4noggins Covered Bridges
(3.25)
A light to medium aromatic with a whiskey, and sometimes chocolate like, aroma. It smokes on the drier side, for an aromatic, with Black Cavendish and ample Virginia's from Zimbabwe and the Carolinas providing enough body to make this a satisfying smoke. A hint of White Burley is thrown in as well. Both the room note and flavor are a tasteful blend of base tobaccos. A mild aromatic for those that "Don't Do Aromatics".
Details
| Brand | 4noggins |
| Blended By | Rich Gottlieb |
| Manufactured By | 4noggins |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Whisky |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.25 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 01, 2010 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
When I first read about this blend - I called Rich up and said "I must have it...I must have it!" Woe unto me as Mr. Gottlieb was totally out of this blend - as certain ingredients had not come in. Bummer!
Well I wailed and kavetched until - finally - he was able to satisfy my curiosity. And I have to say the 4 week wait was well worth it.
The description sums up the experience perfectly. The blend smokes exactly - at least to my palate - as described in the description of "Covered Bridges."
The blend has a almost a whiskey taste during the smoke that alternates into bakers chocolate. Very tasty - Yet not overly sweet - this has an almost off-dry kind of taste that is absolutely delightful.
If you don't do aromatics you ought to give this one a try as it definitely tastes like tobacco - there is just a little hint of mystery here that makes it enjoyable.
As I told Rich - this - could be my "go to aromatic" - but then again - with so many awesome Aromatic and English blends from 4 Noggins - I should rather say - Go to 4 Noggins. You will not be disappointed.
Big thumbs up Rich. 4 Stars.
Well I wailed and kavetched until - finally - he was able to satisfy my curiosity. And I have to say the 4 week wait was well worth it.
The description sums up the experience perfectly. The blend smokes exactly - at least to my palate - as described in the description of "Covered Bridges."
The blend has a almost a whiskey taste during the smoke that alternates into bakers chocolate. Very tasty - Yet not overly sweet - this has an almost off-dry kind of taste that is absolutely delightful.
If you don't do aromatics you ought to give this one a try as it definitely tastes like tobacco - there is just a little hint of mystery here that makes it enjoyable.
As I told Rich - this - could be my "go to aromatic" - but then again - with so many awesome Aromatic and English blends from 4 Noggins - I should rather say - Go to 4 Noggins. You will not be disappointed.
Big thumbs up Rich. 4 Stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Aug 30, 2014 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This is an unusually dry-smoking aromatic. I could light it up and smoke without any airing at all. The virginias and cavendish offer complexity and tobacco subtleties, light burley provides solid backbone to this well behaved blend. The flavouring is gentle, classy, not overpowering, and probably of dark cocoa than whiskey. This tobacco rewards light packing and only a gentle tamper is needed. A slow and patient burn results in a fine mottled dry ash and a negligible aftertaste. The room note was discrete and elegant, and attracted compliments. While personally I prefer Rich's more defined aromatics (his "Catamount" is amazingly good), the "Covered Bridges" is gentle and well blended and should please those who might be otherwise afraid of aromatics. After one year edit: this blend has aged in a mason jar and retained moisture and flavour. By now it is less showy but continues to deliver amazing performance. No bite, no bitterness, and only good smoke. Yet another winner for Rich.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell 88 with a 9mm filter
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Good quality, but "Aromatic" for those not like aromatics.. The taste is... smoke...tobacco! I dont noted Any Whiskey or Chocolate, i dont noted Black Cavendish. I note only Burley and Virginia. For me is very good, because I enjoy Aromatics and no Aromatics. low ammount of Nicotine, as I enjoy. 4 Stars,very good mixture.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 03, 2023 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Left in a jar for a year. It's gotten really nice and I find myself reaching for it more and more when I'm not in a mood for a particular blend. Keeps great flavor throughout. I don't get whiskey but more of a nougat. Good depth of flavor. Burns well. Good room note. Goes great with coffee. One of the better aromatics out there.
PurchasedFrom:
4Nog
Age When Smoked:
1 year
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