Manufacturer Description:
Best Virginia, some Oriental and a hint of Perique in different cutting widths. A taste of fine, smooth tobacco.
Characterisation:
If you look into the open Killarney tin after you have opened the paper rosette and removed the slightly crushed cover sheet, you will see an unusual play of colours. The most diverse cuts are mixed here in predominantly light brown tones: golden and fawn-brown longer curls, greenish cubes and orange-colored flakes that have fallen off, and a little dark brown fine cut exude a sweet scent somewhere between fruit jam and vanilla crescents. Neither sour Perique nor smoky Orient can be smelled. The moisture content is good, but it doesn't hurt if you let the tobacco ventilate a little before giving it into the pipe.
Plugging:
For the inconsistent cut of the Killarney, you should choose a pipe that is not too small and also make sure to leave room for the tobacco when plugging. That's why you should fill loose and tamp it carefully.
Light up:
Slightly pre-dried, the ruffled parts of the Killarney take the flame well and pass it on to the rest of the filling. Since the more compact components expand somewhat, you should push them back gently with the tamper before an even bed of embers is achieved with the last flame.
Smoking properties:
The aroma is less powerful than one might assume from the cold scent. In the first half, the Killarney smokes very mildly and you can taste honeyed and lemony notes that can be attributed to the unspecified aroma. The Virginia selected for this is very appropriate with its natural sweetness, but also contrasts with toasted bread, wood and nut aromas, so that a flavor profile that is not overly complex, but is nevertheless exciting. As the smoke progresses, it gains flavor and a little strength. The Oriental and the Perique remain in the background. But you can always taste that they are there, giving body to the Killarney smoke. The Oriental delivers a fine herbal flavor and the Perique adds a dash of fruit acid. Both are neither acidic nor pungent and do not weigh down, but create a satisfying smoking experience. Smoked slowly, as is recommended for all Virginia blends, the Killarney burns unobtrusively and deliberately. Maybe you have to refire once, but in the end only a few unburned crumbs, some ash and almost no condensate remain.
Redolency:
The room note of the Killarney is natural and the contained Oriental can also be noticed, although not excessively, but consideration should be given to non-smoking company.
Conclusion:
The mixture, kept in light brown tones, seems to be strongly flavored when the cold scent is smelled. However, this impression quickly fades when you smoke. The Killarney is primarily a Virginia blend, showing the usual aromas of toast, nut and wood. Natural sweetness combines with the honey-toned aroma and the mild spiced tobaccos Oriental and Perique. If you don't know the latter two, you can't go wrong with the Killarney, because they will hardly overwhelm the smoker. Also the nicotine content is not so high that one cannot smoke the Killarney at any time. This is also supported by its relatively simple preparation requirements and its frugal smoking behavior. This makes Killarney a great choice for Virginia smokers looking to broaden their horizons.
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