Dan Tobacco Hamborger Veermaster
(3.11)
A genuine and classic English Virginia flake, just as the "sailors" on the "windjammers" (tall ships) loved to smoke it: The taste of genuine tobacco, not too mild, yet still "seut un' sacht" (sweet and mellow).
The slow and cool burn offers the best premises for a quaffable, aromatic-mellow smoking pleasure!
"Blow, boys, blow!"
Notes: Regarding the name of this blend, which some people mistakenly think is 'Hamborger Beermaster' because of the typeface used on the tin (a variation of blackletter known as Fraktur where the B and V are easily confused); the ship on the front is a German four-masted windjammer, called a "Veermaster". This coupled with the fact that Dan Tobacco, the producer, lists this blend in their price lists as "Hamburger Veermaster".
Details
| Brand | Dan Tobacco |
| Blended By | Dan Tobacco |
| Manufactured By | Dan Tobacco |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 250 grams bag, one pound bag |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to 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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3.11 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 26, 2023 | Mild | Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant |
I don’t get this. Just flat and tasteless. The tobacco itself seems to be good quality judging from the flakes. I also can’t tell if this is cased. Officially it isn’t, but as one Youtube reviewer said it taste like it has a slight chocolate topping. But it could just be sugar. It could also be some added burley, which itself has a chocolate note. Another reviewer indicated that this tobacco requires very slow cool smoking, or else you aren’t going to taste anything. The best smoke I had with this tobacco was in a narrow and short unfinished Savinelli second. Even then it was extremely mild. I DO lean toward darker Virginia flake, but in general this tobacco just doesn’t reward. The only person I would recommend this to is a brand new smoker or someone new to Virginia flake, because it doesn’t bite and burns consistent. Maybe aging improves this stuff, but life is too short, especially when there’s nothing to build on to begin with.
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable |
I have mixed feelings about this blend of light and dark Virginias. The first time I smoke this was about 10 years ago and my reaction was much like Pipestud's review, very positive, full Virginia sweetness etc. Due to the unavailability of the blend for what seemed like an interminable amount of time I was finally able to get hold of the stuff about 6 months ago and eagerly fired it up expecting to have the same experience. Well I can tell you that like Jiminks, I found to airy to the point of being bland and very disappointing. I guess I will cellar the two tins I have left for awhile and hope for a better tomorrow. Meanwhile, I will stick with Sam Gawiths Best Brown flake which I find just about perfect for my palate.
Pipe Used:
Peterson spigot
PurchasedFrom:
Cargohold
Age When Smoked:
2018
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is NOT straight Virginia,this is a full aromatic.Certainly the Va. base is of first quality but the heavy casing spoil it.Of course from the point of view of a non aro smoker.I can understand that many reviewers like this blend,but it´s unconceivable for me that so many people don´t detect the added perfum.
PurchasedFrom:
local tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 29, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Taste like they sprayed sugar water on this great looking flake burns hot and is like running razor blades acrosss my tounge
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 12, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
From start to finish, one long case of tongue bite.
It is probably just my own personal chemistry. MacBaren Virginia blends affect me the same way. HV was harsh and burning, even when smoked very slowly in a churchwarden.
There is both a casing and a top dressing that are very evident. The pouch aroma is fruity and strong, but pleasant, and it does not come through in the smoke. The casing is somewhat lighter and simpler, likely honey or just plain sugar water.
I know this blend has many fans, but I can't recommend it. In addition to the harsh, burning tongue bite with almost every puff, there are simply dozens of better Virginia flakes to choose from.
It is probably just my own personal chemistry. MacBaren Virginia blends affect me the same way. HV was harsh and burning, even when smoked very slowly in a churchwarden.
There is both a casing and a top dressing that are very evident. The pouch aroma is fruity and strong, but pleasant, and it does not come through in the smoke. The casing is somewhat lighter and simpler, likely honey or just plain sugar water.
I know this blend has many fans, but I can't recommend it. In addition to the harsh, burning tongue bite with almost every puff, there are simply dozens of better Virginia flakes to choose from.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 07, 2024 | Extremely Mild | Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable |
I really wanted this blend to work for me. I absolutely didnt get along with it.
Burned my pipe and my tounge so bad!
It sure is sweet and somewhat fruity. I just dont get along with the undeniable and surely boosted sugar content. It cakes your pipes when it doesnt bite the briar.
Wont finish the tin. K&K Meistermischung 88 is much more to my liking.
Burned my pipe and my tounge so bad!
It sure is sweet and somewhat fruity. I just dont get along with the undeniable and surely boosted sugar content. It cakes your pipes when it doesnt bite the briar.
Wont finish the tin. K&K Meistermischung 88 is much more to my liking.
Pipe Used:
Cobs, briars
PurchasedFrom:
X
Age When Smoked:
Straight out of the tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 08, 2013 | Medium | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Unnoticeable |
I've heard for years, how great this tobacco is, so finally decided to pick up a tin. I don't know, maybe I got a bad batch, but I was severely disappointed. The only taste I could detect when smoked, was a slight peppery taste on my tongue....other then that, absolutely devoid of any taste related to tobacco. A total waste of money, as far as I'm concerned.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 24, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This tobacco was a disappointment.
Very similar to Patriot Flake and Former's Straight Grain Flake, a plain, almost bland tasting Golden VA which slightly bites the tongue from beginning to end of the bowl.
There is a sweet and citrus - like taste here and there. The remainder is hay.
My apologies, but I do not see the "buzz" created around this below average mixture.
There are much better offerings out there: Dunhill's Flake, for example.
Very similar to Patriot Flake and Former's Straight Grain Flake, a plain, almost bland tasting Golden VA which slightly bites the tongue from beginning to end of the bowl.
There is a sweet and citrus - like taste here and there. The remainder is hay.
My apologies, but I do not see the "buzz" created around this below average mixture.
There are much better offerings out there: Dunhill's Flake, for example.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 29, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Mild | Unnoticeable |
I tried this tobacco after reading all of the positive reviews about it here. First off I have never tried a Dan tobacco that knocked my socks off. They have been ok, but not anything I would go out and purchase again. The best way I can describe this tobacco is bland. Not bad, just not rememberable Maybe I have been smoking too much Cairo and Haddos Delight. Also I find the price of Dan tobaccos to be a little pricey. In its defense, I do have to say that this is the first flake I have smoked that had no bite to it.
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