HU Tobacco Makhuwa
(3.48)
The Makhuwa – a good and medium-strong burley blend. Strong and chocolaty Malawi burley forms the basis for this blend, mixed with a little red Virginia, Louisiana perique and a Virginia/white burley cube cut. Wonderfully spicy, sweet and slightly nutty nuances in taste are characteristics of the Makhuwa.
The Makhuwa – a robust, nutty and spicy mixture for fans of individuated blends.
Notes: (They changed the name of the series from "Foundation by Musicó" to "African Line")
Details
| Brand | HU Tobacco |
| Series | African Line |
| Blended By | Hans Wiedemann |
| Manufactured By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
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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3.48 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 25, 2014 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
The chocolate flavor is mild, but rich, and well compliments the strong nuttiness of the burleys. I should point out that some of the chocolate comes from the earthy, woody burleys, as well as from a topping. The red Virginia is a minor player, offering slight tangy dark fruit, wood, bread, earth and vinegar aspects that contrast well with a sharp note or two from the dry, earthy, woody, lightly floral white burley. The plum, raisins, figs and light spice from the Louisiana perique is a condiment that underscores the experience. The cut is broken flake and cube, creating an even burn rate. The strength and taste levels are medium. The nic-hit is near the center of mild to medium. Won't bite or get harsh, but does sport a few small rough edges. It’s a repeatable, though not quite an all day smoke that has a very consistent, sweet chocolately, nutty, woody, fairly smooth, deep and creamy, mildly complex and nuanced flavor from start to finish. Leaves little moisture in the bowl. Burns cool, clean and slightly slow, so it requires a little more than an average number of relights. Has a very pleasant, lightly lingering after taste and room note.
11-15-2020 Update: I have noticed the recent productions this year and the last half of 2019 sport a little less chocolate topping. The flavor similar, but the burleys are a little more prominent and rougher than they were when I wrote the original review. I deduct half a star for that, and now list it as a three star blend.
-JimInks
11-15-2020 Update: I have noticed the recent productions this year and the last half of 2019 sport a little less chocolate topping. The flavor similar, but the burleys are a little more prominent and rougher than they were when I wrote the original review. I deduct half a star for that, and now list it as a three star blend.
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 17, 2015 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
in my opinion, this blend is an evolution of the Nashville County.
Perique adds a mushroom-y dimension to a very solid base of creamy Burley and mature Virginia. Nutty, chocolate-y, musty tones. A little peppery, too. Very intriguing indeed. Strenght is above the medium mark, but never overpowering. Body is completely satisfying, just a wee too full for an all day use. Smokes cool all the way.
Maybe this is helped a little by some cocoa flavouring, or maybe it's its own.
Nice smoke indeed, but I do prefer the basic idea.
Perique adds a mushroom-y dimension to a very solid base of creamy Burley and mature Virginia. Nutty, chocolate-y, musty tones. A little peppery, too. Very intriguing indeed. Strenght is above the medium mark, but never overpowering. Body is completely satisfying, just a wee too full for an all day use. Smokes cool all the way.
Maybe this is helped a little by some cocoa flavouring, or maybe it's its own.
Nice smoke indeed, but I do prefer the basic idea.
Pipe Used:
various briars
PurchasedFrom:
received as a gift
Age When Smoked:
2 years old
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 04, 2022 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Musty, red velvet, rich cocoa on the nose.
When lit, a very mellow and nuanced burley. Not harsh and cigar like in terms of body. Virginia on the retrohale. No-nonsense tobacco flavor but just very refined. Not at all like a Burley I’ve had here in the US (mostly C&D or Amphora style burley).
There’s a sweet/spicy element lightly in the background. I could see Burley and VA lovers alike enjoying this blend while reading, doing chores, or some mindless tasks around the yard. But find it has enough character and nuance throughout the bowl to not bore the contemplative smoker too.
When lit, a very mellow and nuanced burley. Not harsh and cigar like in terms of body. Virginia on the retrohale. No-nonsense tobacco flavor but just very refined. Not at all like a Burley I’ve had here in the US (mostly C&D or Amphora style burley).
There’s a sweet/spicy element lightly in the background. I could see Burley and VA lovers alike enjoying this blend while reading, doing chores, or some mindless tasks around the yard. But find it has enough character and nuance throughout the bowl to not bore the contemplative smoker too.
Pipe Used:
Royal Danish shape 490
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 24, 2022 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
After opening the tin, the aroma I perceive is very mild, mainly from the cocoa from the topping, very pleasant. Once the pipe is lit, those aromas are transferred to the flavors, as usually happens with well-made mixtures. There are too many tobaccos (mostly aromatic) that when you open the tin they promise you heaven and when you smoke them they take you to hell. In addition to the cocoa flavor of the topping, the Malawi burley adds a good dose of earthiness and some bitterness, and I guess it's the virginia that adds a slight sweetness, complementing these ingredients perfectly. The predominant earthiness of the burley and the cocoa topping form a combination that reminds me of what was called “hard chocolate” in my childhood and now “hot chocolate” (this is probably the most illuminating comment in this review). The tobacco burns perfectly with very few relights and without a hint of bite.
I guess Makhuwa is not what they call a complex mixture, as the flavor remains fairly stable throughout the smoke. It's not an everyday tobacco for me either, but I find it nice for a change of pace from time to time.
I guess Makhuwa is not what they call a complex mixture, as the flavor remains fairly stable throughout the smoke. It's not an everyday tobacco for me either, but I find it nice for a change of pace from time to time.
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 04, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is a great blend. Very important role here plays the perique. Gives it a spice and makes the blend more interesting.
The most noticable is brownie-like topping which is wonderful and also the mixture cut is very soft and looks yummy.
Very good burley blend. When smoked with cup of coffee, brings the moment of nice enjoyment.
The only cons are that tobacco is losing flavour during the smoking and I can´t smoke it till the end. There are still some small pieces on the bottom of the bowl.
The most noticable is brownie-like topping which is wonderful and also the mixture cut is very soft and looks yummy.
Very good burley blend. When smoked with cup of coffee, brings the moment of nice enjoyment.
The only cons are that tobacco is losing flavour during the smoking and I can´t smoke it till the end. There are still some small pieces on the bottom of the bowl.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 19, 2022 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Tin/Jar smell: Chocolaty, slightly earthy
Moisture: moist but good to go
Flavour: chocolaty, woody and slightly earthy. The chocolatiness comes from the Malawi Burley and also from the slight topping. Raisinlike, fig Perique is noticeable. Virginia gently supports the blend and is a minor player in the whole composition.
Aftertaste: pleasant
Never had I been a burley aficionado but this blend is really good. Hans Wiedemann has done a well balanced, tasty blend.
Highly Reccomended
Moisture: moist but good to go
Flavour: chocolaty, woody and slightly earthy. The chocolatiness comes from the Malawi Burley and also from the slight topping. Raisinlike, fig Perique is noticeable. Virginia gently supports the blend and is a minor player in the whole composition.
Aftertaste: pleasant
Never had I been a burley aficionado but this blend is really good. Hans Wiedemann has done a well balanced, tasty blend.
Highly Reccomended
Pipe Used:
M. Pawlak briar poker
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 31, 2023 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Unnoticeable |
Upon opening the zip lock of tobacco sent to me by a friend I detected a mild cocoa smell. I seem to either like or by coincidence smoke quite a few blends with Malawi Burley which seems to mix well with dark fired tobacco blends I suppose. Malawi is known as the largest supplier of quality burly leaf in the world according to tobaccasia.com. Another crop outsourced from the good ole USA, (my opinion). I know enough of the history lesson. I smoked my plentiful samples in the Little Devil Acorn and the Little Devil Cutty corn cob pipes and found this to have a nice mild to medium consistent burley taste. Not a “wow” blend for me but a good smoke none the less. One last history note: Makhuwa is a Bantu language in the Niger-Congo language family. https://nalrc.indiana.edu/doc/brochures/makhuwa.pdf .
Pipe Used:
Corn Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Gift
Age When Smoked:
New
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