When the weather gets cooler, a lot of people prefer a pipe tobacco that's more robust in flavor. For some, that means breaking out their favorite Latakia or rich Kentucky blends. But most pipe enthusiasts enjoy aromatic, so what do they do when there's frost on the pumpkin? They turn to black Cavendishes. Black Cavendishes are toasted and steamed which allows them to easily take on flavor. In the case of Russ' Jet Black, Green River Burley is toasted until dark and steamed for a minimum of 24 hours. The notes you'll find in Russ' Jet Black are vanilla, some caramel, brown sugar, and dried dark fruit. It has enough flavor to satisfy, has a great aroma, and can easily be an all-day smoke. It also blends nicely with other tobaccos.
Nice moist cavendish with a very fruit forward aroma and flavor. I get dark berries at the start of the bowl and as the smoke progresses the fruit turns darker and darker. By the end of the bowl it was plums freshly fallen from the tree. The vanilla and caramel notes waft about underneath but never really gain any footing and are fleeting at best. I don't pick up any sour notes from this like I normally get from a Green River cavendish. It is a mellow smoke with a flavor that evolves nicely as the bowl burns down. Ample smoke and decent burn quality with no detectable nicotine hit.
4 out of 5
Good quality
Jan 23, 2023
It's a nice smoke by itself or good for mixing as well.
A little more moist than I like, so mixing it with a dryer tobacco worked well as did just air drying for a couple of hours. Would order again.
5 out of 5
Smooth and tasty
Jan 20, 2023
Smooth and tasty
5 out of 5
Sweet Satisfying Smoke
Sep 23, 2022
It’s a very light aromatic - easy smoking, cool and dry. I am told the room-note is subtle, but the taste is well balanced. Russ has some of the best aro blends on the market for both flavor and aroma.
5 out of 5
I love it
Feb 12, 2021
I love it
5 out of 5
Great blend and all day smoke.
Jan 31, 2021
What a great blend this is. The aroma this has is perfect. And the taste it has is a superior blend of flavors that makes it a great all day smoke. I plan on purchasing more to keep stocked on my shelf.
4 out of 5
Russ, Jet Black
Jul 29, 2020
Smooth, a good all day smoke.
4 out of 5
Russ' Jet Black
Mar 24, 2020
I bought this more to mix with other tobaccos. However it is nice on its own. It's a full smoke with a hint of nuttiness. Not fancy, just a nice smoke.
5 out of 5
All day smoke
Feb 06, 2020
The phrase “all day smoke” now means something to me. Ordered 4oz. at first, after the first pipe full I ordered 1 1/2 lbs. Wish I had ordered 5 lbs. Need to do that soon, this is a great tobacco. Thank you Russ
4 out of 5
Jet Black
Feb 03, 2020
Not sure about this blend, it’s not bad don’t get me wrong just not sure.
4 out of 5
good stuff
Jan 10, 2020
good stuff smooth not too sweet
5 out of 5
It is descriptive and true
Dec 01, 2019
I like it. Nice flavor and smooth taste.
5 out of 5
I will be ordering more.I
Dec 01, 2019
I will be ordering more.I love this blend
5 out of 5
Joe
Nov 27, 2019
I find it to be very good,nice taste and nice room aroma
3 out of 5
Mehh
Nov 26, 2019
My favorites are Vanilla Black Cav, Captain Black Dark. This one was just OK. Not as flavorful as I would have liked. I added some VBC & it was better. Smooth, but not as flavorful.
4 out of 5
Russ's jet black
Nov 26, 2019
Seems a lighter smoke than other black Cavendishes. Not as much moisture. Lights and burns well. Great tin note and room note. I will be a repeat buyer!
5 out of 5
Tasty, good smoke.
Nov 26, 2019
Tasty, good smoke.
4 out of 5
Russ' Jet Black
Nov 26, 2019
It is very moist and I only tried it one time so far, but I really enjoyed it..
5 out of 5
One of the Best
Nov 26, 2019
Jet Black is one of the best tobaccos you guys offer. Melody smoke and good aroma. One of my favorites !!
5 out of 5
Review pleasures
Nov 26, 2019
This tobacco exceeded my expectations,
4 out of 5
Harsher than other blends
Nov 25, 2019
Riss' blends are always nice! Compared to his other blends, this one is a little harsher. I will definitely buy it again.
5 out of 5
Cavendish Perfection
Nov 16, 2019
Perfect, dark Cavendish. Nicely balanced and full flavored. If you like BCA, you'll love this.
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