Customer Reviews (6 Total)
It definitely smells like tea!
October 04, 2020
Product: Vauen Oxford Blend 50g
I generally don't like aromatics. The reason for this is that I believe that aromas often lack variability, and I feel that their flavors tend to be intense as well, but Oxford Blend is not one of them. It has a pleasant aroma, full of black tea and ... Read More
vanilla hints, with tobacco-derived bitterness and citrus notes that go well together. I usually like medium English and I smoke those (Presbyterian, 965, Commonwealth, etc.). When I do smoke aromatics, I choose blends that go back and forth along the same medium line as them. These include Dan Tobacco's Blue Note and Sutliff's Revelation Match, but I recommend them to pipe smokers who prefer blends that are harmonious and less harsh in aroma. Read Less
Excellent For Blending With Burley’s
January 24, 2019
Product: Vauen Oxford Blend 50g
I’m not a huge fan of aromatic tobaccos (they lack flavor and they burn) however I love bergamot so I had to give this a try. As a stand-alone tobacco I don’t think it hold up, however ive used it to liven up Burley blends and it works exceedingly we... Read More
ll at that. The room note is amazing and a little goes a long way in improving the note of some of the harsher burley blends. I’ve had people come across the parlor to find out what I’m smoking. Non smokers find it pleasing as well. Read Less
What a great tasting... tea?
December 02, 2018
Product: Vauen Oxford Blend 50g
So much has been said about Vauen's Oxford Blend tasting like Earl Gray tea. I only drink hot tea on rare occasions (usually with Chinese food). I can probably count the times I've had Earl Gray tea on one hand. But, the flavors of Bergamot (similar ... Read More
to orange zest) and milk (which is often added to Earl Gray tea) are flavors I think of as Creamsicle; orange and vanilla flavored ice cream bars which are a real treat for kids in the Summertime (originally called Dreamsicles). Not only do I detect these flavors in this great aromatic mixture, but it is almost as refreshing too. It never bites. It burns rather cool. It's not even remotely chemical tasting. As aromatics go, it is not sopping wet or gooey and acts like a nice bright Virginia most of the time even tasting like hay or tea occasionally too. It's a nice ribbon cut that packs easily and burns consistently all the way down. I find the flavor of Oxford Blend to be similar to Holger Dansk Original Mild Orange too, but Oxford is slightly more refined tasting and slightly milder. The cut is a bit more consistent and of finer ribbon as well. Overall, I like both, but Oxford is just tastier. Like I said, I think this is a very refreshing blend. Sometimes when I'm having several bowls of heavier blends, this is one I can smoke in between to cleans my palate and sort of re-set when changing blend types. It is mild enough that it would be a good one for new pipe smokers to start out with, especially if they have a sweet tooth. This blend is a good example of how different various pipe tobaccos can be and why flavor is so important to our hobby. And, as flavored as this is, I can always taste the tobacco and that's so important to me. I've liked all of the Vauen blends I've tried so far, and Oxford is one of their best. Enjoy. Read Less
Love Earl Gray in my cup and my pipe.
November 23, 2018
Product: Vauen Oxford Blend 50g
I love this because it is so close to Earl Grey tea and I love Earl Grey tea. The tin note is of Earl Grey tea. When smoking, you will get an orange, citrus taste which is extremely mild. It seemed a bit moist in the tin, so some drying may be needed... Read More
. It is a nice smoke, Very Pleasant Room Note. Read Less
Product: Vauen Oxford Blend 50g
Very nice flavor full heavy smoke, I traded a can of Shire for Oxford and my is it pleasant with a cup of coffee in the evening before or after a meal
Tea, Earl Grey...
July 18, 2018
Product: Vauen Oxford Blend 50g
If you enjoy a cup of hot Earl Grey, you will probably enjoy this. It burns slow and cool, when sipped. The flavor remains throughout the bowl. It does need some drying time, I found, and even then required a few relights. I like this blend a lot, an... Read More
d will be buying more. Read Less
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