Mac Baren Classics Symphony

This blend was something that I haven't experienced. It's aroma was different from its taste. Although I had compliments from it. It has a taste of pine. I tend to reached for it often as it was something different and enjoyable.

I order bulk, and use it to mix with several other offerings.

Very nice blend, pleasant mild flavor, cocoa flavor present but not overly strong. A very good Burley

This is a very mild an gentle blend if you love Virginia you found it Virginia forward then burly touch of black great as a all day blend smokes slow cool excellent on exhale room note is pleasing,comments, were i didn't know that they still made old fashioned pipe tobacco any 4 stars because it was really dry. Will buy again! Robert.

While in the Army I discovered this brand in 1971 at a PX in Germany. Been smoking it ever since. What else is there to say?

Pleasant easy smoke without bite.

This was too dry in the bag (not tin), but a humidifying disk for 3-4 days did the trick. Faint chocolate flavor, mild-medium strength, mellow though, no bite unless you really "try". No idea why Mac Baren itself marked it on the tin as "medium-strong". I've had other Mac Barens that are stronger than this and advertised as "mild". This can be an all day smoke. Leaves ashes in the bowl. As another reviewer noted, yes, the Cavendish mellows the Burleys here.

not to bad !

A favorite, full bodied burley with flavor!

Great all day smoke with traditional aroma

Stays lit better than most of your offerings that I have tried, making it easier to enjoy s full bowl without constantly relighting. Mild enough, would like it to be a bit more aromatic, but a good smoke.

Symphony has no bite. It smokes cool and clean. Nice Virginia notes mostly lead the blend. Wonderful to start you day.

I find Symphony to be a light- to medium-intensity blend with very even, enjoyable flavor. Like most of the Mac Barens I've smoked, it can bite if you don't watch out - and this makes a LOT of difference in the quality of the flavor. Take it slow, and you'll get the full experience of Mac Baren's sophisticated style. I taste chocolate and perfume. A very enjoyable "anytime smoke." A good way to start in aromatics, but sophisticated enough that you won't abandon it later.

I find Symphony to be a light- to medium-intensity blend with very even, enjoyable flavor. Like most of the Mac Barens I've smoked, it can burn quickly if you don't watch out - and this makes a LOT of difference in the quality of the flavor. Take it slow, and you'll get the full experience of Mac Baren's sophisticated style. I taste chocolate and perfume. A very enjoyable "anytime smoke." A good way to start in aromatics, but one that you won't abandon later.

Had not not smoked Symphony for many years. After my first draw couldn’t remember why. It is a very smooth satisfying smoke that packs just right and stays lit easily. Symphony will once again be in my regular rotation. Do yourself a favor, pack your favorite pipe with Symphony, sit back in your favorite chair, light up and get ready for a wonderful evening!

I like Mac Baren blends and this one is a good one. Kinda reminds me of the old Mac Baren Gold I used to smoke all the time. Very nice. Smoke it slow and enjoy.

Symphony is not only a consistent but joyful smoke but also slow burning and smooth. Hand rubbed before packaging really makes a difference.

This is a nice blend which to me has a nice vanilla flavor not chocolate. It is a course cut blend that will have a tendency to dry out so keep a water button in your pouch. Start by taking out a bowl full and crunching it up with your fingers and it will pack, light, stay lit and taste better. Hope this helps. Enjoy.

My favorite right now!

Been smoking this brand since the mid 1970s.

Good smoke, learning to love it!

Very relaxing, smooth and pleasant. Just as a symphony should be. Awesome! I will be adding more to my collection.

My favorite all day smoke. Great tobacco without aromatics

Smoked it before and it is still the same a very good tobacco

Excellent smoking tobacco

very good

Nice blend

Symphony is pleasant and light-smoking with a soft, warm aroma and a gentle blend of soothing flavors that burns evenly in the bowl. It's a very relaxing and meditative smoke.

A refreshing alternative, mild and good tasting

Didn't fast the chocolate, other than that it's a smooth & very tasty tobacco

A fine standard mix. Notes of hay, bread, ages very very well, id let it sit for 3-6 months beforr smoking, although straight new is fine too

Good all day smoke. Easy on the tongue so long as you don't puff too hard. pleasant, yet subtle flavor from beginning to end. Great price too. I'll be keeping it in my rotation.

Smoked very nice, easy on the nose and tongue. Very hard to say exactly what the flavor is but is very mellow and tasty. I get a little sweet and warm flavor, not sugary but more molasses. No bite at all for me.

Symphony brings the burley in a slightly sweet package. Just what I have been looking for. When I want something a little sweeter I mix in a measure of whichever aromatic sounds good at the moment. This is an all day smoke for sure. Almost indistinguishable from Golden Extra.

This is one of the best Smoke-It-Outta-The-Bag bulks I've ever bought. Not saying much since it's from a top blender. You don't even have to rub this stuff. It's sweet, mild and relights without a bit of nasty. Symphony doesn't suck.

This blend has been marketed wrong. From the ingredients listed one would think that this is an aromatic, or perhaps a similar but lighter version of Golden Extra. This is unfortunate because it might persuade Burley smokers to pass on this gem. It is made up predominantly of the lovely, top shelf Mac Baren Burley, supported by a bit of Virginia, but what makes this blend sing is the addition of the Cavendish. This is what throws people off because the Cavendish is Mac Barens Original Cavendish which is made with Dark Fired Kentucky and it is the smoky quality of that leaf that gives this blend it's spicy goodness. This blend is complex for a Burley and gains strength as you progress down the bowl eventually hitting the crescendo about 3/4 of the way down. If you like Burley or Golden Extra you will definitely like this blend, but don't think that's it's GE's little brother, this one is actually the stronger of the two.

I love this stuff... good smoke for all day.. I like to smoke this in a Brebbia Dublin that has a 9mm filter.. No Bite..Great taste..

Love this blend

I used to smoke pounds of this blend in the late 1970s. For a long while, I stopped liking it, but now I like it again. I think the bulk version tastes better than the tinned - less moisture content. A very mild, all day smoke.

A cool, well-balanced smoke, good anytime

Not quite as smooth as in thought it would be but a pleasant smoke nonetheless. Mild bite with solid puffing qualities.

good and balanced smoke

This tobacco was terrific. ABSOLUTELY 5 Stars. I tried this originally back in th 80's and really didn't care for it. I was smoking a lot of Drug Store brands then. The combo of tobaccos in this mixture makes this an all day smoke. No bite. This is definitely one tobacco I'll re-order

Perfect blend, mild on the tongue, wonderful aroma, burns cool

Easy to smoke. It's Ok.

Really enjoying this blend. I was not super impressed at first. It seemed to bite and was harsh, but after letting it sit for a while and learning how to pack and draw it, I am really falling in love with it more and more. The natural tobaccos put through a lovely, slight chocolate, sweet note that comes through the end of the smoke in a wonderful way.

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