Sterling Tobacco Co Bargain Blend
(2.54)
There are times when our blending operator adds the wrong ingredient, sometimes we have tobacco left from trying new blends, and sometimes we have other samples. When we have accumulated enough tobacco to make a batch we blend it all together and sell it at a reduced price. Our Bargain tobacco is not always available. When it is sold out, some time may pass before the next batch will be made and it will not be like previous batches but the tobacco will be priced very economically.
Details
| Brand | Sterling Tobacco Co |
| Blended By | Jack Peterson |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus, Cocoa / Chocolate |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Pouch |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.54 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 26, 2012 | Extremely Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
The batch I received as a free sample seemed to have the characteristics of an aromatic- and since I am not an aro smoker......ultimately, it didn't do anything for me. Like most aros, it smelled great, but was like smoking air.
It appeared to be made of very high-quality tobaccos- and the pouch note/room note was exquisite. It packed well and lit/stayed lit easily; and produced a nice volume of smoke. I smoked the entire 2 ox. bag...only because I was addicted to the aroma! Absolutely no nicotine to be found in it. 🙁
Like I said, I don't like aros- I like the heavier English blends, and full-flavored "strong" tobaccies- but IF you like mild aros...you'd probably LOVE this stuff (Or at least this incarnation of Bargain Blend- but of course, the actual blend changes from time to time, so you never know what you may get- but since the majority of Sterling's tobaccies seem to be mild aros, I'd imagine that they will often be the principle ingredients of the Bargain Blend).[EDIT: I've noticed from trying several 1776/Sterling blends, that they seem to use the same base tobacco for many of their blends- so chances of getting some consistency with this bargain mixture should be quite good- Yeah, toppings and subtleties might change from batch to batch, but I'd bet that you'd basically get the same general base in each load]
If I liked aros, I would have LOVED this. The fact that I actually smoked the whole bag says a LOT! I would recommend it to aro smokers- and feel that it is unfair to penalize this tobacco just because I don't care for aros. Me? I'll stick with SG&C's Black Irish X.
It appeared to be made of very high-quality tobaccos- and the pouch note/room note was exquisite. It packed well and lit/stayed lit easily; and produced a nice volume of smoke. I smoked the entire 2 ox. bag...only because I was addicted to the aroma! Absolutely no nicotine to be found in it. 🙁
Like I said, I don't like aros- I like the heavier English blends, and full-flavored "strong" tobaccies- but IF you like mild aros...you'd probably LOVE this stuff (Or at least this incarnation of Bargain Blend- but of course, the actual blend changes from time to time, so you never know what you may get- but since the majority of Sterling's tobaccies seem to be mild aros, I'd imagine that they will often be the principle ingredients of the Bargain Blend).[EDIT: I've noticed from trying several 1776/Sterling blends, that they seem to use the same base tobacco for many of their blends- so chances of getting some consistency with this bargain mixture should be quite good- Yeah, toppings and subtleties might change from batch to batch, but I'd bet that you'd basically get the same general base in each load]
If I liked aros, I would have LOVED this. The fact that I actually smoked the whole bag says a LOT! I would recommend it to aro smokers- and feel that it is unfair to penalize this tobacco just because I don't care for aros. Me? I'll stick with SG&C's Black Irish X.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 13, 2011 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Hey, this blend is what it is. Not bad by any means. I added some Samuel Gawith Black XX to it and it made for quite an enjoyable smoke.
Soli Deo gloria.
Soli Deo gloria.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 18, 2010 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Its So So kinda sweet kinda clovey at times. tastes like what on might expect a typical pipe tobacco if that means anything. also its a bit hot.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 17, 2010 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
I mean NO disrespect to whoever posted this blend, but I have to ask: Why is this here?
Bargain blend is made up of leftovers at the end of the day (as is done in *countless* B&Ms across the country). As such, it is ever changing - not only from bag to bag, but from bowl to bowl!
Because of this, Bargain Blend is completely unratable, and should be removed from the site (I've rated it medium across the board simply because I am required to rate in order to post, and I wanted to take a midline in the interest of fairness. It is not, and cannot, be a representation of what you will experience with this blend.).
Bargain blend is made up of leftovers at the end of the day (as is done in *countless* B&Ms across the country). As such, it is ever changing - not only from bag to bag, but from bowl to bowl!
Because of this, Bargain Blend is completely unratable, and should be removed from the site (I've rated it medium across the board simply because I am required to rate in order to post, and I wanted to take a midline in the interest of fairness. It is not, and cannot, be a representation of what you will experience with this blend.).
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 16, 2010 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild | Pleasant |
This is both easy and difficult to recommend. On the one hand it is very cheap tobacco if you happen to be broke and need something to smoke. On the other hand you never really know what you are going to get. The sample I received tasted a lot like Super Value Vanilla. I've spoken to others that claim something different. I made this a little more to my liking by adding some maple extract so I didn't have to toss it out.
Basically if the economy has got you down and you are willing to take a chance then go for it. It's really hard to review something that can change each time you get it.
Basically if the economy has got you down and you are willing to take a chance then go for it. It's really hard to review something that can change each time you get it.
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