Amphora Prestige Regular Mixture

Prestige Regular Mixture is a product tied to the tradition of classic Dutch-style pipe mixtures. Per the manufacturer's description, Virginia, oriental and burley leaves are brought together in balancing proportions; the blend is said to carry over a century of blending heritage behind it. The cut is a loose, easy-packing ribbon. It's produced today under Mac Baren in Denmark.

Its character stays away from heavy casing: Virginia's measured sweetness, oriental's dry spice line and burley's nutty body together give a plain, balanced smoke. Nicotine dosage runs from light to medium, suited to long sessions. It can be considered a starting point for those wanting to get acquainted with plain Continental European mixtures, especially the Dutch style.