Lane Limited A-100
(2.00)
AAA Latakia combined with pure Virginias and exotic Turkish form a popular, robust mixture for the experienced smoker or a great change of pace for the aromatic devotee. Since A-100 aroma comes from pure tobaccos, no foreign flavorings were used.
Details
| Brand | Lane Limited |
| Blended By | Lane Limited |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2005 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I am rating this tobacco four stars for what it is: A very good introduction to English style tobaccos without the strong taste and smells that something like 965 has. It is a stepping stone and could be an all-day smoke for some. The other reviews only gave this one star even though they thought it was a good beginner. A lot of people new to pipe tobacco will never try this if it only has one star and it is a good smoke in the proper catagory. Seems to be fairly light on the nicotine too for those that are concerned with such things.
Update: Three stars...Good starter English.(09/16/2005)
Update: Do yourself a big favor and try Count Pulaski by Consolidated. (Altadis)
Update: Three stars...Good starter English.(09/16/2005)
Update: Do yourself a big favor and try Count Pulaski by Consolidated. (Altadis)
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Sep 17, 2005 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Notes: I have smoked several ounces of this, on and off, in several different pipes. I find it likes a larger pipe, and I usually smoke it in an Ashton LX size. Smaller pipes tend to present the tobacco with a milder flavor, but it really shines in a larger bowl. I also find it benefits a bit from DGT ("delayed gratification techinique"- light it, smoke a bit, then come back to it later).
Appearance: A striking blend of bright golden Virginia and darker brown and black medium to thick cut ribbon, fully rubbed out.
Aroma: fig, raisin, hay, fresh Virginia tobacco, smoke, must, sweet-sour winesap notes.
Taste: Very rich and heavy, almost creamy on the palate. It can nip the tongue a bit. The flavor is medium-bodied and there is not very much nicotine here. The flavors are bold, well-demarcated, and there is not a great deal of complexity. Plenty of smoky latakia and a good amount of sweet-sour perique give this blend a nutty, forward, wonderfully musty flavor. Over-ripe fruit, stewed plums, sweet Jamaican rum, raisins, cut hay.
Comparisons: Compared to Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe, much more forward and spicy. Compared to Dunhill's My Mixture No. 965, not nearly as complex or heavy. Similar to Dunhill's London Mixture, but leaner and sharper.
Bottom Line: An excellent medium English blend, made more attractive by its availablity as an inexpensive bulk tobacco. For those who enjoy a sharp-flavored, well-balanced medium English blend, mild in nicotine, with perique, this will be a very good choice.
Appearance: A striking blend of bright golden Virginia and darker brown and black medium to thick cut ribbon, fully rubbed out.
Aroma: fig, raisin, hay, fresh Virginia tobacco, smoke, must, sweet-sour winesap notes.
Taste: Very rich and heavy, almost creamy on the palate. It can nip the tongue a bit. The flavor is medium-bodied and there is not very much nicotine here. The flavors are bold, well-demarcated, and there is not a great deal of complexity. Plenty of smoky latakia and a good amount of sweet-sour perique give this blend a nutty, forward, wonderfully musty flavor. Over-ripe fruit, stewed plums, sweet Jamaican rum, raisins, cut hay.
Comparisons: Compared to Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe, much more forward and spicy. Compared to Dunhill's My Mixture No. 965, not nearly as complex or heavy. Similar to Dunhill's London Mixture, but leaner and sharper.
Bottom Line: An excellent medium English blend, made more attractive by its availablity as an inexpensive bulk tobacco. For those who enjoy a sharp-flavored, well-balanced medium English blend, mild in nicotine, with perique, this will be a very good choice.
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