pipesandcigars.com Scotty's Trout Stream

I wanted to like this one, but I just don’t. Good pouch aroma, nice aro cut, and it burns relatively well. But no matter what I do, it tastes like a nasty bus stop ashtray (or at least what I imagine a bus stop ash tray tastes like) after the midpoint through the bowl. I first tried it 12 years ago, didn’t like it. Then tried a new batch again three years ago, didn’t like it. Just smoked another one with the three year old tobacco, and the 12 year old both, thinking perhaps it would get better with age, and still didn’t like it. Now I normally don’t smoke aros, but I do like Three Blind Moose, which is very similar in aroma and appearance, but the Moose doesn’t taste like pure ashy nastiness after halfway, making it enjoyable. I feel bad, cause Russ and the guys at P&C are great, but this is yucky.

I purposely avoided this tobacco just because so many of my pipe smoking friends were talking about it for years, many who I consider "fan boys". Well I guess "curiosity really does kill the cat", so I caved in and purchased a few ounces. When it arrived I hesitantly opened the bag and took a whiff, very pleasing smell, just the right amount of moisture, and a pretty nice ribbon cut. After packing a bowl and lighting it, I instantly got a flavor blast. Smooth, creamy and very tasty. The vanilla is prevalent, as well as the butterscotch everyone speaks of. A good friend recommended a 1Q and BCA mixture to me years ago and this kind of takes me there, but it's much better. The room note is amazing and took me back to my youth when my grandfather would enjoy his pipe. Now, I'm going to go to rehab because I think I might be a "fan boy" now. Gonna purchase a few more ounces to add to my cellar and see what a little time does to it. This is definitely a all day kinda tobacco

I'll echo the majority of other reviewers: this is one of the best aromatics on the market. It doesn't smoke wet at all, even if you're puffing away at it like a mad man (which I tend to do whenever I'm working). No goop, no acrid aftertaste, no tongue bite. Just smooth, creamy smoke that tastes like it smells: buttery and sweet with a touch of maple. I recommend this to aromatic haters everywhere because I think this is one you'll enjoy having in your rotation. I sure smoke a lot of it these days.

This is one of the most flavorful aromatics I've ever smoked. Smooth and mild. Lots of billowing smoke. Smells nice too. I taste butter scotch and maple. Goes great with a cup of Joe first thing in the morning.

What is there to say about this blend that hasn't already been said. This is one of my favorite tobaccos that I have ever smoked. Butterscotch flavor is so intoxicating so relaxing you can smoke this anytime of the day. It is so easy to pack, very few relights, just an absolute pleasure To smoke. What I like about this tobacco also is that the flavor stays true all the way to the end of the bowl. Any fan of aromatic pipe tobacco would probably love this as well as someone who is new to pipe smoking. Highly recommend this tobacco

I'm not sure why this blend has 2 profiles on this site, but they both clearly reference the same blend. Anyhow, trout stream is a standout, full 4 star aromatic for me. I like to think I'm a critical judge of aros, since my heart lies in dark-fired burley and vaper blends. But trout stream is a departure I loved from the start, the only aromatic I always keep about a pound of lying around. I just can't get over how pleasant this tobacco is!

It's the butterscotch that keeps me coming back. Love the aroma, love the room note, and love the flavor as well. The flavor and scent seems incredibly well-balanced -- I am inclined to believe the infusion is done with more of a casing than topping. I cite the lack of goopiness and the persistent room note as argument to the point. The wonderful smell just sticks...sometimes I can smell that butterscotch sweetness in my beard for hours! Being all cavendish based, you're not likely to get tobacco flavors here unless you just have a nose for cavendish tobacco flavors. I'm smoking it strictly for the butterscotch myself.

Overall, this is the most well blended aromatic I've tried. It packs easily, burns effortlessly, causes no tongue bite grief, and puts off volumes of thick, creamy buttery sweet smoke. Everyone ought to give it a try, especially is you enjoy butterscotch like I do. It may not be the end-all aromatic in your experience, but who's to say it won't be?

Wow. I'm impressed. This is a great aromatic. It's a nice burning smoke of easy packing, loose cut, rich and favorable tobacco. The flavor is divine with a nice butterscotch aroma room note. Easy to pack, smoke and enjoy. One of the things that impressed me is the quality and the ability to stay great and keep my interest through to the bottom of the bowl. It's NOT a dime store tobacco juiced up with butterscotch flavor type of aromatic we see often. The blend is a homerun for the folks at PipesandCigars. Its also a great blend for anytime anywhere. I would purchase this again which is a key factor in my opinion for any pipe blend.

Trout Stream gives you a nice smoke with a slight caramel flavor. Lights easy and only required a few relights. A good smoke and smells delicious in t he jar. I only wish the caramel flavor was more pronounced. Recommended.

Jarred some of this tobacco quite some time ago and kind of forgot about it. Cracked open the jar today to a very nice butterscotch aroma. Nicely scented without the over the top smell you get with some aros. Very smooth, warm, sweet smell that you can't wait to light up. I found it burns smooth and burns clean right to the bottom of the bowl. The nuances of flavoring stay with it from beginning to end. Very nicely done. A light refreshing smoke you could enjoy all day or all night. Easy on the tongue and provides a nice room note for others. Guess I won't be forgetting about this one anytime soon. If your looking for a nice consistent, smooth smoke on the lighter side without the over the top casing effect, give this one try.