Mac Baren Gold of Denmark
(2.62)
Gold of Denmark is a blend of matured burley, Virginia and cavendish tobaccos, selected to create a smooth, mild and gently golden taste. A truly pleasing and satisfying smoke for anyone who appreciates a good pipe of tobacco.
Notes: Introduced in 1995. Discontinued in 2014.
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.62 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 01, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Gold of Denmark, I am told, is a staple Mac Baren's blend that is one of their best sellers in both the USA and overseas. I was fortunate to be gifted a dozen Mac Baren's tobaccos recently and couldn't resist popping the lid on this one before all others. I guess the name, "Gold of Denmark," had me hooked.
No trouble to pop from the tin and load, Gold of Denmark offers a mellow, smooth and light smoking experience. It is somewhat rough at first, but settles into a quite enjoyable smoke. It is an aromatic that should crossover well. If you are a fan of Virginia leaf, Gold of Denmark may not deliver what you want - it certainly had more of a Burley taste to me.
I did not find this blend to be a hot burner at all and it did not goop up the pipe I reserve for aromatics. But then, most Mac Baren blends are cased to some extent and I've never had one of their offerings foul one of my pipes.
I now understand why Gold of Denmark is a hit among Mac Baren fans... It is certainly one of their best offerings.
No trouble to pop from the tin and load, Gold of Denmark offers a mellow, smooth and light smoking experience. It is somewhat rough at first, but settles into a quite enjoyable smoke. It is an aromatic that should crossover well. If you are a fan of Virginia leaf, Gold of Denmark may not deliver what you want - it certainly had more of a Burley taste to me.
I did not find this blend to be a hot burner at all and it did not goop up the pipe I reserve for aromatics. But then, most Mac Baren blends are cased to some extent and I've never had one of their offerings foul one of my pipes.
I now understand why Gold of Denmark is a hit among Mac Baren fans... It is certainly one of their best offerings.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 22, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I would agree with everything Strong Irish wrote in his review. This mixture would make an excellent all-day blend. It is slightly sweet but it has a natural tobacco taste so it seems to have a minimum of additives. It smokes down to a dry gray ash with no bite. It isn't complex but it does have some subtle shifts in flavor as toward the end of the smoke. It's not one of my favorites but I'll likely keep a tin or two of it in my cellar.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 20, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Gold of Denmark is a high quality tobacco topped with aromas of dried fruits and what reminds me of French toast with some maple syrup.
The tin I opened was marked "June 08" and revealed a loose cut mixture composed of various leaves ranging from golden to dark brown completed with some black cavendish.
Filling the pipe was quite easy as well as the lighting up. The tobacco burned consistently well and taste included also some pure tobacco taste and nuttiness from the Burleys. My tongue was only sparsely tickled throughout the bowl. The tobacco burned dry until the last bit.
I find this mixture to offer more nicotine than Larsen's 1864 and Stanwell's vanilla which is an advantage for my liking.
As with every McBaren's offering, taking your time and filling in the bowl properly - i.e. well packed- will ensure a pleasant venture and relaxing moment.
My adorable wife loved the room aroma and never asked me to take a break from smoking.
Gold of Denmark is ideal for whomever would like to try a high quality light aromatic mixture that does not sacrifice the tobacco taste and also includes a minimal level of nicotine to make it a very satisfying smoke.
The tin I opened was marked "June 08" and revealed a loose cut mixture composed of various leaves ranging from golden to dark brown completed with some black cavendish.
Filling the pipe was quite easy as well as the lighting up. The tobacco burned consistently well and taste included also some pure tobacco taste and nuttiness from the Burleys. My tongue was only sparsely tickled throughout the bowl. The tobacco burned dry until the last bit.
I find this mixture to offer more nicotine than Larsen's 1864 and Stanwell's vanilla which is an advantage for my liking.
As with every McBaren's offering, taking your time and filling in the bowl properly - i.e. well packed- will ensure a pleasant venture and relaxing moment.
My adorable wife loved the room aroma and never asked me to take a break from smoking.
Gold of Denmark is ideal for whomever would like to try a high quality light aromatic mixture that does not sacrifice the tobacco taste and also includes a minimal level of nicotine to make it a very satisfying smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 30, 2007 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This tobacco was a Christmas gift. I don't usually purchase Danish blends as I have come to find them very much alike. This was no different.It started out mild with a pleasant taste and good room note. The nicotine strength was average and the flavor was like sweet raisins-actually quite pleasant.It burned evenly but about half way through it started to bite and the flavor began to disappear. Perhaps I was smoking it too fast. Whatever,this is a nice tobacco-somewhat ho hum but that has been my experience with any Danish I have tried. Nonetheless,I would recommend it for a change of pace.
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| Jan 27, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
A very mild and flavorful smoke. You can get a bite if you rush. If this were the only tobacco in the world, no one would complain, but given all of the flavor and variety out there, this one is a little bland. I might buy it again sometime, but I just consider this to be "generic" pipe tobacco. The room note may be the best part. It got great reviews from the gallery.
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| Jan 02, 2011 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Not bad its pretty simple, i did get some kind of honey casing which was nice, alittle tounge bite but not much so dont worry. Good for mac baren aromatic fans, or new pipe smokers
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| Jul 25, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This is not a complex mixture.
Nor is it very rich or tasty. But it has some richness and taste to it.
The tin aroma is very pleasant.
I enjoyed smoking it.
Nor is it very rich or tasty. But it has some richness and taste to it.
The tin aroma is very pleasant.
I enjoyed smoking it.
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| Oct 23, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I think I finally figured out this tobacco. At first, I smoked this stuff right from the tin and it bit like a crocodile. It was hot, steamy, goopy...everything I seek to avoid.
I thought I would give it one last try, but have it dry out overnight. Am I glad I did.
Gold of Denmark, when dried, is not bitey at all. It is an aromatic Danish blend that combines a light fruity flavor with the familiar MacBaren honey-toast. When I feel like an aromatic smoke, I reach for this.
Due to the overnight drying requirement, I cannot give this top ratings. But I do recommend this to those seeking a more subtle type of Danish aromatic.
I thought I would give it one last try, but have it dry out overnight. Am I glad I did.
Gold of Denmark, when dried, is not bitey at all. It is an aromatic Danish blend that combines a light fruity flavor with the familiar MacBaren honey-toast. When I feel like an aromatic smoke, I reach for this.
Due to the overnight drying requirement, I cannot give this top ratings. But I do recommend this to those seeking a more subtle type of Danish aromatic.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 26, 2001 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A balanced mixture of pressed virginias, burley and much black cavendish results in a good all day choice. Slightly sweet aroma and taste that remains uniform thru the smoke that burns to an even ash. I found the taste similar to other Mac Baren blends with this tobacco mix and therefore not unique. I'd prefer this one since it's not so heavy with burley and I normally favor virginia flakes. It took me a while to master the packing technique which resulted in frequent relights when the tobacco was moist just after opening the tin. However, not a wet smoke especially with some drying. No bite if you smoke it slowly and certainly much better than any drug store blend. An enjoyable change for me.
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