Hearth & Home Old Tartan
(3.14)
A new interpretation of a blend that was a mainstay in the Albany NY area for more than a half-century. This smooth-smoking mixture uses a variety of cube and rough cut Burleys and a splash of natural Cavendish with just enough Latakia to add a slight smoky spice. Enjoy this taste of the past.
Notes: According to Pipes & Cigars Deer Tongue is no longer used.
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Pipes & Cigars |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Latakia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 1.5oz Tin, 8oz Tin, Bulk |
| 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
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.14 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 26, 2006 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I hate the term 'old fashioned'. It's a well-worn cliche overly used by admen and marketing reps, and it generally signifies nothing. Yet, I can't seem to think of anything else when reviewing OT, because it really means something here. Unlike sickeningly sweet drugstore blends or even the nostalgic House of Windsor trips down memory lane, OT really pleases. Deer Tongue provides just the right hint of incense and spice without coating the tongue with a casing. It's light and fragrant the way pipe tobaccos must've been 75 or 100 years ago. Pack a pipe bowl and let it set for a couple days. The drying married with the briar has a positive effect. A really surprising pleasure both new and old pipe smokers should enjoy. Thank you pipesandcigars and Mr. Ouellette for re-igniting a taste and style unknown to later generations of pipe smokers!
Four of five stars
Four of five stars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 21, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
You should smoke this simply for the fact that there is really not much like it on the market. The best description of this is the following; An excellent SIR WALTER RALEIGH mixture with Latakia and Vanilla added.Very unusual and most delicious. If you like Wilke's ROYAL SCOTT and don't want the bite try this. It will transport yoou back to SUNDAE SHOP in the 1950's. The ladies will love the room note and fellow pipers will thank you for exposing them to a truly unique smoking experience. Everybody should try this. 3 of 4 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a truly unique blend that is diffucult to compare to anything else. It's spicy and cool and interesting, in contrast to this short review!
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