Tobaccos Paul Olsen - No. 51 (My Own Blend)

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	StevieB (2071)	2015-07-28		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Paul Olsen - No. 51.

In the tin the flakes are pretty loosely packed, circling the outer of the tin and this has allowed them to reach a decent level of hydration rather than being packed tightly together unable to breath. They smell grassy with a touch of nuts too. If I take a flake out in its entirety it must be six inches long. They rub with great ease, they start to crumble the moment I tare them. The flavour of this smoke is quite deep, not just a boring old Virginia taste. The Virginia does make up a large part of the smoke, fresh, citrusy and sweet but the smoke also gives off a spicy touch with a subtle nutty, caramel-esc character. No. 51 gives one hell of a good burn, one of the best I have had in my pipe. I find the nicotine just above medium, not too strong yet satisfying if N is one of your smoking requirements. Tongue bite doesn't happen and the smoke only becomes too warm if stressed.

I find No. 51 very enjoyable so have no problem giving it four stars.

Pipe Used: Rattray's Six Freinds 19 Oom Paul

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: The Danish Pipe Shop

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Little Steven (76)	2016-09-17		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium	Unnoticeable

This is the one, out of all of Paul Olsens blend, that is the least painful to smoke. I get oral chemical burn from his products.

That's a shame because this, 51, is a tasty, toasty, citrusy dark virginia with an autumnal backdrop of fruitiness.

It's a wholesome smoke for those who have the right chemical balance.

Pipe Used: Stanwell billard.

Age When Smoked: Fresh from the shop.

Purchased From: The shop down on the corner.

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