4noggins Owl's Head
(3.35)
A classic mellow, sweet, and nicely balanced mixture of Orientals, Virginias, Cyprian Latakia, and Black Cavendish. An English blend that is just complex enough yet mild enough to smoke anytime of day or all day.
Details
| Brand | 4noggins |
| Blended By | Rich Gottlieb |
| Manufactured By | 4noggins |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| 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 to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.35 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Rich is an admirable blender and never seems to use a heavy hand with any of his blends. Owl's Head was a "Steady Eddie" from top to bottom with a sweet English flavor supported, I think, by the good measure of Orientals in the blend. I would compare this one favorably to McClelland's Wilderness, but with more Latakia. A really nice smoke that is not heavy and not light.
Pipestud
Pipestud
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
My first impression of Owl’s Head was that it is somewhat sweet and smoky. I believe that the small amount of Cavendish adds the subtle sweetness to the blend. The Latakia shows itself more as I smoke further through the bowl. I can taste a bit of sourness in the back of my throat, but in a good way. I tried this blend when I was a new pipe smoker and did not like it. Now, two years later I find this to be a very enjoyable smoke. I’m glad I tried it again.
Age When Smoked:
2 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2014 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Pouch is oriental forward, a curry-spiced, musty smell. A little caramel aroma I'm assuming from the cavendish. Latakia is there as well but not very prominent.
Light and first few draws are very similar to the pouch notes, this tobacco seems quite oriental forward, with a slight smokiness - but everything is blended and rounded out by a soft sweetness. The predominant flavor though is oriental, an almost salty and currylike spice that is really, really good. The smokiness adds a dimension not unlike the difference between a pan seared steak vs. a charcoal grilled steak. Nothing offensive and another very well balanced blend.
Room note was great, a rich and savory aroma that my wife complimented.
Nicotine was almost non-existent.
I liked this blend quite a bit. It compares quite well to my daily smoke of MM965, but I daresay the more prominent oriental notes in this blend make it even better than my daily smoke. Really good stuff.
Light and first few draws are very similar to the pouch notes, this tobacco seems quite oriental forward, with a slight smokiness - but everything is blended and rounded out by a soft sweetness. The predominant flavor though is oriental, an almost salty and currylike spice that is really, really good. The smokiness adds a dimension not unlike the difference between a pan seared steak vs. a charcoal grilled steak. Nothing offensive and another very well balanced blend.
Room note was great, a rich and savory aroma that my wife complimented.
Nicotine was almost non-existent.
I liked this blend quite a bit. It compares quite well to my daily smoke of MM965, but I daresay the more prominent oriental notes in this blend make it even better than my daily smoke. Really good stuff.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Lovat
PurchasedFrom:
4Noggins
Age When Smoked:
Unknown
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2014 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I am basing this on a sample from 4noggins I got with an order. I am glad I tried it, and it was good. It is a fairly traditional oriental forward Va/Lat blend with the addition of black cavendish. I was not sure how that was going to work, but it provided some sweet and did not overpower the orientals. I think it worked with the latakia to give a very soft and creamy "mouth feel." I probably need to try a larger 4 oz sample to see if this one suits me well enough to buy by the pound.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
This tobacco is very sweet. Maybe too sweet for me. I won't say I don't like (I like all english blends), but it's not the one with the most "personnallity". It's perfect for beginners or those who like light taste tobaccos. The room note is good too. It's good for the end of a hard day : light and not overwhelming.
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