Paul Olsen Winter Special 2014
(3.00)
Ready rubbed mature Virginia, vanilla cavendish and light Virginia cross cut. The mixture is flavoured with A.H. Riis rum and cinnamon.
Details
| Brand | Paul Olsen |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cinnamon, Rum |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 09, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Paul Olsen - Winter Special.
The initial smell from the freshly opened tin is just like Christmas: I can smell rum, the spicy cinnamon and also a sort of plum note. The way that the blend has been rubbed has left a few bigger pieces of flake in there. They aren't so big as to need a rub but they still have a slight flake-like form as opposed to that of a rubbed out ribbon. I've noticed with the Paul Olsen blends that they're never tightly packed, meaning the tobacco's breathed a little and it isn't wet; this is no different.
From the tin note, I was ready for a very false aromatic. I expected it to be one of those blends where any flavour is delivered by hot, bitey, overly false smoke. That, is not what I get from it.
I think this should have been released as their 'Christmas special'; the smoke has a decent spiciness from the cinnamon and a great touch of sharpness from the rum. Although these flavours are quite prevalent, they don't seem too goopy or full. They are brilliantly grounded by the Black Cav's slight vanilla note. To be fair, I struggle to identify many nuances from the Virginia, I think it just gives physical body to the smoke.
The only low point with Winter Special is the speed of its burn; even though it's even and consistent it's over too quickly! That isn't enough to reduce its score though! Four stars.
Highly recommended.
The initial smell from the freshly opened tin is just like Christmas: I can smell rum, the spicy cinnamon and also a sort of plum note. The way that the blend has been rubbed has left a few bigger pieces of flake in there. They aren't so big as to need a rub but they still have a slight flake-like form as opposed to that of a rubbed out ribbon. I've noticed with the Paul Olsen blends that they're never tightly packed, meaning the tobacco's breathed a little and it isn't wet; this is no different.
From the tin note, I was ready for a very false aromatic. I expected it to be one of those blends where any flavour is delivered by hot, bitey, overly false smoke. That, is not what I get from it.
I think this should have been released as their 'Christmas special'; the smoke has a decent spiciness from the cinnamon and a great touch of sharpness from the rum. Although these flavours are quite prevalent, they don't seem too goopy or full. They are brilliantly grounded by the Black Cav's slight vanilla note. To be fair, I struggle to identify many nuances from the Virginia, I think it just gives physical body to the smoke.
The only low point with Winter Special is the speed of its burn; even though it's even and consistent it's over too quickly! That isn't enough to reduce its score though! Four stars.
Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Askwith Poker
PurchasedFrom:
The Danish Pipe Shop
Age When Smoked:
New
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