Mac Baren Modern Virginia Loose Cut
(2.65)
Virginia, Modern Cavendish and burley are manufactured separately, and finally the tobaccos are gently hand blended into the final blend. The Modern Virginia Loose Cut is manufactured from Virginias out of 2 continents. Bright yellow and a darker Virginia have been used combined with a Modern Cavendish, to secure a soft and smooth smoke with a touch of burley. This blend provides you with the natural sweetness from the Virginia tobaccos combined with just a slight topping of sweet, ripe fruit. Furthermore your surroundings will appreciate the pleasant room note.
Details
| Brand | Mac Baren |
| Blended By | Per Jensen |
| Manufactured By | Mac Baren |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Apricot, Pineapple |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 3.5 grams tin weight |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.65 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The first thing you notice when you open the tin is the sweet fruity topping and Virginias. The yellow and dark Virginias offer some citrus with a few grassy notes and a little earth, and comprises the majority of the tobacco (70%). The dark cavendish is Virginia based, and adds a citrus note with a touch of honey, and bare hit of spice. There’s a little burley (10%) that is nutty with a slight sweetness. The tobaccos are pressed for thirty days and the flake is very easy to break apart for folding and stuffing in your bowl, or rubbing out as you please. The topping is apricot and a hint of pineapple, and is noticeable in every puff, though it’s not strong enough to overwhelm the inherent properties of the tobaccos. I also get a mild fig taste. The topping slightly diminishes after the half way point, and the tobacco flavor is just a little more obvious from then on. The only difference between the flake and the loose cut is the the loose cut is slightly sweeter after the half way point than the flake. The flake is just a mite fuller in regard to the Virginia. It’s a mild to medium very smooth and rather creamy smoke that burns at a moderate pace with few relights, no harsh or dull spots, no bite and no dottle. The nic-hit is mild. Has a pleasant after taste and room note. An all day smoke.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Recieved a free sample of this from 4noggins (20 grams/.71 oz). 8 pipefulls later and i am very impressed. I'm not really a big McB's fan but that seems to be changing with all the new releases. Gone are the days of thin weak tobac. Old dark fired is another great release of their's. Modern Virginia shares some similarity with Erimore, however it a different take on the style and a little lighter. Smokes very easily straight from the pack. Low PG and doesnt get gloopy at all. This was free but looking at the tins the price of this is also very reasonable for tinned tobac. I'll definitely be buying some. If Va with a bit of light flavouring is your idea of a good time them definitely try some. A very pleasant experience.
PurchasedFrom:
free from 4noggins
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I received a free sample pouch with a recent order from Smokingpipes.com . MacBaren is really expanding its lineup, moving away from its signature "honey on toast" (which I happen to enjoy) fare. As a rule I'm not a Virginia smoker and never quite enjoyed the grassy taste typical with much of the variety. I favor Burleys and smokey Kentucky. When I do reach for a Virginia it's usually Capstan Blue or Wessex Brown Slice and not too often lately. A very nice loose cut ribbon of medium browns and black. The immediate pouch aroma was that of sweet wine and spices. On deeper inhaling a very lovely aroma of what seemed to be apricots and another fruity essence was apparent. Loading and lightly were a breeze. This stayed lit for the entire bowl , smoked clean and dry, never got hot, nor was there any bite. An expertly produced blend that made me want for more. This is not your typical aromatic as I detected very little of what I smelled from the pouch other than a sweet presence throughout the smoke. This will definitely become a regular for me and as I fancy flakes, will pick up the flake version of this. Another winner from MacBaren. Highly recommended for both Virginia lovers and aromatic fans.
Pipe Used:
Sanwell featherweight billiard
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This blend is a very smooth virginia with some wonderful fruit notes. The tin says it's topped with light fruit toppings and I can taste the notes of apricots. There is no bite at all. The flavor is that of the natural sweetness of Virginias mixed with the right amount of spices and some noticeable honey notes. The main difference between this and the flake version is that the loose cut version is a tad less bold in both flavor and nicotine level. I would recommend this blend to anyone who enjoys a light virginia blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 08, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I received multiple samples of this. The aroma in (my samples were in bags) were absolutely intoxicating. I find no evidence of pineapple but apricots are definitely present. It is fruity, without smelling like fruit punch. It packs easily, catches flame and keeps it. The fruitiness only adds the already sweet Virginias. The balance is extremely refreshing. It's simplistic, but very tasty. An important feature is that this tabac has very little Macbite, which is welcomed! It does burn hot, and it burns down to a white ash with no dottle. All in all, I highly recommend this tabac.
Pipe Used:
MM Washington, legend, Millard dublin
PurchasedFrom:
Gift
Age When Smoked:
New
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