Original Blend

Amphora Original Blend is a Burley-heavy blend also containing Cavendish, Kentucky, Oriental/Turkish tobacco, and Virginia. Even after passing into Mac Baren's hands, it continues to be sold as a ribbon cut in 50-gram pouches. The moisture of the tobacco straight from the pack is pack-ready.

Its flavoring shows itself as a light chocolate taste coming from deep within; it's slightly sweeter than its namesake, Full Aroma. The Turkish tobacco listed in the contents reportedly stays well in the background, with Burley dominant. It doesn't give burning trouble, leaves gray ash, and can be smoked without going out; on the other hand it noticeably heats the pipe and tends toward bitterness late in the smoke. It suits smokers looking for an everyday blend where tobacco flavor dominates and flavoring stays low.