Esoterica Tobacciana Hastings
(2.70)
An aromatic tobacco made in the same time honored tradition as our English and Virginia blends. Five types of Virginia tobacco and an equal proportion of black Virginia cavendish with an added aromatic essence. A soft and gentle smoke of outstanding quality.
Details
| Brand | Esoterica Tobacciana |
| Blended By | J.F. Germain & Son |
| Manufactured By | J.F. Germain & Son |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 8 ounce bag |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.70 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
I have been smoking Anniversary for the last couple of weeks, so I decided to visit my local pipe and tobacco shop to grab some Penzance.
They were out.
I really don't like Aromatic tobaccos with sweet, fruity, goopy additives. I like the taste and smell of fine, natural tobacco.
So I browsed the other Esoterica tobaccos the store had in stock; to my dismay, they only had the $30 dollar sealed bags of different Esoterica blends. I had made up my mind to just grab some other English blend and be done when I saw a tobacco jar with the label "Hastings" by Esoterica. I thought "what they heck" and bought an ounce.
I had no idea it was an Aromatic. In my foolishness, I had no idea Esoterica even MADE aromatic blends.
I also had no idea how tasty and mellow and smooth it was! This blend is really, really good quality and the fact that it does contain some flavoring in the Cavendish should only make me hate it.
But I don't hate it. I don't LOVE it, either, but...
It packs very well, lights easily and stays lit with the proper tamping and tending. The flavor is at first intense and sweet. I think it reminds me of caramel, but not in a candy bar caramel way. More of a faint aftertaste kind of way.
It burns very cool considering what's in it and leaves a-get this- fine white ash.
It is stronger than I had anticipated nicotine wise but not in a bad way. I hate high octane high nicotine blends and this is just about perfect in having just the right amount of kick.
Like the tin says, it is a soft and gentle smoke. I will be buying more for those times when I need a break from my Va/Balkan/Lat blends.
Good stuff.
They were out.
I really don't like Aromatic tobaccos with sweet, fruity, goopy additives. I like the taste and smell of fine, natural tobacco.
So I browsed the other Esoterica tobaccos the store had in stock; to my dismay, they only had the $30 dollar sealed bags of different Esoterica blends. I had made up my mind to just grab some other English blend and be done when I saw a tobacco jar with the label "Hastings" by Esoterica. I thought "what they heck" and bought an ounce.
I had no idea it was an Aromatic. In my foolishness, I had no idea Esoterica even MADE aromatic blends.
I also had no idea how tasty and mellow and smooth it was! This blend is really, really good quality and the fact that it does contain some flavoring in the Cavendish should only make me hate it.
But I don't hate it. I don't LOVE it, either, but...
It packs very well, lights easily and stays lit with the proper tamping and tending. The flavor is at first intense and sweet. I think it reminds me of caramel, but not in a candy bar caramel way. More of a faint aftertaste kind of way.
It burns very cool considering what's in it and leaves a-get this- fine white ash.
It is stronger than I had anticipated nicotine wise but not in a bad way. I hate high octane high nicotine blends and this is just about perfect in having just the right amount of kick.
Like the tin says, it is a soft and gentle smoke. I will be buying more for those times when I need a break from my Va/Balkan/Lat blends.
Good stuff.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Sep 17, 2005 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
Notes: I don't smoke a whole lot of aromatic mixtures, but this one is topped rather lightly and is an enjoyable smoke. I have tried several ounces on and off as a change of pace. I enjoy it most in a small billiard.
Appearance: About 50% nut brown, with light brown, dark brown, black, and red strands mixed into a thin cut ribbon, rubbed fully out.
Aroma: Sweet, round, full, and rich frangrance. Pecans, walnuts, apple pie, new carpet, tweed coat, fig, plum.
Taste: Not as round and mellow as it smells. Bright and spicy on the palate. Redolent of caramel. Spice cake, fresh plums, figs, sugar syrup. The topping blends nicely with the tobacco flavor and is not overly intrusive.
Comparisons: Similar to Cornell & Diehl's Professor with a caramel-sweet topping. Along the lines of Paul Olsens No. 3005 or Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe, but less complex, brighter, and with a mildly sweet topping.
Bottom Line: A simple, sweet mild English blend to start the day. For those who find Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe a bit too serious and desire a less subtle, sweeter blend.
Appearance: About 50% nut brown, with light brown, dark brown, black, and red strands mixed into a thin cut ribbon, rubbed fully out.
Aroma: Sweet, round, full, and rich frangrance. Pecans, walnuts, apple pie, new carpet, tweed coat, fig, plum.
Taste: Not as round and mellow as it smells. Bright and spicy on the palate. Redolent of caramel. Spice cake, fresh plums, figs, sugar syrup. The topping blends nicely with the tobacco flavor and is not overly intrusive.
Comparisons: Similar to Cornell & Diehl's Professor with a caramel-sweet topping. Along the lines of Paul Olsens No. 3005 or Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe, but less complex, brighter, and with a mildly sweet topping.
Bottom Line: A simple, sweet mild English blend to start the day. For those who find Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe a bit too serious and desire a less subtle, sweeter blend.
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