Missouri Meerschaum American Patriot

Meh....This one is ok, but has nothing that will want me come back for more. I have purchased 2 pouches and I will finish them. But it will only be an occasional pipeful here and there; not something on a regular basis. It has not made me enthusiastic about it at all. The tobacco has the typical "House Blends" aroma made by Lane and Altadis for tobacco shops, which I can't say I am fond of. That's probably the main issue for me when it comes to this tobacco. And as with most of these "House" blends the flavor and nicotine departments lack. Surprisingly, I have found it does better in a briar than a cob.

I tried this tobacco because of the favorable reviews. My first impression is that it is fairly ordinary - not a top notch English. It seems a little harsh and burns without relights. The Bourbon topping is not strong in the pouch and can't be tasted while being smoked. The nic hit is between mild and medium. Moisture is just right.

Now I have smoked most of the pouch. The flavor, enhanced by the toppings, is decent. It begins as a smooth and tasteful smoke. I'm smoking it fairly dry. About halfway through the bowl it begins to taste a little harsh and loses its pleasantness. It is unlikely that I will purchase it again. 2-1/2 stars.

This tobacco doesn’t do anything wrong however it doesn’t do much right either. I found this blend to be extremely lacking in the flavor department. That being said I really enjoyed smoking this while preoccupied with other things. Loading a second bowl right have the first came guilt free due to the price. This is what I’d like to call a Traveling Tobacco. If I’m headed on a long road trip or going camping this blend is what I’d bring with me. But like I always say. With so many different tobaccos on the market I find it hard to justify picking it up again at least for a long time. If one has only smoked aromatics and would like to try something new I recommend picking it up. The flavor won’t overpower you but there’s enough going on to at least give you an idea on whether you’ll enjoy English Blends.

My first couple pipes of this turned up a bit of that whiskey flavor on retrohale, but halfway through the pouch I struggle to find it. MM's description of the bourbon as "undetectable in taste" is fairly accurate. This seems like a shame to me because as an English blend this one seems very light in taste, and the right flavors are there. A little more bourbon would make it a wonderful crossover.

As are all the MM pouch tobaccos, this one would be a great introduction to this type of blend, or if you are seeking a more mild flavor than its cousins. The bourbon seems only there to tone down the latakia in the room note.

Bag note was lite as mine was a few years old . The bourbon topping is still there and the Latakia, has some sweetness. looks like a short ribbon cut (smaller pieces) . Moisture content is perfect. The taste Is Latakia forward the topping is present but not over the top. This is defiantly a mild English type blend a bit of spice from the Orientals and Turkish. It is not particularly sweet. I would recommend smoking this outside as the room note is quite pronounced. Its a nice winter, fall back porch or walk the dog blend. Best in a cob or a pipe dedicated to Latakia. This would ghost a briar pipe. Nic hit is mild to medium. Smoke is smooth and stays cool. Puff hard and all you get is more smoke no bite. The price point is very good if you are looking for a value English blend. For me there are so many English blends I find more complex and interesting that 2.5 stars would be my rating out of 4