John Middleton, Inc Walnut
(2.95)
The original 19th. Century premium English Blend of the world's seven finest tobaccos.
Notes: Not walnut flavored, it is named for one of the oldest streets in Philadelphia.
Details
| Brand | John Middleton, Inc |
| Blended By | John Middleton, Inc |
| Manufactured By | John Middleton, Inc. |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Kentucky, Latakia, Maryland, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce pouch, 14 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.95 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 23, 2001 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
First off, let me say that one should not be misled by the name "Walnut". This tobacco was named after the street on which the orginal manufacturer resided (over 100 years ago) rather than to suggest that the blend has a walnut topping. Having said this, I will begin this review by saying that Walnut was one of the first tobaccos that I smoked when I began to enjoy the pleasantries of pipe smoking over 35 years ago. At that time, I made my weekly journey to the Lane Pipe Shop on 42nd Street and Lexington Ave. in New York City. And after having feasted my eyes on some of the most beautiful Charatans in existence, I would take the subway back to Brooklyn, making sure to stop at the drugstore by the bus stop so that I could pick up my weekly ration of Walnut. Now I know that the idea of "drugstore blends" make some folks shudder; but let me say that Walnut is not a blend that falls within this category. Yes, it may have been sold in drugstores but it is hardly a drugstore tobacco.
Upon opening the 12 ounce plastic can, one is first met with a rich somewhat sweet aroma of a predominantly medium brown colored tobacco. It packs easily in the bowl and lights quite nicely also. The flavor of the tobacco is mildly sweet with just a hint of Latakia coming through--ever so small but enough to complement the overall taste. The flavor is consistent throughout and the dottle is minimal. The smoke is a dry one which makes it exceedingly nice for those who prefer full bend pipes and Oom Pauls. The ash produced is of a light grey color. No bite was detected. This was true for all the pipes I smoked with this blend which included a variety of Charatans, Dunhills, and Castellos--bent as well as straight.
After smoking an endless number of higher grade tobaccos which included over the years Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe, McClelland's Mature Virginia's and Orientals, Sobranie 759, and Butera's Mature Ribbon--to name just a few--I believe that Walnut can easily hold its' own against these and any others. True, it is not a replacement for Balkan Sobranie but then again it does not try to be one. It is a light, mild English which makes a wonderful all day smoke.
If you are somewhst self conscious, embarrased, or whatever from buying or ordering Walnut through your local tobacco shop (you shouldn't be) then order a can over the telephone or through the Internet. Your palate and wallet will thank you.
Upon opening the 12 ounce plastic can, one is first met with a rich somewhat sweet aroma of a predominantly medium brown colored tobacco. It packs easily in the bowl and lights quite nicely also. The flavor of the tobacco is mildly sweet with just a hint of Latakia coming through--ever so small but enough to complement the overall taste. The flavor is consistent throughout and the dottle is minimal. The smoke is a dry one which makes it exceedingly nice for those who prefer full bend pipes and Oom Pauls. The ash produced is of a light grey color. No bite was detected. This was true for all the pipes I smoked with this blend which included a variety of Charatans, Dunhills, and Castellos--bent as well as straight.
After smoking an endless number of higher grade tobaccos which included over the years Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe, McClelland's Mature Virginia's and Orientals, Sobranie 759, and Butera's Mature Ribbon--to name just a few--I believe that Walnut can easily hold its' own against these and any others. True, it is not a replacement for Balkan Sobranie but then again it does not try to be one. It is a light, mild English which makes a wonderful all day smoke.
If you are somewhst self conscious, embarrased, or whatever from buying or ordering Walnut through your local tobacco shop (you shouldn't be) then order a can over the telephone or through the Internet. Your palate and wallet will thank you.
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