Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Troost Special Cavendish

I hesitated to order this after reading the other reviews. I finally broke down and bought a 50 gram pouch over the internet. It is not sold anywhere around the Northwest that I have been. The tobacco is very coarse cut for a pouch blend. It was packed tight like a cake when I broke the seal. I like tobacs that are not too damp and this stuff was just right. I grabbed a pinch and rolled it into a loose ball and stuffed it in a bent bulldog. A very smooth fairly strong dutch cavendish type flavor. A pleasant surprise. Smoked a relatively long time and very clean. Definitely a one-note symphony of flavor but a very tasty smoke. No bitterness detected either. Not at all like the drugstore pouch tobaccos nor what Americans would call a cavandish. Highly recommended as a pleasant change-of-pace. I just wish we could get the Sliced version in the U.S. O.K. bring on the Amphora Red!

Pouch note was very pleasant, not your typical cavendish. Initial impression was of a fruity, grassy Virginia. Partially broken flake rubs out easily. Packs and lights with no problems. Flavor is bright and citrusy with a hint of honey. After several bowls, I had a hard time getting it to burn cool and not burn my tongue, despite some real effort, which is keeping me from categorizing it as “will buy again”, which is a shame because it’s really a high quality cavendish in the danish tradition. Will finish the pouch, but will be adding a bit of Perique to help ease the tongue bite.

This is a nice Danish style VA/Burley with practically no topping, if any really. I like this better than Golden Slices, but just a little. It produces a simple, monogustatory sensation, but very nice to just smoke and not meditate over as one might with a more complex blend. Very little aftertaste, clean and pleasant. This was a free pouch from the manufacturer advertised on this site and I'm glad I took advantage of the deal. This is a broken flake and packs nicely, lights well and produces a good volume of smoke. It can be a little bitey and burn hot if you get excited, but otherwise this is a good smoke.

Smoke in peace, brothers and sisters of the leaf.

Along with the typical grass and wheat of virginia and burley leaf, this ready rubbed flake smells, unsurprisingly, like dutch cocoa.

In the bowl, the husky burleys and rich gold VAs are further smoothed by the cavendish process, which also adds a minimal touch of added sugar. There is a touch of dark fired leaf, which I will assume is burley because its contribution to the blend is subliminal to me, as is any turkish which may be hiding amongst the leaves.

Troost Special is the very definition of mellow. Its homogenous richness, without variance or interplay, is perfect for all day smoking for those seeking something both robust and reserved. This was best in narrow to medium gauge chambers.

A very distinctive tobacco, Perhaps the definitive Dutch blend. The pouch aroma is sweet not unlike spring heather. The pipe should be packed using the Frank technique. This will minimize the number of relights and maximize the unique characteristics of this tobacco. Unlike the usual description of "Danish" blends, this technique opens an entirely new experience. The sweetness is not at all fleeting but is a strong deeper layer of taste to the rich muskiness throughout. A much under expected but delicious experience. Smoked in a medium meer is a rare and exceptional treat.

I wasnt real excited about this blend.Burned a touch hot but not real bad . Everything about it seemed lack luster ... room note was o.k. Tobacco flavor was weak .With this being sold all over I thought it would be better . I'd rather smoke an IRC blend and save some money

Update

Troost Special cavendish is tastier than Skandinavik full aroma. For beginners wishing to upgrade to something tastier, I recommend it as the next step to a tobacco similar to Skandinavik. I have now tried the pouch version and it is not as good as the tin version. All my pouches were partly opened. The tobacco was dry and I used it to cake some of my new pipes. If I can not get SC in a tin, then I will not resmoke it1

Original review 07/30/2008

A friend brought back for me a 100g tin that he purchased in Amsterdam this summer.

A bit disapointed at first, because Troost is readily available in North America, I finally gave into giving it a try.

I was pleased to find a nice ready rubbed tobacco slightly cased with what seems to be walnuts. The colours range from golden to medium brown.

Packs easily,smokes easily with the nice subtle walnut taste which does not overcome the pure taste of quality tobacco, I truly enjoyed this beautiful change of pace that smoked dry all the way down.

As long as you don't rush it, your tongue will be spared.

I have slightly mixed feelings about Troost Special I would definitely recommend it to try.The only thing is the tobacco is so darn dry but that make be how they make it.Smoking it I found Special to have a strong spice to it,maybe a slight hint of anise and clove. However this approach works nicely for those who enjoy the taste of spices but the price per pouch is just a tad high.I will gladly admit though that Troost Special burns nice and slow:)

SWEET, LIGHT VA TOBACCO

TROOST , smells great, burns HOT-HOT-HOT. must go easy with this, is not a cavendish as we know cavendish in the US. IT APPEARS AS a really nice VA, like Light flake or such, a good tobacco-dont let the pouch fool you. It is Booze I smell first, then undiscernable sweet. If you like GOLDEN SLICES (ORLIK) you will like this as much, and it is certainly as good at a much better price. I only give two stars as for me, I am seldom allowed the time-to take time, and it is a hot one... A must try for all VA lovers and Aromatic fans looking for a transition to a more natural tobac.

BETTER PICK: STOKKEBY LUXURY TWIST, OR ORLICK GOLDEN SLICES, OR MACBARENS VA'S (NOT HARD TO OUT DO THIS ONE...) RATTRAYS MARLIN FLAKE.

BETTER PICK: MCCLELLAND CHRISTMAS CHEER 05' OR 06