Details
| Brand | John Cotton |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Krumble Kake |
| Packaging | 1.75 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 07, 2024 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
John Cotton
Double Pressed Dark Fired
This is a fairly strong blend. The main player here is the dark-fired Kentucky with Virginia in the supporting role.
There is some sweetness and a strong but pleasant room note. Not pleasant like an aromatic but you know just fine. On my palate the KY comes across as mildly astringent though it’s an interesting and strong tobacco. There is a goodly presence of nicotine so arguably best on a full stomach.
I’d say this isn’t as nuanced or tasty as Jack Knife Plug but it’s a decent blend. A solid 3 stars out of 4.
Double Pressed Dark Fired
This is a fairly strong blend. The main player here is the dark-fired Kentucky with Virginia in the supporting role.
There is some sweetness and a strong but pleasant room note. Not pleasant like an aromatic but you know just fine. On my palate the KY comes across as mildly astringent though it’s an interesting and strong tobacco. There is a goodly presence of nicotine so arguably best on a full stomach.
I’d say this isn’t as nuanced or tasty as Jack Knife Plug but it’s a decent blend. A solid 3 stars out of 4.
Pipe Used:
Castello
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 27, 2023 | Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
20230313: losing a star for better 'autopilot' options. I'm not really trying to write a review every time I smoke, most of the time I just want to enjoy a smoke and not think too much about it. It just isn't as interesting as some other options for that purpose.
Tin note: raisins, more specifically though chiles which smell like raisins, either pasilla or guajillo, can't remember. Incredible. Smoke: This is some sort of wizardry. I have a very sensitive mouth, and getting a tobacco going can quickly begin to burn my mouth. Somehow, even puffing like a madman trying to get it going produces no stinging whatsoever.
I get some sweetness, dark fruit, nuts, it's quite mellow and none of these flavors are especially pronounced. Maybe something barbecue adjacent, more of those chiles, but virtually no smoke/campfire (unfortunately). Not detecting a ton of Virginia influence, but the fruit probably comes at least partially from that component. I think the interplay between VA and DFK is causing that raisin-like chile note.
The plug is relatively dry and of a weird consistency, almost like shards of dry clay. I can't imagine wanting to dry it. I think the nicotine level is right about where I want it, feeling pretty good a little ways into the bowl without being overpowered, but I'm heading that way. Wouldn't want or need to smoke two bowls of this back-to-back, leaving the next slot open to something milder. This is definitely in the top of my arbitrary "non-aromatic non-smoky burley-forward blend" class, and easily deserves four stars.
Tin note: raisins, more specifically though chiles which smell like raisins, either pasilla or guajillo, can't remember. Incredible. Smoke: This is some sort of wizardry. I have a very sensitive mouth, and getting a tobacco going can quickly begin to burn my mouth. Somehow, even puffing like a madman trying to get it going produces no stinging whatsoever.
I get some sweetness, dark fruit, nuts, it's quite mellow and none of these flavors are especially pronounced. Maybe something barbecue adjacent, more of those chiles, but virtually no smoke/campfire (unfortunately). Not detecting a ton of Virginia influence, but the fruit probably comes at least partially from that component. I think the interplay between VA and DFK is causing that raisin-like chile note.
The plug is relatively dry and of a weird consistency, almost like shards of dry clay. I can't imagine wanting to dry it. I think the nicotine level is right about where I want it, feeling pretty good a little ways into the bowl without being overpowered, but I'm heading that way. Wouldn't want or need to smoke two bowls of this back-to-back, leaving the next slot open to something milder. This is definitely in the top of my arbitrary "non-aromatic non-smoky burley-forward blend" class, and easily deserves four stars.
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