Mac Baren Classics Original Choice

great blend aromatic, almost reminds you of cookies.

Great taste and slow burning

This used to be called Mild Choice before the EU made Mac Baren change the name. A very nice cool burning cavendish which is very easy to smoke.

I was not at all disappointed, as typical of MacBaren. Always a strong 4, almost a 5 on most of their blends. As usual they manage to make good on every promise claimed on the can, but not so exceedingly well as to get that 5th star. Certainly a quality tobacco going on here, bold flavor. A bit hard on the pipe though, the churchwarden needed to be "plumed out" thrice as a direct result of this blend but it was certainly worth it.

Sweet

Was ok, added some Orlik Golden Sliced and it's very tasty now.

My favorite! The base of my blends

Smooth! Burns well once it is taken out of the tin and stored in a mason jar. I usually let it sit out for a few minutes prior to packing a bowl. Probably my new favorite everyday smoke.

Thank you for good quality of tobacco!

great aroma and consistency, good price.

Smokes good. Tastes good.

Have smoked MacBaren select for some time. I am adding this to my rotation. It is a bit more robust but aroma is more pleasant. Truth be told both are excellent..

Very nice smoke. I will buy again.

Definitely has a classic vibe to it, but to me it's just too sweet and I can't taste the subtle tobacco notes I love. I can't use this in blends or it dominates. So alone or blended I don't care for it. Once and a while it is a very nice "simpler times" nostalgic smoke, and I enjoy it with iced tea. On hot days it's a nice one to throw in the cob while I'm taking a break from yard work. If you need a break from fancy blends and something simple, this is a nice relaxing smoke.

When I first opened the tin, I was super worried. Unlike some of the lucky folk on this review thread, I didn't like the aroma at all. It's seemed over the top sweet, and there was a funky floral note that I couldn't quite put my finger on, and didn't want to put in my pipe. Thank GOD I powered past that initial impression. When smoked in a wide bowl, it has a wonderfully unique flavor profile. I could swear I taste incense. As I've said before, I'm a moody guy... and this one definitely ricks me when I'm in the mood for it. Love, love, love it.

Cool

I am a tobacco novice who has had some good experiences with all forms of tobacco before, but time spent fishing in the mountains made me fall in love with the spirit of the quintessential pipe-smoking fly fisherman. I needed something smooth, sweet, slightly aromatic, and with a sensitive palate, something that would be far from the tongue-bite terror of cheap, gas station tobaccos. On smelling the tobacco for the first time, the sweet notes of fig and raisin blew me away and really comes through when burned. It only gets better as the coal settles in. I love this tobacco and will keep coming back when I leave the stream to refill for another trip.

I find MacBaren Original Choice a pleasant smoke that is useful as a change of pace rather than a steady smoke. It is smooth and leaves a nice aftertaste. Nice aroma and burns well.

Wonderful aroma out of the tin (mostly vanilla), smooth, no bite, mild strength. It lights easily, stays lit, just right moisture level, but some pipe smokers may prefer it a bit drier. Virginia + Burley + Cavendish. If you enjoy the BR and CB aromatics, you should definitely try this. In my top 5 aromatic blends. The only thing is, like most aromatics these days, I don't see the fine ash in the bowl that another reviewer noted. It does leave a slight gooey mess, but not as much as CB for example.

Service as advertised.

The quality is good as usually. No complaints! Thank you!

Great smoke

A smooth aromatic tobacco. it is one of those tobaccos that you can smoke by itself or mixed with other brands. I have used it both ways and it adds a nice flavor and aroma to a mixed batch.

Original Choice is a beautifully balanced tobacco with a nice floral note and a hint of vanilla. I could smoke this tobacco any time of the day and all day long. I will put the Original Choice on my top list of McBaren tobaccos - a true keeper.

Great tobacco

I smoke several other Macbaren flavors... This one is perfect...it's like getting the best combination of all of the others.

Nice mild blend with no tongue bite. No peppery taste that you get in some English blends. Just a nice pleasant tobacco smoke without the extra casings. I like this blend at night when I can just sit and relax with a nice glass of Scotch.

Mild. Not as flavorful as I remembered from 30 years ago, but that’s probably my memory problem.

Excellent taste, nice and flavorful blend, burns cool, no tongue bite, great tobacco and an affordable price!

A good product. No complaints.

In a way I hate this blend, I have several pounds of good tobacco on hand and thought I had found my top three blends, then I bought this. I now have a new favorite that will probably not be bettered. So there are gobs of blends I will only visit on occasion. This tastes great, burns perfectly all the way to the bottom of the bowl leaving a fine white ash even with my less than perfect packing, it has no bite and I can smoke and enjoy it all day. I recommend it to one and all.

In a way I hate this blend, I have several pounds of good tobacco on hand and thought I had found my top three blends, then I bought this. I now have a new favorite that will probably not be bettered. So there are gobs of blends I will only visit on occasion. This tastes great, burns perfectly all the way to the bottom of the bowl leaving a fine white ash even with my less than perfect packing, it has no bite and I can smoke and enjoy it all day. I recommend it to one and all.

I bought this because I wanted a blend that was a good "old fashioned" smoke, no gimmicks just a good smoke. This filled every requirement I set and exceeded several. Smokes cool, tastes great and burns to the bottom of the bowl with no problem. If you have moved past the cute gimmicky crap and just want a great relaxing smoke, give this a try. Worth the price.

Nice, pleasant, cool, enjoyable smoke, but a bit pricey!

Is quite smokable, though would not my first choice in the future.

it´s good but not the best

Original Choice by Mac Baren is a mild cavendish blend suitable for all day smoking. Burns well, sweet aroma, and a good value cost-wise.

I love this stuff...but I'm new to piping. I am looking for a little variety and was hoping someone could let me know what a close relative to this is.

Bought 3 tins and a 1lb bag. Need I say more?

Wow, this stuff is good...like really good. I'm normally a VA, VA blend or VA/PER indulged as I've "grown out" of aromatics years ago. Had undiscovered this stuff back then I would have never switched, it's that enjoyable. Nuff said. Pipe on my friends....

Got the 3.5 oz tin and lit up my first bowl. Went back to the web site and ordered another. I can't identify the aroma or the flavor, but it was so good,I wanted to make sure I didn't run out. For me,the flavor and aroma are what a great pipe tobacco should be. Definitely in my top 5 and a 5 Star blend

One of the most underrated tobaccos. After finishing the first bowl,I had to fill another. As a matter of fact,I reordered the second tin right after finishing the second bowl. Aroma,taste,flavor,burn is second to none. Will be buying the pound bag next,and the price was exceptional. Can't say enough good things about OC.

good smoke have ordered before will again one of my favorites

Very smooth, great room note, and one of my favorites.

Very smooth, great room note, and one of my favorites.

I was very satisfied with my order and I will order again.

A very mild tobacco with nice tase and a great room note. Excellent!

Original Choice is a nice contrast to my English blends. I find most aromatics smell great in the bag or tin, but are harsh on the tongue. This is smooth and satisfying. My wife likes the aroma when I smoke this, and will even occasionally let me smoke this one in the house.

smooth rich great tast