4noggins Catamount
(3.33)
Ripe Virginia tobaccos, Black Cavendish and toasted Cavendish are combined to create a complex, mild smoking experience. The aroma is an elegant vanilla with a hint of cherry. Toasting the Cavendish locks in the natural sweet tobacco flavor and eliminates any tongue bite. A great mild aromatic as well as a wife pleaser.
Details
| Brand | 4noggins |
| Blended By | Rich Gottlieb |
| Manufactured By | 4noggins |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cherry, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.33 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 03, 2014 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
When first purchased I found it too wet to be usable. First couple of smokes resulted in an unpleasant, hot and gurgling experience. I stored it in a half-full closed glass jar with a lid tightly screwed down (but with plenty of air left). Occasionally I would open the jar and sift through it to air the tobacco evenly. Three months later I found to my surprise that this mixture improved one hundred percent. The cherry aroma now came to the front, and there was also a subtle vanilla hint without excessive cloying. Did not bite at all and was pleasantly low on nicotine. Smoking was cool and easily sustained (actually no relight was now required). Will happily buy again and will keep in a regular rotation.
Updated three months later: much improved with extra airing, burns coolly and does not bite. Rich's blends are way more civilised in that they have few additives than some big-name blends (I am looking at you, MacBaren!), they bite less while they require more careful long-term storage to control moisture content.
Updated three months later: much improved with extra airing, burns coolly and does not bite. Rich's blends are way more civilised in that they have few additives than some big-name blends (I am looking at you, MacBaren!), they bite less while they require more careful long-term storage to control moisture content.
Pipe Used:
Venini (Italian briar) with 9mm filter
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
from fresh to 6 months of storage with airing
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 15, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
WOW! Now this is what an aromatic blend can be when done right. Bag note is delightful. Easy pack, easy light, maintenance-free smoke. No tongue bite at all. Tobacco-forward flavor with a hint of vanilla. I didn't get the cherry note as described which is ok by me. Room note is a dream. My wife commented on her enjoyment which is THE ULTIMATE assessment as she is a very harsh critic. Just an excellent all-day smoke I will surely order again. Highly recommended
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 16, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
It consists of the following elements: Virginia, black Cavendish and toasted Cavendish. This last one gives the impression to some that it has Latakia in it. It doesn't, but toasted Cavendish is the one that gives the natural sweet taste. It has a Vanilla aroma and a hint of cherry.
Very mild, without any tongue bite and a very gentle and pleasant room note. It can be smoked in the morning easily, no cough at all.
Thank you Rich for letting me know this one!
Very mild, without any tongue bite and a very gentle and pleasant room note. It can be smoked in the morning easily, no cough at all.
Thank you Rich for letting me know this one!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 22, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This blend seems like Hobbit's Weed with the pleasant addition of Virginia and toasted Cavendish, but 4noggins has been able to get rid of most of the strange soapy taste that can come with cherry flavoring as well. It's really a fantastic smoke for those of us who love strongly-flavored tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 19, 2014 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Having read the reviews I decided to try this blend. It is great aromatic. This blend is lightly flavored and the tasteof the virginia comes through. The room note is great. Clean burning and complexity in a aromatic that's a winner.
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 15, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
As with all 4noggins blends the discription was spot-on. I have more to try yet but will definitely re-order.
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