Tsuge Premium Pipe Tobacco Summer Daydream
(2.79)
Summer Daydream combines sweet, flavorful Virginias with mellow, nutty burleys and is topped off with a mildly sweet vanilla flavoring to create a wonderful aroma and a very smooth smoke.
A thicket of summer grass is all that remains of the dreams of ancient warriors. Matsuo Basho (1644-1694).
Notes: "The Four Seasons" is a line of aromatic blends that are meant to capture the essence of the four distinct seasons in Japan. They were announced at 2014 IPCPR, and released in late 2014.
Details
| Brand | Tsuge Premium Pipe Tobacco |
| Series | The Four Seasons |
| Blended By | Drew Estate |
| Manufactured By | Drew Estate |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.79 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
I've until now shied from the Tsuge branded tobaccos due to the combination of the unknown and the higher premium price point. But, like others, I have been intrigued every time they feature in a catalog spread. The tin art is very attractive, so as a tin collector I obviously need all four seasons plus the god series. Anyway, I fortunately found them all on a clearance sale for less than 5 bucks a tin, and sprung like a leopard on a lame zebra.
The summer blend is my first experience, and it does not disappoint. I enjoy aromatics from time to time, but I much prefer the drier, less goopy aros. And that's what we have here. In drier aros you have a slight chance of getting some actual tobacco flavor in there. Still won't find a lot, but hey, that's what we have those thousands of non-aromatics for eh? This is a nicely done blend for what it is. Others have covered the tasting notes...i don't have anything to add. As always with an aromatic, either you'll be pleased by the sweet toppings or repulsed. So no guarantees. But know that the topping here is applied with a very light hand. Just how I like it. Smokes to dry ash with no bite or relights. I have to say I am much impressed and can't wait to see what the other seasons offer.
The summer blend is my first experience, and it does not disappoint. I enjoy aromatics from time to time, but I much prefer the drier, less goopy aros. And that's what we have here. In drier aros you have a slight chance of getting some actual tobacco flavor in there. Still won't find a lot, but hey, that's what we have those thousands of non-aromatics for eh? This is a nicely done blend for what it is. Others have covered the tasting notes...i don't have anything to add. As always with an aromatic, either you'll be pleased by the sweet toppings or repulsed. So no guarantees. But know that the topping here is applied with a very light hand. Just how I like it. Smokes to dry ash with no bite or relights. I have to say I am much impressed and can't wait to see what the other seasons offer.
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh tin undated
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Two things attracted me to Tsuge, the stunning tin art and its connection to Drew Estate. This was the second of the seasonal blends I had a chance to try, and I must say I was far happier with this one, than I was with Spring.
The tin aroma is a mixture of vanilla and some musty almost cherry odor, it was a bit funky and topping heavy. It was cut nicely and packed well, albeit a bit damp from the topping, so you may want to dry it out a tad. It took a match nicely, stayed lit, and produced a lot of smoke. It was a breeze to smoke and very enjoyable to keep rolling.
It kept a nice warm slightly sweet flavor, though I'm not sure I could describe it as vanilla or otherwise. While it didn't pull me in a particular direction with distinction, it was the kind of aromatic that didn't let me down.
I keep seeing other Drew Estate blends disappearing, so you may one to give it a try before it fades into history.
The tin aroma is a mixture of vanilla and some musty almost cherry odor, it was a bit funky and topping heavy. It was cut nicely and packed well, albeit a bit damp from the topping, so you may want to dry it out a tad. It took a match nicely, stayed lit, and produced a lot of smoke. It was a breeze to smoke and very enjoyable to keep rolling.
It kept a nice warm slightly sweet flavor, though I'm not sure I could describe it as vanilla or otherwise. While it didn't pull me in a particular direction with distinction, it was the kind of aromatic that didn't let me down.
I keep seeing other Drew Estate blends disappearing, so you may one to give it a try before it fades into history.
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 27, 2016 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This I found good and disappointing. It is a good aromatic tobacco, but I thought it would be an aromatic with a Japanese twist. In reality, it is just a good american style aromatic. It is really good, but I was expecting much more.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 08, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The thing is I really like this baccy. Not very aromatic to me. Just a touch. Absolutely no bite at all. Beautiful design on the tin. I am going to try the other season blends as well. It does cost a couple of dollars more but well worth it in my humble opinion. Give it a shot I say.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Canadian
PurchasedFrom:
Cup O Joes
Age When Smoked:
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