavor is very one dimensional, latakia forward with some Oriental support. My biggest dislike is this just doesn't have any sweetness, if that's what you like , than this is for you. I personally like "Black House better. I won't buy this again , too many better blends.
Original review- Creamy Latakia and Orientals with bold flavor. Nice bulk price.I find the flavors very similar to "Larry's Blend", same Orientals I believe, but maybe diffrent blending proportions (less Smyrna)but not as smooth. More latakia and some bitterness, I would like more sweetness or it would be 4 star, I do like this better than LB.
Have to agree with most said by reviewer "SteelCowboy 08/19/2012 "
Oh, Bulk, very hard to rub out (update 12/26/12-New 8oz tin was already rubbed ???)
Update 2013-12-20 - I've had an 8 oz. tin of this blend cellared for about a year and I just retried it and was disappointed. This blend just isn't smooth, it's rough around the edges. The flavor is very one dimensional, latakia forward with some Oriental support. My biggest dislike is this just doesn't have any sweetness, if that's what you like , than this is for you. I personally like "Black House better. I won't buy this again , too many better blends.
Original review- Creamy Latakia and Orientals with bold flavor. Nice bulk price.I find the flavors very similar to "Larry's Blend", same Orientals I believe, but maybe diffrent blending proportions (less Smyrna)but not as smooth. More latakia and some bitterness, I would like more sweetness or it would be 4 star, I do like this better than LB.
Have to agree with most said by reviewer "SteelCowboy 08/19/2012 "
Oh, Bulk, very hard to rub out (update 12/26/12-New 8oz tin was already rubbed ???)
Pipe Used:
cob/briar
Age When Smoked:
1 year 4 12 years
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