Tinder Box Norse Gold
(2.80)
A Danish blend of bright Virginia, Burley, and flue cured dark leaf, naturally flavored. Cool burning with a delightful flavor and aroma.
Details
| Brand | Tinder Box |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Very Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.80 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 15 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 16, 2010 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
I first smoked this back in my early pipe smoking years (later 70's) and although not as regular as was the Tinderbox's Captain Spice, Norse Gold was always an easy smoke. Smoked a bit hot, no bite, pleasant room note. The only thing was - I tired of it since it had very little taste for me. I couldn't taste much in the way of flavoring (the tin and catalog description said nougat) nor any true tobacco taste. I loved its pouch aroma, but after a while decided to stick with the Captain before spreading my wings and adventuring toward more solid tasting tobacco.
If the present day tobacco that bears the name Norse Gold is truly the same blend as in days of old, I certainly give it a solid 3 star recommendation for newbies to our hobby.
If the present day tobacco that bears the name Norse Gold is truly the same blend as in days of old, I certainly give it a solid 3 star recommendation for newbies to our hobby.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 29, 2009 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Bag aroma has a licorice scent. Casing a little too much for my taste, but nice smoke. It stayed with me, though, and I smelled like I had been smoking all day. I always find it interesting and stay open to trying different smoke. I can say I tried it and liked it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 19, 2008 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This was the first blend I ever smoked. Being a newb, I burned all my taste buds off.
The subsequent, more controlled, experiences were great. This blend is smooth and rich. It has a creamy sweetness and pretty voluminous smoke if managed carefully.
There is a toasted marshmellowiness when it hits the mouth and the release is tame and relaxing.
I've expanded to more traditional non-aromatic blends but keep coming back to this for nostalgia's sake. Plus, for a night at the pool hall, or amongst the tobacco-critical, this is a simple, safe, and consistent blend. The price is attractive as well.
The subsequent, more controlled, experiences were great. This blend is smooth and rich. It has a creamy sweetness and pretty voluminous smoke if managed carefully.
There is a toasted marshmellowiness when it hits the mouth and the release is tame and relaxing.
I've expanded to more traditional non-aromatic blends but keep coming back to this for nostalgia's sake. Plus, for a night at the pool hall, or amongst the tobacco-critical, this is a simple, safe, and consistent blend. The price is attractive as well.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 09, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This was one of my first real pipe tobaccos I ever smoked and I have got to say, when smoked slow it is wonderful and cool and at 3.75 an oz. it is cheap to try and eazy to fall in love with.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 30, 2007 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild | Pleasant |
I'm not really much of an aromatic smoker, but I picked up a couplde ounces of this to try out, just for the heck of it. Well, it's a pretty decent smoke. The smell upon opening is sweet, with what I believe to be a sort of vanilla-marshmallowish something or other. The topping is there through most of the pipe, but mellows toward the end. The burley really comes through. The weed smoked well and wasn't too much of a chore to keep lit. While I haven't completely made up my mind on this blend, I give it [barely] three stars for it's potential. Let's see what happens with a little time...
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