Castello Old Antiquari
(2.20)
A rich and balanced English mixture delivering a creamy finish to the discerning palate. Medium-bodied.
Notes: 2013 IPCPR release
Details
| Brand | Castello |
| Blended By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2oz Tin, 8oz Tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2017 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I smoked the entire lineup of Castello blends years ago when they started coming out. I'm told that Castello wanted a range of tobaccos that would appeal to smokers of all types of tobaccos. I don't recall who the original blender was but Old Antiquari was a new one released a few years ago by C&D. Latakia forward with Virginia coming through. The Oriental component was really light and played peek a boo with my palate. A decent smoke for lighter English lovers and certainly a bargain price.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I'm pretty much in agreement with Pipestud on this blend. My tin is 4 1/2 years old at the time of opening. The latakia is the first thing noticed and persists consistently throughout the smoke. The orientals tickle the tongue in a non-aggressive way. the Virginia tags along and provides a smooth underbody. The tin info says "Medium-bodied" and I have to go along with this as well. Certainly no bite. Could be an all day smoke if one were so inclined.
Pipe Used:
Ferndown, GRC, Bonfiglioli
PurchasedFrom:
Cigar Monkey, Merced CA
Age When Smoked:
4.5 years
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