Tinder Box Black Russian
(2.79)
Very rich and aromatic...a perfect desert tobacco. Creamy vanilla and dark chocolate flavorings with molasses added for smoothness upon light up and throughout smoking.
Details
| Brand | Tinder Box |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Cavendish |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Molasses, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Very Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.79 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 30, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
First, let me state that I smoke mostly aromatics and bought this one solely by the smell (bought bulk). And to add, I had not been smoking that long at the time and really would still consider myself a beginner as far as taste bud development goes...
As I said it smells wonderful. A sweet molasses smell with (IMO) hints of chocolate. Can't say I could detect much vanilla.
As far as smoke goes, like any other aromatic, this puppy can get hot, and be prepared for a relight. A tasty tobacco if you stay relaxed and smoke it slowly. I enjoyed the taste of the cavendish (molasses and chocolate), and as others have said, you might even be able to catch some vanilla or coffee notes.
If I could rate in halves, I would give this 2 and a half stars.
As I said it smells wonderful. A sweet molasses smell with (IMO) hints of chocolate. Can't say I could detect much vanilla.
As far as smoke goes, like any other aromatic, this puppy can get hot, and be prepared for a relight. A tasty tobacco if you stay relaxed and smoke it slowly. I enjoyed the taste of the cavendish (molasses and chocolate), and as others have said, you might even be able to catch some vanilla or coffee notes.
If I could rate in halves, I would give this 2 and a half stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 22, 2010 | Extremely Mild | Very Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
This came in a boxed set with 3 other Tinderbox aromatics I bought in 2004. In the pouch it smells yummy, chocolate and a hint of vanilla. In the pipe, however, it lost it all for me. Like others have stated, I experienced more bite than flavor. Also had something in the background a bit metallic-like, although it could be that this didn't age well.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 18, 2009 | Mild | Very Strong | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I love all pipe tobaccos whether they be aromatic, non aromatic ,or English.... as long as they are good. THis tobacco scalded my tongue within 30 seconds of smoking it. I could not taste a thing as I could not get past the tongue bite. Take a pass.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 22, 2009 | Very Mild | Very Strong | Medium | Pleasant |
I'm not a tremendous fan of aromatics, generally speaking, and wouldn't have bought this but for the "prompting" of my better half.
That said, Black Russian offers a surprisingly nice smoking experience in my opinion. The aroma of the leaf to me was of chocolate with a hint of vanilla. When smoked, the tobacco itself seemed to have little body but the room note was pleasing. Maybe it was just a Twilight Zone moment, but this blend actually burned all the way to the bottom with only one relight.
Occasionally, there was the hint of a sweet aftertaste that I did not find altogether pleasant and it did have a mild bite. Otherwise a good, clean burning, crowd pleasing smoke.
That said, Black Russian offers a surprisingly nice smoking experience in my opinion. The aroma of the leaf to me was of chocolate with a hint of vanilla. When smoked, the tobacco itself seemed to have little body but the room note was pleasing. Maybe it was just a Twilight Zone moment, but this blend actually burned all the way to the bottom with only one relight.
Occasionally, there was the hint of a sweet aftertaste that I did not find altogether pleasant and it did have a mild bite. Otherwise a good, clean burning, crowd pleasing smoke.
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