James Fox Campanile
(2.88)
A blend of Virginian and flavoured with pure Turkish leaf. It embodies absolutely no black tobaccos and is a blend which is delightfully smooth and sweet down to the last shred.
Details
| Brand | James Fox |
| Blended By | Kohlhase & Kopp |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.88 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 24, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Update: The original red label Campanile tin has been replaced by a plainer tin and the tobacco inside is not the same either. Once a uniform, medium brown fine ribbon, it is now a mixture of light and dark tobaccos which contain a different blend of orientals and perhaps, some Latakia. There is a general similarity in taste to the original but the current edition is rougher around the edges and lacks the smoothness and underlying sweetness of the original blend. Unfortunate. Still a decent smoke but no longer exceptional.
Campanile is truly a unique tobacco in that there are not a lot of Virginia-Oriental blends made that do not include the dominating influence of Latakia. Even so, there is a slight smokiness in the tin aroma from the other tobaccos.
Though primarily a Virginia, the Orientals give it a lot of character. It differs from Cairo (another good V-O blend) in lacking the latter's distinct, but not unpleasant, sourness. Instead, more of the Virginia's inherent sweetness is present. As the description says, "smooth and sweet"-- but in a natural, unflavored way.
Were it not for the relatively high cost, I could smoke this every day.
Campanile is truly a unique tobacco in that there are not a lot of Virginia-Oriental blends made that do not include the dominating influence of Latakia. Even so, there is a slight smokiness in the tin aroma from the other tobaccos.
Though primarily a Virginia, the Orientals give it a lot of character. It differs from Cairo (another good V-O blend) in lacking the latter's distinct, but not unpleasant, sourness. Instead, more of the Virginia's inherent sweetness is present. As the description says, "smooth and sweet"-- but in a natural, unflavored way.
Were it not for the relatively high cost, I could smoke this every day.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 23, 2008 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
This rating is for the original Fox version (why all the originals are disappearing nowadays?). I haven´t tried the Kohlhasse´s, although I just bought a tin of it and I will open it soon.
Campanile is a great tobacco and for at least 4 years I smoked one bowl of it every morning, almost religiously. One year ago I decided to start a change of pace and take the opportunity to try new things and see if I can find something better, but I´m returning to my Campanile. That says it all.
Campanile is a great tobacco and for at least 4 years I smoked one bowl of it every morning, almost religiously. One year ago I decided to start a change of pace and take the opportunity to try new things and see if I can find something better, but I´m returning to my Campanile. That says it all.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 05, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I have smoked this tobacco in many different sized pipes over the past year. I have only smoked unaged Campanile and I am sure the blend only gets better with aging. Even without aging this is an outstanding blend. It is well balanced and the different leaves, orientals and Virginias, absolutly sing in harmony with eachother. This is not a sweet blend. Think of a natural English blend without latakia. The cut is ribbon, coloring is yellow and brown, with a wonderful tin aroma. It packs easily and stays lit. It does need a little drying out. Flavor is rich, never overpowering, smooth, smokes cool. There are times when I really want this tobacco...I give it 10 out of 10.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 30, 2008 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Great tobacco! I really can't put a finger on any of the aromas of this one, but it is smooth and very pleasant to smoke. Takes to flame nicely with minimal drying as well.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 17, 2008 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Pretty big hit of turkish in here, and the result is a somewhat "Camel" ish smoke.
Astringent but flavorful.
I think a better bet is McClelland 221b Arcadia or Presbyterian Mixture. These are both better balanced for contemplative smoking.
All the same, this is top quality stuff, and worth a run. It blends very nicely with softer Virginias, like HH MAture from Mac Baren.
Astringent but flavorful.
I think a better bet is McClelland 221b Arcadia or Presbyterian Mixture. These are both better balanced for contemplative smoking.
All the same, this is top quality stuff, and worth a run. It blends very nicely with softer Virginias, like HH MAture from Mac Baren.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 26, 2007 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Campenile is what I like to call - Presbyterian Lite. High quality mature VA's blended with Turkish leaf and other orientals - except Latakia. While I'm certain there are other fire cured orientals in the blend - personally - I see and smell NO Latakia of the Syrian or Cyprian denomination.
What I do taste and smell are remarkable matured VA's striking a wonderful chord with some of that incense-like Basma, some rich Macedonian leaf and sweet spicy Turkish.
This is a complex smoke that smokes remarkably well right out of a moist tin, and even better when aired for a time. The ribbon cut is easy to pack and takes one char light very well. In fact, often, I only light once until the bottom of the bowl (with gentle tamping).
Marvelous stuff Cheers, VC
What I do taste and smell are remarkable matured VA's striking a wonderful chord with some of that incense-like Basma, some rich Macedonian leaf and sweet spicy Turkish.
This is a complex smoke that smokes remarkably well right out of a moist tin, and even better when aired for a time. The ribbon cut is easy to pack and takes one char light very well. In fact, often, I only light once until the bottom of the bowl (with gentle tamping).
Marvelous stuff Cheers, VC
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 25, 2007 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Full | Very Pleasant |
I ordered it with a great caution and basically because it was recommended by PIPESTUD. And he was ? once more- 100% right.
Amazing tobacco. For the last two months I have started trying many oriental tobaccos. It looks that Campanile has a maturity that makes it particularly tasteful. Creamy and sweet flavor from a combination Oriental and Virginia. I firstly tasted it in the evening and I didn?t want to smoke anything else before I sleep. Substantial tobacco. You can smoke it easily and pleasantly also in the morning.
His fault is that it warms up - in the beginning only ? the bowl, but afterwards you can smoke it cool and dry till the end. I will surely order enough of Campanile. It has the perfect humidity and does not need any drying. I will agree with most of the reviewers that it does not contain any Latakia. It gives a very nice smell in the room.
PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT
Amazing tobacco. For the last two months I have started trying many oriental tobaccos. It looks that Campanile has a maturity that makes it particularly tasteful. Creamy and sweet flavor from a combination Oriental and Virginia. I firstly tasted it in the evening and I didn?t want to smoke anything else before I sleep. Substantial tobacco. You can smoke it easily and pleasantly also in the morning.
His fault is that it warms up - in the beginning only ? the bowl, but afterwards you can smoke it cool and dry till the end. I will surely order enough of Campanile. It has the perfect humidity and does not need any drying. I will agree with most of the reviewers that it does not contain any Latakia. It gives a very nice smell in the room.
PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 30, 2007 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I am very enthusiastic about Oriental Mixtures. This is the Standard by which all others should be judged.An amazing melding of fragrant Turkish tobaccos and aged, cool smoking Virginias. I detect no Latakia in the blend. It is easy however, to see why some people might think that there is Latakia present.The blend is so rich in flavor and is so satisfying one might question how it could be done w/o the mother of all condimental leaf. This is better , yet similar to Presbyterian Mixture which also contains no Latakia. A fine, rich, and satisfying mixture for the piper who appreciates the classic mixtures. 4 of 4 stars!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 04, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I have always been partial to oriental blends, and have recently found that my palate has been telling me that I don't like as much latakia as I used to. I therefore started on a search for a tasty oriental blend with little to no latakia. After reading the reviews on this site, I ordered a tin of J.J. Fox's Campanile (some of my favorite tobaccos are Dorisco Mixture, and Durbar).
Campanile did not disappoint.
The awesome Virginias used in this blend, along with the high quality turkish give such a wonderful natural tobacco flavor and room note. This tobacco is tasty, tasty, tasty. It is unlike any other tobacco I have ever tried.
This has become my "if I could only have one tobacco" blend, although Fox' "Dorisco Mixture" is a close second.
Campanile did not disappoint.
The awesome Virginias used in this blend, along with the high quality turkish give such a wonderful natural tobacco flavor and room note. This tobacco is tasty, tasty, tasty. It is unlike any other tobacco I have ever tried.
This has become my "if I could only have one tobacco" blend, although Fox' "Dorisco Mixture" is a close second.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 27, 2006 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Campanile is a sumptuous blend of delicious Virginias and glorious Orientals. It is an excellent morning, afternoon , evening, anytime smoke: though it will not make much of an impact if smoked after a Latakia laden blend. The mouth feel is gorgeous. It is subtle, and therefore , in my opinion, more likely to appeal to the experienced pipe smoker than to a new comer. In the same genre as Davidoff`s Royalty and Rattray`s Number 7 Reserve, and less characterful - and less mouth scorching - than Red Raparee. Rich smoothness is all.
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