Ole Shenandoah Barrel No. 76
(2.81)
Faintly reminiscent of Lane's 1Q or RLP-6 aromatic offerings, yet in a class all its own. Upon first lighting up Ole Shenandoah, your initial surprise will be the complete lack of tongue bite; this holds true consistently throughout the bowl, as this tobacco has the least tongue bite of any any aromatic going. This blend packs easily, lights readily, and simply refuses to go out. It burns completely to a fine, white ash, leaving minimal dottle to contend with in the bottom of the bowl. How is it for taste? Imagine a blend of warm butter with just a hint of vanilla and honey, then add sweet nutty overtones to round out the flavor. After the bowl is done, expect a pleasant lingering sensation on your palate with no bitterness at all. Mild enough to be an all-day smoke.
Details
| Brand | Ole Shenandoah |
| Blended By | Lane Limited |
| Manufactured By | Lane Ltd. |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Nuts / Beans, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.75 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.81 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
I'm on my second tin of 76 and, thus far, am well satisfied with this blend. It has a pleasant tin aroma which is a combination of raisins and brown sugar. When I read this was a Lane product, I was skeptical that 76 would be a sticky, overly flavored tobacco that left dottle and would not burn or burned too hot....happy to report, I was wrong. 76 has just the right amount of moisture, packs great, lights easily, burns fairly cool and stays lit. It requires little attention and produces a heavy, thick smoke with a sweet room note. This is easily and all day smoke that will leave you hands free to perform other tasks. You can sit your pipe down and come back after a minute and it's still there, ready to go. I would have to say, this is fast becoming my favorite aromatic.....
Pipe Used:
Peterson Kilarney
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 19, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
A great aromatic, all things considered. The first thing that entered my mind after lighting the first bowl, was Boswells Christmas Cookie. I immediately questioned whether this was simply because I smoked a fair bit of CC through this pipe prior to this. I then packed another bowl in a different pipe. Yup, still Christmas Cookie. There is a slight difference, but it is marginal. It honestly seems as if someone attempted to copy J.M. Boswells recipe and got it about 85% correct. I still favor the "original", but for those not local to Boswells this would present a good budget minded substitute. Lot's of sweet notes of vanilla, a bit of chocolate here and there, and a touch of liquor, maybe rum.
Overall, I would consider this likely the best tinned aromatic I've had. At the price I paid for it, about $4.50 a tin, my only regret is not buying 8-10 of them.
Overall, I would consider this likely the best tinned aromatic I've had. At the price I paid for it, about $4.50 a tin, my only regret is not buying 8-10 of them.
Pipe Used:
MM Country Gentleman
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 26, 2015 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This blend is nicely done. It is balanced well with and even draw of sweet tones and the subtle hints of chocolate and sugar (but not too forward for me). Vanilla sweetens and evens this out nicely. It was a pleasant smoke from beginning to end and had consistency throughout. Wasn't goopy nor did it burn too hot. A nicely done aromatic with no real downfall. Smoked great in every type of pipe I threw at it. Nice room note. A great evening smoke when hanging out with the family. Wouldn't mind having a tin or two around on reserve. Not a one and done for me. Not too complex, but very enjoyable nonetheless.
Pipe Used:
bjarne, rossi, la strada, red point
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
3-6 mos
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 02, 2015 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Lit this up for the first time while working in my cold home office on a snowy day. I opened the tin and found a pleasant vanilla scent. It had just enough moisture, not at all wet out goopy. The tobacco burn easily to a nice white ash. Unlike so many other vanilla-based aro's there was no bite at all. Taste was consistant to the end. Overall a very comforting smoke
Pipe Used:
peterson standard system
PurchasedFrom:
pipes and cigars.com
Age When Smoked:
New
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