Mac Baren Vanilla Cream Loose Cut
(2.89)
This colorful blend consists of loose cut Virginia tobaccos, light brown Burleys, a sweet and soft Modern Cavendish. It is finally mixed with small plugs of flake tobacco. After processing, the tobaccos are gently mixed together and an exceptional vanilla flavor is added. This selection creates an outstanding blend with superior flavor, unique aroma and a distinctive taste experience.
Notes: Introduced in 1999. Due to EU regulations this is now re-named in those countries as "Classic Loose Cut".
Details
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.89 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 23, 2019 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
When I first started smoking a pipe several years ago, like most new smokers, I gravitated to aromatics. At the Chicago Pipe Show, I got samples of several Sutliff blends and fell in love with their Mountain Pass blend. I later discovered that their Vanilla Custard blend is very similar, if not exactly the same blend. It was out of stock, but one day, there it was... or so I thought. I ordered a full pound of not Sutliff Vanilla Custard, but Mac Baren Vanilla Cream. Oops. I didn’t like the Mac Baren by comparison. I found it flavorless and it sat it an apothecary jar for a few years.
Fast forward to the present and now I am primarily a VAPer smoker, but every once in a blue moon, I enjoy an aromatic. My smoking technique has improved dramatically in the meantime, smoking much slower and cooler. As a result, the “subtleties” of Mac Baren Vanilla Cream are now obvious. The pleasant, natural-tasting vanilla flavor is present thoughout the bowl, without being overwhelming. There’s still a bit of flavor from the tobacco sneaking through and without sticky sweetness. It’s kind of like a simple vanilla biscuit, enjoyable in its pure simplicity. I experienced a similar tranformation with Rattray’s Bagpiper’s Dream as my technique improved. I don’t believe these tobaccos improved with age. Rather, my technique improved with experience along with my ability to enjoy these fine aromatic tobaccos.
So, for new smokers, I would recommend the Sutliff Vanilla Custard. For experienced smokers, I suggest Mac Baren’s Vanilla Cream.
I don’t notice any tendency to bite, but expect a new smoker might encounter some puffing too hard in a vain attempt for more flavor. I smoke this blend moister than I would try with any straight Virginia or VAPer blend, but can’t say that it wouldn’t be improved with some drying. It packs easily and burns well with few relights. It could easily be an all-day smoke, if I ever did such a thing. I never plan ahead to smoke an aromatic — it’s alway sponaneous. Burns well, despite the moisture.
My rating of Highly Recommended is based upon an evaluation of what this tobacco tries to be, rather than my personal preference.
Fast forward to the present and now I am primarily a VAPer smoker, but every once in a blue moon, I enjoy an aromatic. My smoking technique has improved dramatically in the meantime, smoking much slower and cooler. As a result, the “subtleties” of Mac Baren Vanilla Cream are now obvious. The pleasant, natural-tasting vanilla flavor is present thoughout the bowl, without being overwhelming. There’s still a bit of flavor from the tobacco sneaking through and without sticky sweetness. It’s kind of like a simple vanilla biscuit, enjoyable in its pure simplicity. I experienced a similar tranformation with Rattray’s Bagpiper’s Dream as my technique improved. I don’t believe these tobaccos improved with age. Rather, my technique improved with experience along with my ability to enjoy these fine aromatic tobaccos.
So, for new smokers, I would recommend the Sutliff Vanilla Custard. For experienced smokers, I suggest Mac Baren’s Vanilla Cream.
I don’t notice any tendency to bite, but expect a new smoker might encounter some puffing too hard in a vain attempt for more flavor. I smoke this blend moister than I would try with any straight Virginia or VAPer blend, but can’t say that it wouldn’t be improved with some drying. It packs easily and burns well with few relights. It could easily be an all-day smoke, if I ever did such a thing. I never plan ahead to smoke an aromatic — it’s alway sponaneous. Burns well, despite the moisture.
My rating of Highly Recommended is based upon an evaluation of what this tobacco tries to be, rather than my personal preference.
Pipe Used:
Various
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New to four years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 02, 2017 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I am not a fan of aromatics, but I liked this one. A little bit bitey though, but a fine tobacco for a good start for the day. Natural lovers would not enjoy it I guess, nevertheless it worths trying.
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| Feb 24, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Having read the various reviews on this one I decided to give a try. The overall experience is very good. But I might just add it bites a bit if you don't pay attention. I like a lot of smoke and have to sip long and slow to keep it "smokin", so to speak. But it's a lovely tobacco. Thanks for all the considered reviews. Especially Jiminks (at least I think he's the one). It seems to me if a bomb went off next to him and he'd say, "Mmmm, the intitial smell of Amatol was a little over-powering but the Baronal and Barotol gave it an overall balance. There was grassiness and hay also. The tendency of the earthiness was unfortunate and did over-power the experience. Two stars". Thanks James.
29.4.17 : After finishing the tin, I have to admit it started off well for me but have to correct my self and say that there is too much bite in this product, at least for me. It is a very well made blend, but it's too rough for this snowflake. The aroma is one of the very best I've ever had but won't be buying again. Though I will have a crack at the flake if I can find it.
29.4.17 : After finishing the tin, I have to admit it started off well for me but have to correct my self and say that there is too much bite in this product, at least for me. It is a very well made blend, but it's too rough for this snowflake. The aroma is one of the very best I've ever had but won't be buying again. Though I will have a crack at the flake if I can find it.
Pipe Used:
Corn Cob...what else!
PurchasedFrom:
Elfumador
Age When Smoked:
Jan. '16.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 09, 2009 | Mild | Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is the best Vanilla aromatic pipe tobacco ever created by mankind, it is wonderfully creamy and chocolaty, mild and consistent, with incredible aroma and an outstanding room note, very tasty and full bodied smoke, however a slow puffing is highly recommended since it may bite if smoked quickly.
MB Mixture, Va No1 and VC are my favorite blends.
MB Mixture, Va No1 and VC are my favorite blends.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 14, 2004 | Mild | Very Strong | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
They aren't kidding when they say Vanilla Cream. The Vanilla taste in this tobacco is certainly the strongest I have tried. It is also very, very good, applied over quality tobacco which is only just barely in the background due to the very strong casing.
A wonderful aroma in the tin as well as in the room. Packs easily and burns to a fine white ash.
This won't be a regular smoke for me because the Vanilla is too much out in front, but I'll give it three stars simply because it is nothing but quality.
Lovers of Vanilla Cavendish owe it to themselves to give this tobacco a try.
A wonderful aroma in the tin as well as in the room. Packs easily and burns to a fine white ash.
This won't be a regular smoke for me because the Vanilla is too much out in front, but I'll give it three stars simply because it is nothing but quality.
Lovers of Vanilla Cavendish owe it to themselves to give this tobacco a try.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 31, 2003 | Medium | Strong | Medium | Pleasant |
First off, If you don't like vanilla aromatics stay away 😉 If you do, you'll find this a very satisfying smoke. This is miles beyond your average drug store vanilla.
In the tin: heavenly smell, mostly vanilla but also some genuine sweet virginia.
In the pipe: This packs and lights easily yielding dense clouds of blue smoke. The flavor is predominantly vanilla but there is some plain tobacco flavor in the smooth, round mouthfuls of smoke. I find it burns a bit hot and thus advise slow smoking.
This is not a profound tobacco, but when you feel like having yourself a vanilla aromatic this has to be high on your list of choices.
In the tin: heavenly smell, mostly vanilla but also some genuine sweet virginia.
In the pipe: This packs and lights easily yielding dense clouds of blue smoke. The flavor is predominantly vanilla but there is some plain tobacco flavor in the smooth, round mouthfuls of smoke. I find it burns a bit hot and thus advise slow smoking.
This is not a profound tobacco, but when you feel like having yourself a vanilla aromatic this has to be high on your list of choices.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 16, 2003 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
Vanilla Cream for me is a very relaxing smoke with an outstanding sweetness and pleasant aroma, one my even my wife likes.
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| Jun 30, 2003 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is one of my favorite tobaccos. It packs, lights and burns well without getting too hot or biting the tongue and has a very noticeable, but not overwhelming vanilla taste.
The tobacco taste is one-dimensional, but very good and is not too obscured by the vanilla taste - toward the bottom of the bowl the vanilla taste wears off and you will just taste the tobacco. While this is far from being a "strong" tobacco, it definitely has some kick to it.
If you're looking for a classy vanilla aromatic I don't think you could do much better than this. If you're looking for a more complex smoke, or for a pure tobacco taste, look elsewhere.
The tobacco taste is one-dimensional, but very good and is not too obscured by the vanilla taste - toward the bottom of the bowl the vanilla taste wears off and you will just taste the tobacco. While this is far from being a "strong" tobacco, it definitely has some kick to it.
If you're looking for a classy vanilla aromatic I don't think you could do much better than this. If you're looking for a more complex smoke, or for a pure tobacco taste, look elsewhere.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 18, 2003 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Well, I have found my aromatic tobacco!!! This is a keeper. What more can I add, except to say that I don't know if I'd call it "vanilla". It tasted very much like Original Choice, to me...That's not a bad thing in the least, in fact this is how I expected OC to taste when I first smelled it.
This is a very well-behaved aromatic. The smell is terrific, it burns like a dream, the flavour stays all the way through. Not once did I have to run a pipe cleaner through to get rid of moisture!
This is a wonderful sweet smoke for armoatic lovers out there! Highly recommended!
This is a very well-behaved aromatic. The smell is terrific, it burns like a dream, the flavour stays all the way through. Not once did I have to run a pipe cleaner through to get rid of moisture!
This is a wonderful sweet smoke for armoatic lovers out there! Highly recommended!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 12, 2022 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
Mac Baren's Vanilla Cream Loose Cut was a gift given to me by my sister when she went on a trip to germany. I got the 3.5oz tin and was one of the first pipe tobaccos I smoked some 4~6 years ago. When opening this tin you are presented with the wonderful vanilla aroma which makes you want to eat the tobacco but... don't let this fool you. I remembered it smoke very hot and lots of tongue bite when I first smoked (due to inexperience) and almost made me give up on pipe smoking. Now some years later I had the opportunity to try again and even after having some experience smoking, it still smokes hot and bites a little, you should definitely take your time and be really experienced to properly smoke this without the hot smoke and tongue bite.
The strength is mild and also the flavor and taste. Room note is excellent and has a really good vanilla smell.
I cannot recommend this blend due to lacking the vanilla flavor (even though the smell and room note are there). There is little taste, burns hot and MacBites.
The strength is mild and also the flavor and taste. Room note is excellent and has a really good vanilla smell.
I cannot recommend this blend due to lacking the vanilla flavor (even though the smell and room note are there). There is little taste, burns hot and MacBites.
Pipe Used:
Bent Bazanelli Italy
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