Barling Garnet
(2.00)
Original Syrian latakia blended with different Virginia grades, Java tobaccos, burley and Louisiana perique. A smoky, medium-strong mixture. Traditional English.
Details
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Barling - Garnet (1812).
A medium, nicely hydrated, ribbon which appears to be quite fair with the inclusion of each variety of leaf. The tin-note is quite fruity, typical of Perique.
The VaPer side and smoky Lat could make for a tasty smoke. Could, if it weren't for the Java. It tastes bitter, dry, and harsh, and there's too much of it. This leaves no room for any Burley to get recognition, making it the archetypal 'bad' cigar leaf blend, for me. There are a few good points, namely the burn, temperature, and tongue bite: none. But they aren't enough to redeem it.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: tolerable.
I don't like it, and wouldn't smoke it again. Not recommended:
One star.
A medium, nicely hydrated, ribbon which appears to be quite fair with the inclusion of each variety of leaf. The tin-note is quite fruity, typical of Perique.
The VaPer side and smoky Lat could make for a tasty smoke. Could, if it weren't for the Java. It tastes bitter, dry, and harsh, and there's too much of it. This leaves no room for any Burley to get recognition, making it the archetypal 'bad' cigar leaf blend, for me. There are a few good points, namely the burn, temperature, and tongue bite: none. But they aren't enough to redeem it.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: tolerable.
I don't like it, and wouldn't smoke it again. Not recommended:
One star.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
One month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2015 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
I'm keeping this one short, after a promising tin-nose which has a topping similar to many JF Germain blends it's downhill from there. Packs well and combusts well, but the flavours are non-descript, over blended in my view.
Not recommended, the Blue labelled Tradition is more rewarding on all levels, at least for me.
Not recommended, the Blue labelled Tradition is more rewarding on all levels, at least for me.
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