Pipeworks & Wilke - Wilke Nut Brown Burley pipe tobacco reviews

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smokey	08/20/2005	Medium	Very Mild	Extra Full	Pleasant to Tolerable
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, let me also say that this is one of the finest burleys I've ever smoked. It compares favorably with C&D Morley's Best, a burley I didn't think could ever be equaled. NBB has a bit more sweetness in the taste, which is also reflected in the room note. There may be just a bit of maple casing here, when you first light up there seems to be a faint bit of a maple undertone in the flavor. The other taste that's really noticeable is a really pleasant natural nutty flavor, hence its' name. It smokes well in all my pipes, but I have a large bent Boswell that is used exclusively for this blend. The tobacco and nicotine strength are not too high, and this makes NBB a good all day smoke. Lighting and burn characteristics are both above average, too. NBB is a fairly expensive bulk tobacco, with the price of a pound at $33.00. Carol is nice to deal with and gets her orders out quickly. Since I've gotten my pound, a lot of my other tobaccos have sat languishing. Hope they don't get jealous! Four big stars for Nut Brown.
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sasha	07/23/2005	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant
Impressive! A completely different world from the other burley blend I've tried in the past. Absolutely not bitter, slow burning, nutty, almost sweet at times, smooth like few tobaccos around. Truly top class, magnificent, a real masterpiece.
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Pipestud	05/28/2005	Mild	None detected	Mild	Pleasant
Now here's a Burley I have not thought about in quite some time. I purchased a half pound of the stuff perhaps 2-3 years ago and smoked a bunch of it and shared it with my pipe club. We all agreed that this is the Rolls Royce of bulk Burleys! If you enjoy a good Burley every now and then (and I certainly do), but seldom sample new stuff because you don't like that bitter Burley finish (and I certainly don't), then punch this ticket. You might detect the smidgen of Virginia & Turkish leaf tossed in if you try hard, but frankly, this is overwhelmingly top shelf Burley! Pipeworks & Wilke's most famous blend, Nut Brown Burley is cool, slow burning, and projects to the smoker a crisp, all tobacco taste. Best of all, it is sweet and nutty right down to the bottom of the bowl. (Unless, of course, you are smoking a cheap pipe. If that's the case, even this delightful weed can't help you).
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DUPE.1512	05/01/2005	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium	Tolerable
NBB has a delicious aroma and is asthetically pleasing to look at. This has enough broadcut in it to burn real slow and cool which is good, because this has to be sipped very slow or it will bite. The flavor is raisiney and of maple syrup and gingerbread with a toasty very subtle nutty undertone. The only thing I did not like about NBB is that I expected something much better after reading the reviews here. I never got a consistant flavor out of it through the entire 8 ounces I ordered. While it is a good burley, its just not good enough to justify its high pricetag. 2 out of 4.
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cruelraoul	01/22/2005	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
This is indeed great burley. Burley lovers really should give this a try. I enjoy burley from time-to-time, and this is one of the best pure burleys I have found. The people at the store are friendly, too! As indicated from others, if you are gentle with this tobacco, you can avoid the bitter tendencies, and have a more rewarding experience.
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prison chaplain	01/05/2005	Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Anyone wishing to try this lovely burley may do so at the Pipeworks & Wilke online store at the following website: http://www.vtpipes.com/ 01/05/05 My half pound of NBB has been around for about six months now. I still smoke it occasionally. Its quality cannot be faulted. And I still smoke it occasionally. However, when I want a Burley, I usually choose McBaren's London Burley Blend, hence the demotion from "One of my favorites" to "smoke on occasion."
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emmbee	01/04/2005	Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant
Cut/Appearance: Cube cut brown burley with small strands of light Cavendish Virginias and some possibly small pieces of exotic oriental tobaccos for added spice. Casing/Aromatics: Slight detection, but probably lightly topped. Difficult to detect what flavors may be used. It has that characteristically light, sweet Wilke background. Pouch notes: Pleasantly aromatic. Deep, rich burley quality with notes of raisins and hints of spice and molasses. I detect a similar undertone in the more aromatic, sweeter Wilke Bohemian Blend and Gotham Court. Room/Burn notes: Burley is most pronounced. Richness of burleys come to the fore, with a deep, beautiful scent of ginger snap cookies or molasses bread. A very American, light aromatic. Because this is perfectly blended, there is no heavy or sickening sweet aroma as is the case with most commercially produced and jarred blends ala Lane Limited. Taste: Distinctly American tobacco. Rich, raisin scented Kentucky burleys ala Sir Walter Raleigh, but more skillfully blended with finer cuts of tobacco in a more thoughtfully prepared mixture. A little tongue bite as with most burley-based blends, but it leaves a delicious taste on the tongue and the palate begging for more. The only problem that really keeps it from being a superior tobacco is that it sears the tongue, especially if smoked a little too quickly. Comments: Easy to pack and keep lit. This is a superior burley tobacco, probably the best I?ve ever smoked. It has down home earthiness. It?s warm, toasty and inviting, like molasses bread fresh from the oven. Though I have never been to Vermont, I can almost picture the quaint shop that lovingly prepared this stuff along with the rolling, snow-capped hills, dales and forests of the surrounding area. Though I?m an English lover, shying off from aromatics, this is one blend worthy of attention. It?s probably the standard by which all burleys are measured. This would probably taste wonderful with a caramel stout. Three of five stars
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provguy	07/19/2004	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild	Pleasant
I am not a regular burley smoker but I have really enjoyed Barbary Coast and Penington Gap. Nut Brown Burley is definitely a quality tobacco and is a great change of pace for me. I am a Va and Virginia/Perique lover. NBB is a very easy blend to smoke and is very enjoyable. It will not become an every day smoke for me but I will definitely enjoy it when I do. I would have to agree with Burleynut above on the qualities of this blend.
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pipper	04/09/2004	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant
"Out of all the burley joints in the world, I had to find you." This is without question, IMO, the finest burley blend ever. This blend has a wonderful pouch aroma, and the taste is even better, with a wonderfully nutty, smooth taste, in this slow burning tobacco. This has replaced Barbary Coast in my daily routine, as it has more of a natural burley taste without the brandy. If you enjoy a burley, this is the one to try. You will not be disappointed. This blend is a must have for me.
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Noorrmm	03/28/2004	Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant
Appearance: A mixture of ribbon cut and small cubes. Color is a fairly uniform medium brown. Aroma: Obviously a Burley, but I detect a trace of something else. It?s either a minute quantity of a sweet Oriental (Basma?), or a bit of Deer Tongue. Packing: Packs easily into most pipes with no problem. The combination of ribbons and small cubes pack with just a light touch on the top. Lighting: Lights easily and starts burning nicely. Sometimes no charring light. Initial flavor: POW, the Burley here is superbly tasty. The characteristic nutty flavor is quite intense, and there is cosiderable body to the smoke. Mid-bowl: Maintains a spontaneous burn, just breathe with the pipe. Stays cool and flavorful, with slight variations in the flavor. Needs to be tamped only lightly. This could be a great tobacco for a smoking contest. Finish: Nice right to the end. Just a slight increase in strength. Leaves a clean gray ash. Summary: This is the ?cream of the crop? of Burleys. Good anytime of day or night. Even a good change of pace for the Latakia guys. Call today and get some, you won?t regret it.
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burleynut	01/27/2004	Medium	None detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant
I was delighted to see that my review of NBB years ago led MShelor to this top-flight Burley blend. I used to buy it at the old Wilke store on Madison Avenue, from the beloved sisters, many more years ago than I'd like to count. And apart from its quality what impresses me is its consistency. It is also a remarkably subtle burley blend, changing flavor and richness through the smoke. Four stars, for sure.
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Darwin	02/19/2003	Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
Nut Brown Burley (NBB) is my favorite burley blend. I even like it better than Barbary Coast(this is a major statement for me, because I love Barbary Coast). The pouch aroma is out of this world; it almost smells good enough to eat. After realizing how good a burley can be after trying Barbary Coast this past summer, I went on an extensive search for the perfect burley blend. I found mine in NBB. The taste is classic burley: nutty, rich, and satisfying. The description claims that the blend also contains some Virginia and Turkish tobacco. I believe them, because this blend is more complex than you would expect from a burley. NBB could also be described as slightly sweet, which might stem from the Virginia, because I don't find any clues of a topping. Upon visual inspection, there appears to be several types of burley present, dominated by small brown cubes. I also find longer strands of light leaf and even green leaf. If you're like me and enjoy a great burley, give NBB a try.
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Eulenburg	12/17/2002	Mild	None detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant
The very best Burley indeed, smooth as silk.
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