Newminster No. 403 Superior Round Slices
(2.86)
Whole Virginia leaves used as the wrapper and filler are combined with a center of dark-fired Kentucky, and are then rolled into ropes and cut into coins. The coins are slightly aromatic and medium to full in strength.
Details
| Brand | Newminster |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Villiger |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Curly Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Unknown |
| 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
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.86 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 16 of 16 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 08, 2014 | Very Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
I bought a pound bag of this about as soon as it hit the market. The price WAS great, and from the start I thought that if it wasn't stunning by itself, it would mix in well with my own blend of Vaper/Cavendish. It was a bit strong and not dimensional enough alone, but boy, did it ever spice up my blend! I was through nearly half of it when I realized it wasn't what I thought it was- a vaper. No perique! I could swear that when I bought it- perique and black cavendish were listed as ingredients, along with VA., of course. But nope, it's this Dark Fired Kentucky instead of the perique & Cavendish... I'm convinced I didn't buy that listing of ingredients when I purchased my bag. The marketers must have initially sent out an incorrect listing. Ultimately though, it didn't matter that much to me, as mixed in 50-50 with my blend I'd hit pay dirt. But here's my problem- the stuff has gone up in price about 1/3 as much as it was originally. As I was saying, it was a great deal, but that price raise just blew it for me. I can't reconcile the new spendiness. It's just not worth the price when I might just as easily find something else that works as a component, because I don't often smoke it on its own.
Pipe Used:
Petersons, and many others
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
first batch issued
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 02, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Strong |
Smoked fresh it was harsh, bitey, and spicy. It bit me worse than anything before or since, after letting it age a few months it mellowed out a lot and reminds me of Dark Twist from MacBaren... kind of. It has a sweet barbeque note from the DFK, which works with the red/matured virginias to create a wonderfull mouthfeel and the perfect nicotine content for me.
Some people, including myself, describe some blends as "high quality leaf but just not a flavor I enjoy". This is exactly opposite of that, I love the flavor but the hard stems are unique to this blend. Even with some age it still bites me worse than anything and I have to attribute that to the quality of the blend and the noticeable lack of de-stemming.
Maybe time will get rid of that, but the savings are not worth the pain. Get some Dark twist instead. I think every tobacco is worth sampling, even if it only makes you appreciate others more. Or teaches you just how bad tongue bite can actually be.
Some people, including myself, describe some blends as "high quality leaf but just not a flavor I enjoy". This is exactly opposite of that, I love the flavor but the hard stems are unique to this blend. Even with some age it still bites me worse than anything and I have to attribute that to the quality of the blend and the noticeable lack of de-stemming.
Maybe time will get rid of that, but the savings are not worth the pain. Get some Dark twist instead. I think every tobacco is worth sampling, even if it only makes you appreciate others more. Or teaches you just how bad tongue bite can actually be.
Pipe Used:
Briars
PurchasedFrom:
Tobaccopipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh, 2 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This evaluation is based on broken up slices rather than whole stuffed slices.
This blend has taste off the bat. There is no waiting for flavors here. The smoke is mellow with an obvious spice flavor. Being in the mood for the spice or not will swing this up or down 1 star.
You can view my video review of this blend here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVxE0wLI2cg
This blend has taste off the bat. There is no waiting for flavors here. The smoke is mellow with an obvious spice flavor. Being in the mood for the spice or not will swing this up or down 1 star.
You can view my video review of this blend here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVxE0wLI2cg
Pipe Used:
Missouri Meerschaum Bent Diplomat Apple
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
6 Weeks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Newminster - #403 Superior Round Slices.
These coins aren't bad, but I like both the Stokkebye bullseye coins and Escudo better, although such is not really an apples to apples sort of comparison.
These'll bite some if you push just a little, I'd recommend letting them air dry a bit. The bite factor seems to mellow out some once you're into the bowl.
These taste a bit like they were doused with whiskey. Yep whiskey cavendish, that's what it reminds me of. It seems more or less noticeable depending on the bowl. Beyond that, taste is predominantly of the grass / hay virginia type while kentucky stays in the background. Really I don't taste the kentucky much at all but the mouthfeel and added nicotine power tells me that it's there. Not lousy, not impressive. Two firmly.
These coins aren't bad, but I like both the Stokkebye bullseye coins and Escudo better, although such is not really an apples to apples sort of comparison.
These'll bite some if you push just a little, I'd recommend letting them air dry a bit. The bite factor seems to mellow out some once you're into the bowl.
These taste a bit like they were doused with whiskey. Yep whiskey cavendish, that's what it reminds me of. It seems more or less noticeable depending on the bowl. Beyond that, taste is predominantly of the grass / hay virginia type while kentucky stays in the background. Really I don't taste the kentucky much at all but the mouthfeel and added nicotine power tells me that it's there. Not lousy, not impressive. Two firmly.
Age When Smoked:
New bulk
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 11, 2016 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I agree with earlier reviewers who suggest this is a member of the McBarren rollcake family.
I seem to be an outlier in thinking this is a genuine aromatic. The cavendished Burley centres give off a fair amount of sweetness, at least in my pipe. Not a clue what the flavouring is, but it is something fruity; plum perhaps.
Burns well, with a consistent sweetness and occasional pepper notes. I find the flavouring takes on a somewhat bitter nature as the bowl progresses. A decent tobacco but a little OTT for this pipester. Somewhere between 2 and 3 stars from me.
I seem to be an outlier in thinking this is a genuine aromatic. The cavendished Burley centres give off a fair amount of sweetness, at least in my pipe. Not a clue what the flavouring is, but it is something fruity; plum perhaps.
Burns well, with a consistent sweetness and occasional pepper notes. I find the flavouring takes on a somewhat bitter nature as the bowl progresses. A decent tobacco but a little OTT for this pipester. Somewhere between 2 and 3 stars from me.
Pipe Used:
Lepeltier
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 30, 2023 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Strong |
They should rename this blend the Smog of Mordor. Upon lighting and initial tamp I let it do its own thing. upon second light it grew a 1/2 black smoldering volcano out of the top of my pipe. Puffed It glowed with a orange almost molten glow outlined with black jagged menacing chars that would strike fear in the heart of the nobelest hobbit. I could definitely see Gothmog hanging out around the smelting pot chooching on a bowl of this while overseeing the making of some pot metal weapons in the heart of Mordor. When rubbing out it has a waxy kind of chunky feel I would attribute to the stems incorporated in the rolls. Flavor is earthy reminds me of walking through a wild green field. Could probably use a couple years in the cellar to mellow. But an interesting smoke non the less.
Pipe Used:
Peterson tankard
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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