Mac Baren Original Choice
(2.76)
Original Choice is a new pioneering pipe tobacco which will appeal to "novice" pipe smokers and the younger generation. It has a mild, aromatic taste, and the truly remarkable thing about Original Choice is the fact that we have managed to develop a tobacco that does not smart on the tongue.
Original Choice is made of specially selected tobaccos. It is a blend of Virginia tobacco from North Carolina and mild, air-dried Burley from Tennessee. One of the suppliers of the Virginia tobacco is Boyette Farm, where the Boyette family has been working since 1797 to produce the best possible Virginia qualities. Their success has been due in part to the warm and dry climate. It is now the fifth generation that has taken its place behind the solid oak writing desk to play roulette with Mother Nature, as the family puts it. Fortunately, thanks to generations of experience, the odds are stacked in favor of the Boyette family. That is why a plug of Original Choice is always a good idea. The packaging is made of an exclusive type or corrugated card, which not only looks good and protects the tobacco but is also completely environment-friendly. It is not every year that Mac Baren Tobacco launches new types of tobacco. That is why we have pulled out all the stops to make full use of our experience and our production of the new blends. That is also why we have managed to make sure that Original Choice does not smart on the tongue. Numerous test smokers have already given Original Choice their approval and have already made it their first choice.
Notes: Introduced in 1998.
Details
Profile
Strength
Very 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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2.76 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 40 of 53 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 23, 2014 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Great quality of tobaccos used in this one. Very mild aromatic with hints of vanilla. The vanilla is an undertone to the tobacco, the way it should be. Not a very strong blend. If your looking for something with a punch, you might want to go elsewhere. Low nicotine level. I'd recommend this to a novice. Very good room note, tin note and flavor. Stays lit and smokes well.
Pipe Used:
Falcon Billiard
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
6 mos
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 13, 2014 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I saw a tin of this at the duty free in an airport on my home from vacation so I bought it. The pouch note is mild and pleasant, the room note is is also very mild. Calling this an aromatic is a bit of a stretch, it's flavoring is very mild. It's a great smoke and will be getting another tin.
Pipe Used:
Peterson
PurchasedFrom:
Duty free
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from the tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 13, 2014 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This is a nice smoke to start the day. Light, mellow. kinda creamy and definitely sweet. It does tend to burn a little hot, however it doesn't give you a nasty tongue bite. Over all a nice balanced tobacco that I cannot fault.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 28, 2014 | Very Mild | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Mac Baren Original Choice -nice aromatic blend for beginners. Very pleasant flavor of this blend make it sweetable for smoking on the party.
I don't like aromatic, but this one i have sometimes.
I don't like aromatic, but this one i have sometimes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 01, 2013 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
A very nice, smooth smoke. Nice smoking qualities and flavor. Mac Baren score /4 (strength 1, flavor 3, roomnote 4)
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| Feb 07, 2012 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Very nice tobacco. I have both Original Choice and Vanilla Cream, they are not very different, except for a slight vanilla flavour present in Vanilla Cream.
This burns evenly, I didn't had any bites and room note is wife approved. 🙂
I am still a pipe beginner, and I would recommend this one to beginners.
This burns evenly, I didn't had any bites and room note is wife approved. 🙂
I am still a pipe beginner, and I would recommend this one to beginners.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 30, 2012 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
Ordered a tin of Original Choice when I ordered my tin of plumcake back several months ago just to have something else to try. You know, didn't want just one thing in that box. Not disappointed. Enjoy smoking this. Nothing special, but special enough for me to make sure I keep some on hand.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 15, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Premium Virginias, Burley and Black Cavendish, a smooth, tasty, cool smoke with almost no tongue bite (if smoked slowly) and the perfect moisture right from the pouch. The flavoring reminds me of dried peach, making one of the best aromatics I've every tried.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 15, 2011 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Brilliant composition. It's a must for all aromatic lovers. If you smoke this baccy you'll collect a lot of flattering comment on its fragrance. Like a fruit-cak. Minus 1 star 'cause it is extra light 🙁
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 08, 2011 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
My first tobacco, marketed as a beginners blend, and I suppose such it is. Easy enough in maintenance and not overpowering for someone who's not smoked tobacco otherwise, but at the same time it did come off rather bland for the first couple of smokes. However with time I've found it can be rather tasty it its own right, and is definitely a pleasant smoke, especially if smoked relaxedly. To this day though I don't pick up much flavoring as such (my general reaction is "Flavored? Well if you say so...") Happen to find it perfect for morning coffee. Recommended if you want something mild and unobtrusive, for a morning to noon or an all-day smoke perhaps. However you may find it boring if you're used to fuller or more complex tastes.
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