pipesandcigars.com Snow Drift
(2.08)
Snow Drift is a smooth, rich aromatic, with a distinctive chocolate note supported by a bit of vanilla that will remind you of a cup of hot cocoa; the perfect beverage to enjoy while looking out the window at the falling snow.
Details
| Brand | pipesandcigars.com |
| Series | Russ' Monthly Blend |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Pipes & Cigars |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Extremely Mild (Flat)
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.08 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2015 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant |
I was somewhat disappointed with this blend. It may have just been my batch, but this blend failed me as an aromatic and failed to bring forth the tobacco as well. A double whammy. I prefer a little of both and I can live with a blend if it's good on one front or the other. Thought it burned a little hot and never matured as it progressed through the bowl. I jarred it and will hold onto it for another six months and see what it has to offer. I generally like the Russ' blends, but this is my least favorite of the five I've tried.
Pipe Used:
Rossi, Red Point, La Strada
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
6 mos
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 26, 2017 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Your basic cavendishy aro. Smells nice in the jar, and Mrs. Bruck says the smoke smells good, but the flavor is pretty lacking - it's saved from being a complete dud by having a little burley in the mix. On the plus side, there's no bite.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Your mom
Age When Smoked:
Approx. 1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2017 | Mild | Very Strong | Overwhelming | Strong |
Allow me to say first that if you like strong cocoa (I'm talking sticking your nose in a pouch of hot cocoa mix strong) with tobacco then you will like this blend. I found that I do not like that much cocoa, not a knock on Russ because his blends are amazing but snow drift was simply too strong of an aromatic for me. I was able to smell the cocoa through the box when it was delivered and upon opening it got even stronger. I filled my pipe and tried it out, I could not taste or smell tobacco at all, just chocolate with sweetness. As I said, if you like very strong aromatics this may be your holy grail but this blend was not for me.
Pipe Used:
country gentleman cob
PurchasedFrom:
pipes and cigars
Age When Smoked:
new from bulk
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