E. A. Carey Classic Black Aromatic
(3.00)
Carey's all-time best selling pipe tobacco blend for over 20 years! Two toasted Black Cavendish aromatic tobaccos are bulk aged in their own flavor-laden natural juices to a deep, rich black color. Recognized worldwide for its mild smoke and great flavor.
Details
| Brand | E. A. Carey |
| Blended By | E.A Carey |
| Manufactured By | E.A. Carey |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2017 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Tobacco snobs need not read this review. There is nothing that especially stands out about this Black Cavendish offering and no special claims are made by the producer of it. This just a very simple, basic, old school Black Cavendish. I'm not regularly an aromatic smoker but I enjoy an occasional straight bowl of old fashioned black Cavendish and I like this one. Open the bag and it's very black and has a nice pleasing aroma. The smoke is smooth and doesn't bite. As the bowl goes on it will need a relight or two. It's mild enough but has some very pleasant, sweet but not cloying mild vanilla/molasses like flavor and the aroma is the classic "favorite uncle's" pipe tobacco aroma, which of course draws smiles and compliments, especially from the ladies. This blend won't ghost your pipe like many aromatics do, no soap or strange flavors here. It's inexpensive and if kept properly EA Carey BC will stay at perfect moisture level for years. In fact I hadn't smoked this stuff in three years and it was as if I had just received it. This is the type of stuff that got many of us smoking a pipe to begin with years ago. So indulge yourself once in a while in this guilty pleasure, one you wouldn't dare to tell about to your snobby, aficionado friends who rhapsodize over their favorite expensive Va-Pers, stoved blah, blahs and the like while they complain about PG and ketchup. I won't tell.
Pipe Used:
Molina 9mm
PurchasedFrom:
EA Carey
Age When Smoked:
3 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2015 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Carey's - Black Aromatic.
The smell of this leads be to believe that there is something other than the addition of Prune/Plum, something sweet, maybe Molasses or Honey? The whole of the mixture is very dark, mind you what should I expect as it is a Black Cavendish blend! There is no problem with it being too moist or too damp, it's perfectly hydrated. The pieces of tobacco are fairly small, not microscopic but definitely what I would describe as delicate!
The size of the pieces makes for easy lighting, a match will more than suffice for this, a jet lighter really would not be a requisite! The addition of plum is about the same as University Flake, for me though it becomes more apparent as the pipe burns down. The nicotine is mild in this, it is exactly as you would expect from a black Cav' blend. The burn with this is quite good if you don't neglect your puffing but it does tend to go out quickly if it's not puffed often enough so I don't think this would be good to smoke during conversation as if it was put aside to chat it would become extinguished almost imminently! The temperature of the smoke is more towards the cool side, that combined with zero bite makes for a nice smoke to relax with. The room note is quite fruity and the room doesn't become too filled with smoke either.
This is a pleasant enough blend but it scores three stars as it lacks that 'stand out' quality it needs for four stars!
The smell of this leads be to believe that there is something other than the addition of Prune/Plum, something sweet, maybe Molasses or Honey? The whole of the mixture is very dark, mind you what should I expect as it is a Black Cavendish blend! There is no problem with it being too moist or too damp, it's perfectly hydrated. The pieces of tobacco are fairly small, not microscopic but definitely what I would describe as delicate!
The size of the pieces makes for easy lighting, a match will more than suffice for this, a jet lighter really would not be a requisite! The addition of plum is about the same as University Flake, for me though it becomes more apparent as the pipe burns down. The nicotine is mild in this, it is exactly as you would expect from a black Cav' blend. The burn with this is quite good if you don't neglect your puffing but it does tend to go out quickly if it's not puffed often enough so I don't think this would be good to smoke during conversation as if it was put aside to chat it would become extinguished almost imminently! The temperature of the smoke is more towards the cool side, that combined with zero bite makes for a nice smoke to relax with. The room note is quite fruity and the room doesn't become too filled with smoke either.
This is a pleasant enough blend but it scores three stars as it lacks that 'stand out' quality it needs for four stars!
Pipe Used:
Peterson Around The World France
PurchasedFrom:
Carey's
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2010 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is indeed a classic Black Cavendish, with a pleasant aroma and not too much artificial flavour. I rated the strength Medium as the cut and casing makes for a fairly dense pipeful, otherwise I would have rated it medium-mild.
BTW, I rate most tobaccos I have tried recently as mild to medium, as I remember much stronger tobaccos from earlier times, such as Three Nuns (as it was 30 years ago!), so bear in mind my bias.
Smooth, not much tongue-bite. I found it lacking in any strong character or spiciness, but a very pleasant smoke.
BTW, I rate most tobaccos I have tried recently as mild to medium, as I remember much stronger tobaccos from earlier times, such as Three Nuns (as it was 30 years ago!), so bear in mind my bias.
Smooth, not much tongue-bite. I found it lacking in any strong character or spiciness, but a very pleasant smoke.
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