pipesandcigars.com Yule Log
(3.00)
As described on website: Yule Log is a medium-bodied blend of red and yellow Virginias with a moderate amount of top-quality Latakia. A great, cool smoke that will remind you of the aroma of the fireplace. As described this is a ribbon cut blend predominantly red Virginia with a fair amount of yellow Virginia. A nice measure of Latakia ties the medley together well.
Details
| Brand | pipesandcigars.com |
| Series | Russ' Monthly Blend |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Pipes & Cigars |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Latakia |
| Contents | Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.00 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2017 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Unnoticeable |
I have only had one bowl. I may add to this review but this is my impression after a single bowl in a cobby pipe. Not much in the way of opening note. Supposed to have Latakia but I smell none at all. Lights super easy and burns fairly cool. I kept waiting for the Latakia to come in but just never did really get that smoky flavor. Kind of a pretty bland smoke without much in the way of flavor at all. Perhaps I didn't pull up enough Latakia in my bowl. I looked at my small bag and frankly I saw very little in the way of dark Latakia. This is mostly a Virginia blend. The room note is mostly non exsistent. Don't get me wrong it is a fairly decent smoke but it cries out for more Latakia.
Pipe Used:
Cobby
Age When Smoked:
Couple months out of one ounce bag
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05, 2020 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Russ' Monthly Blend - Yule Log.
Mine isn't as dark as the one pictured here, it would appear to include more Virginias. The aroma's congruent with this, it doesn't smell like a Lat Bomb. It's a bit closer to a mixture than straight ribbon; it contains some chunky pieces.
The Virginias outweigh the Latakia. The leading flavour's from the tangy, rich, red Virginia, with the bright Virginia lending a spot of freshness. The Latakia seasons the smoke, giving a slight smokiness, but nothing too vigorous. It burns well, manufacturing a mid-temperature smoke. However, it can bite me.
Nicotine: above mild. Room-note: not great.
Yule Log? Not 'bad', but only worth two stars for me:
Somewhat recommended.
Mine isn't as dark as the one pictured here, it would appear to include more Virginias. The aroma's congruent with this, it doesn't smell like a Lat Bomb. It's a bit closer to a mixture than straight ribbon; it contains some chunky pieces.
The Virginias outweigh the Latakia. The leading flavour's from the tangy, rich, red Virginia, with the bright Virginia lending a spot of freshness. The Latakia seasons the smoke, giving a slight smokiness, but nothing too vigorous. It burns well, manufacturing a mid-temperature smoke. However, it can bite me.
Nicotine: above mild. Room-note: not great.
Yule Log? Not 'bad', but only worth two stars for me:
Somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Altinok Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
Tobaccopipes.com
Age When Smoked:
1 Month
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