Hearth & Home Obsidian
(2.78)
An all-black mixture of exacting proportions to balance the flavors well enough that the individual components become indistinguishable. Obsidian is sweet, smoky and spicy without being overpowering. Stoved Virginia, latakia, toasted black cavendish and perique combine for a unique and cool smoking experience.
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Pipes & Cigars |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce tin, bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.78 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 14, 2011 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
It's very rare that I find a blend by Russ Ouellette to be less than three stars, but this one misses the mark a little bit for me. The pouch scent is really nice and the moisture is just right. It reminds me a little bit of Midnight by Peretti, but less sweet. Obsidian burns cleanly and pack well. I find myself seaching for more complex flavor given the number of tobaccos. It's just a little too monotone for my taste. I think a lot of folks will like this tobacco, but I'll stick to the other fine blends from Mr. Ouellette.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
They couldn't have chosen a better name for this blend. Black as volcanic glass is the color you're greeted with out of the tin. Smells like latakia with a subtle sweetness I'm assuming comes from the stoved VAs and Cavendish. Slight traces of perique as well.
The tobacco is pretty dry and can be packed right away. Most of the pieces are rather small but there are some chunks in the mix. I essentially load this likea cube cut and give a slight tamp when the bowl is full. Have heard some say this is difficult to keep lit but I have not shared that experience. Burns to a nice ash with rarely any dottle ever.
I will say that this blend is a little too mild on all fronts for me. Could it be too balanced? I found the Stoved VAs and the Cavendish to be the mainstays in this blend with a slight smokiness and bit of spice from the perique. None of the components really stand out but seem too timid (can tobacco have a personality?). I like a little bit more punch with my blends and this just seems to be too tame for my liking.
Not bad, just not for me.
The tobacco is pretty dry and can be packed right away. Most of the pieces are rather small but there are some chunks in the mix. I essentially load this likea cube cut and give a slight tamp when the bowl is full. Have heard some say this is difficult to keep lit but I have not shared that experience. Burns to a nice ash with rarely any dottle ever.
I will say that this blend is a little too mild on all fronts for me. Could it be too balanced? I found the Stoved VAs and the Cavendish to be the mainstays in this blend with a slight smokiness and bit of spice from the perique. None of the components really stand out but seem too timid (can tobacco have a personality?). I like a little bit more punch with my blends and this just seems to be too tame for my liking.
Not bad, just not for me.
Pipe Used:
Mortas, Meers, Briars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 03, 2008 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable to Strong |
The aroma in the baggie was interesting, the smoking much less so. Given how the reviews have changed from '07, I have to wonder if the blend has changed as well. I'll likely finish this 2 oz., but there'll be no more in my future.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 22, 2008 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Not much of a Black Cavendish fan, so it's not surprising I wasn't very impressed. Nice blend in it's own right, clean burning, well balanced. As with C&D's Mississippi Mud, the black cav just seems to mute out the lat and per, leaving me with a rather monotone experience. Not recommended for most English smokers, Cav fans might give it a try.
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