Bufflehead Masked Duck
(2.80)
This is Black Duck blended with burley and Maryland tobacco for a lighter mixture. Suitable for all day smoking with an aroma that is very pleasing to others. Slow burning and one fo our most popular aromatics for years. Aromatic.
Details
| Brand | Bufflehead |
| Blended By | David Windsor |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | |
| Contents | Burley, Maryland |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2016 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
David Windsor's Masked Duck was a fun aromatic to smoke. I did have to rehydrate it because mine came in a bag (I'm not sure whether Windsor ever tinned this stuff), and it was eight or so years before I tried it. Nice and cool Burley heavy blend with a top note that reminded me of Sir Walter Raleigh, although in a much more sophisticated way. It did not bite at all and smoked mostly dry. I think my bag was a two ounce variety - just can't remember, but I do know that I had to beef it up with Five Brothers (a strong Burley with little to no flavor of its own), in order to get full enjoyment as Masked Duck was a little light in the loafers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 28, 2005 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
This is on my short list of good aromatics, a breed I normally don't smoke on a regular basis. The pouch appearance is inviting, with light and dark brown shades mixed in with the black cavendish. The pouch aroma is sweet without being cloying. The room note is good, without any tendency towards the sickening sweetness common to its' more goopy brethren. Things begin with a sweet flourish, gradually settling into more of a sweet virginia/cavendish note, with the burley in the background and not quite so apparent. Keeping a pipe cleaner handy is a good idea, as this one can sometimes need a little drying in the bottom of the bowl without actually gurgling. Lighting is good, burn is a little above average for an aromatic, and it generally finishes with a bit of dottle left in the bottom of my pipe. I like David Windsor's blends; maybe someday I'll even try one of his full aromatics.
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