Newminster No. 23 Blackberry Brandy

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Bought this on a lark... and it became one of my top 5 out of over 30 blends I smoke. Smoking a bowl of it as we speak. Some have written that it's medium intensity; for me it seems very mild. It's a very "dry" smoke, which is to say it's not very sweet... but it's also not dry and grassy. The blackberry presence is just right, and the brandy is very subtle and serves to balance and enhance the fruit. Tbh, I wasn't too enthusiastic at first (having grown up on non-aromatics)... I really did want to hate it so I could continue to be a NA snob... but this tobacco is undeniably awesome. It grew on me over all my objections... and every time I smoke it, I sort of laugh at how unexpectedly nice it is. I suggest you buy 2 oz to start. Smoke it slow, and there's a 90% you're won over before you're through the first ounce. 100% chance if you smoke both :) And if you're lucky enough to have a smoking partner in the house, be sure to double those amounts, because you definitely won't be keeping it all to yourself.

nice room aroma.

The flavors are good and tasty I really enjoy smoking them.

Long time pipe smoker......I tried this based on the reviews and the fact that the wife was not enjoying my nonaromatics 😃. Really pleased! Smokes evenly and right down to the very end. I love the taste and do find a really nice and delicious blackberry flavor especially with a good cup of coffee. Great room note. Will definitely reorder when it’s gone.

Amazing aroma

Nice and sweet. I roll it, it is such a treat!

This is a mild and mellow smoke, that I really enjoyed. If I wasn’t expecting Blackberry, I would have given it 5 stars!

This blend have a great taste, very smooth and has a nice aroma. Everyone that is around when I light up loves the smell

Tastes great smokes good

outstanding flaver

Its a good aromatic to switch to when you want a change or everyday smoke that doesnt overpower you.This to me seems a touch more than mid medium but thats good because its satisfying.

It is one of the better flavored pipe tobbacos I've tried recently. Very relaxing, i think if you like cavindish you'll like this kicked up with just the right amount of blackberry.

I am completely satisfied with my purchase. It is smooth and has a great room note.

Excellent flavor and room note! Smokes nice and easy. Will definitely be getting more.

This was ordered for the wife, and is one of her favorites. The room note is great, and the few pipe's I've had with this has been good. This is a good strong flavored aromatic, so if you're a fan of lighter aros, this might not be for you.

Nice room note. Wife likes. With proper cadence no tounge bite.

Excellent flavor

Nice - Flavorful Aromatic ! ! !

Ordered this for me to try, and the wife has commandeered it! Its her new favorite... I've had maybe 2 pipe fulls at this point. I think its pretty nice, but it smells even more amazing sitting next to her smoking a non-aro while she's puffing away on this stuff. The room note could easily win over non-smokers. The blackberry flavor would almost be too sweet, but the brandy helps balance it nicely. if you're thinking about getting it, just get it.

Blackberry Brandy is what I bought because there was no straight blackberry available. Definitely smells of liquor and blackberry. I'll smoke it in lieu of straight blackberry but would prefer simple blackberry. I would buy again.

I Have Seen It On The List, But Wasn't CERTAIN About Buying It🤔. Well, I DID😲! I RECENTLY Got A SECOND Pouch Of It😃👍! It's GREAT😁! The Room Note Reminds Me Of SUMMER At My Grandmother's House & Her HOMEMADE Blackberry Cobbler😋! It Burns NICE & SLOWLY With A COOL Smoke👍! DEFINITELY One Of My FAVORITES😁!!!!!!!

I like it,very smooth

Excellent! Great room note. The initial cold draw was a little odd, but that could have been the new pipe. Once I added fire though, it was great. Will definitely buy more.

Berry Delicious!

Let me start out with the smell out of the bag. This stuff smells so good, I want to eat it, but decided to smoke it. This being said, I loved the roomnote and the taste of the tobacco was delicious. It wasn't overwhelming, but just right. I have bought 8 ozs of this and it is in my rotation to stay. It burns down to the bowl smoothly, without any bite. Love this stuff.

Real smooth smoke , right down to the bowl. The tobacco wasn't too damp, and had a nice roomnote. I liked this stuff cause it wasn't over the top sweet.

Not quite what I was hoping for. My wife hates when I smoke inside so I was looking for something really sweet with a pleasant room note, (something like the blackberry brandy tea we used to drink many years ago). Upon opening the bag, we were both pleasantly greeted with the aroma of blackberry brandy. However, upon lighting and taking my initial puffs, I knew I was in trouble. I could really taste the blackberry brandy, but I also tasted a stronger rich tobacco taste. My wife instantly lost her smile and said the room smelled like tobacco smoke, so out to the porch I went. In my opinion, the tobacco taste and smell too soon overpowered the blackberry brandy taste and smell. Overall I'd say that Newminster No. 23 Blackberry Brandy is a satisfying blend that a pipe smoker should enjoy smoking, but it's not that magical smoke that will make your non smoking wife happy to smell in your home! Theodore E.

Second review, as enthusiastic as the first! I've started blending 1 part Newminster 23 with one part Peter Stokkebye black coffee and two parts Lane Bulk HS-3. Great smoke for a winter walk.

This is Very pleasing Aromatic ------ Great burning characteristics ---- Intriguing Taste ---- Wife even loves to come out on front porch and set with Me !!! !!! This stuff has a habit of making your other " Fruity Sweet " aromatics taste kind of Bland after you get accustomed to this No. 23 stuff !! !! !!

This pipe tobacco tastes Real Good. Smells good to others nearby ( or so they claim ) and it keeps that unique taste factor going for quite a ways down the bowl. Haven't gotten bit on the tongue by this stuff yet but I take care Not to Puff like a locomotive too ! Fuller bodied-Richer aromatics have a tendency to demand slower paced smoking. And I believe this is one of them ! ! !

The Newminister Tobacco was what my order was! That and an Admiral’s Choice that was available. Yes I get the catalog of available and that in stock.

To me this is a very heady but gentle smoke. The aroma of blackberry brandy greets you on opening the bag. You really taste the blackberry brandy, but also a rich tobacco taste. The blackberry brandy and tobacco tastes compliment each other perfectly, much like sipping the finest aged blackberry brandy while smoking a satisfying rich pipe tobacco. The same is true of the room presence, those around you will enjoy the aroma. Newminster No. 23 Blackberry Brandy is a very satisfying blend I think every pipe smoker owes it to themselves to try.

Just what I was looking for, something flavorful but not too sweet. Good substitute for my favorite but unavailable black currant.

An excellent smoke. Came to me fresh and very fast.. This is my favorite..

Its really good ive smoked about 3 oz of it so far great taste and burns well for how moist it is..

First bowl, incredible, perfect blackberry flavor, reminds me of a berry smoothie almost. Try it, you wont regret

The flavor is pleasant, smooth, with vanilla and blackberry tones. The burn is good, and not too hot, with little to no bite. The room note is where this tobacco shines; I left my smoking room for a minute after smoking a bowl, and when I returned the blackberry aroma was clear and sweet to the nose. The New monster No. 23 Blackberry Brandy is a permanent part of my tobacco rotation.

I like it. It is mild, tasty and burns well. I plan on using it regularly.

Great smooth taste. I have bought for friends.

Wonderful aroma, tastes great. Will buy it again.

This is a very complex tobacco. You get the fruit and aroma of a black Cavendish blend but it tastes and smokes like a high end cigar. Try it in a keystones pipe and don't judge it till you have had several bowls.

I'm very satisfied with the products and delivery.