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Tobacco | Burley, Virginia |
Style | Aromatic |
Room Note | 1 - Low |
Cut | Ribbon |
Top Flavor | Sweet |
Packaging | Can |
Country of Origin | United States |
Package Size | 14.00 oz |
Flavor Intensity | 1 - Low |
Brand: | Hearth & Home Mid-Town |
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Hearth & Home Mid-Town Series Sweet Cask is a wonderfully mellow blend of Burley and Virginia with a sweet added flavor that's mellow enough to be an all-day tobacco. For those times when you want to enjoy something simple and pleasant that's eminently affordable, give Sweet Cask a try.
Compare to Sugar Barrel
Tried an oz of this, and glad I only bought an ounce. Huge chunks, very little flavor. Not for me.
Never had sugar barrel, wish i had but it was gone before i took up a pipe. This was just a grasp at what i thought I was missing based on the loyal following it had during its life. The appearance is about as close to bark mulch as i think pipe tobacco could get. This is just my own weird observation and is not meant to be a negative. Aroma, to me, was buttered toast with a bit of sugar. light and pleasant. Mine was very dry upon delivery, dont know that this was a bad thing either. I tried it out of the bag, as well as re-hyrdated. Honestly, the dryer version was more pleasant. Lights fine, burns nice. The chunks slow down the burning pace so the fact that is looks like bark mulch is a good thing! No discernible sweetness, just an up-front light tobacco flavored smoke. Light and wispy, easy to get along with. Mixed it with some Gawith Black Irish X plug. That stuff straight is too much for me, it helps lighten up the punch while not intruding into the plug's dark fired glory. I liked it both on its own and blended with some other more powerful leaf. can i compare it to sugar barrel of old? Nope. Do i enjoy it as a straight-foward smoke or a good blender? Yep. Would i hesitate to buy a tub of it? for $20? Nope. But with the impression left and the price point ill be trying the other midtown series.
Got a Tub of this today and what a GREAT SMOKE this is! Smoked it in a Cob, Meer, and Briar and all were great. Smooth, mild, and just a hint of sweetness. All day blend in my opinion. Russ, "You Da Man"...
Like this one a lot, quickly becoming a permanent part of my tobacco rotation. It's simple burley with a little Virginia an all-day smoke that burns well. Love the cut it's a thicker rough cut that stays lit longer/easier so if you're a slow puffer no relights needed.
Great old school smoke-exactly as I remember.
I have never smoked sugar barrel, so I can't compare. The tin I got was very dry and had little flavor. Maybe this is normal for the style. I doubt if I would buy it again since this series has so many other good tobaccos to buy.
I like it! A little different cut than what I am use to. Very earthy pure tobacco taste, mild and not overwhelming. Tastes old school. Nice switch up from other aromatics. I recommend giving it a try.