Drew Estate 7th Avenue Blonde
(2.56)
Pack a bowl and head down to 7th Avenue in Park Slope and you’ll end up like the pied piper of Brooklyn. The super pleasing aromas captivate in the air, but the exotic blend of tobaccos is what has you coming back for more and more.
Notes: 2013 IPCPR release.
Details
Brand | Drew Estate |
Blended By | Nicholas Mellilo |
Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
Blend Type | Aromatic |
Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
Flavoring | Vanilla |
Cut | Ribbon |
Packaging | 50 grams tin |
Country | Denmark |
Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
2.56 / 4
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Reviews
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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 14, 2015 | Very Mild | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
After having one of Drew Estate's pipe blends already, Central Park Stroll, I decided to give another one a go. Ordered this one from smokingpipes.com along with a number of other blends.
It's actually on the drier side when you crack the tin open. There's absolutely no need for drying time at all with this blend.
The tin aroma is that of vanilla, much like Mac Baren's Vanilla Cream. There's also a sort of fruity hint to it.
It packed very well and took a light nicely. The burn was even and to a nice white ash. Clearly a quality leaf.
As far as flavor goes it's mostly the vanilla casing and some sweet Virginia. I didn't notice the Oriental at all. There is a bit of a fruity undertone to it at times.
It didn't bite me at all.
The room note was pleasant. I was complimented on it by those I enjoyed a bowl around.
Overall it's a good blend. If you're an aromatic fan it's worth giving a tin a try.
It's actually on the drier side when you crack the tin open. There's absolutely no need for drying time at all with this blend.
The tin aroma is that of vanilla, much like Mac Baren's Vanilla Cream. There's also a sort of fruity hint to it.
It packed very well and took a light nicely. The burn was even and to a nice white ash. Clearly a quality leaf.
As far as flavor goes it's mostly the vanilla casing and some sweet Virginia. I didn't notice the Oriental at all. There is a bit of a fruity undertone to it at times.
It didn't bite me at all.
The room note was pleasant. I was complimented on it by those I enjoyed a bowl around.
Overall it's a good blend. If you're an aromatic fan it's worth giving a tin a try.
Pipe Used:
Various shapes and makers
PurchasedFrom:
www.smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 25, 2014 | Mild | Strong | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Wow I have not had any other Drew Estate's blends before so I did not know what to expect. When you open the tin the tobacco is wrapped ala Dunhill with paper wrapped over a circular card, the aroma is outstanding!!! Well it should be as this is Macbaren's vanilla cream in the cut, the flavor and the aroma. First the cut, its a mix of ribbon and broken flake in browns and blondes with a smattering of black leaf. The aroma is Vanilla Cream IE: Vanilla Bean and an apricot hint. This flavor is used by Macbaren and Planta and Thomas Radford's, these Scandinavian Aromatics are interchangeable once you take away the packaging. Now unlike vanilla cream I can smoke this without it turning into a furnace so that is one difference and the PH is different as this does not bite me. So it comes down to price for me, Vanilla cream is a buck or two cheaper for the 1.76 ounce tin but either way you will get your vanilla fix and others will compliment you on the INCREDIBLE room note....
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
fresh
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 01, 2014 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I'm a lover of natural tobaccos and my favorites are aged Virginias and VaPers. I thought I'd mix it up and add a little perfumed bacca to my smoke arsenal. The only aromatic I own just so happens to be another Drew Estate (Central Park Stroll) and I've learned to really appreciate the blend so I thought I'd give ol' Blondie here a stroll around the block.
I'm pleasantly surprised. Upon opening the tin I found a blend that resembled an English style mix like Squadren Leader. Several colors of brown to Dark Cavendish are mixed in with bright Va. If you couldn't smell a thing you would think you were about to smoke Hearth and Home Black House or Squadren Leader. Purchasing this tin I had a least 3 assumptions that proved to be not true at all.
1. I expected a tin full of straight black cavendish coated in Vanilla flavoring. Not so. There is a nice variety of leaf and colors represented here.
2. I expected to be bombarded with a strong over the top Vanilla smell. Not true. When I cracked the tin the fragrance was decent but not over the top or overpowering.
3. I expected Vanilla, Vanilla, Vanilla. Not true... Actually, "Caramel" dominates first then Vanilla and maybe a hint of something like pineapple. When I asked several people what they smelled, they said Caramel not Vanilla. When I said, "It's a Vanilla blend" they thought and then remarked, "Yeah, I can see that."
The loose cut packs great. The tobacco lights super fast and easy without a lot of pre-lights. The fragrance is great for me and everyone around me. Though this is an aromatic I do get my fix of natural tobacco here and there, as they do sometimes shine through. I'm impressed. I'm glad I purchased this tin. Blondie is coming home with me.
I'm pleasantly surprised. Upon opening the tin I found a blend that resembled an English style mix like Squadren Leader. Several colors of brown to Dark Cavendish are mixed in with bright Va. If you couldn't smell a thing you would think you were about to smoke Hearth and Home Black House or Squadren Leader. Purchasing this tin I had a least 3 assumptions that proved to be not true at all.
1. I expected a tin full of straight black cavendish coated in Vanilla flavoring. Not so. There is a nice variety of leaf and colors represented here.
2. I expected to be bombarded with a strong over the top Vanilla smell. Not true. When I cracked the tin the fragrance was decent but not over the top or overpowering.
3. I expected Vanilla, Vanilla, Vanilla. Not true... Actually, "Caramel" dominates first then Vanilla and maybe a hint of something like pineapple. When I asked several people what they smelled, they said Caramel not Vanilla. When I said, "It's a Vanilla blend" they thought and then remarked, "Yeah, I can see that."
The loose cut packs great. The tobacco lights super fast and easy without a lot of pre-lights. The fragrance is great for me and everyone around me. Though this is an aromatic I do get my fix of natural tobacco here and there, as they do sometimes shine through. I'm impressed. I'm glad I purchased this tin. Blondie is coming home with me.
Pipe Used:
Corn Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Jr Cigars
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 07, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Strong |
Almost didnt get this blend from tin to pipe based off tin note alone-it is by far the most OBnoxious over-the-top note ever! How bad was it you ask?
Within 30 minutes of opening the tin in our great room, the better 1/2 ordered it sequestered. [Thats a first btw. The fact that I wholeheartedly agreed was also a first]. I ended up placing 3/4 in a sealed pint jar, and aired the remainder outdoors for 6-8 hours fluffed up in the open tin....this did the trick, although the porch note effused cheap inscence.
The now toned-down scent was one of vanilla-caramel, possibly maply/rum like, but not medicinally like before. Initially it was Glade Plug In unbearable.
Its a motley crew of leaf this stuff, very light blondes to black cav and many hues in between. I cant easily define the cut-hence the "motley". The blonds are actual flat leaf, rather large chunks. There is shag cav, but there is broken flake i think as well.
Following sequestration,.the bowls pack well, not too tightly due to the blending, at most a mid sized Meer only required 3 lights to blackened ash, a MizzMeer only one from char to finish.
Their is vanilla in 7th Ave., but fine tobacco flavor too. Virginias and Orientals? come and go throughout, but always present is smooth french vanillas. Smooth, copious amount of creamy smoke with sipping -the only way to respect aromatics is to sip. Very good mouth feel and taste.
Its my first vanilla aro, but like G&H Top Black Cherry, it'll likely be my only one :). Only reason I dont give it 4 of 4 is that the wife hates it, even the toned-down porch note is offensive to her. That and the obnoxious initial odor. I will order more. Current Rotation- Solani 633, Dunhill Nightcap, Davidkff Scottish Mkxture, and now this 🙂
Within 30 minutes of opening the tin in our great room, the better 1/2 ordered it sequestered. [Thats a first btw. The fact that I wholeheartedly agreed was also a first]. I ended up placing 3/4 in a sealed pint jar, and aired the remainder outdoors for 6-8 hours fluffed up in the open tin....this did the trick, although the porch note effused cheap inscence.
The now toned-down scent was one of vanilla-caramel, possibly maply/rum like, but not medicinally like before. Initially it was Glade Plug In unbearable.
Its a motley crew of leaf this stuff, very light blondes to black cav and many hues in between. I cant easily define the cut-hence the "motley". The blonds are actual flat leaf, rather large chunks. There is shag cav, but there is broken flake i think as well.
Following sequestration,.the bowls pack well, not too tightly due to the blending, at most a mid sized Meer only required 3 lights to blackened ash, a MizzMeer only one from char to finish.
Their is vanilla in 7th Ave., but fine tobacco flavor too. Virginias and Orientals? come and go throughout, but always present is smooth french vanillas. Smooth, copious amount of creamy smoke with sipping -the only way to respect aromatics is to sip. Very good mouth feel and taste.
Its my first vanilla aro, but like G&H Top Black Cherry, it'll likely be my only one :). Only reason I dont give it 4 of 4 is that the wife hates it, even the toned-down porch note is offensive to her. That and the obnoxious initial odor. I will order more. Current Rotation- Solani 633, Dunhill Nightcap, Davidkff Scottish Mkxture, and now this 🙂
Pipe Used:
Meer, Missouri Meer
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes Cigars.com
Age When Smoked:
New Tin, no age
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 06, 2017 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This is a very nice mellow, mild tobacco blend. There is not bite and the room note is pleasant. You could smoke it for extended periods of time. Worth a try.
Pipe Used:
Gasparini and a Savinelli
PurchasedFrom:
Easton Smoke Shop
Age When Smoked:
New
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 27, 2016 | Very Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I don't see how this could possibly have oriental in it. If it does, it is utterly indistinguishable by sight or taste. My apologies to fellow pipers who have enjoyed this blend, but this is one I cannot recommend. It's touted as vanilla, which excited me, but after lighting up all I get is some vastly disappointing mixture of candied apricot and nectarine. And it's drenched with it. Talk about ghosting a pipe! I made the mistake of smoking in a Savinelli rhodesian. Ended up having to ream it to bare walls and scrub with everclear. I swear I can still taste it in there! But maybe I'm paranoid. Anyway, I finished the tin in a disposable cob to see if I may acclimate to the blend, but never did. It does burn well, seems well blended. Just most definitely not my glass of stout.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 16, 2016 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is a good quality aromatic tobacco. I get vanilla, more like a vanilla bean than just an extract. It is up front but the underlying tobacco still comes through. Cav. does keep the vanilla but I also get a little something that reminds me of caramel flavor behind it too. The burley is good and adds some earthy notes and maybe a hint (just a hint) of cocoa. The VA's are sweet with a little citrus note? I do pick up something else here but it is very subtle and I am not sure if it is the VA's or in the topping. I really did not pick up the Orientals that much by themselves. The blend as whole is well rounded and does not bite unless really pushed. I could recommend this to someone looking for a vanilla aro who wants more than just vanilla and really not looking for the super sweet ones that are so common. I find this to be a good overall aro. that does not over power the tobacco base.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 22, 2015 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Very Mild | Unnoticeable |
Purchased two tins today for 7.49 with an additional 10 percent off from JR's. Opened one up right in the lounge. Smelled of very light tobacco. Light french bean flavor come out of the tobacco. Is dry and easy to load in my pipe. Strike a match and the tobacco races to the match. The French bean is stronger almost like a Starbucks coffee. Tamp it down and it stays lit. No relight is needed. Grab my coffee smoke, drink and b's for over an hour. Has little room note. Light smoke almost like a fog or mist. Taste changes about half way down. Becomes more mellow and drawn down. By the end it is bland and in need of a pick up.
Pipe Used:
Comoy
PurchasedFrom:
JR'S Cigar Outlet
Age When Smoked:
fresh tin
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 10, 2015 | Medium to Strong | Strong | Full | Pleasant |
Being a big fan of Acid cigars and switching to pipes, I was excited to see Drew Estates came out with this line. Upon opening the tin a overwhelming scents of flowers hit me. I let this thing air out for a day until I tried it. I understand everyone taste is different,but this stuff is really bad. No taste of vanilla. It was like smoking potpourri. I let it sit for another month, still bad.
Pipe Used:
MM cob
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and cigars
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 10, 2015 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I love Vanilla's, as a general rule, but this one I'm not crazy about. A good blend, but not a great blend. My favorite Vaniilas are cavendish based, soaked in vanilla. In this one the Vanilla doesn't come through enough for me. I give it a 2.
Pipe Used:
Grant Batson Blowfish
PurchasedFrom:
Given to me.
Age When Smoked:
New
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 29, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Pleasant |
I was sent several samples of Drew Estates Aromatics and was pretty impressed overall with all of them and this one was no exception. A great tasting aro against a solid tobacco. The topping and the tobacco work together to offer a very pleasant smoking experience to the aromatic smoker and maybe a nice change of pace for the non aromatic smoker.
I really couldn't pick a particular flavor that screamed out to me as to what sweetness I was tasting. All I can say if you enjoy high quality aromatics like Peterson, Solani or Larsen, you should like this tobacco. In personal preference of the DE lineup I would put Meat Candy and Grand Central above this, but the differences are minor and I am sure that every person would line up these blends differently per their own palatial differences.
I really couldn't pick a particular flavor that screamed out to me as to what sweetness I was tasting. All I can say if you enjoy high quality aromatics like Peterson, Solani or Larsen, you should like this tobacco. In personal preference of the DE lineup I would put Meat Candy and Grand Central above this, but the differences are minor and I am sure that every person would line up these blends differently per their own palatial differences.