Burley: London Blend - an MVR

[TampaPete]

In software development, an MVP is a "minimum viable product", similar to a proof-of-concept for an idea - just enough features to get the idea across. Since I don't think I have enough of a developed palate, I though I would try to create an MVR, a "minimum viable review", possibly one that would fit in a tweet (is it still called a tweet?). Here goes...

Mac Baren Burley: London Blend (2024 Release)
Reviewed In: Bennie Joe Ballerina (narrow, tall bowl)

Smells like powdered chocolate Nesquick with a little pipe tobacco background. Packs and lights easily after a couple minutes of fluffing on the tray. Smokes well, couple early relights, then settles into a nice rhythm. Not much of what I would expect from a burley. Fleeting nuttiness, mostly sweetness and chocolate. Needs more burley and less London.
Rating: ehh
(possible ratings, bad to good: bleh, meh, ehh, yeah)

Thank you for your patience.

 

[BingBong]

In software development, an MVP is a "minimum viable product", similar to a proof-of-concept for an idea - just enough features to get the idea across. Since I don't think I have enough of a developed palate, I though I would try to create an MVR, a "minimum viable review", possibly one that would fit in a tweet (is it still called a tweet?). Here goes...

Mac Baren Burley: London Blend (2024 Release)
Reviewed In: Bennie Joe Ballerina (narrow, tall bowl)

Smells like powdered chocolate Nesquick with a little pipe tobacco background. Packs and lights easily after a couple minutes of fluffing on the tray. Smokes well, couple early relights, then settles into a nice rhythm. Not much of what I would expect from a burley. Fleeting nuttiness, mostly sweetness and chocolate. Needs more burley and less London.
Rating: ehh
(possible ratings, bad to good: bleh, meh, ehh, yeah)

Thank you for your patience.

I think "tweet" is still a thing. The past tense is "twat", although not a lot of people know that.

 

[ThermionicScott]

I think "tweet" is still a thing. The past tense is "twat", although not a lot of people know that.

Now that it's "X", I've heard it called "xit" -- pronounced "shit".

 

[LeafErikson]

Yeah this blend is very mediocre in my opinion.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

differs from Mc Baren Golden Extra only by smell,,?

 

[dottlejockey]

Never tried this one, but a fine review, sir.

 

[craig61a]

I happen to like it. I’ve got a good stash of this year’s and the 2021 production.

 

[kcghost]

I never cared for this blend.

 

[Briarcutter]

To me, its not the way they use to make it. i still have some of the original before they messed around with it and turned it into the chocolate bomb. I like the original, not the new release though. The new release reminds me of a highly sauced chocolate aromatic.

 

[TampaPete]

[edit]

 

[TampaPete]

I have 2 tins of it, might have to find something to mix it with or do some trades.

The jar I have it in has been on my desk all day, and I’ve opened it a few times for a sniff, and each time I’ve become more convinced that it actually topped with Nesquick.

 

[Bbailey324]

I've got a tin open now and have maybe smoked three bowls. So far I agree that it isn't anything terribly exciting. Nothing bad about it, off flavors or anything, but the flavors I like the best put me in mind of a codger burley. When I'm in the mood for that I will stick with a codger burley in the future.

 

[eljimmy]

I enjoyed it more the first time I tried it.

 

[BingBong]

I enjoyed it more the first time I tried it.

Isn't that the way with so many things in life?

 

[eljimmy]

Isn't that the way with so many things in life?

Hahaha! So true