This is a match to the old Holiday Mixture. This classic American English-style tobacco is a combination of rich Burleys, including a nutty cube-cut, bright, sweet Virginia, smoky Cyprian Latakia, zesty Perique and a natural, toasted black Cavendish for a cool-smoking, flavorful experience. If you're looking for an all-day Latakia blend, MARCH - Holiday Mixture is right up your alley.
It was a bit underwhelming at first. But as a newb, I wasn't sure what to expect and thought I might be getting a very Christmassy smoke. But after reading a couple of reviews that helped me understand what the flavours should be - a little nutty, some vanilla, a bit of sweet fruit and a hint of smoke - I recognized the subtle interplay of these and began to enjoy this for what it is.
5 out of 5
Chock full of nuts
Jan 30, 2018
Love this blend! Lot going on in this blend. Upon lighting, my girlfriend thought I was roasting macadamia nuts! Very nice room note and satisfying taste, nutty sweet and Smokey spice.
4 out of 5
The taste of hints of pine tree (Balsam)
Jan 02, 2018
At first I was not sure what I thought of this mixture. I gave it a try and it's ok. The taste of hints of pine tree (Balsam) I found pleasant.. I rated this with 4 star because I might try it again. I would however not say this is my favorite. I still have many more pipe tobaccos to try but one other I really did like was Christmas Spice.
4 out of 5
Pleasant Change
Dec 10, 2017
I found the Holiday Match to be a pleasant addition to my rotation.
5 out of 5
Old Friend
Nov 27, 2017
When I started smoking a pipe,my first tobacco was Holiday and this mix take me back to those days. My wife approved the room odor,its smooth without bite and it could be used for a good all day smoke.
5 out of 5
Very nice
Mar 12, 2017
Very nice.The Latakia is there,but not dominant.All tobaccos work as a team in this blend.If you want an all day blend,try this one.I now understand why my grandfather smoked this back in the day
3 out of 5
Not spicy enough
Jun 23, 2016
I compared this Holiday match to the Lane version with a friend. We both noticed that the Lane version is much more aromatic, much more of a spicy smell, both in the can and being smoked. Bottom line, it's eh ok. I wish I had the original Larus & Brother to compare the Match to. The Match may be closer to the Larus. I don't know which (Lane or Larus) was the benchmark.
5 out of 5
Perfect Holiday match blend
May 26, 2016
this match blend is a neck and neck race to the finish line compared to the original......the only thing missing is the box with the cruise ship on it.......smokes cool.slow burning with a very pleasant room note
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