Mac Baren Vanilla Loose Cut – 50g

Mac Baren Vanilla Loose Cut – 50g is a true vanilla classic amongst flavoured pipe tobaccos: smooth, creamy and yet with a pleasant tobacco character. The blend is colourful and vibrant – loose-cut tobaccos are combined with small pieces of plug and flake, which is not only visually appealing but also ensures a smooth, even burn. Mac Baren’s signature is evident the moment you open the tin: a sweet, creamy vanilla aroma that whets your appetite for the first puff, without seeming artificial. In the pipe, the vanilla remains a constant presence, whilst Virginia and Burley give the blend body and structure. The result is an uncomplicated, very pleasant smoke that is ideal for beginners, but also appeals to experienced connoisseurs looking for a reliable ‘feel-good’ aromatic.

Vanilla cream on a classic tobacco base

The recipe features specially selected and matured yellow Virginias, brown Burleys and Modern/Black Cavendish. Added to this are small, finely cut plug pieces, which give the blend more depth and slow down the burn. In terms of flavour, you’ll experience a creamy vanilla note, underpinned by the natural sweetness of Virginia and given a slight nuttiness and more ‘grip’ by the Burley. The Cavendish provides a velvety mouthfeel and makes the blend particularly accessible. As a result, Mac Baren Vanilla Loose Cut is mild to medium-mild in strength, but with a distinct aroma – just right if you like vanilla without losing the tobacco character. The room note is distinctly vanilla-like and is often described as very pleasant and ‘suitable for social occasions’.

Tasting report and characteristics

Cut: Loose Cut (with plug pieces)
Flavouring: Vanilla
Room note: sweet and vanilla-like
Type: Danish aromatic
Raw tobaccos: Virginia , Burley, (Modern/Black) Cavendish