Ogden Ogden's Mixture
(3.60)
A classic blend of Ogden Tobaccos. Distictive, fine leaf with Virginia & Burley sweetened by a secret process.
Notes: A 50/50 blend of St. Bruno and Gold Block.
Details
| Brand | Ogden |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 06, 2016 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I tried St. Bruno over 30 years ago and was not impressed, as I found it to be too strong for my tastes. It was probably the flake I purchased at the time. I read the reviews about Ogden's Mixture on this site and was intrigued. I had also tried Gold Block over 30 years ago and was equally not impressed, but because I found it to be too mild and tasteless. Could these two unimpressive mixtures be greater than the sum of their parts. I wanted to find out. I took 50 grams of St. Bruno ribbon and 50 grams of Gold Block, and blended them together. Let the mixture sit for twelve weeks . The result is definitely a mixture that is far superior to the sum of their parts. A cool, light aromatic, of medium strength,that tastes delicious and is not heavy on the tongue. Try it. Update: Mix Ogden's Mixture half and half with Hearth and Home's L.J. Heart Virginia for a fabulous light aromatic.
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2015 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
On the basis of recommendations received elsewhere, I decided to mix myself 100 grams of this, using Gold Block & St. Bruno RR (although I have been informed that the flake can also be used if rubbed out well enough, but it seemed to make more sense to use the RR from the get-go & save myself the rubbing-out process. Once completed, I left this sitting in a sealed jar for 6 weeks-2 months as it needs time to meld, as is fairly unpleasant when first mixed, I am told. I had ordered a new pipe made specially for a pipe club of which I am a member, and I chose to break it in with this mixture. I have smoked St. Bruno flake before, and I liked it. I have never smoked Gold Block at all, or the St. Bruno RR on its own.
The appearance of this mixture is quite strange, upon first being mixed, it seemed to look fairly evenly divided, but when I took the jar out, it seemed to look like about 90% Gold Block, with just little flecks of St Bruno! Some of the 'ready rubbed' was still little bits of broken flake, but had been rubbed through before adding, and in the mix, there seem to be very few bits of broken flake, the dark rubbed-out baccy seems to have been largely consumed by Gold Block!
The note from the jar is exactly the opposite! It's boozy, fruity St Bruno all the way. Rich, deep berry tones & the pure baccy scent lingering on the nose. It smells divine.
It packs easily and takes the light well. It burns easily throughout, and all the way to the bottom. Be aware that it can smoke a little on the hot side & needs to be handled with some care to avoid tongue-bite. Smoked sensibly, though, it maintains itself fairly well.
The taste is predominantly St. Bruno, but it is somewhat muted and has a little spiciness to it. It's fruity and winey, but a bit lighter than the St Bruno flake, and has a bit more of a 'bouncy' taste, it doesn't last as long and is more pleasant, I would say that the St B. flake in the summer, when a lighter smoke is desired. The tobacco is a nice light tobacco taste which develops more (or the topping fades) the further down the bowl one goes. I am not overlooking the possibility that my bowl may have had a higher percentage of Gold Block towards the bottom of the bowl, but even if I had, I think they have absorbed some of the topping as well. I think the topping just burns off when the end of the bowl is reached.
The room note is fairly nice, it has a St Bruno quality, but again, is somewhat lighter.
The nicotine is much the same, lighter than the St Bruno flake on its own, and I haven't smoked Gold Block on its own, but I can only assume it has less nicotine than St Bruno.
In conclusion, a perfectly pleasant smoke, much like a toned-down St Bruno with some differences in the flavour profile, which must have been caused by the Gold Block. It's not bad, but neither is it particularly outstanding. It can burn hot, so does need to be handled with care, if you like your tongue the way it is. I'll give it a 3 stars, as I'll probably make some more, and plan to finish what I have got, using it all on my new pipe, which by the end of the 100 grams should have a fairly good cake on it.
The appearance of this mixture is quite strange, upon first being mixed, it seemed to look fairly evenly divided, but when I took the jar out, it seemed to look like about 90% Gold Block, with just little flecks of St Bruno! Some of the 'ready rubbed' was still little bits of broken flake, but had been rubbed through before adding, and in the mix, there seem to be very few bits of broken flake, the dark rubbed-out baccy seems to have been largely consumed by Gold Block!
The note from the jar is exactly the opposite! It's boozy, fruity St Bruno all the way. Rich, deep berry tones & the pure baccy scent lingering on the nose. It smells divine.
It packs easily and takes the light well. It burns easily throughout, and all the way to the bottom. Be aware that it can smoke a little on the hot side & needs to be handled with some care to avoid tongue-bite. Smoked sensibly, though, it maintains itself fairly well.
The taste is predominantly St. Bruno, but it is somewhat muted and has a little spiciness to it. It's fruity and winey, but a bit lighter than the St Bruno flake, and has a bit more of a 'bouncy' taste, it doesn't last as long and is more pleasant, I would say that the St B. flake in the summer, when a lighter smoke is desired. The tobacco is a nice light tobacco taste which develops more (or the topping fades) the further down the bowl one goes. I am not overlooking the possibility that my bowl may have had a higher percentage of Gold Block towards the bottom of the bowl, but even if I had, I think they have absorbed some of the topping as well. I think the topping just burns off when the end of the bowl is reached.
The room note is fairly nice, it has a St Bruno quality, but again, is somewhat lighter.
The nicotine is much the same, lighter than the St Bruno flake on its own, and I haven't smoked Gold Block on its own, but I can only assume it has less nicotine than St Bruno.
In conclusion, a perfectly pleasant smoke, much like a toned-down St Bruno with some differences in the flavour profile, which must have been caused by the Gold Block. It's not bad, but neither is it particularly outstanding. It can burn hot, so does need to be handled with care, if you like your tongue the way it is. I'll give it a 3 stars, as I'll probably make some more, and plan to finish what I have got, using it all on my new pipe, which by the end of the 100 grams should have a fairly good cake on it.
Pipe Used:
Blakemar Briars UKPTC 2015 Lovat
PurchasedFrom:
Smokemart Brighton
Age When Smoked:
2 months
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