Cascadia Pipe Co. Trail Head
(2.90)
When you're settling down to a roaring campfire following an activity-filled day surrounded by nature in all its glory, nothing is more satisfying than a robust bowl of tobacco, and we've got one for you that we think you'll love - Cascadia Pipe Co. - Trail Head.
This dark, rich plug is made of deeply fermented Burley and matured Virginias with a dried fruit note added to remove the edge of the spice and earthiness of the Burley creating a slightly sweet and harmonious flavor that you'll enjoy in the evening before it's time to turn in. The plug will stay fresh and moist even after opening and will allow you to prepare in whatever way you prefer. End your day in the perfect way with Cascadia Pipe Co. - Trail Head.
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Details
| Brand | Cascadia Pipe Co. |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus, Other / Misc |
| Cut | Plug |
| Packaging | 1.76 ounce tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.90 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2021 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Strong |
Summary: a loose plug of basic Burleys sweetened by red Virginia with a light cherry and caramel topping.
You could always go get some "Erinmore Flake," if you wanted the experience of a Virginia flake strengthened by Burley, but instead you wanted to spend another four bucks to get the latest and greatest, so you go this. The plug is not as tight as the European plugs, so more resembles the hasty "kakes" that industry wants to push on us because they are cheap to make, and cuts in jagged slices. Upon first light, it reveals the roasted almonds and barley Burley flavor, but a jarring intrusion of the cherry and other berry flavoring adulterates this; a small amount of dark fired Kentucky Burley gives it some texture, like a little dark roast in your hotel coffee, at which point the sweetness of the Virginas takes over. This reminds me of those honey roasted cereals from the 1980s which seemed really good until you realized that they were just as sugar-laden as the stuff with the bright marshmallows, and you still felt a bit sick after eating it then got hungry an hour later. In the same way, this blend uses the sweet Virginias to stand in for the flavor of a fermented Burley, which has more of a malted and cedar-like dimension to it. This is not a bad blend, but it is not a good one, either, especially not at the Rolls-Royce prices they want for it.
You could always go get some "Erinmore Flake," if you wanted the experience of a Virginia flake strengthened by Burley, but instead you wanted to spend another four bucks to get the latest and greatest, so you go this. The plug is not as tight as the European plugs, so more resembles the hasty "kakes" that industry wants to push on us because they are cheap to make, and cuts in jagged slices. Upon first light, it reveals the roasted almonds and barley Burley flavor, but a jarring intrusion of the cherry and other berry flavoring adulterates this; a small amount of dark fired Kentucky Burley gives it some texture, like a little dark roast in your hotel coffee, at which point the sweetness of the Virginas takes over. This reminds me of those honey roasted cereals from the 1980s which seemed really good until you realized that they were just as sugar-laden as the stuff with the bright marshmallows, and you still felt a bit sick after eating it then got hungry an hour later. In the same way, this blend uses the sweet Virginias to stand in for the flavor of a fermented Burley, which has more of a malted and cedar-like dimension to it. This is not a bad blend, but it is not a good one, either, especially not at the Rolls-Royce prices they want for it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2023 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Cascadia Pipe Co. - Trail Head.
I've smoked only this blend today, after a day smoking it I'm not a fan.
The plug is dense, like 3P's. It requires a sharp knife for preparation. It smells sprightly and fruity, isn't too moist once sliced; I slice mine coarse, for a longer, cool smoke.
My initial thought was 'oh dear'. After a day that's still my feeling. On the positive side the tobaccos aren't bad. The Burley is plenty rugged, 'coarse' and nutty, with a succulence emanating from the Virginia. There's a slight Kentucky smokiness, and the tobaccos work well with each other. Unfortunately the added flavour ruins the smoke. It tastes like Juicy Fruit chewing gum. There's too sweet a citrus flavour, a tropical/pineapple note, it's very sticky and cloying. On the plus-side it burns cool and slow, generating plenty of smoke.
Nicotine: quite strong. Room-note: too much.
Trail Head? Nasty stuff. Not recommended:
One star.
I've smoked only this blend today, after a day smoking it I'm not a fan.
The plug is dense, like 3P's. It requires a sharp knife for preparation. It smells sprightly and fruity, isn't too moist once sliced; I slice mine coarse, for a longer, cool smoke.
My initial thought was 'oh dear'. After a day that's still my feeling. On the positive side the tobaccos aren't bad. The Burley is plenty rugged, 'coarse' and nutty, with a succulence emanating from the Virginia. There's a slight Kentucky smokiness, and the tobaccos work well with each other. Unfortunately the added flavour ruins the smoke. It tastes like Juicy Fruit chewing gum. There's too sweet a citrus flavour, a tropical/pineapple note, it's very sticky and cloying. On the plus-side it burns cool and slow, generating plenty of smoke.
Nicotine: quite strong. Room-note: too much.
Trail Head? Nasty stuff. Not recommended:
One star.
Pipe Used:
Altinok
PurchasedFrom:
Tobaccopipes.com
Age When Smoked:
A year
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