Planta Anno MMXIII (California Dream)
(3.00)
Bright Virginias, black cavendish and some burley tobacco, matured under heat and high pressure. This blend gets its unique bouquet from the aroma and taste of California oranges. A smoking experience giving you an inkling of the California sun.
Notes: Planta's Tobacco of the Year for 2013. Also given the sobriquet California Dream. Still available in bulk from a number of online tobacco sellers.
Details
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable to Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2019 | Medium | Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Planta - Anno MMXIII (California Dream).
It's more of a mixture than plain ribbon. My pouch includes some chunky pieces and a few leafy ones. Obviously, being as this was supplied from bulk, the moisture of a tin becomes moot. However, I did find my pouch dry. The aroma from the blend gives a clear indication of the smoke about to present itself: strongly aromatic.
Of course, the ignition of MMXIII couldn't be easier; too dry. From word 'Go' the oranges rule the roost. I don't find them as bitter, sharp, or astringent as could be the case, but they are in charge. The tobaccos taste more like a simple VaBur, I get hardly any black Cavendish; mind, due to the appearance being mainly brown and minus many black pieces I expected this to be the case. Because of the dryness a problem soon raises it's head: it burns fast and hot. So, the number of relights becomes a redundant topic!
Nicotine: about medium. Room-note: quite strong.
Anno MMXIII? Rubbish mechanically, but the flavour is a slight salvation. Somewhat recommended:
Two stars.
It's more of a mixture than plain ribbon. My pouch includes some chunky pieces and a few leafy ones. Obviously, being as this was supplied from bulk, the moisture of a tin becomes moot. However, I did find my pouch dry. The aroma from the blend gives a clear indication of the smoke about to present itself: strongly aromatic.
Of course, the ignition of MMXIII couldn't be easier; too dry. From word 'Go' the oranges rule the roost. I don't find them as bitter, sharp, or astringent as could be the case, but they are in charge. The tobaccos taste more like a simple VaBur, I get hardly any black Cavendish; mind, due to the appearance being mainly brown and minus many black pieces I expected this to be the case. Because of the dryness a problem soon raises it's head: it burns fast and hot. So, the number of relights becomes a redundant topic!
Nicotine: about medium. Room-note: quite strong.
Anno MMXIII? Rubbish mechanically, but the flavour is a slight salvation. Somewhat recommended:
Two stars.
Pipe Used:
Caminetto
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2015 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium | Pleasant |
Good but not great. I was expecting more of a summertime blend, but the orange flavor comes across more like an orange liquor than fresh oranges. almost a fall blend.
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