pipesandcigars.com Scotty's Trout Stream

Trout Stream is a very straight forward aromatic. It burns on the dry side and doesn't leave goop in the bowl. It is very mild to mild in strength and not overly cased, at least as aromatics are concerned. The TR description states that this is a broken flake, however I didn't see any in my one ounce bag. It is the type of aromatic that is easily an all day blend for aro smokers as it doesn't require very much attention. I could not detect any tongue bite, even when pushed. Aromatic smokers that are looking for some complexity (yes, there are aromatics that offer complex flavors) would be better served to pass this one over in lieu of some of P&S's tinned aromatic blends. Trout Stream would be a very good choice for newer pipe smokers that want to start out with aromatics. Recommended.

The toasty, lightly grassy and citrusy gold cavendish also has a few drops of honey. The sugary black cavendish plays back up. The rich butterscotch, mild caramel, and slight vanilla toppings do tone down the tobaccos to a fair extent. I also sense a coffee note or two, especially at the beginning. Has a very mild nic-hit. Won’t bite or get harsh. Burns at a reasonable rate with a slight inconsistency in the smooth taste as the tobacco does peek out a little more in the last third of the experience. Leaves a little moisture in the bowl, and need s a few relights. Has a pleasant after taste and very pleasant room note. An easy going all day smoke.

-JimInks

Still to this day I have not come across an American style aromatic mixture that I would give a four star rating to. That said, Trout Stream comes very close. It smokes cool and flavorful and it's extremely forgiving to those that have a tendency to puff away rather than sip their pipe. Normally I smoke at a fairly slow pace. However, I have smoked this with pipe clenched while doing yard work, casting aside my usual cadence and all technique for that matter, and to my surprise it refused to bite or even bark.

The mild caramel, butterscotch & vanilla/maple flavors mix well with the burley based cavendish and the overall effect is a tobacco that finishes slightly sweet on the tongue. The room note is quite pleasant and the strength is mild. Trout Stream is an upgrade over any of the drug store aromatic pouch blends on the market. As with most aromatics of this style, slight off-flavors come through here and there but they are minimized with Trout Stream. This blend smokes real nice in a cob and equally as well in a briar. Recommended.

Very nice aromatic, with a balanced use of the Black Cavendish and the natural Burley. It has a very enticing aroma in the pouch, and it smokes well, leaving a wonderful butterscotch/vanilla aroma, but without being goopy or leaving excessive traces on the pipe. Perfect for a stroll in the woods (mind the bears and the bees, though), or for a cold Autumn evening next to the fire.

This is a very nice light aromatic. Not surprisingly the bag smell is light years away from the taste you get when you smoke it. When you open the pouch the blend has a truly fantatsic butterscotch smell. Upon smoking, there's little to no butterscotch taste but it is pleasantly sweet. Burns cool with a nice roomnote. Light on nicotine. Relaxing.

Personally, when I step out of my tent in the morning I prefer an english blend with latakia to go along with my black coffee. I like Trout Streem in the evening when I'm kicking back and don't want a nicotine buzz to interfer with my sleep.

this blend is not my favorite, but it is very good! it smokes smooth and stays lit. i noticed a bit of a bite, but nothing bad. it has a light flavoring which makes it very relaxing its not in your face with flavor. its a very enjoyable smoke and i would recommend this tobacco.

An exceptional everyday smoke. Nice moisture content from the bag and packs easily with little attention needed during the burn. A little touch of sweetness with every puff. No real tobacco flavor or bite, don't think it was intended for that.

I find smoking it makes me smile. I do that a lot anyway, but it means I don't take the tabacco too seriously. There is absolutely nothing adventurous or serious about this blend. It's just enjoyable either as an everyday smoke or as a nice diversion.

They do a nice job and keep it inexpensive. It's worth trying and keeping around.

Smiles ain't so bad.

This is a nice blend with a great aroma. The flavor is good but there's just not enough of it. It lacks substance, tobacco flavors and nicotine are just not there for me. Needs a little mature virginia thrown in, maybe I'll try that. I do give it 3 stars because as a mild aromatic it is good.

UPDATE: I still have most of the original pound that I reviewed originally. Not that this stuff is bad, I've smoked some pretty good aromatics and this is one of the better. The lack of vitamin N and a general absence of tobacco flavor and body cement this and all other aromatics as once in a blue moon smokes. If on the other hand, you are an aromatic guy, this stuff is really top shelf and will undoubtedly get you more than a few "Gee your pipe smells good" remarks. But alas, I seem to have moved on and any aromatics I keep on hand are purely accidental. I go on an aromatic kick a couple times a year, smoke a couple bowls, collect my obligatory ooohs and aaahs from bystanders and move on to things a bit more substantial. For what it is though I must say it is well done and recommended (if this sort of thing is you)

ORIGINAL REVIEW: Wouldn't call myself an aromatic smoker but occassionally I get a sweet tooth and so I felt I needed a good aromatic for my rotation. So I dedicated a few pipes for aromatic use and stumbled across Trout Stream (and the glowing reviews thereof) on this site. I took a calculated risk and ordered a full pound of this stuff before I had even smoked a bowl. As it turns out, I'm very glad that I did. This stuff is fantastic. It is, no doubt a very aromatic tobacco, sweet (but not overly so), not goopy or sticky and has fantastic smoking manners. Unlike most aromatics, it is very docile and does not provide the bitey, very hot smoke that is typical to the breed. It enjoys all the same low maintenance, great smokeability of my beloved burlies with a sweet mild taste and incredible aroma.

The pouch aroma is most definitely butterscotch. For a non-aromatic guy (like me) it was nearly a cause for alarm. I said to myself I said, "Self, if this stuff tastes this sweet you're screwed." But I pressed on unabated and found that the pouch note was much stronger and much sweeter than the actual taste when smoked. I'd be lying if I said I couldn't taste butterscotch when smoking it but it was very, very subdued by comparison to the pouch aroma. Additionally, unlike most tobaccos I've ever smoked you can actually smell this one while you're smoking it. My bride and the ladies at work were quick to compliment me on how good it smelled too. Not that this fact effects my liking for the blend but this is great PR in a world where anyone smoking is thought to be Satan himself.

The nicotine punch (or lack therof) is basically the only thing that would keep me from smoking this all day everyday. This is an incredible blend but by afternoon, I just need something a bit stiffer so I revert back to the default burley setting. My intial vision was to keep this stuff on hand for the occassional sweet tooth but I have to admit that this stuff is growing on me and I find myself reaching for it more and more often. The niche for an aromatic in my rotation is filled. No need for further exploration. It just doesn't get any better than Trout Stream. In fact, I have in my estimation a perfect set of tobaccos that I will undoubtedly stick with as my regulars for quite some time. Trout Stream being the aromatic, Prince Albert being the mid range/mild burley and Old Joe Krantz for the stout burley. At any given point in time one of these three blends is just what the doctor ordered. Trout Stream is must smoke for any aromatic lover and highly recommended for smokers of heavier blends that sometimes just feel like a break with something sweeter and milder. Good show! Well done!