Hearth & Home Magnum Opus
(3.69)
Blend consists of Cyprian Latakia, yellow Virginias from the U.S. and Bulgaria, Izmir, Basma and Yenidje. Finally, some Perique is added for depth and smoothness.
Notes: The Latin term Magnum Opus loosely translates to “masterpiece”. https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipe-tobacco/HearthandHome/Magnum-Opus-1.75oz/product_id/277592
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Marquee Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.75 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.69 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 15 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 17, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I guess I’m the first to review Magnum Opus in 2019 (the average review being 4.8 years old, with only 5 reviews for all of 2018). What an amazing little village we pipers inhabit!
Russ Oulette has been cranking out some of my favorite blends, blends which are strewn throughout my cellar. Magnum Opus is a solid English blend – as solid as it gets – yes, an English loaded with Balkan tobaccos (one can see the tan flecks and ribbons of Basma and Yenidje throughout). I’m obviously late to this party – other reviewers have already covered all the bases – MO is smooth, creamy, spicy, earthy, woody, smokey, with lots of Latakia-love, and it’s a Brut blend (it is dry, not that sweet). If someone had given me a bowl of this and said “What do you think”, I would have responded “This is a fantastic English (not a Balkan) – super good.” 3-stars.
Russ Oulette has been cranking out some of my favorite blends, blends which are strewn throughout my cellar. Magnum Opus is a solid English blend – as solid as it gets – yes, an English loaded with Balkan tobaccos (one can see the tan flecks and ribbons of Basma and Yenidje throughout). I’m obviously late to this party – other reviewers have already covered all the bases – MO is smooth, creamy, spicy, earthy, woody, smokey, with lots of Latakia-love, and it’s a Brut blend (it is dry, not that sweet). If someone had given me a bowl of this and said “What do you think”, I would have responded “This is a fantastic English (not a Balkan) – super good.” 3-stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2016 | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Strong |
The orientals are present, but I would have preferred more Samsun and less Basma, most likely. The latakia compo entry was smooth. The Virginia component was just there for the ride. While this is a good English blend, I believe that Russia has done better.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 28, 2013 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I have been remiss at posting reviews for quite awhile so it's time to catch up.
Magnum Opus is certainly a bold (and dangerous) name but Russ has the skill to back up the marketing.
The tin aroma has a fresh, almost floral (good floral) bouquet begging you to jump in. I find this to be very well balanced with no single tobacco being a brute toward its fellow components. I will say that the perique is to me almost non-existent, but that may be because I also smoke alot of VaPers and therefore am accustomed to it.
There is no nic hit of consequence which pleases me greatly and burns cleanly to the bottom of the bowl with no fuss.
A very enjoyable smoke and worth exploration and keeping some on hand.
Magnum Opus is certainly a bold (and dangerous) name but Russ has the skill to back up the marketing.
The tin aroma has a fresh, almost floral (good floral) bouquet begging you to jump in. I find this to be very well balanced with no single tobacco being a brute toward its fellow components. I will say that the perique is to me almost non-existent, but that may be because I also smoke alot of VaPers and therefore am accustomed to it.
There is no nic hit of consequence which pleases me greatly and burns cleanly to the bottom of the bowl with no fuss.
A very enjoyable smoke and worth exploration and keeping some on hand.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Tin note of smoky, sharply sweet fruit, and spices. Tobacco is mostly black, dark brown and tan ribbons. Moisture content is good. No drying/prep needed. Burns slow with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild to medium. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium and somewhat consistent, with complex notes of wood, smoky, spicy, musty herbal vegetation, tangy, floral, incense, savory, spices, dry earth, orange peel, fermented/vinegary fruit, a tart and tangy citrus background note, and a peppery retro. Latakia is leading with Oriental/Turkish and Virginia supporting. Perique hanging in the back. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is great.
Pipe Used:
1981 Peterson Mark Twain
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
5 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 03, 2012 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
After almost finishing a tin of Magnum Opus, here are my thoughts; This blend is very, very good, but...to me there's nothing special about it. Very well blended, no one component dominates. Nothing really stands out, just a nice, mellow, rich English blend with no bite. Recommended, but I won't buy it again, simply because it doesn't "grab" me. I'd rather smoke Artisan's Blend. Three stars.
*****UPDATE 11/17/2012 I think I finally figured this blend out. It took patience, slow smoking (I tend to hurry), and the right pipe. None of my briars really brought out the fine points of this blend, but once I loaded Magnum Opus into my well-aged Meer, all was well. I finished half a tin in a couple days. Not enough improvement to warrant a fourth star, but it's knocking at the door.
*****UPDATE 11/17/2012 I think I finally figured this blend out. It took patience, slow smoking (I tend to hurry), and the right pipe. None of my briars really brought out the fine points of this blend, but once I loaded Magnum Opus into my well-aged Meer, all was well. I finished half a tin in a couple days. Not enough improvement to warrant a fourth star, but it's knocking at the door.
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