Dan Tobacco The Raven
(2.33)
This sophisticated mixture in the English tradition combines the classic elements Virginia, Oriental and latakia in a very finely tuned relationship and therefore show off all nuances of taste from soft and sweet to spicy and tart to best advantage. The rather long ribbon cut promotes a regular slow burn with gentle smoke. A unique treat! [translated from German]
Details
| Brand | Dan Tobacco |
| Blended By | Dan Tobacco |
| Manufactured By | Dan Tobacco |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Very well blended tobacco imho!
The Virginas, Orientals and Latakia are "melted" and deliver a nice mellow, smoky-sweet smoke. This one is in total balance! Sweet, (in a pleasant way) a bit sour-ish along together with a decent smoky- woody-note from the Latakia.
I'd say there IS a flavouring to this one. Maybe a slight fruit (and sugar-water) casing? Because there is definetly a sweet-fruity note in it, that mellows the tobacco to a delightful all-day-smoke. Usually I only smoke Latakia in small portions - but this one is so smooth, I could smoke it all day, every day, because it has got such a decent, not intrusive Latakia taste to it.
All in all a sweet, smoky and fruity tasting blend, that is a masterpiece to me. Worth trying - you won't regret it.
3/4 Stars, as I really enjoyed smoking this tobacco! It is not the most special and complex blend - but it is what it is: A solid, unique and tasty blend, that deserves to be around! 😉
|| Personal rating: 2,5-stars | Rated for what it is: 3-stars ||
The Virginas, Orientals and Latakia are "melted" and deliver a nice mellow, smoky-sweet smoke. This one is in total balance! Sweet, (in a pleasant way) a bit sour-ish along together with a decent smoky- woody-note from the Latakia.
I'd say there IS a flavouring to this one. Maybe a slight fruit (and sugar-water) casing? Because there is definetly a sweet-fruity note in it, that mellows the tobacco to a delightful all-day-smoke. Usually I only smoke Latakia in small portions - but this one is so smooth, I could smoke it all day, every day, because it has got such a decent, not intrusive Latakia taste to it.
All in all a sweet, smoky and fruity tasting blend, that is a masterpiece to me. Worth trying - you won't regret it.
3/4 Stars, as I really enjoyed smoking this tobacco! It is not the most special and complex blend - but it is what it is: A solid, unique and tasty blend, that deserves to be around! 😉
|| Personal rating: 2,5-stars | Rated for what it is: 3-stars ||
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2021 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is the blend I would recommend to a beginner in pipe smoking. It offers everything you can wish for as a novice. It is easy to smoke, does not tend to burn to quickly and provides an honest flavour of true tobacco without the disturbance of casing or fruity sweetness. I really do enjoy this tobacco especially in the evenings. Sure there are better "english" blends out there (Petersons Standard Mixture is similar but a little stronger and less sweet). The Latakia here is more subtle, but that leads to a pleasant room note, so my wife says. The tin deserves some attention, since it is beautifully made and designed. I really recommend this tobacco, but maybe that is only true for starters in pipe smoking like me (this is my 10th tobacco overall)
Pipe Used:
several briars, best in rather small bowls
PurchasedFrom:
Danpipe
Age When Smoked:
freshly bought
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 04, 2020 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
In my opinion a very good english blend for the money (quality/price). It is quite mild, one can smoke all day and it is definitely a quality tobacco.
A hint I can give is that if you mix it with a heavier virginia tobacco i.e. equal portions of raven and mellow mallard you get a delicious stronger mixture, making it a basis for experiments. The review refers to the bulk pack of 250gr.
A hint I can give is that if you mix it with a heavier virginia tobacco i.e. equal portions of raven and mellow mallard you get a delicious stronger mixture, making it a basis for experiments. The review refers to the bulk pack of 250gr.
Pipe Used:
various group 3 pipes
Age When Smoked:
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