pipesandcigars.com Scotty's Old Red

This tobacco began my acquaintance with red blends Virginia. Through him, I did felt the rich flavor and sweet taste of old Virginia. Before that I didn't knew red VA. I was thinking that any VA has empty flavor and aroma as hay.. I was rude in my judgments! But This tobacco dispelled my misconceptions, it's a sweet and mild on the tongue, flavors on the palate! No sharp corners. Tobacco for every day. Scotty's Old Red opened the door to the fine world aged Virginia for me. 4 points!

Lights easily, all the way on one light, post char. Pleasant all-Virginia room note and flavor. Pepperiness on the retrohale. Don't pick up any casing, just good pure VA with a touch of natural sweetness. 4*.

Pipes and Cigars - Scotty's Blend - Old Red

Star Rating = 4

Rating Scores - 10 is the Best and 0 is the Worst

Pouch Note = 10

Room Note = 10

Flavor = 10

Bite = 9

Burn = 9

After Taste = 9

Raw Score = 57

Rated Percentage = 95%

Comment = Very Smooth, Very Mild, Mellow with a great Flavor, this tobacco is yummy

What a nice surprise! Old Red is not a blend I would ever have ordered for myself, but I'm glad I did. I bought a 2 oz bag for a friend, back in January 2012. He didn't want it, so this baccy has been aging since then. Out of curiosity, I tried some today. What a sweet, smooth, pleasure! Rich and flavorful, yet mild enough for all day, Old Red is rich and complex. Very pleasant, and unique. Four big stars.

I just finished 2 oz. of this great blend after 3 years of ageing in a mason jar, and beyond any doubt it's one of the best Virginias I've ever smoked. To make it short: this is Blackwoods Flake minus the vinegar taste. And Blackwoods Flake is one of my all-time favorites.

7/26/2011: I might have not been ready for this tobacco yet. It wasn't bad, but I found it extremely one-dimensional and a little bit bland at that. I'll give this guy some time, of course and try it out a few more times before giving a final verdict, but that's where I currently stand.

8/24/2012: I've smoked 3 bowls of this now and have gone completely 180 on it. This is a delicious and interesting and have been enjoying it much, much more. A definite keeper!

I am normally a Virginia Flake smoker. Upon receiving my first order of Old Red I packed my pipe lightly and fired it up. I found the back of my throat tickle with each puff and began to cough. I made it thru the first pipe full and decided to try packing the Old Red very tight. Low and behold I experienced a very different pipe of tobacco. It was very smooth and sweet. This is a great Virginia for all day smoking. I will be ordering more in the future.

It's pretty easy to see why this is one of Scotty Bendett's more popular blends. It's mild, mellow and very tasty, with all the hints of woodsmoke and caramelized brown sugar you get with a Virginia blend.

I can picture this stuff in a forest green tin, with an Irish Setter on it! A good reliable companion.

If you factor in how affordable this stuff is...quite a bargain.

So, I can see this being a regular blend for me, as I have been looking for a bite free Virginia, without the sticker shock of some of the imported blends. This may be made with McClelland tobacco, but has been mellowed enough to remove most of the vinegar tang they have.

If you like your tobacco on the natural side, by all means try some. I think you will be pleased.

I recently took up pipe smoking after a 5yr affair with cigars.I got tired of cigars and returned to the more civil and enjoyable ritual we know as pipe smoking. I used to smoke primarily Heavy English and Oriental blends so I went back to them again on my return but oddly enough although they were still enjoyable I knew I was looking for something else. I have starting exploring the world of American Burley type blends. I enjoy a good straight Burley but I knew once again I was looking for more. Then I tried Half and Half blends and I like those even better. I had so much straight Burley on hand that I thought I would buy some good inexpensive Virginias to make my own homemade Half&Half blend. That's where Old Red comes in.

I know there are a lot of straight Virginias smokers here but I did not enjoy the couple I tried years ago and got discouraged. I ordered a pound of Old Red on the reviews I read here. Of course you have to try a tobacco straight by itself before you use in in blending. Lo and Behold , Wow I really like this stuff. The in the pouch aroma is a little strange, something akin to Balsamic vinegar.

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Upon lighting it is a whole different world.Great natural quality tobacco flavor with a touch of sweetness and man I love the aroma of the smoke. I just love French inhaling this stuff. It's on the mild side but never boring , and no tongue bite. There is probably not enough nicotine for you nic-junkies but it suits me just fine. I can puff Old Red mindlessly or lay back in a more comtemplative mood with it just as well.

This could be a all day smoke for many but I am incapable of smoking the same thing day in and out but if forced to choose just one this would definitely be a strong candidate.

Simple,Sweet,Tasty Virginia with a great aroma and at less than $25 for 1lb. delivered this is my choice for the best tobacco value that I have ever encountered.