War Horse War Horse Green

I do not like aromatics, I tried the reboot of warhorse ready rubbed and loved it. I waited a year and tried green. I have yet to try bar, but I got free shipping on my order. This is an addicting tobacco that burns into pure ash. I have not had any dottle yet after six bowls, mind you the early Peterson meerschaum lined bowls had briar bottoms. The tin note smells like black licorice and play dough, both of which I love! My daughter took a wiff and told me to try it and I love it. I've had it four days now and I'm already considering buying more.

This comes as a pressed krumble kake as opposed to a cross-cut krumble kake such as penzance.

Topped with tonquin and anise, the latter much more noticeable in the aroma than the taste. I do not find this floral at all, and I can definitely see the resemblence to condor, albeit this blend is much less scented.

Breaks apart from the square block fairly easily. This is one of the most bite free tobacco blends I have ever tried. I get a faint nougat taste, with a fairly sour red virginia (a good one) backed up by plenty of kentucky.

Can be overy astringent on the nose, so I would recommend a longer straight pipe which keeps the smoke away from one's face.

Seems like a few decades have been rolled back...

Oh Gawd, this blend is GOOD!!! If you're expecting CONDOR, forget it - not nearly as floral, IMO (contrary to JimInk's impression), but every bit as flavorful and strong.... satisfying in every way you expected! Destined for classic greatness! Age will only make this more AMAZING!

20230219 - Incredible jar note, mainly get five spice, star anise in particular. Loaded into a Dublin meer, and I get the same thing in the smoke, along with a strong sweetness, maybe some birch beer, sarsaparilla, maybe lilac. Mouth watering. In nearly all aspects, I prefer this to War Horse Bar, not least of all for the consistency of the plug. Much easier to break apart and rub out into fine shag. The flavoring lasts well into the smoke, mainly the star anise and wintergreen, whereas in the bar the topping fades rather quickly. Somewhat less biting as well. There's no getting past the topping, either you love it or you don't; I do. I could see loving bar and hating green, or loving green and hating bar, so I recommend trying both whatever the case may be. Easily on the short list for my favorite so far, and one of the first I'm considering buying in bulk.

This tobacco strongly smelled like licorice, sort of a vanilla, and a little playdough when I first opened the tin. After a week in a jar it mellowed out. The tobacco comes in a cake, but breaks apart really easy. I rub the tobacco out before loading the bowl. It packs easy, and takes two matches to light it up. I like to smoke it in the morning when I'm walking my dogs. I like to smoke it when I sit on the back patio in the afternoon. It's a good warm weather smoke. The room note is pleasant as far as I know. The licorice, and floral tastes kind of subside during the midpoint of the smoke. A sort of almond cherry flavor can be tasted as the licorice fades, then the Kentucky slowly takes over. The tobacco burns well and does not crash like a lot of aromatics do at the end of the bowl. On occasion War Horse Green seems to draw hummingbirds. If this tobacco is similar to Lakeland style blends, I think I have found what I enjoy. This tobacco doesn't make my clothes stink, doesn't smell like cigarettes, and does not leave a foul taste in my mouth. So there is less complaining from my better half; of course I only smoke pipes outside. I highly recommend this pipe tobacco.

If you enjoy Russ Ouellette's War Horse Bar, you'll probably enjoy the green version as well.

For reference, here's my review of the red version: https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/10735/war-horse-war-horse-bar#review112776

In the tin, you're greeted with the familiar scent from the red version. It's this mysterious after-shower aroma. I really don't know what it is, but I love it. It's one of those scents that would give me nostalgic memories if I smelled it out of the blue in 10 or 20 years. It just brings a smile. And that's even before the first light.

The main difference from the red version that I can tell is that the green one is stronger in the topping and a bit less in the Kentucky. But make no mistake. This is not a classic aromatic blend. It's still fairly strong, even if not like the red, doesn't bite, and is not goopy or anything. If you want to keep smoking a medium-full-bodied blend with a bit of a kick and a wonderful non-offensive topping, this might be the blend for you.

The spiciness is not felt as strongly compared with the red, although it does sneak in towards the second third of the bowl. The fruit sweetness, on the other hand, is very much still there, alongside the body of warm layer and wood notes from the Kentucky and a bit of cocoa from the Burley.

Despite its current genre in tobaccoreviews.com, I would actually define this as an aromatic although, as I wrote above, it's far from your typical aromatic.

I've smoked this blend in different situations. Working, walking outside, socializing, and sitting on my couch. It's suitable in all situations and is pleasant for those around you. The relative complexity should just be enjoyed. Don't over think it.

Medium-full body, a notch mild-medium strength.

As with the red version, this can be smoked in every shape and size, but I get the most out of it when smoked in a small bowl. In particular, my small apple-shape WDC pipe gets the best result. Both blends also look the same, smell about the same, and behave the same in the bowl.

Some people prefer this version over the red one. But as much as I like the green, the red bar wins. Whatever I get in this version I already get in the red plus more. But don't let the comparison take away from the green. It's still a fantastic blend and deserves the full rating.

Every now and then there's a blend that strongly evokes childhood, dreamy memories and War Horse Green activates a sort of Proustian reverie, much like Nightcap, but on the other spectrum.

Whereas Nightcap is a full meal, War Horse Green is a tasty but full dessert or liquor. This has to be my second choice in favorite blends right after Nightcap.

No doubt, after opening the tin, I knew this was going to be a favorite and lighting my first bowl, the sweet taste clung to my lips and continued to appear now and then encouraging me through the evening.

I agree with some of the other reviewers, War Horse Green has a very medicinal, old fashioned taste that pulls me back to Grandmother's house. It evokes memories of Woolworth's, when I was a little boy my mother took me shopping in Upstate New York.

If you want a deeper, more nuanced review there's plenty. I am not a connoisseur but I do want to encourage you to give this blend a try if you like sweet black licorice, smokiness, stirring evocative experiences bordering childhood memories.

I have nothing but positives to say about this blend, it leaves me feeling very satisfied and happy.

Powerhouse in both taste and strength. Has strong Lakeland feel but not like the Gawith has. Easy to rub out and pack. Comes on strong and stays that way.