Mac Baren Halberg Green
(3.06)
From three different continents Mac Baren has gathered the best bright Virginias and ripe burleys to press into cakes, before then cutting them and hand-blending the results with exclusive ribbon cut and slow-burning cross-cut Virginias. Finally, it's all carefully topped with a complex aromatic of berries and exotic fruits, to produce a fine balance with the natural tobacco flavors.
Details
| Brand | Mac Baren |
| Blended By | Harald Halberg |
| Manufactured By | Mac Baren |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.06 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Wow. What a great blend. How good, you might ask? My wife volunteered that she loved the smell. Now THAT is really saying something.
You can't really review this tobacco without mentioning the presentation. It deserves 4 stars for that alone. Imagine a pair of high-end sunglasses...a handsome box with a faux-leather interior case that houses a foil bag. It is truly a sight to behold.
Upon opening the bag, you are met with a very dramatic aroma. It is definitely difficult to nail down. It seems to rest somewhere between blackberries, grapes, and red vine licorice. Extremely pleasant. It could use a little bit of drying time, but not too much. Considering how aromatic it is, it is surprisingly not goopy. Whats more, the flavor and aroma of it while smoked is incredibly similar to the "tin" smell. Very nice.
This is a fantastic tobacco for those who love aromatics. Unlike a lot of aromatics, it seems to be of the highest quality, both in tobacco and toppings. It truly is a dessert to enjoy after a meal.
If you like aromatic and particularly fruity tobaccos, this is a great treat. You do yourself a disservice by ignoring this blend.
You can't really review this tobacco without mentioning the presentation. It deserves 4 stars for that alone. Imagine a pair of high-end sunglasses...a handsome box with a faux-leather interior case that houses a foil bag. It is truly a sight to behold.
Upon opening the bag, you are met with a very dramatic aroma. It is definitely difficult to nail down. It seems to rest somewhere between blackberries, grapes, and red vine licorice. Extremely pleasant. It could use a little bit of drying time, but not too much. Considering how aromatic it is, it is surprisingly not goopy. Whats more, the flavor and aroma of it while smoked is incredibly similar to the "tin" smell. Very nice.
This is a fantastic tobacco for those who love aromatics. Unlike a lot of aromatics, it seems to be of the highest quality, both in tobacco and toppings. It truly is a dessert to enjoy after a meal.
If you like aromatic and particularly fruity tobaccos, this is a great treat. You do yourself a disservice by ignoring this blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 18, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Strong | Very Full | Very Pleasant |
Are you looking for an aromatic tobacco that has the same taste as the smell from the tin? Then Halberg Green is for you. The smell from the foil bag is very delicious, there are at least four different fruity flavors that come out, it's like a fruit cocktail with maybe a hint of mint. It's hard to single out just one flavor. It's like trying to describe what you smell when stew is cooking on a stove top. The fruity taste and the tobacco are both present throughout the bowl. This is a truly aromatic blend. Again, tastes just like it smells. The tobacco burns well right out of the foil package but tends to build up moister towards the last part of the bowl giving the smoke a somewhat bad taste. Drying out the tobacco a little before smoking is a big plus. Halberg Green is the standard in which all aromatics should be based. Good quality tobacco, great room note and excellent taste.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Logo
PurchasedFrom:
Pipe and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
fresh out of tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 08, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Halberg (and Cube Bronze) are the best aromatics I've smoked. I enjoy all genres and I'm rating this for what it is -- a premium aromatic from Mac Baren.
Smooth, rich and elegant, it contains countless tobaccos and a delicious fruity casing that never tastes saccharine or bitter. It is medium-full in flavor, well behaved and tastes like it smells. Delivers a nice room note.
Definitely worth a try as a change of pace for English and VAPer smokers and a no-brainer for aromatic lovers. Top shelf and worth the price.
Smooth, rich and elegant, it contains countless tobaccos and a delicious fruity casing that never tastes saccharine or bitter. It is medium-full in flavor, well behaved and tastes like it smells. Delivers a nice room note.
Definitely worth a try as a change of pace for English and VAPer smokers and a no-brainer for aromatic lovers. Top shelf and worth the price.
Pipe Used:
Nordings, Ardor
Age When Smoked:
New Package
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 21, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Wow. Looks expensive in that classy box. IS expensive at $6 per ounce (I'm hoping they come out with by the ounce in the future cause this stuff is wonderful. I mean it even SMELLS expensive. Fruit! But... really lovely tobacco aroma and taste. Can't say much more, this is one of the nicest tobaccos ever! Great texture to it. Room note is awesome.
Pipe Used:
Chacom Briar
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes & Cigars
Age When Smoked:
Freshly opened package
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2015 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
What a tasty aromatic. It has enough topping to enjoy it as an aromatic, but still retains enough tobacco flavoring to please the palate. I did struggle between 3 and 4 stars for one reason. It can be a little bitey in the beginning. However, after that it gets sooo good, especially at the end of the bowl.
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