Details
| Brand | Newminster |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Villiger |
| Blend Type | Oriental |
| Contents | Burley, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
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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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2016 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The base of the blend is the citrusy, grassy/hay-like Virginias. Playing an able supporting role is the toasted, nutty burley, which also has a little earth and minor molasses. Every so often, it competes with the Virginia. The smoky, woody, medium spicy dry tasting Orientals are an obvious underscoring background player. The nic-hit is mild. Won’t bite, but I recommend a slow puffing cadence because it’s a thin ribbon cut, and smoking it fast will create a cigarette note or two along with a little harshness. Requires few relights, and leaves almost no moisture in the bowl. Has a pleasant after taste. An all day smoke if you wish it so. More of a two and a half star blend.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2016 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Newminster - No. 80 Norway Pipe Cut.
An even-cut, medium brown, ribbon. Straight up, there's no chunky broken flakes or tiny shag pieces in the blend. I detect no added flavour from the pouch's aroma, it just smells pure.
Of the tobaccos' I get the most alacrity from the Burley and the Virginia, the Burley more-so. At the start of a bowl it's an even split, but as it burns down the nuttiness gets stronger. I get no bite from No. 80, and no added flavour, it seems a fairly natural taste: a creamy VaBur with a splash of Oriental pizzazz! The room-note's pleasant enough and the nicotine's mild.
There's the good points, here's the bad: the burns speed, damn, it's lightning-quick.
I'm sure lots of folks would love this, but I find it a bit of a bore.
Somewhat recommended.
An even-cut, medium brown, ribbon. Straight up, there's no chunky broken flakes or tiny shag pieces in the blend. I detect no added flavour from the pouch's aroma, it just smells pure.
Of the tobaccos' I get the most alacrity from the Burley and the Virginia, the Burley more-so. At the start of a bowl it's an even split, but as it burns down the nuttiness gets stronger. I get no bite from No. 80, and no added flavour, it seems a fairly natural taste: a creamy VaBur with a splash of Oriental pizzazz! The room-note's pleasant enough and the nicotine's mild.
There's the good points, here's the bad: the burns speed, damn, it's lightning-quick.
I'm sure lots of folks would love this, but I find it a bit of a bore.
Somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Dagner Christmas Poker
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2015 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Nice Oriental-laced flavor with a gentle sweet edge and some nut-like tobacco tastes. It would probably make a good transition blend for a former cigarette smoker, although there is enough here to hold the inveterate pipester's interest. Probably better when used as an all day smoke than as the focus of a special moment with your pipe.
Pipe Used:
Ser Jacopo Picta Van Gogh hawkbill
Age When Smoked:
67. Oh, the tobacco! About 2 yrs 🙂
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 06, 2021 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I've read few reviews on here that say that this is very similar to Prince Albert. My grandfather smoked Prince Albert, and consequently it was my first experience with pipe tobacco. If you were to hand me a pipe filled with this Newminster blend and told me it was PA I would be very inclined to believe you! PA is a bit hard to find in my parts, so I think I will keep some of this blend around for the nostalgia’s sake.
Pipe Used:
MM Let Freedom Ring Rob Roy
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
New
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