Details
| Brand | Van Erkoms |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 25 grams, 50 grams, and 100 grams pouches |
| Country | South Africa |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.69 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is the only tobacco I have smoked for over ten years after trying various other types and not finding anything suitable. I really dislike any tobacco that has even a hint of flavouring. I am going to be working in Dammam Saudi Arabia from October does anyone know where to buy tobacco that side?
Pipe Used:
Savinelli 673 KS, Keyser, Peterson
PurchasedFrom:
Spar
Age When Smoked:
Not sure
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 09, 2021 | Very Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
Alright so while on my piping journey I noticed this at the counter on my way out of my local supermarket... I purchased a 100g bag.
This is a typical African tobacco and at the risk of sounding unpatriotic, I won’t be buying it again. But let’s be fair... I prefer aromatic tobaccos. It is a good tobacco and I am sure that many pipers will adore it! Your partner will not be impressed if you smoke this indoors, this is a tobacco to be enjoyed outside. This tobacco gives you a nicotine fix for sure. If you smoke too fast you are going to get bitten on your tongue!
I don’t personally love it ... but if this type of tobacco is your scene please support the South African Tobacco industry and try it!
P.S Once mixed with rum and maple it became a little bit more tolerable - but I still prefer rum and maple on its own.
Final words after my ramblings: Four stars to be fair-I don’t love it, but you might!
This is a typical African tobacco and at the risk of sounding unpatriotic, I won’t be buying it again. But let’s be fair... I prefer aromatic tobaccos. It is a good tobacco and I am sure that many pipers will adore it! Your partner will not be impressed if you smoke this indoors, this is a tobacco to be enjoyed outside. This tobacco gives you a nicotine fix for sure. If you smoke too fast you are going to get bitten on your tongue!
I don’t personally love it ... but if this type of tobacco is your scene please support the South African Tobacco industry and try it!
P.S Once mixed with rum and maple it became a little bit more tolerable - but I still prefer rum and maple on its own.
Final words after my ramblings: Four stars to be fair-I don’t love it, but you might!
Pipe Used:
Falcon
PurchasedFrom:
Food Zone Klerksdorp
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 10, 2020 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Another amazing blend by Van Erkoms.
It is definitely closely related to its canine brother Jock, yet milder and with a few other tricks up its sleave. The pouch note resembles cattle feed, an earthy/nutty/grassy aroma that is very mild yet inviting.
Lights, pack and burns well, producing a mild taste that translates accurately from the pouch note.
Not something that "could" be smoked any time, but something that is smoked throughout the day for nothing more than the absolute pleasure it is. Unpretentious and comforting.
It is definitely closely related to its canine brother Jock, yet milder and with a few other tricks up its sleave. The pouch note resembles cattle feed, an earthy/nutty/grassy aroma that is very mild yet inviting.
Lights, pack and burns well, producing a mild taste that translates accurately from the pouch note.
Not something that "could" be smoked any time, but something that is smoked throughout the day for nothing more than the absolute pleasure it is. Unpretentious and comforting.
PurchasedFrom:
Spar
Age When Smoked:
New
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