John Patton Crossroads
(3.10)
An 80% mix of 3 distinctive Virginias, Turkish Izmir in a minor role, and just enough Cigar Leaf for accent, gives this medium strength blend loads of unique flavor, and a taste that you won't find boring.
Notes: Sold through 4noggins.com.
Details
| Brand | John Patton |
| Blended By | Rich Gottlieb |
| Manufactured By | 4noggins |
| Blend Type | Cigar Leaf Based |
| Contents | Cigar Leaf, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 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
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
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 - 7 of 7 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 18, 2013 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
The Virginias are grassy/hay-like with just a little citrus and a light, tangy lemon zestiness. They are ably complimented by the woody, earthy, floral, moderately spicy, very dry and sour Izmir, and lightly tart citrusy and peppery, smokey, woody, herbal, earthy, floral cigar leaf. The last two components give some "ompf" and some complexity to the Virginias in an important support role. The strength is almost medium, while the taste reaches the medium mark. The nic-hit is just past the center of mild to medium. It's a perfectly balanced mixture that burns at a reasonable pace, cool, clean and relatively smooth with a consistent taste all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Won't bite or get harsh, and requires few relights. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and the pleasant after taste lingers a little. Three and a half stars.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
John Patton - Crossroads.
Blends that include Cigar Leaf always fill me with trepidation. Just enough can be a pleasant embellishment, but a lot of the time I find there's far too much of it.
Crossroads is one of the lightly embellished ones. I actually get more taste from the Turkish than I do the Cigar Leaf; this really is a minor addition. The flavour stays consistent throughout, and doesn't really alter any. Crossroads burns excellently, although it can be a little fast. If I puff too hard it bites me a bit, but I wouldn't say it's anything major.
The nicotine's medium, and the room-note's pleasant to tolerable.
This is one of the better blends containing Cigar Leaf. I couldn't smoke it all the time, but it's definitely worth a recommendation.
Three stars.
Blends that include Cigar Leaf always fill me with trepidation. Just enough can be a pleasant embellishment, but a lot of the time I find there's far too much of it.
Crossroads is one of the lightly embellished ones. I actually get more taste from the Turkish than I do the Cigar Leaf; this really is a minor addition. The flavour stays consistent throughout, and doesn't really alter any. Crossroads burns excellently, although it can be a little fast. If I puff too hard it bites me a bit, but I wouldn't say it's anything major.
The nicotine's medium, and the room-note's pleasant to tolerable.
This is one of the better blends containing Cigar Leaf. I couldn't smoke it all the time, but it's definitely worth a recommendation.
Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Altinok Lee Van Cleef Meer'
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
Three weeks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 20, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is an unusual blend. A non-aromatic, mild to medium blend with lots of flavor. Normally, this would be a contradiction in terms, but not here. John Patton has created an exceptional blend in Crossroads. It burns cool and tastes delicious. The Virginias are first rate and the condiment tobaccos of Izmir and Cigar leaf support the Virginias perfectly. Very impressive indeed. As someone who likes my blends on the milder side, this is a real find.
PurchasedFrom:
4 Noggins
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I recently finished the only 2 ounces of this blend that was in my cellar. I purchased this because I am a fan of blends with Cigar leaf. Most such blends are more on the stout side clinging to Latakia and/or burley to deliver a deep earthy smoke with plenty of body. This is not the case with Crossroads. I found Crossroads to be more about the Virginia touched with the Izmir and cigar leaf.
Neither the Izmir or the cigar leaf really stand out so much in their own right, but combine to offer a nice variation to the thin, sweet Virginia base. The three components do offer a bit of complexity with some shifting tastes throughout the bowl. I enjoyed this blend, but not to the level where I will crave more. Three stars.
Neither the Izmir or the cigar leaf really stand out so much in their own right, but combine to offer a nice variation to the thin, sweet Virginia base. The three components do offer a bit of complexity with some shifting tastes throughout the bowl. I enjoyed this blend, but not to the level where I will crave more. Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Abe Herbaugh Squashed Tomato
PurchasedFrom:
4 Noggins
Age When Smoked:
7 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 02, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is not a sweet smoke although there is a little. It's more of a tangy sour smoke, the tang from the Virginias and the sour from the Turkish. The fruity notes lean toward citrus, specifically lemon which I pick up clearly on occasion. The cigar leaf is hard to detect. There is a very mild spice that could be from it, but could also be from the Izmir. I think it does add some earthy depth. There is a very mild topping/casing that is a little floral/vanilla like. Overall a pleasant smoke. Not one I would seek out, but it's very well done.
Mild to medium in body. Medium in taste. Flavoring is very mild. Burns well.
Mild to medium in body. Medium in taste. Flavoring is very mild. Burns well.
Pipe Used:
MM Little Devil Cutty, Little Devil Acorn, Marcus
PurchasedFrom:
4 Noggins
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Coarse cut tobacco with yellow to brown and some darker strands that pack like a charm. The smell in the pouch is very nutty for a Virginia driven blend. It burns nicely, no relights thanks to the fact that I like my tobaccos either slightly dry or slightly moist. There are a lot of flavors in this mixture, a nutty, spicy dominance, with an earthy interlude. A creamy and dry smoke that has a perfect nicotine level and a medium taste.
Virginia lover
Virginia lover
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 21, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This is classic Virginia flavor. Although there is apparently some Turkish Imzar and cigar leaf present, those additions are undetectable to my (admittedly, limited) palate and, although this should have greater strength and depth than Patton's similar Virginia Squire blend, I find the opposite to be true. The problem is that the Virginias are the dominant tobacco here, so anything else in the blend is simply overwhelmed. There is very little to no bite, even when drawn upon heavily (which I had to do at times because it was difficult to keep the burn going). Still, this is a fine tobacco for Virginia fans. The Squire just edges ahead of this one, however.
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