Newminster No. 31 Optimal Choice
(2.57)
One of our most successful blends. Flue-cured tobaccos from the fields of Zimbabwe and Malawi. Blended with sweet processed Black Cavendish and mild Burley tobaccos. A cocktail of fruit and vanilla flavours gives this blend its unique taste. One of our bestsellers list.
Details
| Brand | Newminster |
| Blended By | Mac Baren |
| Manufactured By | Villiger |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2020 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Tolerable |
Put a periscope atop this one, because it is SUB-Optimal! Listing the Cavendish and Burley as processed is an understatement, the product was as soft as shredded toilet paper; however pleasing the tan/black mix of decent sized bits was visually. The initial bag aroma, while nondescript, was pleasant enough.
No. 31 packed like cotton wadding, was not sticky to the touch - dry enough to 'mostly' light on first contact, then instantly conjured up the idea of smoking hand cream on first puff. While mild in strength, there was an underlying harshness from the chemicals used, creating a very artificial smoke which was somehow 'creamy' - thus the hand lotion comparison. Through the occasional damp bowl gurgles, I was unable to pinpoint an exact flavor, certainly nothing I would consider fruit/citrus.
It was better than other 1 star blends in that I did finish the 1 oz bag, but clearly this one won't cross my lips again.
No. 31 packed like cotton wadding, was not sticky to the touch - dry enough to 'mostly' light on first contact, then instantly conjured up the idea of smoking hand cream on first puff. While mild in strength, there was an underlying harshness from the chemicals used, creating a very artificial smoke which was somehow 'creamy' - thus the hand lotion comparison. Through the occasional damp bowl gurgles, I was unable to pinpoint an exact flavor, certainly nothing I would consider fruit/citrus.
It was better than other 1 star blends in that I did finish the 1 oz bag, but clearly this one won't cross my lips again.
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2013 | Mild | Very Mild | Very Mild | Tolerable |
I purchased 1 oz of this to try and have smoked two bowls, both from cobs, one a CW. First, from the bag it did not have a lot of smell. Kind of flat but with a tad of just basic "tobacco." It lit easy and burned all the way through with occasional tamping but no relights needed. Good amounts of "puffy" smoke. Real easy to "puff" and keep lit. The tase is supposed to be a "cocktail of fruit and vanilla." perhaps I missed that? It did leave a bit of a fruity after taste, long after I was finished smoking it but not much "vanilla." truth be told, I did not really find myself thinking of this as an "aromatic" at all. More of just a simple Burely. Kind of like cigarette tobacco. I am afraid I do not care for cigs so I do not really recomend it though, if I was out of every thing else, I would probably smoke it. There are a few things I would choose this over, Smokers Pride maybe, but that is about all I can say for it. I shall not be purchasing anymore.
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