Customer Reviews (28 Total)
It's Good, Real Good!
May 31, 2018
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Balanced flavor profile with citrus highlights. A lingering subtle sweetness and despite the looks of the cut, easy to load and a non-fussy burn rate. MB hit a Home run here.
Very decent straight Virginia!
November 05, 2018
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
I had to smoke a few bowls of this to decide whether or not I liked it. Well, I have concluded that this is a pretty decent straight Virginia blend. Keep in mind that my favorite straight Virginia is G.L. Pease "Union Square", so I'm compar... Read More
ing this blend to that. As other reviewers have noted, this blend has a sharpness to it along with the usual hay-like quality. The pouch note led me to think that there might be some kind of light topping, but after smoking several bowls in a briar and a cob, I'm thinking maybe not. I also didn't notice humectant. But that sharpness is rather nice. It's not too sharp. The overall taste is very nice. It is grassy with a noticeable touch or sweetness that intensifies as the smoke progresses. I, too, find that this blend gets a little rough around the edges and a tad bit ashy near the end of the bowl. But the majority of the smoke was very tasty. It looks like a broken flake to me, so I just bent and stuffed it into the pipe and I tamped it in there fairly firmly. I didn't find it too hard to get lit and it generally required only one or two relights. I think the key here is to keep the burning tobacco firmly tamped as I'm smoking. At least this works for me, and it seemed that I could keep that bowl going very nicely through almost all the smoke. I only needed to re-light near the end of the bowl. This blend performed best in my MM Country Gentleman. A full bowl in the Country Gentleman provided about an hour and twenty minute smoke for me (and yes, DO sip this blend for the best flavor). Overall, a very decent smoke. Not nearly as good as GLP Union Square (but that's nectar of the gods to me), but really decent, just the same. Tasty, nice room note, long burning, doesn't seen to bite, smokes cool if you go slowly with it. It comes at a decent price, too. This blend will likely age well, but I'd take it out of the pouch and jar it. I recommend this blend if you like straight Virginias, and it would not be a bad selection for those wanting to try a straight Virginia for the first time. Cheers! Read Less
A Fine Smoke
May 24, 2018
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
MB blends have never been a friend to me - just bad luck on the chemistry end. That said, I really enjoyed this blend. Smokes clean and bright. With regards to relights, gurgle and tongue bit, it behaves with great civility. Indeed, the quality is su... Read More
ch that I would recommend it to any Virginia lover, seasoned or otherwise. Read Less
Quality Virginia In A Pouch
August 05, 2019
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Top notch smoke for any lover of Virginia tobacco. Sweet, grassy, fruity, goodness. Very moist in the pouch. Wont bite. So far everything in the Amphora line has impressed me. MacB is really on a mission to raise the bar for tobacco one can find ... Read More
in a pouch. Read Less
Virginia simple
May 01, 2021
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Nice bready bag note. Loads and lights with ease. Light, citrus grassy flavor profile. Lots of sweetness. Not much casing compared to other blends from Amphora. Occasionally I tasted a bit of that metallic, copper, chemical thing that OTC blends some... Read More
times have. Read Less
one of my favorits
September 21, 2019
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
I am new to pipe smoking (just 1 year) and I have not tried many blends so far, but this is one of my favorits. Every day smoke. For me its sweet, grassy, toasted flavor with woody under notes. I willy like it.
Very Good Va For $
July 19, 2018
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
This is pretty similar to Orlik Golden Sliced. Sort of reminds me of HH Pure Virginia. Just a great classic grassy hay fruity Virginia blend. Well worth snagging a few pouches.
Neutral Flavor
May 26, 2018
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Maybe I’m spoiled from smoking those Lakeland tasting tobaccos.Very high quality broken flake.I dried mine overnight to improve the smokability.I will try in a variety of pipes.Maybe I goofed up by smoking in a pipe normally used for oriental mixture... Read More
s.Who knows?I will give a chance.The four stars are for quality and presentation,and MacBaren has never let me down Read Less
Mc Barens made it again
May 22, 2018
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Based on my limited experience Only can say Mc Barens didn't let us down,similarly to other Amphora offerings this Amphora Virginia has incredibly good price/quality ratio.Medium strength well burning Virginia,perhaps something like between Capstan G... Read More
old,&Blue.And as with all Amphoras this may benefit from some 15-30 min drying time prior to smoke, Read Less
this tobacco is not for me
April 20, 2022
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
And so, for about 15 years I did not buy this tobacco and now I decided to refresh my memory. Definitely not worth it.
There are flavorings and the taste is not natural Virginia - this is a big minus.
Dark brown crushed Virginia flakes with a subtl... Read More
e citrus flavor. Tobacco is wet - I suppose because of the chemistry. Dries for a very long time.
Smoking is not enjoyable.
Compared to the line of virgin tobaccos, this is not the best option.
Conclusion - this tobacco is not for me. Unfortunately, I can't say enough good things about this tobacco. Read Less
Solid Virginia Blend
January 06, 2022
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Very good all around basic virginia blend. Moisture out of the pouch was perfect for me. If you like your tobacco on the dry side this will only require a couple minuets of dry time. The broken flake format is well done. Can be packed as is for smoki... Read More
ng in a wide bowel and rubs out very easily. Takes easily to the flame and does not get to hot or bite. Covers the range of most virginia flavors. Slight notes of citrus and hay, lots of bready sweetness and every now and then a hint of red virginia flavor. There may be a touch of added sweetness to this but it is very slight. Not the most complex but far from boring or one note. Great all day smoke for a virginia fan. I will definitely be buying more to see how it ages. Read Less
Laced with goop?
July 16, 2021
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Seems like a nice VA, but it’s laced most likely with PG to keep it moist in the pouch. Everyone complained it was too dry, so they must’ve put a humectant in it. I can smell the play dough scent on my fingers and it doesn’t seem to ever want to dry ... Read More
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you get what you pay for
June 10, 2021
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
I don't smoke straight Virginia often. I bought it because it's cheap. The tobocco looks good but taste nothing special. It is very far behind SG's best brown flake or fvf...
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
What I love about this blend is its combination of strength and taste. The bag note is intoxicating. I love to sniff the bowl when occasionally the pipe goes out. A real winner. Will definitely order more. Five ***** .
Good OTC in Canada.
May 09, 2021
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
I bought a pouch of this from a tobacco shop recently to see me through to my next order, and it might be something I have to keep around. For one, this tobacco is usually available at most tobacco shops in Canada and it's priced a bit less than say... Read More
, a tin of Mac Baren. This makes it easier to support local and doesn't hurt the wallet too much. It's also a great smoke! A simple blend of VA, pressed and cut into broken flakes. The strands are quite long and well compacted and rub out into a fine ribbon. It's not a complex tobacco, but it doesn't need to be. Straight up grassy sweetness with just a touch of tang is all you need from a Virginia and this delivers. Despite the lower cost, this is still a Mac Baren tobacco and should be thought of as such. A good OTC for Canadians who happen to find themselves in need of a quality smoke while they wait for their next smokingpipes.com shipment. Read Less
Surprize
September 26, 2020
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
I"ve never thought that i will give five stars to an Amphora blend ,but i just did .After seeng Shane Ireland"s interview with the CEO of Amphora ,i thought ill give it a shot (he said that A has been changed for higher quality)It is true ... Read More
the blend takes light easily and burns very well to a proverbial white ash.Very zesty Virginia taste with no detectable toppings .I can imagine this as an eminent candidate for ageing .My only reservation is the packing aka the pouch.My tobacco was quite dry and i had to rehydrate it .So now whenever i receive new pouches i just jar them right away (i strongly advise you do do the same).Highly recomended. Read Less
Good VA experience
September 01, 2020
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
This is a good mid level VA tobacco for VAlovers...this is a great learner straight VA..among one of my first forays into this type of smoke...must be shipped slowly,but will give a great,slightly tar,hay,DARKER straight VA taste..beware,will burn ho... Read More
t if not sipped slowly...great in both briar and MM cob...nic hit is medium to me...my pouch was a year old when opened...not quite as tame, mello, and sweet as C&D Opening Night,another BIG favorite VA...I'll purchase this again,as it offers a bit more umph,yet thouroughly enjoyable smoke.definitely recommended. Read Less
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
I really enjoyed this Virginia. Very tasty and smoked well. I’ve been impressed with the Amphora lineup.
Rock Solid Virginia
April 19, 2020
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
This is a solid Virginia, burns well, has good tangy and bready, even nutty flavor. It's very similar to HH Pure Virginia flake. It's a great value for the price. The only negative (for me) is that it leans towards being too fruity. Overall this is g... Read More
ood, worthy stuff. Read Less
Disappointed
January 12, 2020
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Previous purchase was good But the last time it changed
It's like getting Mac Baren: Virginia No. 1.
Which I like the old style, dark color Broken Flake
Disappointed
September 24, 2019
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
I found this one, no matter how carefully dried and sipped, to be dark, ashy and bitter-tasting. Though it's been over thirty years since I had one, it brought back memories of stale Winston cigarettes. Might be the right cup of tea for cigar and/or ... Read More
cigarette lovers but as far as Virginias go I'll be sticking with Erinmore Flake. Read Less
Then there was MOLD
July 02, 2019
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Edit: not to change my mind about this tobacco but to address smoking pipes team to address the issue, i was contacted by Steve shortly after i contacted customer service and they corrected the issue promptly. All the respect for smoking pipes, they ... Read More
have proper approach for their clients even if it is a big business. I just hope mac baren get to the bottom of this.
First time i tried this blend i fell in love, home run on all marks. I bought many pouches and stored in my cellar temperature controlled and all. A year pass by and every pouch i opened were filled with mold, very frustrating and unacceptable from mac baren. Smoking pipes will not exchange or refund as it is not within the last 30 days, not that i will open 40+ pouches in 30 days anyway nor the mold showed at that time. If you will not smoke the pouch within few days dont waste your money like i did. Al janabi Read Less
Tasty, Easy Smoking Blend
June 13, 2019
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Very nice flavors present here with slightly sweet, grassy notes, has a comfortable body to the smoke and burns very nicely with minimal gurgling or relighting necessary
Superb Value for Money
June 12, 2019
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Broken flake? Perhaps. I find it awfully close to ready-rubbed, which is fine with me, I rub out all my flakes. Didn't find it needed drying. A good, solid, flavorful virginia comparing quite favorably to tobaccos coming in a higher price points. If ... Read More
you like OGS or HH Pure Virginia, I think you will like this. An excellent bargain. Read Less
Impressed
February 03, 2019
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Bought this on a recommendation. If you like VA, give it a try!!!
Excellent
January 09, 2019
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
I am completely satisfied with this virginia. Excellent value
Decent straight virginia at a good price
December 14, 2018
Product: Amphora Virginia Blend 1.75oz
This is a nice straight virginia. As a broken flake it is easy to load. The pouch note is fruity. It lights pretty well but might need a little drying. It is grassy and bright in flavor. I do not detect much sweetness throughout the bowl. You definit... Read More
ely need to sip this blend as it can bite if hurried. There is a slight nicotine hit. Overall a good straight virginia that would be recommended to beginner or experienced smokers. Read Less
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