Amphora Burley is surprisingly high quality and very good.
Amphora Thoughts
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My Grand Dad smoked Amphora Brown exclusively from the time my memory kicks in (1965 or so) until 1984 when he passed. I was of course, drawn to it when I first tried a pipe over Thanksgiving break my Freshman year in College (1981). I eventually smoked the Amphora line and settled on the Red. I liked it in the big cans. When Doewe Egbert stopped importing Amphora to the U.S. I just moved on. Little did I know how many times THAT would happen in the future. The first time I saw Amphora again, I'm not sure who made it but it was a poor copy. I tried Gawith Red. This was not at all Amphora. This recent stuff by Mac Baren is pretty decent. There was just something about the cut of the old stuff that was so much more interesting. It was really easy to pack and I think it burned better too.
Mike S.
Mike S.
Just opened up their Virginia blend and though it's very dry it's actually pretty good. Goes great with coffee in the morning and could be a all day smoke. No harshness or tongue bite for me. Smokes cool and has some nice traces of brown sugar sweetness every now and then. I have to say this is the first OTC tobacco I enjoy.
The Burley is the only one I keep a few pouches of on hand. A great Burley for a very reasonable price.
most of the amphora stuff is really good. i like full aroma a lot the cut and blend are amazing. i like the burley and va as well.
really solid for the money, also my b&m had some pouches just sitting there from 2016 so that was hype.
really solid for the money, also my b&m had some pouches just sitting there from 2016 so that was hype.
I like the Burley and Kentucky. My significant other even commented that she liked the room note on the Kentucky.
Count me as another fan, Original and Burley are to my tastes.
Can't get the Burley or Kentucky here sadly. Of those I've tried I liked the Virginia best and buy it when it's available. They're all decent quality though which I found surprising.
I’m living in Spain too (originally from Providence, RI) and the Full is all I can find too. I like it but often mix it with oriental leaf to tone it down a little, as it certainly is full flavored.
Hello friend Bacco. You say you live in Spain? What a surprise, can you tell me where you are? I live in Almeria. Best regards.
Greetings John, I live in San Pedro Alcantara, near Marbella. I feel lucky in that the tobacco prices are good here, but we must buy from brick and mortar stores as I don’t think internet sales are allowed, correct me if I am wrong. Luckily, the selection available is decent, so I don’t feel too deprived, even though there is a lot that I can’t get my hands on.