The Tobacco Barn Grandfather
(3.10)
Grandfather brings back memories of the burley tobaccos enjoyed in the 50's. This is a signature blend of The Tobacco Barn, discovered years ago by one of The Tobacco Barn's most knowledgeable tobacconist, Tom Cotton.
Details
| Brand | The Tobacco Barn |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.10 / 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 03, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This blend was recommended to me last time I was at the Tobacco Barn, and I am liking this. Despite what previous reviews have said, this blend doesn't actually have any Deer Tongue in it. But after talking with Tom, you can have it mixed in if you wish (this is the way i prefer it, but i'll address this later in the review). In the pouch, Grandfather seems to be a cube cut with a maple-like topping. Packs and burns well and doesn't require to many relights. It has a pleasantly sweet taste, as well as a pleasing aroma. I found that it burned rather hot, but that can be my fault rather than that of the blend. I give Grandfather, 2 stars.
Now I bought a second pouch of Grandfather with Deer Tongue added to it, and this stuff is amazing. I found myself going through that bag in a few days as supposed to the original Grandfather, and that is why I rated it 4 stars. The little green flecks of Deer Tongue adds a herbal/vanilla-esque aroma to the smoke and the room note (which smells heavenly). I've been told that it smells like fresh funnel cake. This is a blend that others will enjoy, even non-smokers. I will be buying more Grandfather w/ deer tongue, as it is slowly becoming my "go to" tobacco.
As a side note, the Deer Tongue seems to settle to the bottom of the bag, so be sure to shake it up to redistribute it through out the blend.
Now I bought a second pouch of Grandfather with Deer Tongue added to it, and this stuff is amazing. I found myself going through that bag in a few days as supposed to the original Grandfather, and that is why I rated it 4 stars. The little green flecks of Deer Tongue adds a herbal/vanilla-esque aroma to the smoke and the room note (which smells heavenly). I've been told that it smells like fresh funnel cake. This is a blend that others will enjoy, even non-smokers. I will be buying more Grandfather w/ deer tongue, as it is slowly becoming my "go to" tobacco.
As a side note, the Deer Tongue seems to settle to the bottom of the bag, so be sure to shake it up to redistribute it through out the blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 15, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This seems to be a cube cut burley reminiscent in appearance of House of Windsor's "Field and Stream". This is indeed the penultimate example of what has recently come to be known as a "codger burley". Strangely, while "Grandfather" has an absolutely magnificent room-filling traditional aroma, I do not consider it an aromatic because the tobacco itself is quite full, satisfying and minimally sweet. I would guess that it is heavily imbued with maple, rum and licorice , but I'm not sure because I cannot identify a single flavor with certainty. All I can tell you is that this blend tastes and smells really, really good. I give this a grade Of "A".
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 13, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is a very nice blend. I'm not sure if what I got was different (I thought there was only one), but it was kind of in-between cube and coarse cut. This has perfect moisture content, and doesn't take forever to dry. Not sure what they mean by bulk packaging. I was able to order it in 2 oz. It does have a very nice aroma. Smokes best in longer-stemmed pipes.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 05, 2008 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Grandfather is actually cube cut, not course. I've been smoking primarily burley for 49 years, and Grandfather is very special indeed. It starts with good quality burley, and from what I have been told, has a fair amount of deer tongue added. What results is a smooth, mellow, and very flavorful blend, with a vanilla-like undertone. The room note must be amazing, since an anti-smoking friend of mine has asked that I most nothing other than Grandfather when he's around. Carter Hall has been my regular blend from the start, but I could easily make Grandfather my one and only blend.
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