John Middleton, Inc Apple Pipe Tobacco
(2.25)
Apple Pipe Tobacco, a unique taste in smoking, is a superior blend of top quality... Burley and Virginia tobaccos flavored with the taste of apples. Apple tobacco brings to the pipe smoker the smoothness of fine tobaccos, the crisp taste of fresh apples and the refreshing aroma of both. Apples and tobacco, a natural combination.
Details
| Brand | John Middleton, Inc |
| Blended By | John Middleton, Inc |
| Manufactured By | John Middleton, Inc. |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Apple |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce pouch |
| 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
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.25 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 20 of 63 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 14, 2010 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I waited until I purchased a second pouch of this from a different supplier just to make sure I was doing this tobacco justice. There is a FAINT odor of apples in the pouches I sampled. Had no trouble getting it lit or keeping it lit in my MM cob, both my pouches seemed a bit on the dry side. I could detect a very very faint hint of apples during smoking, I was hoping for so much more after reading the reviews here. The tobacco itself is quite strong, I would not recommend this to a novice smoker unless they like a harsh smoke. Noticeable tongue bite even with sipping. Not happy with this as a flavored tobacco, probably a decent smoke for those who like Half & Half or Carter Hall, or the like. I really really wanted some apple in this to use for blending purposes but will keep looking. I will buy ONE more pouch of Apple hoping that the two I have tried were old only because it is so inexpensive. After that I am done with this blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 19, 2010 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Once upon a time, I loved this stuff. It was readily available where I live (you could pick it up from Kroger, even) and was a very pleasant, non-biting aromatic. The last couple of pouches I've tried however, were harsh and even painful to smoke. I was quite disappointed, and I'm not keeping my eye out for an apple-flavored aromatic for when the right mood hits.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 26, 2006 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This Middleton offering has been around for a long, long time. It is very typical of the "old fashioned" drug store blends in that it is crimp cut Burley with old American flavoring added in a way that makes its presence known, but still allows the smoker to taste "tobacco."
I have noticed over the years that many fellow tobaccoreviews.com smokers enjoy these bargain brands and I think that's neat. There is certainly a place for these simple, easy to smoke blends. I don't find Apple very often, but when I do, I purchase a pouch. This one smokes cool, dry and sweet. It a refreshing change of pace for occasional fun and nostalgia.
I have noticed over the years that many fellow tobaccoreviews.com smokers enjoy these bargain brands and I think that's neat. There is certainly a place for these simple, easy to smoke blends. I don't find Apple very often, but when I do, I purchase a pouch. This one smokes cool, dry and sweet. It a refreshing change of pace for occasional fun and nostalgia.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Very Strong | Overwhelming | Very Pleasant |
There are many good brands of tobacco , but when I smoke a pipe, I only smoke John Middleton's Apple flavor tobacco. It's smoothness, aromatic and soothing flavor is the equivalent to classical music to the ears of the Connoisseur . Hamburgers from McDonald's might be o.k. for kids, but if I want some good beef , I go for a sirloin steak.
PurchasedFrom:
West Virginia
Age When Smoked:
63
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 05, 2017 | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I really like this tobacco. Smoked cool. I can puff like a freight train and will not bite. Very smooth smoke. Some sweetness, but I don't get any apple. Its close to Carter Hall with a slight topping. Kinda hard to find though.
PurchasedFrom:
Smokin Joes Tobacco
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 04, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I really like this tobacco and I'm surprised at Negative reviews. if you sip this tobacco you get the slight Sweet Apple Flavor. Burns well, Great budget type pipe tobacco in my opinion
Pipe Used:
Dr Grabow Riviera
PurchasedFrom:
B&M store
Age When Smoked:
new out of the pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 27, 2017 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Don't expect much and you won't be let down. Good advice in life and how I feel about JM Apple. Found it at the gas station and picked up a pouch for $4 or so.
Opening the pouch I found a beautiful dark brown burley with a sweet note neither mild nor strong and not apple or anything else, just sweetness.
Packs, lights, and burns perfectly. The sweet aroma and flavor combined with the old fashioned "codger" burley experience lasts throughout the bowl. This blend can bite if provoked, so a slow pace is best. It isn't goopy and doesn't ghost my cob. I don't smoke aromatics in briars. Weak in chemistry and low on complexity, this blend is ideal for puttering about or patrolling for those damn kids on the lawn. You have to keep your mind on cadence however because this dog will bite if you turn your back.
Sometimes you win just by not being let down.
Go grab a pouch.
Opening the pouch I found a beautiful dark brown burley with a sweet note neither mild nor strong and not apple or anything else, just sweetness.
Packs, lights, and burns perfectly. The sweet aroma and flavor combined with the old fashioned "codger" burley experience lasts throughout the bowl. This blend can bite if provoked, so a slow pace is best. It isn't goopy and doesn't ghost my cob. I don't smoke aromatics in briars. Weak in chemistry and low on complexity, this blend is ideal for puttering about or patrolling for those damn kids on the lawn. You have to keep your mind on cadence however because this dog will bite if you turn your back.
Sometimes you win just by not being let down.
Go grab a pouch.
Pipe Used:
crusty old cob
PurchasedFrom:
Sum Yung Guy
Age When Smoked:
???. I didn't age it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 08, 2016 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Another old blend that I keep on hand because I have smoked it on occasion for several years. Burley, Virginia with a sweet apple top note. This is a blend I really enjoy. Unlike some others I do not find it to have a chemical taste but I do taste the sweet and sour of a June apple. The flavor is consistent from top to bottom. Burns dry and has little dottle. I have some jarred that is 3 years old and I had just purchased a couple of pouches at a local tobacco store. I detected no great difference in the two. The nicotine meter reads low to medium for me, others may feel it is stronger but my tolerance of nicotine is rather high. Solid smoke from me st 3 stars. Note: This is listed out of production but I have found it at many outlets.
Pipe Used:
Various cobs and briars
PurchasedFrom:
Local tobacco store
Age When Smoked:
fresh and Jarred 3 + years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 16, 2016 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
Back in college in the 70's I had a friend who smoked this exclusively. I tried it then and later before it was discontinued. It was always a little moist and smelled like apples in the pouch. Lit and smoked OK, definitely got the apple-ish flavor when smoked. Never an exciting smoke. As some have said, "OK" but nothing special. I loved many of Middleton's blends but this was not on that list.
Pipe Used:
Miscelaneous generic briars
Age When Smoked:
New/Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 03, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Saw this for pretty cheap, decided to give it a try. Typical OTC aromatic blend.
In the pouch it smells very strongly of artificial apple, similar to junk food and candy apple. The tobacco seemed a little dry in the pouch. It was very easy to pack and to light. Stayed lit well for me.
The apple flavor was very strong when first lighting it, but quickly died down. There is a small hint of apple, but you wouldn't really notice it if you didn't know it was an apple flavored tobacco. Overall it was a decent smoke, nothing great, but not terrible.
The room note is pleasant, but not very strong. A mild aroma. I didn't notice any bitterness like other reviewers, and very little to no tongue bite.
It is a pretty good budget OTC blend, but not for everyone.
In the pouch it smells very strongly of artificial apple, similar to junk food and candy apple. The tobacco seemed a little dry in the pouch. It was very easy to pack and to light. Stayed lit well for me.
The apple flavor was very strong when first lighting it, but quickly died down. There is a small hint of apple, but you wouldn't really notice it if you didn't know it was an apple flavored tobacco. Overall it was a decent smoke, nothing great, but not terrible.
The room note is pleasant, but not very strong. A mild aroma. I didn't notice any bitterness like other reviewers, and very little to no tongue bite.
It is a pretty good budget OTC blend, but not for everyone.
Pipe Used:
Dr. Grabow Omega W/ filter
PurchasedFrom:
Shell Gas Station
Age When Smoked:
New
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