Scotty's Bulk Blends - Bass Pond

I like this one. Second time buying, so will buy again.

You know you have something special when you're outside smoking on a park bench and someone walks by and says, "You know, I'm not a smoker but I have to confess---that smells amazing!".

I am new to pipe tobacco, and this was one of the first blends I purchased. Since then I have explored a number of different varieties and styles, but nothing satisfied my senses quite like Scotty’s Bass Pond. It burns so much cooler than anything else and the smell and flavor are incredible. I have been mixing this in with my other blends to redeem them, but I still prefer to just smoke this on its own.

OK, not my favorite.

Scotty's Bass Pond is what Lane Limited Dark Red was before they took it off their list and Russ' Nations Capital stopped using Green River Burley. Scotty's Bass Pond Has no bite and a great room note.

Received lots of complements on the aroma room note. Very cool smoke. Would definitely recommend.

Being a Kentucky hobbit trying to finish my cabin in the mountain wilderness, whether I am cutting trees for saw logs, cutting boards from my sawmill or building on my cabin, living in the wilderness as a hobbit can be quite stressful. Scotty's bass pond was an instant favorite with the first bowl full. No bite, great taste, awesome room note, burns well to the bottom of the bowl with no gooey leftovers. I will definitely list this one as a "keeper". Scotty, you got this one right!

Being a Kentucky hobbit trying to finish my cabin in the mountain wilderness, whether I am cutting trees for saw logs, cutting boards from my sawmill or building on my cabin, living in the wilderness as a hobbit can be quite stressful. Scotty's bass pond was an instant favorite with the first bowl full. No bite, great taste, awesome room note, burns well to the bottom of the bowl with no gooey leftovers. I will definitely list this one as a "keeper". Scotty, you got this one right!

1 bowl, instant favorite. I will definitely be adding this blend to the " must keep on hand" list. No bite, not too moist, burns perfectly to the bottom, no gooey residue, great taste, very smooth with a hint of spice. Scotty's got it right with this one!

A nice smoke.

A fine tobacco

Wonderful, cool smoke! This will easily become one of my afternoon favorites. This is a flavorful aromatic with a distinctive and pleasant room note.

This came in needing longer drying time than others I've purchased. However, both the smoke and room note are fantastic. I'm currently torn between this and the Match Revelation as my favorite. As a newbie, I'd definitely purchase it again.

a little rough on pallet

Good everyday smoke and perfect to blend with many English tobaccos to add a little something extra.

This is my desert island blend.

This is my favorite blend. Awesome!!!

Im not too big on aeromarics but this was a prety decent one. Burnt a little hot but didn't burn.

I use it for my night time smoking , nice and mellow .

Folks love the smell . Mild but robust taste. Soothing aroma.

really nice

One of the best aromatics I've had. Smoked perfectly in my grabow grand Duke. Lasts a very long time. Taste Is just amazing. Great flavor all the way through.

Truth be told, Bass Pond is one of the first aromatic blends I had smoked but it's definitely still in my top five as far as room note goes. I have friends that hate the smell of tobacco but couldn't get their noses out of the jar. Not to mention I am a bass fisherman and it's definitely a fitting blend to take on the boat.

my husband loves it. it's pricey but smooth and smells great

Love this blend. But my last two orders have not been the same Bass Pond as before. It seems to have less Cavendish, and the tobacco looks more like trout stream. Has anyone else had the same issue?

I smoke this when fishing man I'm telling you the smell or note. Is great. Anit no better thing than smoking great tobacco and fishing 🎣 wow. That's the place.

All time favorite! Glad I was able to stock up!

Truly amazing. One of my favorite

Smells and taste is very nice

Scotty's Milk and Honey was out of stock so I tried Bass Pond it's pretty good but I prefer Milk and Honey

I am a female pipe smoker and this rocks! So very easy and pleasant! Love it!

The old Bass Pond (with only one type of cavendish) has seemingly been discontinued. At first I thought P&C sent me something else as it looked different and smelled different than what I am used to (bag note had more dimension). When I received another two bags however (exactly the same), I realized the formula had changed (for the BETTER, read on!). P&C please update your image on the website and description as well. Anyway onto the review. This new version is probably by FAR the most flavorful, smooth, clean, and DEEP fruit-like aromatic I have ever tried. And I have tried MANY. Just smoke a bowl, order an ounce and smoke ONE bowl. It won't bite, but if you want to experience maximum dimension smoke slow. I go a little faster than sipping and would get 2 (sometimes 3) alternating flavors with supportive notes of their OWN waltzing on my palate. Mid bowl it changes if you can believe that, and then changes AGAIN 1/4 of the bowl down. If the original Bass Pond was from the first dimension ( pretty darn linear [but good!] let's be honest), this new version transcended to the 5th dimension. Scotty must have been influenced by a certain space science fiction flick, cause this blend is out of this world.

Bass Pond my new go to..

Mellow fruity smoke can be an all day tobacco

Be sure to keep this fresh as flavor is slightly less than tin/bag note. But it's a Scotty blend so it's nearly perfect in every other regard

The flavor and aroma is amazing. A new favorite to go with trout stream

I am a fairly new pipe smoker (two years) and I have tried many different tobacco blends to find my way. I have discovered that I am a fan of the arromatic tobacco's and Scotty's Bass Pond has become my favorite. It left that lasting impression that I always come back too. It will remain at the top of my list for sure.

This is my favorite tobacco. Rich, sweet flavor. Very smooth. A slow, cool smoke.

This is a very nice tobacco. It has a nice, but not terribly distinctive (to me) flavor. For the money, I'll stick with "Trout Stream", my favorite affordable smoke--LOVE the stuff. Both tobaccos burn wonderfully, giving off a lot of smoke and requiring very few relights. I pack too tight and smoke too fast as a rule, and neither of these gets hot. Great tobaccos.

Was recommended to me by a customer so I ordered an oz. to try. Then I ordered a few more to stock up. Light, "creamy," no bite, and a delicious room note.

Enjoying this with my morning coffee starts the day right.

Got a little two ounce bag for X-Mas along with a MM 5th Avenue Diplomat straight too !!! VERY pleasant tasting and Great Aroma too ! ! ! Thought it may need some drying out time but it burnt Quite Well !! !! VCT in western MO

Loved it. Unique taste. Must try. Will purchase again

Great tobacco. I already sent in this review. Please no more reminders.

Not bad it was rich and full flavor I would buy it again that’s for sure

First time I've tried any of Scotty's blends and I was super impressed. Smoked cool, no bite, and I got plenty of compliments on the room note.

I quit pipe smoking some 30 years ago now at 71 decided to enjoy the rest of my time on earth. Tried many blends and found Scotty’s bass pond to be a nice mellow smoke. Highly recommended 😎 👍

I have been enjoying this blend for years. Smooth, no bite, great taste and room note. It is an all day smoke that is one of my favorites.

One bowl made this blend shoot to the top three on my favorites. Bite free, cool burning, and scrumptious.

Forced to smoke something with a good aroma when my wife’s about (I.e.no Latakia), I’ve tried a few aromatics. Generally I find them good smelling but bad tasting. Bass Pond is different. Smokes cool and smooth, with a wonderful feel. I can smoke this all day. I’m not a connoisseur like many who post reviews-and thank you everyone who does post because it’s very helpful to the tyro trying to find what suits him. But I truly find Bass Pond to be an excellent all-occasion tobacco. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed if he purchases a few ounces of this. Thank you, Scotty.

SCOTTY'S BASS POND IS MILD SMOKE WITH NO AFTER BITE! VERY NICE SMOKE THAT BURNS QUITE NICELY ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE END! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TRYING THIS OUT! LOVE THE WAY P & C DOES BUSINESS ALSO THEY ALWAYS SEND ME EXACTLY WHAT I HAVE ORDERED THEY ARE REALLY NICE PEOPLE WHO WORK THERE!

I have ordered this blend several times before and it never fails to satisfy. It's one of the few tobaccos that taste the same batch after batch. Smooth ,no bite, sweet caramel taste and smell. The Misses likes it so its my go to blend.

A nice blend, but I am wanting something sweeter.

Really like this tobacco ok room note and good taste. 😎

This is a smooth, tasty smoke. No bite. Flavorful. I have a hard time going to anything else. I seem to always reach for Scotty's Bass Pond.

Excellent bulk blend, tasty and bold with a light finish, sweet but not overwhelming. I have to hand it to Scotty, this is a great blend worth buying by the pound.

Scottys bass pond is currently my favorite bulk aromatic. I ordered a few ounces and after trying it ordered a whole pound. Great all day smoke, great for any season. It smokes great in my cob pipe, you can really pick up on the flavor. I'll be sure to order another small pound or 2 soon

Great blend, try it.

A nice change of pace. Very mild and no bite. The room aroma is nice especially for my wife who remains my biggest critic of any smoking. The tobacco is little moiste when you first open the bag. I would let an ounce sit open for a day to dry out a bit. An enjoyable smoke.

Good smoke. Smells good. Not harsh

I really love this tobacco! It smokes very smooth with an excellent room note. I will be purchasing more.

Rich sweet, nutty and caramel , bite free, all fishing day smoke

Another great blend along with my fav's Trout Stream and Butternut Burley. Need to try the others now!

Produces smoke with a pleasant mild aroma that has a faint sweetness which is very enjoyable. I am just now exploring the world of pipe tobacco but so far this is my go to relaxing weekend smoke.

I'm new to pipe smoking and tend to shy away from the darker tobaccos. However, I wanted something with a great room note. I am very happy to report that Scotty's Bass Pond is not too strong. I has a very wonderful texture on my tongue and pleasant to the nose. The room note was distinct, enjoyable, and did not linger. I will be purchasing again!!!

As a "wanna be" new pipe smoker I have struggled with flavor. I spared no expense and have tried probably 40 different tobaccos of all types. Hope was slowly being lost. Then came along bass pond. all i can say is wow... I'm only 4 bowls in but i really enjoy it. I can't pick out one flavor from the description but I can tell you they blend nicely in a smooth and sweet experience.

Enjoyed this fine tobacco.

Love this tobacco, sitting in Afghanistan lets me relax and imagine easier days..

i ain't much for reviews that pinpoint what a tobacco is like. However, let me say that the smell in the pouch is very pleasant and it loses nothing in the smoking. I would call it mild and smooth. Reminds me of the Lane products. i would buy it again, for sure.

Wonderful, easy flavor Cool smoking Delightful room note Makes for an easy evening smoke

This is very reminiscent of Lane's Dark Red. A "cherry/fruit-forward" flavored tobacco. I bought a half-pound of Dark Red previously, and enjoyed it, though the cherry is a bit overwhelming for me. I'll probably buy more to smoke occasionally. Bass Pond also has a strong cherry flavor, but there's something more here that takes it a step above the Lane mixture. Given a preference, the nod would go to Bass Pond, but it also costs significantly more than the Lane mixture. If you like a cherry/fruit tobacco and don't mind paying extra, you'll definitely enjoy this blend.

I have smoked Scotty's burley blend for several years. Scotty's bass pond is better. It is my new favorite.

Absolutely no complaints. However, I think we would all appreciate if this blend was more readily available. Cheers

My favorite I have found so far truly great smoke love it!

I had to buy this tobacco based on the name, won't lie. And when I received it, I thought it looked like another wet rag of a Cavendish. So I threw it on my tobacco shelf in ashamed dismay I bought something based on a name (obviously I love to fish) Tonight, I gave her a sniff, thinking of my bass fishing days closing down for the season. Smell in my mason jar: Very pleasant. Yep, ok, I've been tricked by these Cavendishes. I dried it out in my all too classy way by putting it in front of a space heater for a few minutes (don't judge, works like a charm) and threw it in a cob for fear of demonizing a Peterson. I thought it too wet but I like my aromatics skeletal dry. Then I lit her up not expecting anything then another sickingly sweet Cavendish...but suddenly, my eyes cleared after a long bleary day of caring for patients and my nose and taste buds swooned with what I can describe as a vanilla cherry creamsicle. Let it be known, I don't like vanilla flavored tobaccos for the most part. The flavor seems to dominate tobaccos for my palette. But this one....just the right amount of vanilla goodness to get a hint and enough cherry to tell the vanilla to be its backup singer. I actually was able to get both flavors blended perfectly and in harmony. This is a nice lunker of an aromatic blend. Surprising indeed. No bite, sip slowly, very cool smoker and yes, me and this tobacco have a date at a bass pond next Spring. You won't be disappointed. Nicely done and thanks for a great smoke.

Pretty good but not as good as trout stream. No tongue bite a good mild smoke

A business or hard day of work smoke. Good body and enjoyable smoke following a tough day.

This has been one of my top three favs for the past year or so. But your price increases have priced it out of my reach! The pound price of $2.50 was at the top of my scale before. But now you've got it up to $2.94. Way to costy for my budget. I'll keep coming back hoping for a sale or permanent price drop.

I keep searching for a pipe tobacco that is an easy smoke for someone who is constantly with his pipe. This one is the best so far.

I love the smell of this blend! It smokes well. I'm new to pipe smoking so i'm still learning... I'm also a ba bass fisherman so I was hooked by the name.

I love this tobacco it’s one of my favorites

This reminds me of some chocolate for some reason. I was worried it would be very dry. To my surprise it was very moist with a good strong hit of flavor.

THIS IS THE FINEST PIPE TOBACCO THAT I HAVE EVER SMOKED, BAR NONE. IT IS THE ONLY TOBACCO THAT I'M ALLOWED TO SMOKE IN THE HOUSE. IT IS VERY MILD BUT FULL FLAVORED AND NO BITE EVER. TRY IT,YOU'LL LOVE IT, AND OL JOHN B AINT GOIN TO STEER YA WRONG.

Up until now Sutliff Z50 Black Cordial was my go to aromatic....that may be changing. This stuff is incredible! The pouch note does not do the actual room note justice. Between this and Black Cordial I know I'll never need Viagra,

Good mellow blend. Left a great room note. No bite at all

I've had cherry blends that tasted like I was smoking NyQuil cough syrup. This doesn't, and instead has a delicate cherry flavor. My new favorite, next to my beloved Trout Stream.

is my go to tabbaco is very good burns great and tastes good to will always have in my rotation

For me, this is a top notch tobacco. Very smooth and intricate. Every time I smoke it, I discover different flavor nuances. Bass Pond is definitely in the running for the "if I had to pick just one" honor.

First time trying Bass Pond. Stays lit in my pipe unlike other cavenishes that tend to be too goopy. Smoked smooth all the way down to the bottom of the bowl with no tongue bite. Nice after taste and a good way to break in a new pipe. My previous favorite cavendish was McClelland VBC which has now moved into the # 2 position.....sorry McClelland. I just wish I had of ordered more than a quarter pound because I can't stop smoking this.

If you like devil's holiday ,you will like this one.

This is now my favorite smoke. Great taste and room smell. This is the first cherry tobacco that I have smoked that has no bite whatsoever!!! I just wish it was in stock more often. Always out of stock when I want to order more.

I have bought this twice, and am about to order again. This is dessert asnd elergance in a pipe. I love my pipes asnd all types of tobacco. Dear Lord ! On my worst day, this is such a relaxing treat !

Love this blend, It!s right up there with 1-Q as a all day smoke. The room note is outstanding my wife calls it a room freshner.

I like this item, it is now in my top 10 favorite tobaccos.

Excellent smooth and flavorful smoke - can't go wrong with this one.

I bought several aromatics I hadn't had before and began trying them one by one, but then I got to Scotty's Bass Pond. I had my first bowl, and then another, and another and I seemed to forget about the others I'd bought, and before I knew it I was out of this blissful and decadent tobacco. Sadly, so was P&C. So, I hit the 'Notify' button and began my wait. I'm reminded that good things come to those that wait. "I know it's worth the wait", I keep telling myself. Luckily, thanks to my good friends, I've got a healthy supply of Russ' Nation's Capital to help tide me over. Thanks everybody! Hope this helps.

It is one good smoke, if I chewed tobacco I would chew it. It's very pleasant

Smooth and aromatic. The only negative against pipe and cigars special blends, is their inability to maintain inventory. Too often out of stock when reordering.

A very flavorful, aromatic tobacco with no bite

Like a nice tall glass of sweet tea, just sit back and enjoy.

At first glance, this appears to be a run-of-the-mill black cavendish. But oh it is so much more! When I opened the bag, I was met with a wonderful caramel/vanilla scent. One lit, I found the same caramel/vanilla taste with a dash of fruit - all the way to the bottom of the bowl. As I smoked it the taste pleasantly changed, making it even more enjoyable. The room note was no disappointment either. No nasty aftertaste. Russ hit this one out of the park!

Another I must have in my rotation, the dry sweetness is to nice to miss out on.

Great Black Cav....

This has become one of my favorite tobaccos. The creamy vanilla flavor is definitely present, but not overpowering. A great all day smoke.

This is a great blend! It's just like catching a trophy bass with every cast of your line, every time you pack your pipe! Lots of white smoke, no bite (and I puff like a freight engine!), great taste, everything I could ask for in a smoke! This is my favorite, hands down. Smokes great in any pipe I've put it in, lights easy and stays lit with just a little white ash left at the end. Reminiscent of Half n Half, but better, in my opinion.

Good flavor and stays lit relatively easy. My wife says she enjoys the room note so that's a plus! Will definitely buy more.

Great!! I like it better than BCA... it's a little sweeter and has a more satisfying taste.