MATCH Amphora

Like this blend

Nice change of pace tobacco.

I mix my tobacco, so I cannot give an accurate review. The mix is great though. It smooths out the total mix.

What a surprisingly delightful smoke! I bought an ounce as a sample; looking to broaden my selection of fine tobaccos. I must say, that although the name of the blend leaves much to be desired, the taste and character of the tobacco does NOT disappoint! It packed easily, stayed lit to the bottom of the bowl with only white ash left behind as its signature. Taste-wise, MATCH AMPHORA is very smooth and comforting. Mild snatches of mint, caramel and berries assailed my taste buds in an indescribable, delicious cornucopia of flavor. And, it is hypnotically addictive, but in a GOOD way. In my opinion, pipe smokers exist to truly enjoy their smokes. And you WILL with this blend. As for the aroma, MATCH AMPHORA is magical. Sniffing the contents of the bag did not impress me because there was nothing notable to address. But releasing a mouthful of smoke into the air brought a welcoming, lingering scent to everyone nearby who commented on how nice the tobacco smelled and they inquired as to the name of what I was smoking. I felt like a champ as I smiled and told them. So. Realizing that opinions and tastes do vary, I urge you to give this a sampling and judge it for yourself. Just be sure to leave a pound or two for the rest of us, ok? (smile) Seriously though, MATCH AMPHORA is a hidden GEM in the vast world of pipe tobacco blends available to enjoy. Dig in and Enjoy! -GM Patterson.

Blend is tasty, the only downfall is the over moisture of products. I use these for roll your own, and have to dry all the pipe tabacco out. The extra moisture adds weight so you pay for that.

A very tasty smoke. I have heard it's a good match to the original. I didn't notice any bite though I only packed it lightly. The room note and taste is very nice. I found it to be a smooth smoke.

I bought an oz of a bunch of the top rated aromatic's . Got an OZ of this on a whim, Love it and am about to order 16oz.

One of my favorites now.

First I just want to say how impressed I am with Pipes and Cigars' customer service. I can't believe how fast the shipping is, and I had a nice chat with Sal in customer service when I had a question. I bought an ounce of this just to try. I tried a bowl a couple of weeks ago and wasn't that impressed. However, after smoking Half and Half (which I like) for the past week, I think my taste buds have adjusted more to burley. I tried this amphora match again, and loved it. It smokes very well, stays lit, nice luxurious smoke. A nutty burley flavor. I don't really have a feel for how Kentucky tastes by itself, but I like this blend. A nice cool smoke. I plan to buy a supply of this.

Smoked this back to back with Amphora full aroma. Not a match in the normal sense, but I liked it much better than Amphora. This is the first aro I have really enjoyed; I usually smoke balkan/english. I have added more Match Amphora to the cart and will be giving away the "real" Amphora.

This tobacco is a definite must try for the aromatic fans out there. The tin/bag note is beautiful. I detected a caramel scent for some odd reason. The flavor notes, are hard to describe. Not to mention that I don't have discriminating taste buds, but I can tell you that several different notes hit you all at once, and every one of them are pleasant. Out of the bag it is a little moist for my taste as I prefer a touch on the dry side.To be honest, this is rapidly becoming one of my favorite aromatics. Pipes used, country gentleman, and several other types of Missouri Meerschaum pipes.

Initially thought the concentrated scent was a bit much. But once I jarred it up it settled down. Get lots of feedback on how pleasant this one smells. And although I didn't think it would be initially, it has become one of my favored smokes.

Traditional English smoke

Many years ago, Douwe Egberts Amphora was my favorite smoke. When I recently took up the pipe again, I was disappointed to learn it was no longer made. Then I saw this match and tried it. Memories came flooding back! Hippies, flower power, VW Micro-bus, all of which I took great pleasure in laughing at back then. You have NAILED this match! It is as perfect a match as my memory can detect, and THANK YOU!!

I was satisfied - it was whar I expected.

Good scent, burns too fast

the items i received in my purchases have been great.The time to receive the items ordered was minimal and the pricing very reasonable.

Just OK

Fantastic aroma. Packs easily. Smokes smooth. Extremely satisfied.

Was okay.

When I was first smoking a pipe (50+ years ago) I was a kid living in a small town. Only drug store tobaaccos were available and Amphora Aromatic was one of my favorites. I was sorry when it ecame no longer available. ABout 14 years ago a tobacconist friend in New Orleans, right behind St. Louis Cathedral, blended a match that nailed it. He didn't call it Amphora, but some Dutch or German sounding name. So I thought I'd give this a try and hope it was a real match. It's not. Not even close. Generally I don't mind it 'Match' tobaccos really aren't a match, so long as they're good blends, that's all I really care about. This stuff isn't particularly good. No distinctive taste. No distinctive anything. Just a mish mash of some flavors I can't identify, but which don't go together very well. burns OK and no harsh bite though. I'm sure I'll finish what I bought when I'm running low on tobacco and don't have anything else. But I won't be buying any more of this.

This is not the Amphora I remember smoking. I smoked Amphora Green while out of the country and order and smoke Amphora Full Aroma. Nevertheless, it was a satisfying smoke but with a tongue bite.

Being an Amphora smoker for decades...I believe that this 'match' is even better than the original. It is smoother and more tasty even. I make these statements due to the fact that a month or so ago I ran out of the blend, put it on order, only to find out it was 'Backordered'. Dam. What to do? I went to my local pipe shop, bought a pack of Amphora just to hold me over until my order showed up. Then, much to my surprise, did I make the comparisons that I noted previously. And yes, I do believe (in my humble opionion) that the 'match' blend is definitely a better smoke that the original amphora.

We're satisfied

So smooth and tasty...I almost think it's better than the original!

NOTHING like the original Amphora blend. Not even close. Even the cut was wrong. Looked like powder, not tobacco. Makes me wonder if the person that blended this mess ever saw Amphora, let alone smoked it. Will not purchase again.

This tobacco is now one of my favorite full time smokes!!!! I love the smell and the room note. I only use custom made church warden pipes so tongue bit isn't an issue. Very cool smoking. I love the flavor!!! I recommend this to anyone that wants an all day smoke!

it.s great tasting but bite too sharp, captain black original more to my liking. after amphora stopped coming into this country--years ago--i switched to capt. black. been with it a long time.

It was kind of a mash of flavors, not really in the good way. I don't hate it but I wouldn't get it again.

Even though I have been a pipe smoker for over 40 years, I can not consider myself a tobacco connoisseur by any extend of the word....yet, I know that my first love in tobacco was Amphora Red, and when it disappear I was devastated, until I fell in love again.... today I received an Amphora 'substitute' and I couldn't wait to light it up, another heartbreak, either I totally forgot what Amp tasted like (which I doubt) or this mix is way off its mark, I hated it because it did not bring back the memories I was longing for.

Thank you !!! for coming so very close too my old tobacco. Bob G. Fla.

Amphora is great ....

Smokes well, no bite, tastes great, and the ladies love the room note! If you're in the mood for an aromatic...try it.

Although there was an error in my order, customer service was quick in correcting it.

I like the fine ribbon cut, but this tobacco was nasty and not at all like Amphora. Had a very unnatural odor out of the bag and didn’t improve in the pipe.