Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Granger

Granger is a very pleasant burley (and so far as I can tell it is only burley) that is fun to smoke for those who enjoy burley, but there is nothing to get excited about.

The cut is small cubes, and it smokes cool. Originally it was a much larger cube, which in the heyday of OTC smoking mixtures differentiated it from brands such as Prince Albert which could be (and often were) smoked as RYO. If memory serves me correctly, when the cube size was diminished the pouch announced "new improved cut" for several decades.

Some reviewers grouse concerning a play doh taste. Whatever the "old time Wellman's process" supposedly used on Granger happens to be, this tobacco is slightly fermented, and has a faint sourish whang as an undertone to the flavor. This is the way that it is supposed to taste, but that doesn't mean that you are supposed to like it. The taste is not overly strong; I have rated it mild to medium.

The burley provides a goodly amount of nicotine, a boon for those who like the jolt and a bane for those who do not.

The room note is of a pleasant "old time pipey" variety.

At the time I write this review, the headnote says it is available in a 3 oz. pouch. Not exactly. It is not now, nor was it ever, in a 3 oz. pouch. So far as I can tell can tell, Granger is now available only in a 12 oz. canister. That is more of this tobacco than I want to buy at one time.

While the small pouch was available, I purchased Granger at some frequency as a utility smoke.

Burley, burley and burley, it can be your friend or foe. I had two main issue with this. The first being you can only buy it by the tub. The second is the amount of PG in it. I had this in my pouch for almost two weeks and it was as wet as the day I put it in. Most tobaccos only make it about 2-3 days before they start to dry out in my pouch.Granger isn't bad as it is a set of and forget it cut. My tub have rough cut to fine powder. Don't expect a power or flavor blast as this is simply a burley and burley alone. I have no idea what the topping is but it's not overdone. I would have given it 3 stars but I'm taking one away for the overuse of PG. Smoke in Peace-Lager

I've been revisiting classic over the counter blends recently and have been pleasantly surprised with all I've tried. Sail yellow, Sir Walter Raleigh, Amphora Original Blend have all been better than I remember. Granger is the one that just blows me away. This stuff is excellent! Great tobacco taste with just the slightest hint of a sugar top note. The taste remains consistent to the bottom of the bowl without becoming hot or bitter. I am impressed! I'm giving credit to STG for the improvement of these classic blends. If like me you haven't tried Granger in three decades give it another shot. I don't think it will disappoint you.

Amazing that it will stay smokably moist in the factory tub with plastic lid for over six months in my desert climate. Initially, it was too moist but over time it dried a bit...not too much. The bite, when it happens, seems to be from PH differences and not from excess moisture or dryness. As pointed out by other reviewers, it’s a no think blend that merely needs to be loaded, tamped and smoked. It’s Burley through and through with a bit of added flavor...sweetness...not sure from topping or casing but suspect the latter due to its bulk tobacco nature. It’s good in most any good pipe...your old favorite is likely the best. Cool smoking if you take your time, tasty and mildly aromatic, easy light, easy burn, no gooo at the bottom. Maybe a little feisty for a break in tobacco but in a well seasoned pipe, it’s an easy pleasure. I usually gravity load to the top, pack once and repeat. This seems to be about right for me. I like it, don’t love it and smoke it periodically through every week as an alternative to other favorites. I suppose it’s in my rotation. Cost is good through my resource and special ordering it only requires a phone call. They always stock PA though and my favorite cheapy Outlaw Cheroots. I’m a pipe smoker for over 50 years.

Gifted by a good friend. Thanks D.

An uncomplicated and tasty Burley smoke. Nutty and earthy with a very mild spice. Has a nice sweetness which, I think, is in the casing. Very mild in body which is my only complaint. Not gonna hold that against it though. There's a clear market for that. If you're looking for a mild Burley smoke you can't go wrong here.

Very mild in body. Taste is mild to medium. Flavoring is very mild. Burns very well.

Granger is a good straight forward cross cut Burley tobacco. No frills or gimmicks, no top notes or flavorings. It’s not sticky or overly moist so it would seem that the PG level is probably pretty low. It’s one of my go to favorites. It’s smooth, mellow, and very enjoyable with a very pleasant room note. It has a nice nutty flavor that reminds me of English Walnuts. If you’re reluctant to purchase a full 12oz tin then try West Virginia SmokeShop, wvsmokeshop.com, they sell it in bulk by the ounce for anybody who wants to try it.

GRANGER is an old friend that I keep on hand for changes in my smoking rotation. I like comfort tobacco and I always have a lot on hand. It has a great smell. Packs very easy and the cut has gotten much finer over the years. This will burn very slow and should not need a relight. I like to let it sit out for about 20 minutes before I pack it and I always hand roll it into the bowl. I use a Magnum pipe that gives me almost 2 hours of smoke time. I used to love this when I had to ride the train in to work in the morning. Back before we were to PC about smoking. If you puff this fast it will give a major bite. Biggest mistake you can make here is to not let the flavor develop. Smoke fast and you will get nothing but bite. At a $1.20 an ounce it can stay in my pipe bowl a while longer.

One of the first tobaccos I've ever smoked (1979) I was just 14. It has always been a staple bacco that my father always smoked. Along with HH,PA sometimes Raliegh. And, a few Dunhill blends. Now made by Scandinavian tobac co. To me it doesent taste as sweet as days of yore. Which is fine by me. I'm really an English blend smoker. But, when I'm in the mood for something lighter I reach for this blend and the others I've mentioned. BTW this is my first review on this great site!

This is as close to the true old fashioned burley taste of yore as one is likely to get in a major tinned production tobacco. The rough cut does facilitate slower burning and the Wellmann process, if still used, adds to the charm of this very old codger blend. Flavor improves to the bottom of the bowl and usually produces a fairly dry smoke even when the tin is first cracked.