Paul Olsen No. 61
(3.75)
My Own Blend equivalent of Orlik Dark Kentucky. A contrasting blend of mature Virginias, supplemented with dark fired cured Kentucky tobacco which is then pressed and cut into cakes. A full bodied non aromatic.
Details
| Brand | Paul Olsen |
| Series | My Own Blend |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | My Own Blend |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2016 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Full | Pleasant |
Paul Olsen - No. 61 (My Own Blend).
I'd expected a rather mundane looking blend, you know, a mid-brown, usual looking flake. So, when I opened it up I was impressed by the colouration: flakes that are about 3cm wide, with a very dark brown outer and a centre strip of lighter Virginia that's about 1cm. As always with M.O.B. the moisture's A1, so they're easy to fill with and just as easy to light.
Of the two tobacco flavours I find the Kentucky to be the much bolder one, the Virginia only gives a small amount to the smoke. I think this would be a good choice for the 'seasoned smoker'; to be truthful, even though there's no disputing the high quality of this, it's a bit to much for me at first! After about ten minutes the Kentucky's smokiness gives-way to a subtle sweetness: a sort of brown sugar-esc quality: not as though it's got a casing, but more like the mature Virginias are 'having their say' at last! This flavour continues to strengthen as the bowl burns down. It's with this where the score increases from 1 or 2 stars to 3.
The quantity of nicotine would probably satisfy many smokers for the 'morning smoke': it's not stupidly strong, but quite strong nevertheless.
And finally, the burn's good, and the room-note's 'okay'.
Recommended:
Three stars.
I'd expected a rather mundane looking blend, you know, a mid-brown, usual looking flake. So, when I opened it up I was impressed by the colouration: flakes that are about 3cm wide, with a very dark brown outer and a centre strip of lighter Virginia that's about 1cm. As always with M.O.B. the moisture's A1, so they're easy to fill with and just as easy to light.
Of the two tobacco flavours I find the Kentucky to be the much bolder one, the Virginia only gives a small amount to the smoke. I think this would be a good choice for the 'seasoned smoker'; to be truthful, even though there's no disputing the high quality of this, it's a bit to much for me at first! After about ten minutes the Kentucky's smokiness gives-way to a subtle sweetness: a sort of brown sugar-esc quality: not as though it's got a casing, but more like the mature Virginias are 'having their say' at last! This flavour continues to strengthen as the bowl burns down. It's with this where the score increases from 1 or 2 stars to 3.
The quantity of nicotine would probably satisfy many smokers for the 'morning smoke': it's not stupidly strong, but quite strong nevertheless.
And finally, the burn's good, and the room-note's 'okay'.
Recommended:
Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Sherlock Lestrade
PurchasedFrom:
The Danish Pipe Shop
Age When Smoked:
7 months
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