Old fashioned, real honest tobacco flavor with a kick, these phrases describe Five Brothers to a T. This is straightforward dark Burley, cut in a fine ribbon that's almost a shag. Although a lot of people smoke this on its own, it also makes a nice addition to mellow tobaccos to give them more body. If you like your tobacco to be robust and bold, but don't care for added flavorings, Five Brothers is just what you're looking for.
Shag cut Burley, pouch note grassy, peanut shells, dry to the touch. Lights easy, stays lit, not as strong as I thought it would be, nicotine similar to Haunted Bookshop but not as intense IMHO.
5 out of 5
Sip it slowly and enjoy.
Jul 04, 2023
Sip it slowly and enjoy. Perfect for after dinner when you're ready to call it a night.
3 out of 5
This is one I get
May 03, 2023
This is one I get simply for its mellow flavor and good nicotine strength. The huge downside to this brand is how much stuff is left in it. Bird’s eyes are literally everywhere. Lots of stems as well. I’m assuming that why the price is low. The time spent cleaning the tobacco is why I gave it 3 stars. Other than that, if you like a good shag cut that has good strength and a mellow taste, it’s worth trying.
4 out of 5
I enjoyed it
Apr 23, 2023
I enjoyed it
5 out of 5
5 Brothers Old School Tobacco
Apr 13, 2023
Burly cut, best when moist/fresh.
4 out of 5
Good
Mar 29, 2023
It's pretty good. I like mixing it with captain black.
3 out of 5
It’s ok, but not worth
Jan 08, 2023
It’s ok, but not worth the price. Not specifically good.
4 out of 5
Better than expected
Oct 04, 2022
It was easy to light and keep lit, and had a nice tobacco taste, but it burns too hot too quick which makes me feel it more suitable to cigarettes than pipes. However, that quick burn makes it a good choice for a quick smoke break and I think overall this tobacco would be a good choice for someone switching from cigarettes who isn't quite ready for the full pipe experience.
5 out of 5
powerful punch! use to add
Jun 07, 2022
powerful punch! use to add to aromatics when desire a stronger smoke
5 out of 5
Good
May 17, 2022
Finally got around to trying this stuff. Strong, funky Burley in a very fine shag. Old-fashioned in a way, and there's nothing cheap or offensive about it. A little on the pricey side. I'm using it to beef-up 3 Sails at about a 4:1 ratio. The two are perfect together.
5 out of 5
The best.
May 01, 2022
The best.
4 out of 5
THE CUT IS SO FINE
Apr 15, 2022
THE CUT IS SO FINE I HAVE TO PUT A COARSE CUT IN THE BOWL FIRST TO AVOID PARTICLS COMING THROUCH. OTHERWISE, IT'S QUITE ENJOYABLE.
5 out of 5
Strong and Satisfying
Apr 12, 2022
This birdseye shag cut, no nonsense burley is simply amazing. Full disclosure, 99% of the time I use this as a RYO tobacco, but that other 1%, I add it to some milder pipe tobacco for an extra umph. Mixing my own stronger VaBur for the pipe is great for this.
5 out of 5
Pure tobacco. Clean, strong, punchy
Mar 14, 2022
Pure tobacco. Clean, strong, punchy and natural. Smokes dry and easy. A new favorite. I will be stocking up.
5 out of 5
The Swiss Army Knife of Tobacco!
Feb 24, 2022
I love this stuff! I smoke it straight for an eye opener out of a cob and occasionally RYO. I blend it with a variety of aromatics to give them some body and nicotine kick. The addition of the aromatics makes it wife friendly so I can smoke it in the house without any complaints.
5 out of 5
Excellent! Pure Burley and will
Feb 23, 2022
Excellent! Pure Burley and will definitely give a wake up call. I mix it with the Prince to give a little added flavor and aroma.
5 out of 5
Great product at an excellent
Jan 31, 2022
Great product at an excellent price
4 out of 5
Five Brothers
Jan 26, 2022
No surprise: Bland Burley by itself. But it's excellent for blending. I added some to Hoffman's Distinguished Gentleman, with superb results.
5 out of 5
5 brothers pipe tobacco
Dec 14, 2021
I agree with all the above. My father told me about 5 brothers years ago and I tried it to see if he was right about the strength. He knew what he was talking about. Handle with kid gloves
5 out of 5
Great Tobacco To Add To Aromatics
Dec 04, 2021
I mostly use Five Brothers to add to my aromatics for a little kick. It's cut and flavor profile allow it to mix in to any aromatic seamlessly.
3 out of 5
Powerful stuff and nicotine heavy
Sep 27, 2021
Powerful stuff and nicotine heavy blend. It's not flavorful...reminds me of cigarettes. Not for the new pipe smoker. It burns cool if you sip it, and trust me, you want to sip this one. I mixed it with an aromatic and that cut down on the bitterness.
5 out of 5
Strong and tasty
Sep 19, 2021
This stuff is great for what it is. It’s not much of a mixture, I don’t think there is a variety of leaf in there. It’s also a very fine shag, reminiscent of stokkebye rolling tobacco. The flavor is bold and spicy, and it’s very strong in nic. It’s a good quality product that I have smoked straight, but don’t think most could very often. I use it as a blending agent to add strength to weaker blends.
4 out of 5
Good for blending and bigger nicotine rushes
Sep 16, 2021
On its own, I find it to be basically a very good quality cigarette tobacco. As several others have noted, the nicotine hit is absolutely ferocious, which is either good or bad, depending on your point of view. I have a very high nicotine tolerance, and even I start swaying and seeing stars when I smoke this. I find this tobacco to be excellent for blending with heavily cased aromatics for three reasons: 1) it cuts down on excessive sweetness, 2) it reduces the overall moisture content of the blend allowing it to burn more evenly and reliably, and 3) it boosts the nicotine content of a very mild tobacco, if that's something you want. So it's good for that. But I don't smoke it on its own, because the flavor, while nice enough, isn't really all that remarkable, and the nicotine content is just overwhelming. I do quite often use a little sprinkle of it on top of a bowl I've packed, because it burns like a wildfire and will help get the blend you're smoking good and lit.
5 out of 5
Ok you need to try this.
Sep 15, 2021
Fantastic tobacco! Straight burly, Nice Flavor, and Burns Fast. Will Give a fair warning: Give me a huge nicotine rush. Try smoking it in a clay pipe. It will give you a fantastic smoke.
4 out of 5
Strong Burley
Mar 26, 2021
Goos strong gurley good to mix with other tobaccos! Cut is raw but truely southern tobacco taste Try it
5 out of 5
A good standby
Mar 24, 2021
A great, very basic burley blend. Nice and strong.
4 out of 5
It is pretty good ,plain
Mar 08, 2021
It is pretty good ,plain tobacco flavor , burns good .
5 out of 5
Good
Feb 18, 2021
Good nicotine hit. I use smokeless tobacco and wanted to cut down a bit. This hits the spot and leaves me satisfied.
5 out of 5
Good, strong tobacco. Burns fast,
Jan 14, 2021
Good, strong tobacco. Burns fast, but little tongue-bite. I smoke it on its own for a short hit (or a long hit in a big bowl), or half-and-half it with Butternut Burley, which is delicious and satisfying.
Damn, but I love burley.
Plus, of course, it has an exclamation-point after its name.
4 out of 5
Five Brothers is a stout
Dec 15, 2020
Five Brothers is a stout Burley blend that is pleasant and will give a definite boost to your taste buds; it also is a good mixture to add to others to give a "kick" of pure Burley. I add it to PA from time to time and is always a great smoke.
5 out of 5
Old school taste and feel
Dec 02, 2020
This burley blend is amazing. Definitely try it out if you prefer a more tobacco (or baccy if you will) taste. Very rich and strong and I love the shag-like cut. Packs great.
5 out of 5
Excellent RYO tobacco.
Nov 30, 2020
I have been using this as a RYO filler for years, with unbleached RAW tubes, and the result is better than most cigarillos out there. Every single smoker I've met likes them - I sometimes blend it with Peter Stokkebye non-aromatics, and it tastes great.
5/5
5 out of 5
This is my favorite. Good
Nov 28, 2020
This is my favorite. Good nicotine hit. I prefer this tobacco in a rolling paper. I like to keep a pouch or two on hand. Its good with my morning coffee.... Cost more but worth it.
4 out of 5
I enjoyed this blend ,
Nov 27, 2020
I enjoyed this blend , as I was looking for something with a decent amount of Nicotine. Five Brothers is smooth and bite free. Smokes well, with little dottle. The only drawback I found was it tends to burn quickly.
4 out of 5
Made me leak pee.
Nov 26, 2020
It’s got real tobacco taste and smell. Plus the nicotine hit is such that you best be sitting down.
4 out of 5
not bad...a bit strong.
Nov 18, 2020
not a bad batch...a bit strong for newbies.
5 out of 5
Five Brothers
Oct 30, 2020
A new favorite!
4 out of 5
Nice smoke
Oct 22, 2020
I really liked this ! it has a good bit of spice and hits hard with vitamin N has a good tobacco flavor without any additional flavors packs fairly well only requiring a few relights a bit of tongue bite if you don’t pace yourself (you want to anyway this stuff has a kick) really the only con for me with this tobacco is I’d does seem to burn pretty fast. For the price I’d definitely buy again.
5 out of 5
Good blast.
Oct 05, 2020
Like other reviewers, I will say, this tobacco has a big vitamin N content. Given. But, not as bad as some have said. Then again I was smoking it in a 20mm filter MYO configuration. It injects well as it comes a bit dry in the pouch. Taste-wise I don't agree about it being flat. To me it has a nice fruity finish. But, not artificial at all. A good smoke. I blended it with about an equal portiin of D&R Penhooker an THAT is the bomb. Just wish I could get it in a larger, more economical quantity!
5 out of 5
Tobacco with a kick
Aug 21, 2020
Strong shag with a robust flavor and a head change that will help you relax
5 out of 5
good to smoke,make a cigar
Jul 23, 2020
good to smoke,make a cigar blend
5 out of 5
Get it.
Jul 10, 2020
Good bang for a buck, that's all folks.
5 out of 5
Good smoke!
Jun 26, 2020
Plenty of oomph, but not so rough that it hurts you.
5 out of 5
Great flavor, cool smoke, wife
Jun 12, 2020
Great flavor, cool smoke, wife likes the room note.
5 out of 5
Good topper with serious kick
Jun 02, 2020
A very strong tobacco, good for mixing or for smoking alone, the kick is intense....so be prepared!
5 out of 5
Strong but Excellant!
May 25, 2020
Definitely not for a novice. Even for the experienced pipe smoker; sit down before you lite this up.
4 out of 5
Uniquely pleasing tobacco
May 20, 2020
Five Brothers Pipe Tobacco is distinctly enjoyable and a great value, although it burns mighty fast. Why not change the cut to "ribbon" instead of "shag"? Regardless, it's a regular purchase from now on. Very recommendable. No regrets.
dm
5 out of 5
luv this!
May 19, 2020
love 5 bros! have been rolling & smoking this for a long time. good & stout.
5 out of 5
I love the flavor! and it packs a punch!
Apr 09, 2020
Perfect for roll-your-own tube machines, pretty strong, but can be cut with 3 sails. Great taste either way.
4 out of 5
My Friday night smoke
Apr 04, 2020
Well, heard about it, read about it, tried it. This is my Friday night pouch. When I go out and need a tag along it seems to make me feel like Ive got a good strout smoke. Flavor wise.. not my every day.
5 out of 5
Recently I've really liked no
Mar 23, 2020
Recently I've really liked no nonsense shag cuts. This works beautifully.
5 out of 5
Strong
Mar 01, 2020
My family has been smoking this brand for four generation, good strong smoke.
5 out of 5
You got it right Brothers!
Feb 03, 2020
I love this mixed 1 part Five Brothers to 2 parts Daughters and Ryan 'three sails'. I call it my 'brothers and daughters' mix. Super-fine shag burley with a kick, it tickles my Burley bone in a way that no other Burley does... My only regret with this product is that I must buy it in 1.25 oz pouches rather than being able to buy it by the pound.
3 out of 5
Simple
Jan 27, 2020
This is a simple blend that packs a punch. Not something I would or will smoke on a regular basis. I will keep some on hand for when I need that quick nic hit.
5 out of 5
Practical American-Style Tobacco—Versatile
Jan 20, 2020
I love Five Brothers! IMHO, there is not a more serviceable pipe tobacco available. It is strong, but I have a decent tolerance for the vitamin N, so I like it this way. Five Brothers is what makes ordinary aromatics satisfying for me. I like to blend a good aromatic with a bit of this to give it some strength and to moderate the sweetness a little. I also like to pack a bowl of this stuff for a quick pipe when I don't have much time, or when I'm going to be letting it go out and relight over a long period of talking or working on something. It's also easy to grab a pouch and go when traveling. Nothing complex about it, just honest, practical, American-style tobacco. Straight burley. Nutty. Dry (like I like it). You'll either love or hate it, I imagine. I love it.
5 out of 5
Strong and Smooth
Dec 25, 2019
This is a great tobacco if you like Burley and don't mind a big nicotine hit. I don't get tongue bite and it's flavor is more complex than I thought it'd be. If you like nicotine or need a tobacco to help keep you awake then buy this.
5 out of 5
No frills, strong, straight burley
Dec 04, 2019
This is one of my go-to smokes, along with Bayou Morning. Great in a pipe or hand rolled, but strong.
5 out of 5
Really good stuff!
Nov 03, 2019
Really good stuff!
4 out of 5
It definitely has a kick
Oct 06, 2019
A bit on the strong side if smoked by itself, but not overly so. Mixes quite well with some milder tobaccos I have sitting around.
However, when you are looking for a quick smoke with some nicotine (and sometimes I do) I'll load up one of my smaller pipes with this alone and have at it.
5 out of 5
Excellent burley
Aug 15, 2019
It’s a strong, full bodied burley that burns great, if a little fast, and doesn’t bite. The flavor is spot on if you enjoy a surprisingly mellow but pure tobacco flavor with pleasant hints of nuttiness, it definitely doesn’t taste like cigarettes like some reviewers have said. Easily top 3.
5 out of 5
Good
Jul 27, 2019
Five Brothers is a good non flavored tobacco tasting tobacco. Not to harsh and does not bite my tongue.
5 out of 5
Five Brothers
Jul 01, 2019
Great tobacco. My go to smoke. Strong and I love it !
5 out of 5
It’s not pipe tobacco it’s Pipe Tobacco!
Jun 09, 2019
What is it? It’s not quite ryo baccy but it works like it. Plenty of “vitamin N” if that’s your thing. Not nearly as strong as Kendal dark, but then again, very few things are.
5 out of 5
Elegance in Simplicity
Apr 16, 2019
Straight burley and old fashioned satisfaction guaranteed. Smoke straight up or mix with one of your favorites just for a little fun.
5 out of 5
Strong
Feb 22, 2019
Wonderfully strong tobacco.
5 out of 5
finally!
Jan 22, 2019
finally!
5 out of 5
Good flavor with a kick!
Jan 10, 2019
My go-to tobacco for years. Good neutral flavor with just the right amount of punch.
5 out of 5
Nice and strong
Jan 04, 2019
HOLY COW!! This is some strong tobacco. Do not smoke this standing up cause it will knock you on your butt.
It does have a nice kick to it, smokes good and evenly, I can see where people use it to up the ante of mild tobaccos
2 out of 5
Five Brothers
Dec 30, 2018
It's a little strong not overwhelming dries out quick taste is straight baccy not for me
3 out of 5
Was good tobacco.
Jul 27, 2018
Was good tobacco.
5 out of 5
High Five!
Jul 05, 2018
22 years smoking cigs, started smoking pipes, got rid of the twigs. 2 months in haven't craved those sticks, I scratch the itch with this burley and a Bic. MM pipe all packed and ready, I hit it hard and burn it hot and then it's slow and steady. 10 minutes in my head is swimming, body is loose, relaxed,..... man I wish I wasn't driving. I carry on with deep breaths and coffee,...... Aww forget it. This review has gone too far. Lol! Yall getcha some of this good ol baccy. It's different than my regular smokes but it's just right for that nic hit and flavor of real tobacco when I don't want to get out the flakes or my regular rotation of the others I like. Forget the nic, it's just plain ol fun smoking this burley on the porch with a glass of sweet tea and enjoying life a little slower, even if it's only a 10 minute smoke. High five for Five Brothers.
5 out of 5
1st Time Ordering
Jun 17, 2018
Easy experience and timely delivery
5 out of 5
five brothers pipe tobacco
Apr 27, 2018
it's good
5 out of 5
What a surprise
Jan 26, 2018
My father used to talk about how strong Five Brothers was. He has been gone for 25 years now and I just decided to give it a try. I expected a pipe so hot you couldn't hold it and really bad tongue bite. What a surprise it was. It does not burn hot or bite my tongue. I really enjoy it.
5 out of 5
5 Brothers Tobacco
Jan 24, 2018
Is good & strong. Blend with your favorite tobacco & it perfect
4 out of 5
Great Budget Smoke
Jan 08, 2018
The taste, cut and strength of Five Brothers is similar to American Spirit cigarette tobacco - and for quite a bit less. It unfortunately suffers from a similar dryness. The first bowl I packed was an excellent morning smoke. I have since been blending this with other OTC brands to give them more punch, so the pouch has been open for over a week. It now has the same dryness and consistency of old cigarette tobacco, and though the taste is still good the smoke is a bit rough on its own. I will throw an orange peel into the next pouch I buy immediately after I open it, but for the price and quality Five Brothers is a great choice.
5 out of 5
For Those Who Love Tobacco With A Kick
Dec 17, 2017
If you want infused fruit and candy tastes this not for you. If you want latakia and insense type tobaccos this is not for you.
Five Brothers is for those who like the taste of straight kick butt tobacco ... the smell of kick butt tobacco and a satisfying bowl of kick butt tobacco. Just not on an empty stomach. Don’t take my word for it . Try a pouch and see for yourself.
5 out of 5
Five Brothers @ PnC
Dec 12, 2017
When I couldn't got any chew for Mom Pipes n Cigars came thru
4 out of 5
good
Nov 19, 2017
good for a topper
3 out of 5
Bold taste. Burns rapidly. Not
Sep 25, 2017
Bold taste. Burns rapidly. Not a rich tobacco taste. Right now one of the few bold tobaccos available.
5 out of 5
Give it a try...You won't be sorry
Sep 17, 2017
Wow... I agree with most of the other reviews already posted. This is a no frills, strong tobacco good for mixing or smoking alone. I have only been smoking a pipe for about two months and found that I like the sweet aromatic blends. However, I was not finding the nicotine satisfaction I was looking for...enter Five Brothers...My pipe mentor gave me a pouch to try. I have used this blended with some of my OTC brands and smoked it alone...I believe I have found the key to what I have been missing. I would definitely recommend giving this one a try if you are just needing to kick your favorite blend up a notch.
5 out of 5
No frills burley
Sep 06, 2017
The tobacco is great for what it is, a strong, no frills, straight-up burley tobacco. I first bought some about two years ago when I wanted something that has a lot of vitamin-N, and will be a nice easy smoke, and that's exactly what Five Brothers is. Nothing fancy, just a strong burley.
A shag cut, meaning very finely cut, it packs nice and burns down to a white ash pretty quickly. If I am in a hurry or in the middle of something and just want to get my tobacco fix this is a perfect tobacco for it. Simple works for this tobacco.
5 out of 5
My Favorite Tobacco of All Time
Sep 02, 2017
I Love this tobacco for Many reasons. First I smoke cigarettes. It is A PERFECT cigarette tobacco...it burns very slowly and has a rich, savory taste...BUT BEST of ALL IT IS STRONG
2 out of 5
No character,very flat
Sep 01, 2017
The good...It burns well...The bad...very flat taste with no character, very similar to cigarette tobacco.
4 out of 5
A milder version of the original Five Brothers
Jul 09, 2017
Five Brothers is much milder since it was acquired by a Swedish tobacco company. When it was American owned and packaged in a paper, it was so strong that I could only smoke it once or twice a day. Now I can smoke it all day. That being said, I still like the pure unadulterated tobacco taste and smell. I haven't found a tobacco that is close to it in strength,i.e., nicotine. I would be happier if it was closer to the original in flavor and bite.
3 out of 5
very strong
Mar 06, 2017
very strong
5 out of 5
good okay
Feb 17, 2017
good okay
5 out of 5
Five Brothers/ Five Things To Avoid
Jan 27, 2017
Five Brothers is Harsh, Tongue bitey, and quite disgusting.
3 out of 5
unique.
Jan 06, 2017
The texture is a cross between pencil shavings and course steel wool. The flavor reminds me of my first cigarette. So if you want to relive the experience of coughing, getting dizzy and ending up with a headache this stuff may be for you. Still for a quick smoke or a blending ingredient or for an experience that is unique you should give it a try.
5 out of 5
Strong all day smoke
Dec 08, 2016
Good strong all day smoke for the nicotine junky.
4 out of 5
That nutty goodness
Nov 27, 2016
Damn this stuff is great and nutty. I have used this stuff for quite some time and it never ever fails. I do like to keep mine a little moist so I use Boveda packs in my 8 oz jar at all times just so it has that moist hay-like feel to it. It is a great blender as well and is very low maintenance and stays lit. If you haven't already tried this, you won't be disappointed.
2 out of 5
Meh.
Oct 18, 2016
I bought this tobacco from reading other posts and reviews. I was looking for a pipe tobacco equivalent to a strong maduro cigar. This is not the case. It's a very dry smoke, that lacks any body or flavor. It's very close to a cigarette tobacco.
I'm still searching for a pipe equivalent to a strong maduro cigar.
5 out of 5
Great straight forward burley, traditional tobacco
Oct 08, 2016
Great old style tobacco, with a helluva kick, from the nic hit! Heard stories about this blend, from my father, who told me about my grandfather getting dizzy from it. So I finally got myself some and tried it, got halfway down the bowl, and wazoo! Packs a good buzz!
5 out of 5
Five Blues Brothers, Oh, Yea!
Oct 05, 2016
I just mixed some Five Brothers with OHM Blue and created the Five Blues Brothers blend. Move over Russ, you may have met your greatest tobacconist match! Ha!
Seriously, it is a good mixture, and the fine folks at P & C always come through with fresh tobacco, delivered lightening fast!
5 out of 5
Straight up and simple, and just pure tobacco taste.
Sep 23, 2016
This is great straight forward tobacco and not for novices. I enjoy it straight-up, and to mix with my Virgina flake tobaccos. Like everything else, it is sold at a very fair price by the good folks at P & C.
4 out of 5
High Five for the Five Brothers
Sep 10, 2016
Five Brothers delivers! I had thought about buying some for a few years so decided to end my curiosity, and am glad I finally did! This is not a tobacco for the faint of heart, and can be used to add a little power to your other tobaccos. I add it with my cube cut tobacco and many of my beloved Virginia flakes---which I have re-named: for example, I have Five Orliks; Five Brothers and Half & Half Other Brothers; and Five Erinmore Brothers. So, when you get a wild hair why not give this a try? I know you'll like the price.
5 out of 5
Monster burley smoke!
Jul 14, 2016
This is one burley powerhouse smoke!Smoke this one in a small bowl because that's all you need.Burns pretty quick,but still delivers that notable burley nutty taste.This one is an eye opener and get you going quickly. Even the pouch has an old time cowboy look to it,so you know what your getting here is a no nonsense straight burley.I like this one,and every burley fan should give this a try.Just hang on and treat it with respect!
5 out of 5
Strong and smoky,not hot
Jul 03, 2016
Wow,that stuff is strong!...Smokes very smoky ,and smoke very smoky too,easy draw ,lights up from the spark and burns well,bowl not gets hot.i do smoke light roast and did not smoked more then 1/3 of the bowl of this as it bolder and stronger then my dunhill flakes about three times,someone would like it,i blended with frosty mint and store it,should work as english style in my opinion.it smoke in corn cub pipe just fine but when i did loaded up my prince shape it was strong and strong it this.Give it a try.
4 out of 5
Good
Jun 04, 2016
Good smoke but very dry. Burns quickly. Probably a better chewing tobacco.
5 out of 5
5 Bros...!!!
Apr 13, 2016
WHOOOOO!!! This is the Nature Boy Rick flair of pipe tobacco... Nice pepper taste, a bit of tongue tingle with a WHOLE lot of nicotine. But easy to light slow to burn and does great to blend with other brands. Daniel US ARMY
5 out of 5
Holy Smokes !
Apr 11, 2016
Awesome , only for the most experienced smoker tho it will knock you to your feet if not careful
4 out of 5
5 Brothers
Mar 25, 2016
Had to put it through a small food processor to get it fine enough to mix with my regular blend. Added a welcome kick, but must admit it altered the flavor slightly. No big deal. Would buy again.
3 out of 5
Not sure what to think
Mar 06, 2016
Its stout, but not as stout as others have made it out to be. I have smoked unprocessed burley from the barn and this is only half as strong in terms of strength. Flavorwise, it is very strong. It does not have the typical nutty taste of American style burley blends, but would probably appeal to the English and VAper fans in terms of taste.
3 out of 5
I wouldn't make this your first tobacco.
Feb 12, 2016
Wow - strong! As one YouTube reviewer noted, the pouch note is classically plain tobacco (like a pack of decent cigarettes), and the room note is... someone's smoking cigarettes. It's a bit harsh, tends to burn a bit hot (even with a slow, even draw), and can have a bit of tongue bite with no real way around it. It's dry as a bone right in the pouch, and takes a deceptively LARGE pinch or two to fill even a small bowl. It might make for a good mixing base with overly moist aromatics to balance both out. The nicotine hit is right in the front and unmistakable. Not my favorite by any means, but not awful, and certainly affordable.
5 out of 5
THIS IS TOBACCO!
Feb 12, 2016
Five Brothers burley is tobacco --simple, straight-forward, slightly nutty, straight-up burley tobacco. When I am not smoking a Turkish/ Virginia such as Peter Stokkebye 84 Turkish or McClelland Grand Orientals Classic Samsun, I smoking Five Brothers burley.
Five Brothers burley has a enough nicotine to satisfy even the heaviest nicotine junkie with a mild, nutty flavor that makes it a great all day smoke. The "fine ribbon cut" is a shag cut --I don't care what they say. I love enjoying Five Brothers as a cigarette because of it's simple, singular flavor. It can get monotonous when smoked in a medium or large sized pipe but this is a tobacco that I must always have around in abundance.
5 out of 5
5 brothers all day
Feb 04, 2016
WOW! What a kick! Almost knocked me to the floor... This stuff is great very good old school burley in shag form.
5 out of 5
Good stuff!
Feb 04, 2016
This tobacco was great--exactly as advertised. It is simple and old-school, straight burley blend with a ton of nicotine punch to it. It comes quite dry, and burns quickly.
4 out of 5
Read Noah B's review
Jan 03, 2016
After reading Noah B's review gave it another try. After moistening it the harshness was gone but is still too strong for me. John B.
5 out of 5
5 Star smoke!
Dec 27, 2015
I enjoy this alone just fine. But makes a great blending baccy to add a little kick to any of my fav OTC blends. Works great with Granger, Velvet, SWR & PA if those seem a little too bland. Try it, I use normally 4-parts of any of those mentioned and 1-part Five Brothers.
5 out of 5
5 brothers or Steamroller?
Nov 14, 2015
I found this a decent tobacco tobacco for my pipe. It is not complex; but, it is tasty and strong enough. I wish it was sold in a pound bag or tin or box. The only tobacco I like MUCH better is Steamroller. Where are you, Streamroller? It seems to be gone from pipes and cigars.
5 out of 5
Perfect smoke
Sep 28, 2015
My advice is that you moisten it in a jar or a bag when you get it because people say its to harsh. Its only harsh cause its dry and once you moisten it it brings out the strong great tobacco smell it has. Thank you
2 out of 5
Harsh
Aug 20, 2015
Very strong and a bit harsh for this new smoker.
5 out of 5
What I was looking for
Aug 12, 2015
No frills and strong.
Customer Testimonials
Undecided. The leaf has a nice full "tobacco" smell. Moisture is just right. A very fine shag cut. It's full and strong without being harsh. No bite.
I got my via the pipe club monthly shipment. No other way to describe this, but it has a "moldy" flavor to it. It's not discernable when smelling the pouch. It's not discernable during the draw - only during the retro-inhale and aftertaste. Possibly this was an old pouch - hence boxing and shipping it out for the pipe clubbers. Possibly it's just my palate.
I did mix it with another blend - added body and strength and lessened the unpleasant after-taste. It's not bad - but not great. Probably best used a blend booster since it's flavor it neutral, or as a RYO.
TS of Tulsa, OK
I ended my last two nights with this. Although the spicy body isn't quite as present as Picayune, and the nicotine punch isn't as overwhelming as I had been led to believe on YouTube (and various tobacco forums), I found this to be a very pleasant smoke. My gosh, what a nice blend! This is a PERFECT topper for the night, even if you don't have a mug o' draft beer on your side for accompaniment.
MS of Hanford, CA
A classic straight forward Dark Burley. No added casings or toppings, just good old fashioned burley taste.
PH of Bridgeton, NJ
Burns fast, but has a rum-less, chocolate-less, fruity-less, solidly good taste.
And a bit of a buzz.
Great tobacco !
JS of Phoenix, AZ
I mix 1 part five brothers to 3 parts H&H Old Companion to get an old time pipe tobacco flavor . Mix only a days supply at a time because it dries out very fast . Very satisfying , tasty smoke .
FM of irondale, OH
I tried this with g&h dark birdseye which is a dark fired Virginia in the same fine cut. Together they make a nice balanced smoke.
RB of Mobile, AL
I love the taste of this tobacco, it's nutty and american made. I love it by it self and mixing it with other tobaccos to give them some oomph.
KJ of Aiea, HI
Everyone experiences burley differently, but for me this has a strong spicy flavor, with a hint of cocoa and espresso acidity. An all natural shag-cut burley tobacco that comes bone-dry, but offers a full-bodied satisfying smoke. Word of advice, pull the tobacco you intend to smoke out of the bag, cup it in your hands, and breath into it a few times. The added moisture from your breath with help keep it from burning like a forest fire.
Alex rates this: 8 out of 10
AL of Forest Grove, OR
Decent nicotine strength. Not as strong as straight Dark-Fired Kentucky, but tastes better. I'll definitely keep some of this on hand.
JD of Gardner, IL
Definitely a powerhouse. I actually like it best mixing it one for one with a pouch of the Borkum Riff bourbon. It slows down the burn a little and tones down the bourbon flavor of the Borkum Riff. The mixture of the two has made it into the rotation.
DC of Gambrills, MD
Not a bad tobacco, but I found it a little strong. I mixed it in with some Middlltons Cherry Blend and it gave it a little extra kick! Seemed to burn hot by itself and burned quickly.
JK of San Bernardino, CA
This tobacco is a powerhouse of vitamin N! It lights easily and has a mellow nutty flavor. The Dunhill Nightcap of Burly tobacco.
WW of Millen, GA
I like to umph up my other tobaccos with this stuff. It's a treat.
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