Tobaccos 4noggins - Three Blind Moose

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	JimInks (3025)	2016-06-09		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

The burley is toasty, nutty, woody with a little molasses and earth and is always noticeable, though it’s not a dominating component. The light and dark cavendishes offer a hint of grass, light tart and tangy citrus and a drop of honey, and also have a toasty quality. The black cavendish has a little brown sugar in a support role. The rich caramel topping sublimates the tobaccos a bit as some butterscotch lurks in the background. The strength of the toppings are just a little closer to medium than they are to mild. The strength is a couple of steps past the center of mild to medium. The taste almost reaches the medium mark. The nic-hit is a shade more than mild. Won’t bite or get harsh. It's a little moist out of the pouch, but I saw no reason to dry it. Well blended, it burns very cool, clean, creamy, and very smooth with a very consistent flavor that holds to the finish. Requires a few relights, and leaves little dampness in the bowl. Has a pleasant, lightly lingering after taste and room note. An all day smoke.

-JimInks

30 people found this review helpful.

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	SteelCowboy (685)	2011-10-06		Mild	Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant

Like many new pipe smokers I started with aromatics and TBM was one of my favorites. As time passed, and English blends and Vapers became the norm, I somehow forgot about TBM. I happened to come upon a small stash of this blend just as the chill returned to the New England air and I was reminded again of 4 Noggins great way with aromatics. TBM, like other 4 Noggin's aro's is mildly cased and compliments the tobacco without dominating it. The butterscotch is not sticky, but could use a little dry time. The smoke is nicely sweet but not overpowering. I seldom care about the room note, but this one leaves the house smelling like a cozy fall evening by the fireplace. Great Stuff!

22 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2011-10-28		Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

The fact that I'm here writing this says a lot. I got this as a sampler included with my order from 4noggins several months ago and never tried it until this week, I wish I had tried it much sooner! This pairs so well with my morning espresso / coffee that it is becoming my choice for a morning smoke.

Possibly useful note: I kept this in its plastic bag for about 8 months without opening it once and it has stayed nicely moist and burns perfectly.

13 people found this review helpful.

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	J.R. Patton (106)	2016-08-09		Very Mild	Medium to Strong	Medium	Very Pleasant

Another great aromatic from Rich at 4Noggins. Honestly I've not had a tobacco from 4N that I wouldn't give at least 3 stars. Their blends are fantastically well done, moisture content just about right, and any toppings judiciously applied. Anyhow, TBM didn't disappoint. Savory caramel with a hint of butterscotch. As others have mentioned, you do get some toasty nuttiness in there as well. It's reminiscent of Trout Stream, though heavier on the caramel and much lighter on the butterscotch. I love both flavors, and thus both blends, and each has become a mainstay in my aromatic rotation. It can get a little bitey if worked pretty hard, but that's nothing surprising in a cavendish blend. Slow your roll a little, don't over-puff looking for tobacco flavors, and try it in a cob if you are so inclined. I found the flavors and smokability much enhanced by doing so. Thanks to 4Noggins for another winner!

Pipe Used: MM Country Gentleman, self-carved briar freehand

Purchased From: 4noggins.com

Similar Blends: Trout Stream.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	brashboy (84)	2015-08-13		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

Received as a free sample from 4N, so I had to try it right away. It’s delicious in the pouch and in the pipe, though the caramel in the pouch aroma is a little stronger than in the bowl or in the room note. Speaking of which, the room note is very pleasant. Some have noted that the tobacco needed drying time, but mine lit right up and burned to the bottom. I did not experience any bite. The smoke is thick and rich.

The flavor seems sometimes like caramel and sometimes more like butterscotch. I don’t smoke a lot of aromatics, but when I do I tend to like a high-quality black cav with cherry, chocolate or vanilla. Or any good tobacco with chocolate, actually. But this one is really good. Though not an aromatic guy, particularly, I have smoked dozens of good ones, and TBM is as good as any and better than most. I have tried a number of other caramels, with indifferent success. One of them, from Lane or Altadis (employees at the local B&M differ on the supplier), which the B&M labels as “Caramello,” is harsh, hot and bites like a junkyard dog. I note that Altadis/Consolidated has a brand named “Caramello,” and that B&M swears it uses the supplier’s name for their tobaccos instead of making up their own. So Altadis it must be. Such a nasty blend cannot be mentioned in the same breath with TBM, which except for also being a caramel is the polar opposite.

If you like an occasional aromatic and have no caramel prejudice, you’ve got to try TBM. It will be berry, berry good to you, I promise. Really delectable in a cob, by the way.

Pipe Used: Cob, Vauen

Age When Smoked: New

Similar Blends: In a league of its own..

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	StevieB (2076)	2017-05-06		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild	Very Pleasant

4noggins - Three Blind Moose.

O.K., I first bought this awhile back for one reason, and one reason only: the name! It just cracked me up, so even if I hated the smoke it deserved full marks based on the name!

So, Three Blind Moose is made up of mid-size ribbons, and the moisture is neither too wet or dry. The blend smells mouth-watering, so it didn't take me long to fill my first bowl.

The smoke? I'd go so far as calling this a perfect aromatic. The butterscotch is added at just the right magnitude to give sweetness but no sticky, or cloying traits. I get a nice taste of vanilla from the black Cavendish without the topping completely monopolizing the smoke. The Burley gives a slightly rustic flavour, which sort of roughens the smoke round the edges. The burn from T.B.M. is great: slow and cool, and it doesn't bite me at all.

The room-note's very pleasant and the nicotine's a bit below medium.

Three Blind Moose? Eight stars: the name gets four as does the smoke!

Highly recommended.

Pipe Used: Various

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: 4noggins

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Gothicmace (16)	2014-10-27		Mild	Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant

I received this as a sample from Rich at 4Noggins... WOW... I had ordered some Storm Front.. Dark Horse... Bald Headed Teacher... and when I opened the box... I could smell something both sweet and captivating while not having an overpowering aroma. I quickly found my little pouch of 3 Blind Moose and stoved by GBD with it and immediately went out on the front porch with a nice cup of creamed coffee. WOW.... after a wonderful half hour of caramel enjoyment mixed with natural tobacco flavors... I came back inside and ordered a half pound of this blend... which is now turning into a full pound. As I have stated in other reviews.. I am not an Aro expert nor do I enjoy a lot of aro blends... but 3 Blind Moose is a home run out of the park with bases loaded. This IS my favorite Aro blend of them all. Well rounded.. nice smooth flavor that never bites, does not goop up... and still allows the wonderful tobacco blends to shine thru. This can easily be an all day blend... or leave it as something to look forward to after the days work is over and it is time to relax and put a happy smile on your face. Four Stars Across The Board. Happy Smoking Cheers Mike

Pipe Used: GBD Prehistoric Bulldog

Age When Smoked: 3 months old

Purchased From: 4 Noggins

Similar Blends: Other blends try to be similar to this one!.

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Copper2x4 (3)	2016-11-18		Mild	Mild	Medium	Very Pleasant

I am new to pipe smoking and have discovered that I really enjoy aromatics, which is interesting since my favorite cigar is Diesel. I have only just begun my journey and I chose this blend after reading other reviews on this site and I could not agree more with the reviewers, absolutely wonderful stuff!

First thought on opening the bag was to grab a bowl of ice cream and sprinkle some on top, a very delectable, sweet, bakery-like aroma tickled my senses.

My nose never left the bag until I had my pipe lit. Smooth smoking, no bite, no sting, no buzz, just creamy beautiful smoke. I am already planning my next order from Rich!

Pipe Used: Briar, MM

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: 4noggins

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Theosprey247 (73)	2016-03-29		Mild	Medium	Medium	Tolerable

Three Blind Moose has a delightful tin note. A really strong Carmel note. Upon lighting the tobacco butterscotch and carmel are present. A nice blend to start your day (pairs really well with coffee). I like to mix in some 5 brothers to give it some strength.

Pipe Used: Briars and cobs

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: 4noggins

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Cellist0doom (6)	2015-09-22		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

I ordered 2 oz. of this with my last 4noggins order. I quickly became disappointed that I only ordered 2 oz. This blend is a great all day smoke. The butterscotch flavor is very much an element of the flavor as oposed to being totally in your face. I like that the blend is not heavily cased with flavoring. It has very consistant flavor all the way down the bowl without tasting ashy or chemically. This blend was obviously made with high quality leaf.

Pipe Used: Corn cob

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: 4noggins.com

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2014-09-29		Mild to Medium	Strong	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

IMO 4noggins flavored blends are criminally underrated as compared to P&W and Boswell. Three Blind Moose is a fine example of this - there's enough Burley in the mix to add a more robust flavor than a pure Cavendish, the tobacco is in excellent condition, not sticky with glycol, and it smokes clean all the way to the bottom. Add to that 4noggins incredible customer service and speedy shipping, and you've got a source for fantastic bulk blends.

If you like flavored tobacco, try this one!

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-11-14		Mild	Medium	Medium	Very Pleasant

Perhaps I'm partial to baked cookies, but for whatever reason, this is the best smelling tobacco I've ever smoked, both in the pouch and in the air. I can't get over how evenly and completely it burns, nothing but ash left, and no bite at all. Frankly, I've never had an aromatic that didn't bite at least a little!

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-05-07		Mild	Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant

I am not an aromatic smoker. Every one I've ever tried bit like a mad dog and tasted like I was trying to smoke a chocolate bar. But. I was recently given a couple ounces of this stuff by a fried.

I absolutely love it as an all day smoke. Fantastic tobacco. I am going to cellar a whole great whack of this.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-09-06		Mild	Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant

Very good blend. My wife likes the smell better than my regular english blends. Burned fine for me in a cob. No gooey stuff left. Will now assign a old Kaywoodie bulldog to it and keep some cellared. Moisture level was just right. One match, no relights. As always the customer service from 4noggins is 5 star.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	TallPuffO'Burley (632)	2020-04-28		Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I picked up a couple ounces of this with a big order I was making through 4 noggins to stock up on some more John Patton "Storm Front". I decided, while I was at it, to buy one or two ounces of some of the store bulks made by 4Ns. What drew me to this one is the topping. I am a sucker for caramel/butterscotch toppings against predominantly burley bases. This one fit the bill and did not disappoint.

The base has plenty of body thanks to the burley. It also smokes cool and easy with no possibly of biting that I could detect. The topping is quite pervasive and does lighten, but never disappears, as you work your way down the bowl. While the topping is pretty heavy, this blend is not "goopy" and will not require an inordinate amount of pipe cleaners to make it through a bowl. The nicotine level is just right for me: leaving me sated, yet not clobbered. I could easily smoke this one all day.

This is very similar to blends like Trout Stream and Angler's Dream. If you like those blends you are sure to like this one as well. If those blends are not your cup of tea, pass this one by. It has been a while since I tried Trout Stream, so I am not 100% sure if I like this one more. As for Angler's Dream, I have only had that one once at the CPCC show one year. My gut tells me Trout Stream was a touch better, but since I can't be sure I am giving this a very subjective four stars like I did with Trout Stream.

Pipe Used: BST Prince

Age When Smoked: 3 years

Similar Blends: Trout Stream.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Mikefu (20)	2018-04-06		Very Mild	Medium	Mild	Very Pleasant

I’m pretty choosy about aromatics, and don't smoke ones that I find "goopy." I like this one. It starts off with a fantastic pouch aroma of caramel, butterscotch and some vanilla. The smell doesn’t translate nearly as strong to the smoke however, which is a great thing if you are like me. It arrived pretty moist, but I like my tobaccos pretty dry. After a 30 minute rest or 12 seconds in the microwave it’s ready to smoke. Packs effortlessly, and lights up the same way. Starts nice and smooth, with some sweetness, but nothing like the pouch note seems to indicate. Has a good nuttiness from the burley, and burns like a champ. I can typically get through a bowl on a single light if I’m only smoking my pipe and not doing something else as well. It stays pretty one dimensional through the bowl, but it is a tasty dimension. The topping and/or casing comes through on the retrohale and in the aroma much more that in the flavor of the smoke. The taste really is that of a lightly sweetened Cavendish harmonizing with burley nuttiness, with fleeting notes of creme brûlée. Burns down to a non-goopy bowl bottom, with a little dottle but mostly gray ash. Overall, I like this one when I am in the mood for something sweet. It goes great with black coffee and is a great mild morning smoke.

Pipe Used: Various briars

Age When Smoked: 4 months

Purchased From: 4noggins

Similar Blends: Trout Stream.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-11-12		Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

I received a sample of this blend along with my order from 4 Noggins. The pouch aroma is excellent; smelling of caramel/butterscotch and tobacco. The room note is excellent with this blend, and smells almost exactly as it does in the pouch. The taste of butter scotch and caramel are definitely present while smoking, but the taste of real tobacco is present as well. I could pick out the burly in the blend all the way through the bowl. I enjoy English blends, but still enjoy good aromatics to mix it up a bit. This blend is a keeper in my book. If someone told me a blend was butter scotch, I probably wouldn't be inclined to try it. However, this blend packs enough true tobacco taste (and burly at that..yum) to keep me interested for the whole bowl. I recommend this blend, and am now looking forward to trying more of Rich's blends!

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-10-01		Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild	Pleasant

A mixture of Burley, Dark, Light and Black Cavendish that can be very pleasantly smoked, all day I could relate this blend to Autumn Evening. It has a very distinctive caramel and maple flavor. With time, it becomes better and sweeter, because of the Cavendish. I have not discovered the “earthy” note of the Burley. The room note is very pleasant. I will smoke it again occasionally, but it can never overtake Autumn Evening's place.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	krg1000 (183)	2011-09-10		Mild	Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant

Everything comes together nicely in this blend. It lights easily enough and stays lit all the way to the bottom. It leaves a nice ash and not a bit of anything resembling any form of bite. You will get compliments from passersby on the aroma coming out of your pipe. Highly recommended.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-06-12		Mild	Very Mild	Very Mild	Pleasant

What you see is what you get: a Cavendish blend with some Burley to keep it from being flavorless. It's easy to light and smoke, with no bite to mention. When I smoked it, it started out tasting almost entirely of Cavendish (which I always think of as a weak, 'watery' sort of flavor) with a touch of something else in the background. A little further into the pipe the Burley starts to come forward, but never very far. Throughout there is the barest hint of the butterscotch that is so strong in the pouch.

Overall, a decent smoke, but not an interesting one. The tobacco seems to be of high quality, and it's a pleasant smoke, but that is all there is to it. If you're looking for something that smells good in the room and has just a bit more to it than a straight Cavendish blend, this will suit you.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	strongirish (249)	2010-03-12		Very Mild	Mild	Very Mild	Pleasant

I was looking forward to a nice, sweet, butterscotch blend after reading the description of this blend. What I got was a toasted cavendish flavor with butter scotch way in the background and not much else. While a pleasant enough blend, I did not experience anything speical in this one, no wow moments, no great smoking experience. This to me is very much like many of the jarred house blends available out there, a dime a dozen. The pouch aroma was very nice, the tobacco a medium to dark brown in a ribbon riff cut, and of a smokable smoking moisture. This blend did pack in my pipe easily and lit on first light, staying lit most of the way down with only one relite. It never did develope a stronger flavor as I smoked it down. This blend is bite free and I can understand it being an all day blend if one enjoys it. I was not impressed with this blend and would not order it, might be worth a try to some but i can't recommend it. Way to many blends out there that are better.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-06-30		Extremely Mild	Mild	Mild	Very Pleasant

I tried this blend on the recommendation of a friend, and I am quite pleased by the taste of caramel in this nice aromatic. While not a constant aromatic smoker, I intend on keeping a supply of this for a change of pace. Recommended.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	OleFattGuy (27)	2009-06-04		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

A nice break from my usual diet of Balkans and other Latakia heavy stuff. Got this as a bonus on my latest order to 4noggins and as with every blend I have tried from Rich it is Quality Tobacco masterly blended. It has some 'aromatic' qualities without being an aromatic as the Burley is kept in control by the sweet Cavendish. A really good taste, without being cloying or too earthy as I sometimes find Burleys. Recommended!

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-02-17		Mild to Medium	Mild	Very Mild	Pleasant

full mouth feel overtones of toffee and caramel. sample i expereinced was a little moist and i found letting it breathe made for a better after dineer cooler experience. This blend is good for neighbors since it is pleasant without having the lingering who was smoking a pipe queries. i would recommend this as a afternoon early evening smoke it is not robust enough to carry an after dinner satisfaction but is a pleasant burn

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Pip'n'Piper (51)	2022-02-01		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Very good smoke. Smells great. Tastes great. Nuts, vanilla, cream, honey. The burley is quite good, nutty and oaky with a touch of spice. Cavendish is sweet and subtle. The topping is mild and doesn't mask the tobaccos, though I get some acidity on the tongue that slowly mellows. All in all a light vanilla burley blend that tastes great. Highly recommend. Also, love the name.

Pipe Used: Cob

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: 4noggins

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Planet Scott (66)	2016-08-28		Mild	Strong	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

The caramel/toffee/ note on this is just a little more than I prefer. It tends to overwhelm. Sort of reminds me of a bad homebrew. The base blend is rather nice however. It burns nice and cool; packs easily.

I'm hoping that letting this one sit for awhile in storage, the caramel will be more subdued. Update: I find that is I blend this with leftovers from previous bowls....The remnants that do not go back in the tin or pouch, this is more enjoyable for me. The caramel/toffee is toned down by doing this. Still just a 3 star blend for me, but I have found a way to enjoy it more.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	albfneto (184)	2012-04-25		Mild	Very Mild	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Pleasant

This is for me, a "linear" Tobacco, "flat", no flavour, no smell, similar to a very common cigarrete tobacco... I have in mind that it may be good for the neophites in the pipe, that wants an easy to smoke tobacco, that rassembles cigarrete tobaccos. Problably,Burley is the main component. I attribute 2 or 3 stars for this, since it have no high flavour, but is a good quality no flavour tobacco.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2012-02-19		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

This one smells delicious.Like a butter caramel with sugar on top. Ok the first puffs are great but later on the butter taste disappears and the caramel gets...torched! Oh well, at least the room note remains pleasant..!

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Brunello (140)	2023-01-09		Mild	Mild	Mild	Pleasant

This is a pleasant 3-star recommendation for those who prefer a lighter style aromatic. For me this and Thomas kind of fill a similar niche among aromatics (nutty, caramel, maple, butterscotch). Thomas is clearly the more full-blown aromatic, which you can tell just from the jar note. Three Blind Moose is more restrained in its jar note, and smokes more like a semi-aromatic, meaning you can still make out some of the natural tobacco taste here. However, the base blend is fairly simple and not so interesting to me, being just Burley and Cavendish. Personally, in this style, I much prefer Country Squire’s Rivendell, which has more depth and more layered complexity – a true four-star masterpiece. Still, I can’t imagine many not getting some enjoyment from this.

In the end, if you are exploring Burley-Cavendish aromatics, you’ll have to try this for yourself and decide your own level of enthusiasm. My own two cents worth is that it burns smooth, not goopy, just a tad past mild in taste. The butterscotch is, as the descriptions states, well into the background. Give it a minute or two to hit its stride.

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	Bushido (26)	2022-03-12		Very Mild	Medium	Medium	Very Pleasant

An aromatic done right. Toppings are applied with a light touch, and meld beautifully with the tobacco. Burned sugar and nuts. Reminiscent of Trout Stream but more subdued. Some are comparing to Anglers Dream, which I don’t get because AD is the only tobacco I’ve ever thrown away, as it tasted like torched ass. Three Blind Moose is the perfect smoke for after dinner with friends around the fire pit.

Pipe Used: Stanwell 111

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