Mac Baren Rum & Maple
(2.54)
A familiar old classic, this blend expertly mixes bright Virginias and rich burleys with the contrasting flavors of rum and maple. An interesting and pleasant smoke.
Notes: Once sold as Tinderbox Mashpee Maple. Lane discontinued the blend, and it was re-released by Planta (Germany). Currently sold as "R&M" due to changed regulations, the full name of the 50 gram pouch version is "Original R and M Blend No. 53".
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.54 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 24 of 24 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 02, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Funny how things run in circles. This was the first pipe tobacco I ever smoked back when I was 15. My mom was in the next room and I was sure she wouldn't smell it (oh the ignorance of youth)so I sat back with my feet on the desk and filled the room with thick clouds of Rum and Maple smoke. Guess what, she smelled it. I recently saw a tin at a local tobacco store and since the burley monkey is firmly on my back, I thought I'd buy some just for old time sake. Lately I've been smoking a lot of Carter Hall. I must confess that the taste of the two is somewhat similar. The nutty, bread type taste of the burley is pronounced in both blends but I find R&M to be a bit more cased and a bit sweeter. I've adopted it as my breakfast blend and a good one it is. Like most of the old school burley blends, if you're looking for sophistication don't bother. It's a satisfying, no frills smoke that is very user friendly and a good general purpose blend. It's generally easy to pack, light and smoke but I found it a bit bitey if agressively smoked or loosely packed. The rum and maple casing is understated at best, there's a sweet somewhat fragrant something there that cannot be easily identified as either rum nor maple but it's not unpleasant and overall it is very tasty and satisfying. Contrary to the name, it is not an aromatic blend and is dry down to the last smoke. no goop no aftertaste just a good serviceable old burley. You either love it or hate it and I love it
Update 03/02/07: Rum and Maple is not a daily smoke for me but when I'm in the mood for it it is still very good. For a fantastic hybrid mix it 1:1 with BLWAB. Now that's the poo! A really good semi-aromatic with a real nice room not and an overall fantastic smoke
Update 03/02/07: Rum and Maple is not a daily smoke for me but when I'm in the mood for it it is still very good. For a fantastic hybrid mix it 1:1 with BLWAB. Now that's the poo! A really good semi-aromatic with a real nice room not and an overall fantastic smoke
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 17, 2005 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Strong |
There are a number of blends called "Rum & Maple". I can't find a pouch of the original anywhere in the western U.S. The big cans are available through the mail but I don't want 14 ounces until I can try a sample. The bulk versions I have tried are both "pancake syrup" types.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 02, 2003 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Rum and Maple is a robust American blend. Its simplicity and richness is a sharp contrast to my usual cavendish. Although I detected no rum and I have doubts that any maple is present, I appreciated this tobacco's honesty. The sharpness of flavor inspired me to experiment mixing with mellow cavendishes; yielding a pleasant, deep smoke. That which makes Rum and Maple a suitable mixer is what will make this tobacco only an occasional treat for me. If you've got a lonely weekend to burn, alleviate your boredom with a mixing marathon; you are sure to discover a satisfying new blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 09, 2002 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is one beautiful old tobacco. Another childhood smoke of mine. Original Blend No.53
No berry blast. No smothering in vanilla. No choking on chocolate. Just a light hint of something in the background. I reckon it's the maple? I can't detect the rum.
A nice smooth burley. This stuff never did get sour or bitter. It never did smoke wet. No gurgles.
Refer to Eulenburg's review above. He's given this blend justice where justice is due.
I paid $2.09 for mine.
No berry blast. No smothering in vanilla. No choking on chocolate. Just a light hint of something in the background. I reckon it's the maple? I can't detect the rum.
A nice smooth burley. This stuff never did get sour or bitter. It never did smoke wet. No gurgles.
Refer to Eulenburg's review above. He's given this blend justice where justice is due.
I paid $2.09 for mine.
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