Moonshine Pipe Co. XXX Blend
(2.92)
XXX is a Latakia-based blend that is mixed with Turkish Smyma, high quality Virginia leaf, and a touch of Burley. To finish off the exotic mix of tobaccos a light top note of Kentucky Bourbon is added for room note. XXX is a fantastic English-style blend that will impress you from first light to final puff.
Notes: Moonshine Pipe Co. has paired up with Pipes and Cigars to bring you an unusual blend that fits the unusual flair that Jonathan Lavezzo puts into his pipes. Jonathan has built a fast growing pipe brand that was designed to get the blue collar guy a quality pipe they can afford. Getting your hands on one might take time but now you can at least get your hands on the tobacco that complements the brand so well.
Details
| Brand | Moonshine Pipe Co. |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Pipesandcigars.com |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.92 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2015 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Summary: a light English blend with warmth and sweetness from its Bourbon topping, good for casual smoking but too aromatic for many.
This light English blend emphasizes Latakia and Orientals, mostly the former, which when sweetened with this heavy Bourbon topping becomes a honey-like smokey flavor. The result is a mild smoke with what makes aromatics popular: it is difficult to burn too fast, smells good when it burns and provides a constant sweet flavor with tobacco overtones. More natural flavor comes through than in most aromatics, but the topping may still be too heavy for exclusively naturals smokers.
Thanks to Pipes Magazine forum member "aggravatedfarmer" for this generous sample.
This light English blend emphasizes Latakia and Orientals, mostly the former, which when sweetened with this heavy Bourbon topping becomes a honey-like smokey flavor. The result is a mild smoke with what makes aromatics popular: it is difficult to burn too fast, smells good when it burns and provides a constant sweet flavor with tobacco overtones. More natural flavor comes through than in most aromatics, but the topping may still be too heavy for exclusively naturals smokers.
Thanks to Pipes Magazine forum member "aggravatedfarmer" for this generous sample.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2016 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
WOW!!!! What a disappointment. I hate to say it, but, its true.
The aroma of this out, and in the bag is phenomenal. Not too moist, and not dry either. Great little ribbons of gold and deep browns.
Then its time to light.
I thought a piece of plastic was caught in the tobacco, or something. It tasted like straight chemical, nonsense!!!! Then it went away. And i got a very faint tobacco taste, followed by more of that chemical taste.
So i smelled the smoke coming out of my pipe. No......no weird aroma, just really good smokey burnt tobacco. Almost like the bag note, but better.
I then tried a few more puffs. Same thing, burnt plastic. I couldnt puff any more.
Man....talk about a let down. I remember seeing this when it first came out. I am a bourbon fanatic, and an even bigger latakia fan. I didnt buy a lot, so i guess its not a huge waste. Ill just sit on this and see what happens down the road.
The aroma of this out, and in the bag is phenomenal. Not too moist, and not dry either. Great little ribbons of gold and deep browns.
Then its time to light.
I thought a piece of plastic was caught in the tobacco, or something. It tasted like straight chemical, nonsense!!!! Then it went away. And i got a very faint tobacco taste, followed by more of that chemical taste.
So i smelled the smoke coming out of my pipe. No......no weird aroma, just really good smokey burnt tobacco. Almost like the bag note, but better.
I then tried a few more puffs. Same thing, burnt plastic. I couldnt puff any more.
Man....talk about a let down. I remember seeing this when it first came out. I am a bourbon fanatic, and an even bigger latakia fan. I didnt buy a lot, so i guess its not a huge waste. Ill just sit on this and see what happens down the road.
Pipe Used:
Moonshine pipe co stoker
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
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