Nording Retriever

Perfect for being in the field or sitting in a chair watching the leaves fall! The hazelnut and caramel is what gives me pause when lighting this one, the tobacco needed to sit in my pipe after I first toasted it for about half an hour and even after being torched and sitting in my pipe the tobacco did not have that funky burnt taste one may expect from a relight tobacco. I had to relight a few times and still no relight funk. Aroma was to die for right from the tin and it smoked as well as it tasted or vice - versa. This is a winner and I will "retrieve" several more tins!

This is a great blend. Open the tin and enjoy the hazelnut note. New from the tin expect a moist tobacco not wet. It burned well for me. the taste of the virginia came through mild and sweet. The room note is great.this is a good evening smoke. If you like aromatics try this

My review is after smoking most of the entire 2oz container of this and I just love this stuff.

The first thing that I noted when I opened the can was the richness of the tobacco. It had such a beautiful scent to it... almost like brandied plums or something.

It burns well, and packs well for me. I did not notice much of a bite with it, but I did have some trouble keeping it lit in one pipe... I think that was more of an issue with the pipe than the tobacco though.

I was really disappointed though when I spilled a good part of this on the floor of my car... Luckily, I was able to get some of it back in the can without much fuss, but I did lose some of this beautiful blend.

As of this writing though, this has to be my favorite smoke... I just wish they made it is larger quantities or sold it in bulk (or I could find something in bulk that was close to this). I hear that it may be similar to the McClelland Bulk 2050... I will have to try it to see.

Very nice blend. I'm partial to virginia/cav blends, but don't like too sugary of flavor in my smokes. This has a light vanilla overtone and smokes very nicely. Lights well too!

Yep, hunt bird and have a black lab, gotta try this. Moist from the tin, not as damp as what I find in my McClelland's tins. Sweet almost candy like aroma from the tin. Room note is very nice,(earns the sacred "Wife Approval" rating). Everyone at work enjoyed the aroma. Very light and sweet tasting. Taste seemed consistent through the whole bowl. I would like more tobacco flavor,but not a bad experience. Just not satisfying for a real sit down and enjoy my pipe quality time. I'll finish my tins with no regret and give generous samples to friends. Happily, the quest continues...

4/23/2009 Okay, let me update, I work on a flightline at night. Sporadic action and almost nobody to bother me.

The above view lives, except that with McClelland 620, these two tobaccos are my easiest to enjoy, put down and come back to.

I've read that it has been discontinued, my tins are dated 2/2008, but I'm not taking any chances. I don't give out samples anymore and 20 more tins are on the way.

I have to upgrade to four stars for an everyday smoke. I know my stars look high on my reviews, but I discovered this site recently and it has led me in directions.

I've been smoking a pipe off and on for 30yrs and exclusively for the last 6 months, great intro to aromatics and a decent go to tobacco.

Bob

My review follows 5 bowls in the same pipe, a Don Carlos rusticated billiard. My personal puffing regimen runs the gamut between light aromatics (Lane 1-Q and the Villiger/Stokkebye equivalent are regular smokes) to Latakia blends (Frog Morton blends are a go-to smoke). I provide this let others know my puffing preferences.

The tin aroma is very pleasant, and the blending of tobaccos and flavoring is nicely proportioned. The flavoring is cased in a way that does not produce a wet smoke. The blend burns clean to the bottom of the bowl to a nice gray ash. I detected the flavoring in the first quarter of the bowl. After that the Virginia hinted through occasionally but never quite enough for me. The room aroma was very nice according to others, with slightly nutty, sweet scent that was not overwhelming.

While I do recommend this blend and will buy another tin or two to puff, my motivation is less for myself than for the benefit of others. I received many complements on the aroma, and when I am out and about, it will be a nice puff, particularly since it is very forgiving if I occasionally puff a little too much. The blend does not bite if I am more vigorous in my smoke, but overall it is not one I would choose when I am back home and am seeking a blend to enjoy for me.

It was, as others have pointed out, a bit underwhelming but not in a negative way. It just did not excite me, and in the same way I will use the Lane 1-Q when I am in public, I will occasionally substitute this blend for public places or in the car.

I was given a sample bowl at JR Fielding in St. Paul and was hooked. Great tin aroma and plessant smooth taste all the way to finish.

It is one of my crowd pleaser blends that my family and fiends all like.

I have also used it to blend with other bulk tobacco ... it adds a nice smoothness and sweetness to some of the strongers tobacco that I play with. I am glad to learn that it is still in production. It will be one of my staples.

UPDATE (1-16-2014) I still smoke this on occasion and enjoy it every time ... it is an excellet aromatic and a nice change of pace fromr the Virginia-Perique and English that I typically smoke. I still agree that it is a Perfect Blender. Finally, It ages well and I have yet to find anyone who dislikes the room note either straight or in a blend.

This is simply the best aromatic I have ever had. Its buttery rich flavor makes one consider trying it as chewing tobacco or for a snack. What a treat this on is. The tin smell is completely confirmed when smoked. If you like aromatics, this cool smoker will not disappoint.

The only reason I bought this tobacco was because I am an avid bird hunter who owns a Labrador Retriever. So when I saw the tin, I said why not? I bought it to smoke out on my hunting adventures with my lab. Now, I buy it because it is THE BEST aromatic I have ever smoked. The inital lighting brings out flavors of vanilla and maple, while the remainder of the bowl smokes fresh and cool, without any hints of biting. If you are an aromtic fan, do yourself a favor and pick up a tin of this. You will not be disappointed!