Newminster No. 306 English Orient
(3.21)
A classic English mixture developed from flue-cured African Virginias, Black Cavendish, Mexican Burleys and Cyprus Latakia. Then, on top of these fantastic tobaccos, a mild, spicy Turkish Samsun grown on the Black Sea coast is added, just to give the final touch of excellence. This non-aromatic blend produces an astonishing array of refined flavors ranging from mild to medium strength.
Details
| Brand | Newminster |
| Blended By | Mac Baren |
| Manufactured By | Villiger |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.21 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Unnoticeable |
This is from a nice sample I received from a friend of mine at the ‘club’. This has a slight smell of musty earth and leather and looks like half black and half brown tobaccos. Upon first lighting up I noticed that this is a mild Lat blend with some sweetness experienced throughout the bowl that I am guessing is from the black cav. The Lat is definitely in the background and was not really noticeable to me on the other hand I usually smoke some heavy Lat blends so that may be the lack of detecting it as readily as some may. This is a good everyday blend but for me is a little too mild to get too excited though I do appreciate the gift. If you like a light all day Lat blend then this is probably a good choice.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Briar Poker
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Newminster- English Oriental
I received a nice sample of this from a friend at the local pipe club, about enough for 3 bowls, which I feel is enough to paint a picture of the blend, better so than only smoking it once.
This blend is a english with some oriental leaf, I must say I can smell the smoky Latakia presence upon opening the zip loc bag, along with the earthy slight sweet and sour oriental leaf.
Upon first light I got the typical Latakia smokiness, but with a lot less full of a flavor, it was well tamed and he oriental immediately hit me, it balanced well with the English and would show and disappear, re-appearing just when I thought it was gone forever.
This was a great sample, very much appreciated. This is a blend that does it well, but I think others do it better. If this was on-sale I would purchase it otherwise it’s not a must have blend for me.
It’s an overall mild English with a touch of oriental the leaf is of good quality just could just didn’t do enough for me.
I received a nice sample of this from a friend at the local pipe club, about enough for 3 bowls, which I feel is enough to paint a picture of the blend, better so than only smoking it once.
This blend is a english with some oriental leaf, I must say I can smell the smoky Latakia presence upon opening the zip loc bag, along with the earthy slight sweet and sour oriental leaf.
Upon first light I got the typical Latakia smokiness, but with a lot less full of a flavor, it was well tamed and he oriental immediately hit me, it balanced well with the English and would show and disappear, re-appearing just when I thought it was gone forever.
This was a great sample, very much appreciated. This is a blend that does it well, but I think others do it better. If this was on-sale I would purchase it otherwise it’s not a must have blend for me.
It’s an overall mild English with a touch of oriental the leaf is of good quality just could just didn’t do enough for me.
Pipe Used:
Bones One poker
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 16, 2023 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Other reviews have nailed this tobacco. It’s a step above mild but not quite medium. A very, very pleasant English and the price is right. Easy burning. It says ‘I’m here’ without shouting. No bite. Great mouth taste. A great smoking tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 09, 2021 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Smells and tastes strong and very traditional. Almost as if it is topped by something but there is no record of that. If you like it stronger sweeter this is for you. Thick never tasted a non-aromatic this strongly flavoured.
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