Villiger Early Day
(3.08)
Mature Golden Virginia blended with oriental leaf and latakia from the Balkan Region.
Details
| Brand | Villiger |
| Series | 1888 |
| Blended By | Peter Stokkebye |
| Manufactured By | Villiger |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50g Tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| 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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3.08 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2013 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Someone wrote "Englishy" and I endorse that with no negative connotation. A very pleasant and, for any money (but it's nice that it's so inexpensive), tasty tobacco that has just enough smokiness for the Lat fans, more than sufficient quality Virginia for the smoker in all of us and, finally, a pleasant overtone of Orientals for the eclectics. While I don't need tradenames to tell me what I'm smoking or, indeed, when to smoke it, producers seem hell-bent on doing this, with no exception here. Having said that, like EMP, Daybreak, Mid-Day, After Dinner, well, you get the point, this tobacco is not only true to its name as a nice first bowl but also a very reliable smoke throughout the day (why can't we have a 24/7 moniker for a tobacco?). A bit moist (you can always air it out a bit if you like), good quality, no-fuss-in-packing, easy lighting, nice burning, flavorful and satisfying smoke. Nuff said.
Update: four tins later and a star for each. What a welcome addition to my light English selections when I'm in the mood, and that is often. Just a great "friend" that always delivers and is far more nuanced and complex than ever imagined. If it weren't for the allure of this tobacco in the mornings, my poor terrier would split a gut waiting for his morning constitutional.
Update: four tins later and a star for each. What a welcome addition to my light English selections when I'm in the mood, and that is often. Just a great "friend" that always delivers and is far more nuanced and complex than ever imagined. If it weren't for the allure of this tobacco in the mornings, my poor terrier would split a gut waiting for his morning constitutional.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I do NOT like lat-bomb English blends that run family and friends away, but Early Day is not one of those. It is a lighter English, similar to Davidoff's Royalty and Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe, and similar in its high quality. Royalty and EMP might be a little richer, but Early Day is a solid smoke and just as good on its own terms. Smoke it all day. Serious English hounds might review it differently, but I really don't get tired of it, and I am not primarily an English smoker.
Villiger has a solid winner here, especially for the price, which in recent times has not topped $6.99 for a 50-g tin, and sometimes under $5 at P&C. Taste and refinement at that price definitely puts it in 4-star range.
Villiger has a solid winner here, especially for the price, which in recent times has not topped $6.99 for a 50-g tin, and sometimes under $5 at P&C. Taste and refinement at that price definitely puts it in 4-star range.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2014 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A really nice blend. I was a little concerned at first thinking it might be too moist after opening the tin but was pleasantly surprised to find it smoked fine with no relights. A smooth, lightly sweet, slightly spicy, never biting, not over the top English blend that could easily be renamed All Day. I'm definitely going to replace this tin when empty, maybe cellar a few as well.
Update: Has definitely earned a spot in my permanent rotation. Great all day "yard working" "porch sittin" "millin and chillin" baccy!
Update: Has definitely earned a spot in my permanent rotation. Great all day "yard working" "porch sittin" "millin and chillin" baccy!
Pipe Used:
Jobey Band 335
PurchasedFrom:
P and C online
Age When Smoked:
Freshly opened tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Solid and tasteful blend which tastes fine at every time of day. It burns well and steady until white trash.
My rate: 4.7
My rate: 4.7
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 07, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I have not smoked EMP - but have smoked AMP by McClelland and C&D "Good Morning". Needless to say these are all attempts at recreating EMP. I like this blend a lot. I had settled on Good Morning as my morning blend, but will now alternate with this blend.
It has a great scent when opening the tin, slight "woodsy" scent. It was a little dryer from the tin than I like, but I like my tobacco slightly moist. This blend packs and lights easily. I generally do not have to re-light until near the bottom of the bowl.
The room note is great, very pleasant. This tobacco buns smoothly and the taste is consistant through the bowl. Medium thick smoke is produced.
This is a very nice light to medium morning smoke which could be smoked all day.
It has a great scent when opening the tin, slight "woodsy" scent. It was a little dryer from the tin than I like, but I like my tobacco slightly moist. This blend packs and lights easily. I generally do not have to re-light until near the bottom of the bowl.
The room note is great, very pleasant. This tobacco buns smoothly and the taste is consistant through the bowl. Medium thick smoke is produced.
This is a very nice light to medium morning smoke which could be smoked all day.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 03, 2010 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Easy to smoke. Nice Latakia notes, spicy but mellow and not bitey. Good, but gentle nicotine level to wake you up. Leaves your mouth tasting good later. Just a great Englishy smoke. Enjoyed a very nice bowl this morning under the awning in the snow.
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