Mac Baren: 7 Seas Red 3.5oz Pipe Tobacco

I tried to like it. It smells really good but tastes like cough syrup. Maybe aging it will help mellow it out.

Pretty good. Hate to see it discontinued but it happens. There are so many cherry tobaccos it's not much of a surprise. Not as strong as CB Cherry so it was a nice change.

This smells cherry, and does taste slightly cherry, but I can't get around the tongue bite. I've had several other cherry blends that are just far better.

This is my go-to if I want a cherry tobacco. It has a good flavor with a slightly tart hit. Room note is very pleasant. Sweet cherry that won't offend anybody. My wife enjoys the scent of it as do the neighbors.

I can only think that when Middleton decided to stop producing their Cherry pipe tobacco they must have sold the recipe to Mac Baren, because this tastes exactly like I remember Middleton Cherry tasting; just with much higher quality tobacco and no tongue bite! In spite of Mac Baren's reputation for making rather bitey blends, this one absolutely refuses to bite even when puffed quite vigorously, though I'd still suggest smoking it slow and easy to get the most enjoyment out of the flavor of the blend.

As far as the flavor goes, I'm so nostalgic for Middleton Cherry (on account of it being the first pipe tobacco I ever smoked) that I probably can't be objective here, but I'd describe it as a fairly equal mix of well aged Virginia and earthy Burley tobacco flavors with just a little hint of a very natural and realistic cherry flavor in the background without the sweetness. This is not your typical wet and goopy aromatic smothered in toppings, the tobacco is nicely dry right out of the tin and it's so lightly topped that I'd consider it more of a Virgina/Burley blend with just a dash of extra flavor than a traditional aromatic. The cherry flavor that has been added is much like that of a real cherry straight off the tree in your grandmother's backyard, except it isn't sweet and is only ever so slightly tart, and compliments the excellent quality tobacco perfectly I think. Much like the cherry topping, the Vitamin N in this blend is noticable but in no way overwhelming. It's got more than most aromatics but isn't going to knock your socks off so I'd say it's a medium. All in all I couldn't recommend a finer blend for anyone looking for a Middleton Cherry replacement, because Mac Baren 7 Seas Red tastes just like it (albeit with much better quality tobacco and no bite) and I think those who typically smoke non-aromatics will find a lot to like here as well. No goopy pipes or sticky fingers, just a really good Virginia/Burley blend with a touch of unsweetened cherry flavor. It's a winner in my book!...Read More

She's my cherry pie! Sweet cherry smoke goes great with a bitter old fashioned!

A very pleasant sweet cherry aromatic that is just nice for a day when I fancy an aromatic instead of a English Style. Well balanced with good consistancy and moisture. Quality is spot on.

So far over the last year, this is my favorite with gold being a close second. It's a must have for me. Good to get it in bulk, which is what I did 😎

Understated cherry flavor, little bit a cacao flavor and moderate nicotine are the best desserts to smoke for me 육쭈픽 원툴 향연초! 한번 피워보시라니깐염 꺌꺌

This tobacco was a bit too much for me. The cherry taste was so intense it seemed unnatural and tasted of chemicals in my opinion. I am a fan of Mac Baren tobaccos but I will not pick this one up again.