Just For Him Treebeard

I must confess that I am a sucker for a Burley and Virginia aromatic blend. Throw in some cavendish and I love that too. I have been smoking pipes since I was 16 and I’m now 53, so I guess I have some experience and although I’m still an adventurous Piper I have found certain blends of certain types of tobaccos that I KNOW will provide me with a “Perfect Smoke”. Paying attention to blend components as you get to know different blends is very important to finding YOUR blend-niche as a pipe smoker. In this forest of a blend you’ll find notes of nut, loam and dark earth with undertones of vanilla and hints of cocoa and a bit of fruitcake. You’ll also note that there is a true forward chord of that wonderful complex series of smells that only cured tobacco can provide....that aroma of dried fig....it shines through and sings clear. Well, to this blend....Treebeard.... I must say that it is one of those rare aromatics that tastes as beautiful as it smells. Of course part of this enjoyment factor leans on the pipe smokers maturity and ability to take ones time and do everything with a slowness and sense of joy. I mean Slowness and patience in everything from how you pack the bowl and light it, to how you sip the smoke and enjoy its every facet. So, channel Tolkien’s Treebeard and “Don’t be hasty”. Take Treebeard’s motto to heart and this blend will never fail to give you that ever sought after “perfect smoke”.

In closing, If you’re a previous or current smoker of cigarettes and you’re looking for a huge nicotine hit then this isn’t the Baccy for you.

This is a nice smooth bit of pipe weed. Required a few re-lights, but that can probably be solved by letting the stuff dry a little. Produced ample clouds of smoke. No bite, a little gurgle, just a hint of sweetness to the flavor. I'd recommend and I'll get more when I am through with the 2 ounces I started with.

I don't know if this has recently been reworked or if others just got it wrong, but my new sample of this was a rough cube cut not a ribbon. It packed easily and though it takes a few relights to keep it going it smokes cool and even. I am unashamed to say that I love sweet tasting and smelling aromatics, and I don't think that makes me less a man just because I don't like smoking things that taste and smell like burn grease rags or tumbleweeds. This is an incredibly fine tasting and smelling bacca. I will be ordering a pound soon!!! My wife who is not a smoker says the room note comes close to smelling like the package aroma. Since I like talking to her while I enjoy a pipe it's important to me that I have a tobacco we both can enjoy. This one fits that criteria perfectly!!! I think that LOTR character Treebeard was confident and strong enough to enjoy a sweet fragrant smoke without feeling emasculated, and so do I. Get some and enjoy it roaming the woods or on the porch with your lady friend. It's sure to please unless you have no heart or tastebuds left.

Treebeard is a fantastic tobacco. It lays a sweet flavor on your tongue, but it is not disgustingly sweet. You definitely pick up on the vanilla in the blend, and it also gives a natural tobacco taste. Very easy to pack and light up, but it may come a little moist. If so, let it sit in a ziploc bag for a few days.

Highly recommended.

I thought I had reached the ultimate with JFH's Golden Cashmere, but I think I like this one just as well. I thought I detected a little Perique, but I guess not. The flavor is just sublime, and it burns really well, leaving a fine gray ash when it's all over. For those who like aromatics, you just can't go wrong with this one! My two ounce bag (received today along with Longbottom Leaf) will not be enough! If you give the folks at JFH a try, you will be pleased with their products and quick shipping (6.60 flat rate!) if you aren't fortunate enough to live close by so you can stop in and meet them!

This is my absolute favorite now. Excellent after dinner or even while eating. The room note is nice and the flavor is divine. Burns well and many compliments on the aroma. Second light burns right to the bottom. A great one to try.

I purchased the Middle Earth Sampler and have smoked 2 bowls of everything except STM. Treebeard was a very nice smoke for me. I loved the nutty flavor of the Burley mixed with the subtle sweetness of the Virginias and the vanilla was just a hint and not overpowering at all. The flavor was great all the way to the bottom of the bowl and I'll be buying this in bulk.