Bufflehead American Widgeon
(2.50)
An outstanding matured Virginia, refreshing, clean smoking. Beautiful flue cured Virginias aged in pressed cakes to develop their natural sweetness. A premium tobacco, light in body, yet satisfying. Mature Virginia.
Details
Brand | Bufflehead |
Blended By | David Windsor |
Manufactured By | |
Blend Type | |
Contents | Virginia |
Flavoring | |
Cut | Krumble Kake |
Packaging | Bulk |
Country | United States |
Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I have wanted to correct the tin description of American Widgeon for some time with a review, as it is one of my favorite blends. This is a burley blend. It?s possible that there may be a bit of mature Virginia as a condiment, but this is mostly wonderful burley in a ribbon cut. David Windsor from The Bufflehead Shop had told me this was a burley blend, and made no mention of anything else. But then, he used only the most general terms, as any tobacconist would do.
Upon opening a tin, you cannot help but smell something I think is similar to molasses. But there may be a spirit. The spirit scent is fleeting and seems to disappear soon after opening. But it may contribute to the flavor. Chocolate. I have, after nearly three years of smoking this blend, detected a slight chocolate scent. Keep in mind this is a 2 year old tin. There may be something from the aging process that I detected. Moisture is near perfect, but not dry. Care should be taken when packing. It?s a mix of different brown colors, leading me to believe that it?s not just a pure white burley.
I have little trouble smoking it. It lights easily. I need to dump the ash occasionally, as many of my pipes are large bowls. Probably why I find this blend so satisfying. It has a lovely creamy, nutty flavor, with a rich sweetness that is just right. I don?t find any bitterness in a bowl. But that may just be my technique improving. There is a slight taste of a spice. When allowed to tickle the nose, the smoke enhances the experience a lot. I often get compliments from others on how nice this blend smells. It?s one of those blends that seem to bring back fond memories of family members who smoked a pipe.
What is it similar too? I have found that it has a lot in common with Wessex Burley Sliced, but slightly spicy in taste. So that makes me think that it?s possibly similar to the old Edgeworth Sliced, but I have no experience with it. Yes, I highly recommend it, but since it?s not available retail at the moment, you are going to have to get it from someone?s cellar.
Enjoy! Carlos
Upon opening a tin, you cannot help but smell something I think is similar to molasses. But there may be a spirit. The spirit scent is fleeting and seems to disappear soon after opening. But it may contribute to the flavor. Chocolate. I have, after nearly three years of smoking this blend, detected a slight chocolate scent. Keep in mind this is a 2 year old tin. There may be something from the aging process that I detected. Moisture is near perfect, but not dry. Care should be taken when packing. It?s a mix of different brown colors, leading me to believe that it?s not just a pure white burley.
I have little trouble smoking it. It lights easily. I need to dump the ash occasionally, as many of my pipes are large bowls. Probably why I find this blend so satisfying. It has a lovely creamy, nutty flavor, with a rich sweetness that is just right. I don?t find any bitterness in a bowl. But that may just be my technique improving. There is a slight taste of a spice. When allowed to tickle the nose, the smoke enhances the experience a lot. I often get compliments from others on how nice this blend smells. It?s one of those blends that seem to bring back fond memories of family members who smoked a pipe.
What is it similar too? I have found that it has a lot in common with Wessex Burley Sliced, but slightly spicy in taste. So that makes me think that it?s possibly similar to the old Edgeworth Sliced, but I have no experience with it. Yes, I highly recommend it, but since it?s not available retail at the moment, you are going to have to get it from someone?s cellar.
Enjoy! Carlos