Century Black Cordial
(2.33)
A blend of four unusual black fire-cured grades enhanced with sweet Virginia and a top dressing of cordial.
Details
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 |
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| Dec 30, 2017 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild | Pleasant |
Century-Black Cordial. This is quite a pleasing mild smoke. Not extraordinary but still a good enough smoke.
The pouch note brings the smell of Ribena cordial to mind. A touch berry like and quite sweet.
On the negative side it's in need of drying. Not just a short airing but a decent one as it's almost tacky to the touch.
From the smoke the cordial flavour comes across quite strong. Again, like Ribena, it appears to be some form of berry cordial that's been used. There isn't much natural tobacco tastes to be obtained. The Virginia seems just about non-existent and the Black Cavendish's sweetness isn't too discernable because of the sweetness from the cordial.
Another negative, tongue bite. Sip slowly otherwise your tongue may melt! As long as I use a gentle technique it's enjoyable enough but if I allow myself to slightly over puff then it gives me some agro'.
There isn't a great deal of N in this, it requires a deep inhalation to really notice any.
Once it's lit it holds the burn well. A few tamps here and there seem to keep it in line.
As I said at the start, this is quite a pleasing mild smoke. Nothing extraordinary but good enough. I wouldn't add it to my regular rotation but it's alright as a one off.
Two stars.
The pouch note brings the smell of Ribena cordial to mind. A touch berry like and quite sweet.
On the negative side it's in need of drying. Not just a short airing but a decent one as it's almost tacky to the touch.
From the smoke the cordial flavour comes across quite strong. Again, like Ribena, it appears to be some form of berry cordial that's been used. There isn't much natural tobacco tastes to be obtained. The Virginia seems just about non-existent and the Black Cavendish's sweetness isn't too discernable because of the sweetness from the cordial.
Another negative, tongue bite. Sip slowly otherwise your tongue may melt! As long as I use a gentle technique it's enjoyable enough but if I allow myself to slightly over puff then it gives me some agro'.
There isn't a great deal of N in this, it requires a deep inhalation to really notice any.
Once it's lit it holds the burn well. A few tamps here and there seem to keep it in line.
As I said at the start, this is quite a pleasing mild smoke. Nothing extraordinary but good enough. I wouldn't add it to my regular rotation but it's alright as a one off.
Two stars.
Pipe Used:
Various
PurchasedFrom:
Black Swan Tobbacconist U.K.
Age When Smoked:
New