4noggins Tewksbury Hobbit's Weed Match
(2.55)
A full flavoured blend with fire-cured cavendish added for mellowing the robust burley. A mild cherry flavoring and a dash of vanilla is added for a semi-sweet, pleasant, slow burning smoke.
Details
| Brand | 4noggins |
| Blended By | Rich Gottlieb |
| Manufactured By | 4noggins |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Cavendish |
| Flavoring | Cherry, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.55 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 05, 2020 | Mild | Very Strong | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Fair warning, I never tried the original Tewksbury Hobbit's Weed before it went off market so this is not a review about that at all.
What I can say is that this is a very fine cherry-vanilla blend and in many ways it reminds me of the one and only other cherry blend I enjoy, Cult Blood Red Moon. Now BRM is more of a sour/tart cherry flavour by comparison to this (and apparently has chocolate notes in it as well?) but in both instances, the cherry is what really comes out in front flavour-wise.
I went at this pretty aggressively and didn't experience any significant tongue bite, which I cannot say for some other aromatics I've tried, even the famous Lane 1Q.
Definitely a dessert blend and definitely one you will want to try if you're looking for a flavourful cherry aromatic without the bite.
I would add that I am not a regular aromatic smoker. I tend much more toward things like Plum Pudding, 965, Father Dempsey, as well as the famous crossovers like FMC or, now, Plum Pudding Bourbon Barrel Aged, so when I do want to go with an aromatic, I want something that has strong flavour and doesn't bite easily or hard. I would put this Hobbit's Weed Match into that bucket for sure. In fact I think it actually does better than Cult BRM in this regard and the flavour doesn't get ashy toward the end of the bowl like BRM can. A definite plus.
I could see this replacing BRM as my "go to" cherry blend, though the sour cherry angle of BRM still has its own merits of course, but overall, as I think about it, I think this one is the better of the two blends with less bite and flavour that lasts to the end of the bowl.
What I can say is that this is a very fine cherry-vanilla blend and in many ways it reminds me of the one and only other cherry blend I enjoy, Cult Blood Red Moon. Now BRM is more of a sour/tart cherry flavour by comparison to this (and apparently has chocolate notes in it as well?) but in both instances, the cherry is what really comes out in front flavour-wise.
I went at this pretty aggressively and didn't experience any significant tongue bite, which I cannot say for some other aromatics I've tried, even the famous Lane 1Q.
Definitely a dessert blend and definitely one you will want to try if you're looking for a flavourful cherry aromatic without the bite.
I would add that I am not a regular aromatic smoker. I tend much more toward things like Plum Pudding, 965, Father Dempsey, as well as the famous crossovers like FMC or, now, Plum Pudding Bourbon Barrel Aged, so when I do want to go with an aromatic, I want something that has strong flavour and doesn't bite easily or hard. I would put this Hobbit's Weed Match into that bucket for sure. In fact I think it actually does better than Cult BRM in this regard and the flavour doesn't get ashy toward the end of the bowl like BRM can. A definite plus.
I could see this replacing BRM as my "go to" cherry blend, though the sour cherry angle of BRM still has its own merits of course, but overall, as I think about it, I think this one is the better of the two blends with less bite and flavour that lasts to the end of the bowl.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2019 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Strong |
Just tried this for the first time. Super smooth, could smoke this all day.
Creamy and flavorful.
If you enjoy aromatics this needs to be in your pipe.
Creamy and flavorful.
If you enjoy aromatics this needs to be in your pipe.
Pipe Used:
MM Country Gentleman
PurchasedFrom:
4Noggins
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 21, 2022 | Mild | Strong | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Edit: This is the only blend I've reviewed. Also, this is the only blend I restock by the pound for my own personal use. It's definitely my favorite. I'm changing the review from "recommended," to "highly recommended;" the room note from "pleasant," to "very pleasant;" ultimately changing this from a 3 star review, to 4 stars. Here's why:
I've white-ashed this right down! A perfect smoke to the finish!
Or, to stop and start again at work on break, without nasty residues. It's cool-smoking, with plenty of moisture to vaporize. No crackle and burn from me; it's sweet, but didn't burn too hot unless provoked.
I love smoking this tobacco on my drive - 35 minutes, no relight, that's exceptional for me. I can keep about any pipe lit, but this blend does it on its own.
It's quite aromatic through all phases: the bag, the pinch, the dry unlit tobacco in the bowl, the first light, and final light are all pleasant and not overpowering.
It's quite flavorful, though not "complex." The cherry flavor is big, and could have been overpowering, but I'd describe it as a well harmonized lead note. This is a fruity, warm, and sweet bouquet. The other reviews accurately point to the flavors. I taste vanilla, for sure; there's gotta be cocoa, too.
I like to try more than 4 blends per month. I'll give most any tobacco blend a whirl.
I've white-ashed this right down! A perfect smoke to the finish!
Or, to stop and start again at work on break, without nasty residues. It's cool-smoking, with plenty of moisture to vaporize. No crackle and burn from me; it's sweet, but didn't burn too hot unless provoked.
I love smoking this tobacco on my drive - 35 minutes, no relight, that's exceptional for me. I can keep about any pipe lit, but this blend does it on its own.
It's quite aromatic through all phases: the bag, the pinch, the dry unlit tobacco in the bowl, the first light, and final light are all pleasant and not overpowering.
It's quite flavorful, though not "complex." The cherry flavor is big, and could have been overpowering, but I'd describe it as a well harmonized lead note. This is a fruity, warm, and sweet bouquet. The other reviews accurately point to the flavors. I taste vanilla, for sure; there's gotta be cocoa, too.
I like to try more than 4 blends per month. I'll give most any tobacco blend a whirl.
Pipe Used:
Balandis #100 Colorado Swampo 70g bent billiard
PurchasedFrom:
4Noggins
Age When Smoked:
new-8 weeks
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