These flavors are all mild and do not develop what you get in the first few puffs is all that is there. The overall body and flavor would be at the center of mild to med. The nic hit is at the upper end of mild for me. Somewhat recommended. The aroma in the jar is wonderful, you get a smoky scent from the Kentucky mixed with the figgy perique on top the lovely aroma of the Virginias.
There's a nice tangy sweetness to the Virginias. I seem to get more of the dark fired smokiness than the perique taste in the blend, although you know it's there flavor-wise, it's just not a major player. This is a really good tobacco at a great price.
I got this out of curiosity. MM being a solid company, I figured their tobaccos would be good. It's a Russ oulette blend, of which I have tried only a few. The moisture content is good to go out of the pouch.
Odd bc it's not sealed on arrival. I did bump that up a bit eventually, to great effect. Otherwise it smells good in the pouch. Not much out of the perique nose- wise. The cut of the leaf is good. It packs well, and it burns well. Usually one relight is about it, and it increases in flavor a bit in doing so. It's tasty, but not outstanding. The dark fired is there. As are the red vas. The perique is just a dash I think for flavor and not a good kick.
I would and have recommended this to others. The pouch is convenient and it works well that way. It could be an all day smoke if not for a small tongue burn I get if I go nuts on this puffing away. The price point is great too. Always smooth this tobacco impressed the hell out of me and has quite a following- smokes and tastes like something much more expensive and rare.
Blended by one of the rock stars of the Pipe Tobacco world think Michelle Rolland Country Gentleman is tailored-made for Perique lovers who still are looking for something balanced and complex. Is it a Va-Per? Sort of-- except for that Kentucky in there which makes it a very different smoke, from a body and flavor-profile, than the typical VaPer and so I do not consider it one Can get a little bitter and dark if puffed too enthusiastically and the Perique certainly throws freshly-ground black pepper into the palate.
It's a hearty pour-yourself-a-bourbon smoke at home with an Old Fashioned or a straight Rye. I am relatively new to pipes after switching from cigarettes 6 months ago. Enjoy trying all the blends I read about on TR. Mainly a Vapr fan. I do not have the palete or ability to smell hay and grass in the tobacco or determine when the other blended tobaccos kick in but I follow JimInks guidance on the blend notes.
I focus on what the tobaccos taste like to me. This tobacco is delightful, priced right and available. Nice presentation even if it is in a pouch! Smooth as sweet tea on ice with a rich taste. Also get a nice sweetness as the smoke advances in the bowl. The N is there if you want it. Can give the buzz if you are so prone. For those new to pipes or vapor's this is well worth giving a try. I agree with the reviews here that this is a good all day smoke.
Honestly this is really nice. Nice peppery note from Dark Fired and Perique to contrast the smooth, sweet Virginias. Fantastic in a Cob. No complaints! This baccy has a simply beautiful natural smell in the pouch. It comes perfectly dry to smoke. It tastes very mellow. Very easy going, makes a good gift to go a long with a fresh cob to a beginner piper!
I tend to disagree with the positive reviews on this one. I got nothing in flavor from this one. Tasted like ash from the start of the smoking experience. The pouch found it's way to the trashcan quickly. Missouri Meerschaum makes fine cobs. I'll stick to purchasing cobs from them but no more tobaccos.
Ok I'm trying this blend to see what I think. So far it's not bad if you like cheap Vapers. The Perique is mildly spicy and the Virginias add some body and natural sweetness. There is some kind of casing that reminds me of caramel - but it's not cloying or overly sweet. This blend would work in any kind of pipe - so if you like Russ's blends - I say give it a try - albeit it is nothing like AnniKake, Louisiana Red or Va Spice.
Whether you are a fervent cob smoker or not, you cannot deny that Missouri Meerschaum MM has to a large degree capitalized on the noted pastoral sentimentality. Leaning on the blending magic of one of the finest tobaccos cooks of our times, Russ Ouellette, MM tenders for considered enjoyment the pouched Country Gentleman mixture. Keeping in the spirit of humble country simplicity, the commercial packaging of this blend is quite ordinary.
Essentially, a plain no-nonsense envelope resembling a common paper grocery sack with graphics that are perfectly unpretentious and to the point. Pulling back the folds and popping the mouth of the pouch open, astonishingly, I was warmly greeted by an enticing mound of cultured tobacco. Country Gentleman is a classic looking crock of coarse cut and shaggy ribboned prime trimmings.
Casting variegated hues of ruddy brown, copper and mottled black the kindhearted fellow presents a generous initial impression.
Splendid patches of the flue-cured Red and Bright Virginia form the critical mass of the heap, while earthly Dark Fired Kentucky and a skillfully metered dose of Perique fortify the balance of the space indiscriminately. Grabbing a hearty wad of the mixture, I was immediately taken back by how singular the texture felt. Namely, the bolus of Virginia is of ideal humidity, yielding yet at the same time dense and hearty, while the other condiments are almost bone dry and grainy to the touch.
An interesting sensation to say the least making the blend more heartening to taste. The nose of the dutiful pouch smacks of a wonderful field of natural sweet grass, the essence found so commonly along the country wayside. There is slight Virginia lemony tartness and an intense spicy aged woodiness that stands proud from the DFK; Marlboro-like if my memory holds true. Yes, a cob of course, to do anything to the contrary would be sadly misplaced if not unfashionably rude to the welcoming chap.
With the charring spark, the initial flavor profile began to float in obligingly; a soft sweetness beautifully spinning into just a succulent robust full-bodied earthy-woody tang, as good if not better than some of the more expensive tinned VaPers that I have smoked. Keeping with the theme, there is a citrus barn-like hay cast to the underlying Virginia base flavor that squares up brilliantly and evenly with the smoky spice of the DKF as both work together prevailing in the overall taste.
The top accent notes of the varietal combination are particularly notable bestowing tones of brown sugar, ginger, and musty dark fruit from the lesser Perique. The matrix of flavor eventually tapers into the registration of black tea braced by the feel of the aftertaste of those cinnamon candies I loved as a child. And although the recipe does not cite any alcohol additives, I could not help but register a couple of distinct nuisances here and there that had me wondering.
Furthermore, a soft tannic red wine finish like that of a mellow Merlot occasionally drops in producing a lovely parting effect. Customarily the blend burns cool and complete with no affronting bite and modest nicotine effects. The inviting aroma that I was greeted with was an ideal fragrant manifestation of the noted taste profile.
Essentially Country Gentleman advances its room presence as amiable bouquet of a toasty wood-laced redolent tang, graced by soft timbres of sweet hay and verdant spices. Written by Kevin Godbee. View all posts by: Kevin Godbee. Robinson, and various U.
This MM series seems to have a good range on what smokes well in a MM cob. Country Squire. Tobacco Treasures. Our featured interview tonight is with Jeremy Reeves. Jeremy has been a pipe smoker for over a decade and is passionate about pipes, pipe tobacco, and blending tobacco.
It launches tonight at midnight! Eastern US time At the top of the show Brian will go over an article with evidence of tobacco use from over 12, years ago. I create them as an avocation because I have the time, enjoy the creative process and love the gratification of completing something beautiful, unique and useful. At the top of the show, Brian will report on his nearly three-week trip and cruise through Greece, Italy and Croatia. It seemed like a good idea at the time.
No toasted nuts, or buttered popcorn, or any of that. To me, Burley tastes very plain, just straight tobacco, almost cigarette-like. Some of my least favorite tobaccos are all or nearly all Burley. That said, I do appreciate the leveling-out effect that Burley can have in a blend, as well as its excellent burning qualities. So I'm not entirely opposed to it. There's enough sweetness here, whether it's from the topping or the Virginia, to make it a pleasant smoke for me.
And it stays nice all the way through the bowl. Very consistent tasting tobacco. Not a lot of complexity though. Pretty simple smoke. Not enough going on to keep my interest if I'm sitting down with the sole intent of smoking and enjoying my pipe.
But as a "shop tobacco" for smoking while tinkering around in the garage, driving somewhere, or gardening it's perfect. Load it, light it, forget about it. Unobtrusive, "no brainer" tobacco. There's a place for that. That's Missouri Pride's primary appeal to me.
So while I'm not exactly thrilled with it, there's absolutely nothing objectionable about it, and I think I'll miss it when it's gone. Probably have to get a couple more pouches to keep around. The toppings are faint enough that I can't quite tell what they is, but I suspect it's bourbon and a light chocolate.
The Virginias are lightly grassy and citrusy sweet. The high quality burleys are moderately earthy and woody with a little cocoa, a few nutty notes, and a hint of molasses. Once in a while, I got a barely noticeable cigarette hit, and I seem to notice the Virginia a little more near the finish.
The strength is a step past the center of mild to medium, and the taste is a slot short of medium. The nic-hit is a rung past the mild threshold. Won't bite or get harsh. Burns cool at a moderate pace with a mostly consistent flavor, and barely leaves any moisture in the bowl. Needs few relights.
Has a short lived, pleasant after taste and room note. Not complex, but it's not meant to be. It's designed to be an all day pleasant smoke with just enough strength to enjoy. The Burley gave the blend some body and the Virginia added some sweetness. It is an upscale version of Half and Half without the bite , and most certainly could be enjoyed in a cob. Real good smoke, if ya don't want all the pretentious flavours, I personally like tobacco to taste like tobacco.
So I am very pleased, all around everyday smoke. Slight choclate and nutty taste. Another rough looking coarse cut MM blend from Russ, this one with a hay-type bag aroma interspersed with hints of roasted nuts of some kind.
No evidence in the aroma of a topping. Almost no complexity, as befitting the blends this one purports to band with, but a nice steady hay flavor with roasted nuts A bit of roughness as the bowl progresses but no bitterness if smoked at a normal slow pace.
Smoked fast, this will become a cigarette in short order. I didn't notice any heavy nicotine, nor could I discern the topping, although I did sense barely the existence of one. I likely will not purchase any more but it was an enjoyable smoke.
This blend is what most people want from a cob experience. Simple, straightforward, and satisfying. The smell I get from the pouch is mildly chocolate and not much else. The smoke is pretty much the same with a little nuts coming though here and there. Very one-note. No bite at all and very smooth retro-hale. The room note will not be a prize winner for most non-smokers because of the "definitely tobacco" smell, but is unassuming enough that it won't make the average person even think twice when they walk past.
Might not become my go-to blend but I will definitely enjoy what I got to the fullest. Pouch note is an inviting milk chocolate and nuttiness that is more of a richness versus sugary. Lights great with those thick creamy clouds from a good high quality Burley. The chocolate notes get darker after light with the nuttiness staying in the background.
There are occasional hints of citrus, but where this blend shines is with the consistency throughout the whole bowl. This is my new "workhorse" blend that I can pack it, light it, and enjoy it without too much thought. I was granted a pouch of this and couldn't help but to immediatly delve into this blend, after I found the American Patriot blend to be a wonderful smoke! Easy going pouch-note. Nutty, chocolaty, bready, very mild sweetness - makes a natural impression!
First puffs got me thinking: "Hey And to be honest.. It's got this nice, bready, dough-y and mildly sweet foundation on which the other flavors develop. Decent and smooth nuttiness, some mild earthy notes and pepper. Hints of milk-chococlate, as well as some dark cocoa tones. Great balance between tart and spicy flavors and a delicate and expectionally mild sweetness to balance the smoke and make it the definition of an All-Day-Burley!
The flavoring must be extremely mild, I'd guess it's some sort of molasses casing or alike, as it doesn't impart any specific flavor to the smoke and just helps the impression of an easy going, no-nonsene All-Day Burley.
Rich in flavors, yet smooth and not too strong in nicotine. Mouthfilling, full-bodied smoke, yet silky on the palate and in perfect balance and harmony. No doubt I create them as an avocation because I have the time, enjoy the creative process and love the gratification of completing something beautiful, unique and useful.
At the top of the show, Brian will report on his nearly three-week trip and cruise through Greece, Italy and Croatia. It seemed like a good idea at the time. The last breath of summer sun stretched out long over the James river in Richmond Virginia, collecting in little pools that reflected a golden glint to the travelers on Manchester bridge above. A light breeze tangled in the dresses of young ladies who had taken advantage of a late breaking Autumn to display a bare shoulder or a low cut back; their perfumed hair alight on the wind like a bough of scented flowers.
Growing season in the Old Belt Tobacco region this year was especially hot and dry. Light rains, earlier in the week, were a welcome blessing as farmers of the Old Belt gathered their second cut harvest.
Our featured interview tonight is with novice pipe smoker Misha Zigas. He currently resides in Atlanta and is an Account Executive at Gainsight. He started with cigars, and then got into pipes.
This episode is another installment in our series of novice pipe smokers those with years of pipe smoking experience that we pose seven questions to. Fall is a special time of year for those of us lucky enough to reside near forests. Here lush deciduous trees light up the mornings and evenings with color come October. For those of you in warmer climes, I hear the guffaws already. Yes, we have snow here in the Southland, but that is a very small price to pay to look out amongst the hills shining brightly in October and November, before shedding leaves all over the place, including clogging house gutters.
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