4noggins Essence of Vermont
(3.32)
A wide cut, hearty burley with the essence of fresh maple, blended with enough St. James Parish perique to give it an aged sweetness with a slight hint of spiced raisins. Easy to smoke, it is the perfect all day baccy that won't assault your taste buds.
Details
Brand | 4noggins |
Blended By | Rich Gottlieb |
Manufactured By | 4noggins |
Blend Type | American |
Contents | Burley, Perique |
Flavoring | Maple |
Cut | Coarse Cut |
Packaging | Bulk |
Country | United States |
Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
3.32 / 4
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Reviews
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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 08, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
The earthy, woody burleys have a nice, light cashew, molasses flavor as the lead components. The perique is mostly a condiment, but the spicy, fig, plum and raisin tones are noticeable. The maple topping is rich, and I find it dominates the other flavors somewhat. The strength is in the center of mild to medium. The taste is a couple of steps past that center. The nic-hit is very mild. Won't bite, or get harsh even when pushed. If you dry it some, the burleys are a little more noticeable to your taste buds. It burns at a moderate pace, cool and clean with a very consistent, smooth flavor. Leaves little moisture in the bowl and doesn't requires many relights. The after taste and room notes very pleasantly linger a little. It passes the wife test, but if you're on a diet, smoke it before you have your morning eggs and toast, and you won't need any pancakes!
-JimInks
-JimInks
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 25, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Rich Gottlieb needs more credit as a blender. This is an absolutely superb offering for those who want to enjoy a unique combination of Perique and Maple. Spicy yet sweet and a biteless all day smoke that packs a delightful punch due to the quality Burley. Not much aromatic essence and a full tobacco taste. Four stars all the way!
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 02, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
4noggins - Essence of Vermont.
A dark brown, slightly coarse, mixture that's a little moist to the touch when fresh. From the pouch's aroma there's no argument that this has a sweet topping.
Of the tobaccos it's the Burley which is running the show, the Perique is much lighter: it adds a subtle seasoning. The topping comes across as definite, albeit not at all heavy; I wouldn't go too low on the flavour rating, but it is NOWHERE near being sticky/gloopy. The temperature from Vermont is cool, without a bite in a bowl. This is seldom in need of a re-light.
Nicotine: mild. Room-note: pleasant.
A blend that deserves a recommendation:
Three stars.
A dark brown, slightly coarse, mixture that's a little moist to the touch when fresh. From the pouch's aroma there's no argument that this has a sweet topping.
Of the tobaccos it's the Burley which is running the show, the Perique is much lighter: it adds a subtle seasoning. The topping comes across as definite, albeit not at all heavy; I wouldn't go too low on the flavour rating, but it is NOWHERE near being sticky/gloopy. The temperature from Vermont is cool, without a bite in a bowl. This is seldom in need of a re-light.
Nicotine: mild. Room-note: pleasant.
A blend that deserves a recommendation:
Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
New
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 19, 2016 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I recently finished a generous sample of this I had received a while back. It wasn't till I read some of the reviews that I even knew there was any perique in this blend. Needless to say, I did enjoy this blend. So much so, that I purchased some more to jar and cellar before I finished the sample.
This is one of those blends that summons yester year to me. A burley with a soft aromatic topping. It reminds me of PA, SWRA and CH. In other words this is a drugstore burley, that is well done. It comes rather moist in the bag, but burns fine with no goopiness left behind.
I read some reviews where it was stated that this was a biter. I did not find this to be bitey at all. I believe the use of Perique is a credit to the gentle nature of this blend.
The taste, to me, is certainly maple and some liquer type essence. Probably a rum. It is a unique taste to be sure. I would say the topping is pretty mildly applied and does well to accentuate the natural nutty sweetness inherent in the burley.
A very well done blend. 4 stars.
This is one of those blends that summons yester year to me. A burley with a soft aromatic topping. It reminds me of PA, SWRA and CH. In other words this is a drugstore burley, that is well done. It comes rather moist in the bag, but burns fine with no goopiness left behind.
I read some reviews where it was stated that this was a biter. I did not find this to be bitey at all. I believe the use of Perique is a credit to the gentle nature of this blend.
The taste, to me, is certainly maple and some liquer type essence. Probably a rum. It is a unique taste to be sure. I would say the topping is pretty mildly applied and does well to accentuate the natural nutty sweetness inherent in the burley.
A very well done blend. 4 stars.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 22, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I picked up some of this weed more than a year ago and for whatever reason I wasn't all that fond of it. I came across it this weekend in the cellar and I'm so glad I didn't toss it out. Given the fact that this is mainly a Burley blend, I doubt the time in the cellar added much to the quality. This is a fine tobacco. It is an aromatic, but the burley flavor is forward, well ahead of the casing. The perique lends a nice light spice to the mix, but those that are not fond of perique shouldn't worry as it's added with a light hand. This blend is only mildly sweet and there is plenty of tobacco flavor to be had. It burns nice and dry and could be an all day smoke for Burley lovers and those that enjoy light aromatics without Cavendish. If you are looking for a “full on” American style aromatic, you may want to seek out other maple blends. Highly Recommended.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 06, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I ordered a few ounces of this when buying a pipe and some other stuff from 4 Noggins. More of an impulse buy than anything. But I did read the reviews here and thought it sounded like a nice change of pace.
It's fantastic.
Very much Walnut or Carter Hall with some maple topping; but it's quite well done. I find I really enjoy this and it's one of those I find myself distinctly craving at certain times.
Bone dry and more of an essence than a heavy flavoring. I guess it is called the "essence" of VT afterall.
I'm not one for heavy candy like tobaccos. But this one is quite nice despite the fact that the maple translates noticeably, but not obtrusively, to the smoke and doesn't get left behind in the tin.
If you like subtle maple essence that compliment rather than embellish the underlying tobacco you'll like this I think.
I personally think a small dose of latakia would really set this off. But then again Rich does this for a living and I push pencils.
In any event a sold 4 stars to my taste against the field and not just in its "Class".
5/15 edit: I'm dropping this one star down to 3. It's become a bit monotonous and I'm sort of feuding with burley right now i guess. Tend to get bitten more often that not.
Still a very very good aromatic. Smokes dry. Isn't syrupy. The perique makes it more interesting than most. But it's still a maple flavored aromatic. And really that can only take you so far IMO.
It's fantastic.
Very much Walnut or Carter Hall with some maple topping; but it's quite well done. I find I really enjoy this and it's one of those I find myself distinctly craving at certain times.
Bone dry and more of an essence than a heavy flavoring. I guess it is called the "essence" of VT afterall.
I'm not one for heavy candy like tobaccos. But this one is quite nice despite the fact that the maple translates noticeably, but not obtrusively, to the smoke and doesn't get left behind in the tin.
If you like subtle maple essence that compliment rather than embellish the underlying tobacco you'll like this I think.
I personally think a small dose of latakia would really set this off. But then again Rich does this for a living and I push pencils.
In any event a sold 4 stars to my taste against the field and not just in its "Class".
5/15 edit: I'm dropping this one star down to 3. It's become a bit monotonous and I'm sort of feuding with burley right now i guess. Tend to get bitten more often that not.
Still a very very good aromatic. Smokes dry. Isn't syrupy. The perique makes it more interesting than most. But it's still a maple flavored aromatic. And really that can only take you so far IMO.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 27, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The perique is subtle, but it does keep the underlying tobacco interesting. The maple is also mild, and could mostly be found in the first quarter of a bowl. This is no goopy overly-sweet aromatic, but a mild, fairly flavorful blend.
Pipe Used:
briars
PurchasedFrom:
4 noggins
Age When Smoked:
1 month
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 21, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
The great thing about 4noggins aromatics is you can taste the tobacco. It is not a heavy wet overpowering flavor. This blend has a light maple taste however the sweetness of the tobacco comes through. The room note is great and I can pickup the maple there. This is a good somewhat complex smoke.
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 03, 2016 | Very Mild | Medium | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant |
Dark red ribbons. Homogenous colours. To the nose, lots of maple, sugar, and balsamic vinegar? Is it a sauce for a summer salad? A very humid tobacco. I let it dry a whole day.
I fill a meerschaum test pipe and fire it up and it is a charm as it needs no relighting.
The aforementioned bouquet of smells is undetected in the smoke. Instead, only sweet and slightly sour aromas are detected in the smoking process. Nothing too special in the tobacco tasting department. I could barely notice the perique as the burleys largely dominate the blend. Mild burleys at that. Vitamin N wise, I feel dissatisfied and need more. The cafeine in my coffee had more effect!
Still, it is an all day smoke for those who enjoy a very mild (maybe flat) smoke. Not for me though. The blend doesn't allow the tobaccos to develop their taste and shine. Could be used a mélange for mixing with other heavier ones.
I fill a meerschaum test pipe and fire it up and it is a charm as it needs no relighting.
The aforementioned bouquet of smells is undetected in the smoke. Instead, only sweet and slightly sour aromas are detected in the smoking process. Nothing too special in the tobacco tasting department. I could barely notice the perique as the burleys largely dominate the blend. Mild burleys at that. Vitamin N wise, I feel dissatisfied and need more. The cafeine in my coffee had more effect!
Still, it is an all day smoke for those who enjoy a very mild (maybe flat) smoke. Not for me though. The blend doesn't allow the tobaccos to develop their taste and shine. Could be used a mélange for mixing with other heavier ones.
Pipe Used:
Meerschaum
Age When Smoked:
New
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 08, 2013 | Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I think you could mix every one of the 4noggins blends together and come up with this blend. Seems to me they keep using the same tobacco and just add various flavorings to it. You just can't sink your teeth into any of the blends I have tried so far. Sorry to be a curmudgeon...
Pipe Used:
Corncob
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
63