Tobaccos 4noggins - Bread Loaf

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Capn Jimbo (24)	2014-07-07		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I was pleased to be able to add this tobacco to the database. New to pipes.

The aroma of this bulk tobacco was akin to a hickory fire, with a deep fig or raisin. Deep is the word. The taste does not disappoint, and this is indeed Oriental forward in spicy fashion. As a cigar smoker I like the leaf which gives a bit of fullness, with occasional whiffs of burley warmth and nuttiness. Altogether pleasant and bite free for this smoker's sensitive tongue (and only fair technique). Nice. This blend has encouraged me to try other Oriental forward blends, perhaps the Grand Orientals by McClelland, like the Classic Samsun.

Addendum (4 months later): this was originally a "freebie" - much appreciated - from 4noggins (thank you!). The more I smoke this, the more I like it. As a Floridian, I love good cigars, and in general find it's hard to find exactly the same enjoyment from most blends (not I don't enjoy many blends), but this blend continues to grow on me. Yes, it's everything noted above, but there's just that little "extra" that I find quite attractive and rewarding. Well balanced, nice "N", goes so very well with a nice bourbon or good single malt (particularly the sweeter bourbons like OGD or WE 1783.. My advice: do try a decent sample for whatever it's worth. Nicely done! Add 1/2 a point.

Pipe Used: Missouri Meerschaum Eaton

Age When Smoked: 1 week

Purchased From: 4noggins sample

14 people found this review helpful.

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	cheapsk8 (6)	2015-03-06		Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I never was able to get into lofty descriptions. But I will state that this is the closest thing to a good cigar I have been able to get out of a pipe. Which isn't my goal when smoking a pipe, but is nice when wanted. A great blend to enjoy with a good scotch or top end Cognac. I personally find it a little monochromatic, but that isn't a bad thing, most of my fav cigars are! I get some more dimension out of a larger bowl, but not enough to switch to one.

If you power haul this it will get a bit much, just like trying to finish a good Cohiba in under 30 minutes. Definitely has some nicotine! As someone else stated it can almost get bitter when pushed to the point you hear the moisture burning off. Just ordered 2 oz after I finished the free sample. Now, my next order will be half a pound. I am def going to grab as much as I can afford to compliment my other fav blends.

Not an every day smoke for me, but something I have found myself craving to break the routine. As an interesting note I have a beauty of a Stanwell 199 that has 2 interesting properties. 1, the small chamber will turn ANY multi-dimensional baccy into a monochrome smoke. 2, it requires multiple lights no matter how I change up my technique. It has been a high maintenance woman that is gorgeous to behold, but a regular PITA. Unlike my ex GF I can't bear to throw it out. This blend is now dedicated to it as it compliments the behaviour of this blend, and it stays lit! The small chamber provide more than enough N for my tastes as well.

If you are tired of flakes, aros, Lats and drug store blends and want to step out of the norm, give this a try. It is the perfect compliment to a good drink, to sit and enjoy peacefully....and slowly. A great way to contemplate life in general.

Pipe Used: Brigham 135. Stanwell 199

Age When Smoked: 2 weeks

Purchased From: 4 Noggins

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Gentleman Zombie (729)	2015-03-21		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

This is a good blend. The Orientals lead slightly and provide notes of butter and spice that mingle with the spiciness of the cigar leaf. The Burley has a nice sweetness and mild earthiness which combines with the sweetness and mild fruity note of the Virginias. All together a very nice tasting blend. The cigar leaf is about as harmoniously blended in here as possible. There always seems to be, at least, a little roughness when cigar leaf is used. It's a nice smoke.

Mild to medium in body. Medium in flavor. No burn issues.

Pipe Used: MM Country Gentleman, MM Mark Twain

Age When Smoked: fresh bulk

Purchased From: 4noggins

6 people found this review helpful.

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	Stutter818 (51)	2014-10-14		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is the first blend that I'm trying with cigar leaf. You have to smoke this slowly otherwise it does tend to get bitter. I found the nicotine a little on the high side. It does have a very good flavors though. Rich and nutty. I think if you like cigars you would like this blend. I am not a cigar smoker, so it's on the stronger side for me.

Pipe Used: Dunhill estate bulldog

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: 4noggins

6 people found this review helpful.

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	StevieB (2076)	2016-09-02		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

4noggins - Bread Loaf.

I didn't know much about Bread Loaf, for all I knew it was an aromatic! But after doing some reading up on here and having a few smoke's I decided to add my own verdict.

The Oriental has a refined tanginess and there's also a toasty/nutty flavour from the Burley. The Cigar Leaf's noticeable but not too heady; it doesn't rule the roost. Towards the end of the bowl the Oriental takes the show over completely. The burn's great from Bread Loaf, but the smoke's a bit warm. The nicotine's above medium (for me), and I feel indifferent to the room-note.

I quite enjoy Bread Loaf and think it would be a good choice for those who like Cigar Leaf to taste quite light. I'm going with my gut-feeling for the rating though:

Somewhat recommended.

Pipe Used: Altinok Lee Van Cleef Meer'

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: 4noggins.com

5 people found this review helpful.

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	AcworthAl (38)	2016-10-18		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Unnoticeable

This is good stuff. Very tasty mild enjoyable I loved it Smokes great very smooth mild and gentle. I will be buying more of this You must give it a try it will amaze you

Pipe Used: Several

Age When Smoked: New out of tin

4 people found this review helpful.

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	fr_tom (393)	2015-09-08		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Think of this as the little brother of Oriental Dusk. It is a more mellow and an earthier smoke. OD is a little edgy.

This is burley forward, with a few notes of sweet fruit from the Virginia. The oriental is of the variety that is soft and smooth instead of sour and more spicy. I am not smart enough to know the characteristics of different orientals. The cigar leaf complements the earthy burleys and enhances the flavors there.

This was an enjoyable smoke. It is milder in strength and flavor than OD. This is either good, bad or neither depending on your taste buds. It is easy to recommend to someone wanting to try a cigar leaf blend.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Raines (52)	2016-04-02		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Strong

I use to smoke english blend or burley. So when I first smoke it, I've found it rather smooth. I don't say it's not good, but it wasn't so tasty. Not unpleasant for all. By the time, it's almost perfect : not too "heavy" and not too soft. Obviously, I highly recommend it.

2 people found this review helpful.