Orlik Tobacco Company A/S Scotch Type
(2.67)
A mixture of Virginias and burley with black cavendish & scotch whiskey added.
Details
| Brand | Orlik Tobacco Company A/S |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Whisky |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I agree with John Offerdahl's review, except for two things: (1) I rate it three stars instead of two, and (2) I find the Virginias come to the fore throughout the bowl. Also, I disagree with the description of this being a ribbon cut - this is shag.
My three star rating comes by way of my not being a Virginia smoker all that often. Some may rate this much higher. Yes, I will buy it again.
It acts like a straight Virginia, lighting easily and burning all the way with no dottle, but with that *beware* Virginia tongue bite if you're not careful. It smoked best for me in a smallish meer. To me, the cavendish was absent. It certainly isn't an aromatic or heavily cased - the scotch was added with a very light hand. I respect the shag cut and have begun to appreciate that with the Danish blenders. You're not going to win any slow pipe contests with it, but you won't wind up relighting the bowl repeatedly, either.
I found this still available at a major US internet seller, underpriced, so I'm not sure about the 'discontinued' writing by others below.
Some notes - I got this in 2005 with a bunch of estate tins, found the seal broken in 2011. That makes the 100g tin I have at least six years old, probably more than ten. Prior to discovering the broken seal, I planned on selling it, but the tobacco was in great condition so I've smoked about 2/3rds of it over the past six weeks. Aging helps Virginias. That may explain my higher rating and notice of a much larger Virginia component. The age may also explain its excellent burning qualities.
I appreciate it when people write how often and how much they have smoked a blend. Those reviews which say "this is my first try of this" or "I've never smoked an oriental before this" should be discounted. Likewise with my rating because I am not often a Virginia smoker, preferring Balkans.
My three star rating comes by way of my not being a Virginia smoker all that often. Some may rate this much higher. Yes, I will buy it again.
It acts like a straight Virginia, lighting easily and burning all the way with no dottle, but with that *beware* Virginia tongue bite if you're not careful. It smoked best for me in a smallish meer. To me, the cavendish was absent. It certainly isn't an aromatic or heavily cased - the scotch was added with a very light hand. I respect the shag cut and have begun to appreciate that with the Danish blenders. You're not going to win any slow pipe contests with it, but you won't wind up relighting the bowl repeatedly, either.
I found this still available at a major US internet seller, underpriced, so I'm not sure about the 'discontinued' writing by others below.
Some notes - I got this in 2005 with a bunch of estate tins, found the seal broken in 2011. That makes the 100g tin I have at least six years old, probably more than ten. Prior to discovering the broken seal, I planned on selling it, but the tobacco was in great condition so I've smoked about 2/3rds of it over the past six weeks. Aging helps Virginias. That may explain my higher rating and notice of a much larger Virginia component. The age may also explain its excellent burning qualities.
I appreciate it when people write how often and how much they have smoked a blend. Those reviews which say "this is my first try of this" or "I've never smoked an oriental before this" should be discounted. Likewise with my rating because I am not often a Virginia smoker, preferring Balkans.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 11, 2003 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a good aromatic for the smokers who can't normally stand them, and yet are looking for one to change things up on occasion.When I first tried this tobacco I have to be honest and say I wasn't very impressed at all. It burned hot, gave me a good case of kentucky fried tongue, and the flavor was not very noticeable at all. After only a couple of bowls, the tin got relegated to the back of my closet where it sat for about 4 months. Looking for something out of the ordinary, I pulled it out one day and loaded a bowl in a good old fashioned corn cob. Amazing what a little time and drying out can do for some blends! This is still not something I could smoke all day, but it had definitely improved. The taste was all tobacco with just a hint of sweetness from the virginias, and a subtle lick of good scotch whiskey. I don't think that this will ever take the place of any of my favorite tobaccos, but will keep it on hand to smoke occasionally when the wife is around or I want something a little different.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2002 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Upon opening the tin, there is a faint, yet, distinct aroma of scotch, intermingled with toasted cavendish, virginia, and burley.
The blend packs easily, burns to a dull-grey ash, and does not get gunky, even towards the end of the bowl.
Unlike Strathsprey by C&D, this blend remains smooth even if the bowl is heated up a bit. I have a feeling that this is the result of the burley in this blend acting as a cooling base.
I find this blend a delightful change of pace, and smoke it at least once a week.
The blend packs easily, burns to a dull-grey ash, and does not get gunky, even towards the end of the bowl.
Unlike Strathsprey by C&D, this blend remains smooth even if the bowl is heated up a bit. I have a feeling that this is the result of the burley in this blend acting as a cooling base.
I find this blend a delightful change of pace, and smoke it at least once a week.
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