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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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The Kentucky bourbon topping is mildly applied, and has a nice flavor, though it does weaken just a mite toward the finish. The smoky, woody, earthy, musty sweet Cyprian Latakia is a team player, yet occasionally tends to stand out above the other components without sublimating them. The Smyrna is woody, buttery sweet, floral, earthy, with a touch of spice, and is a little more obvious than the Virginia. The Virginia is grassy, and tart and tangy citrus sweet. The earthy, woody, nutty sweet burley plays a minor role, and doesn't show itself in every puff, but adds a nice dimension when it does. The strength is just past the center of mild to medium. The taste almost reaches the medium mark. The nic-hit is just short of the center of mild to medium. Burns cool and clean at a reasonable pace with no bite, and a moderately consistent flavor. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. It has a pleasant after taste that slightly lingers. The room note is a tad stronger. Can be an all day smoke.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
I know Jonathan, and I know that he has a preference for Frog Morton's Cellar. Whenever I heard that he was going to be coming out with his own signature blend, I was expecting a Latakia-laced whiskey blend. I enjoy FMC as well, so I figured I'd order a sample of this to give it a shot. Upon opening it the pouch, it the note was definitely bourbon whiskey. THIS is what surprised me. It smelled like a well-aged bourbon: sweetness, smoke, caramel, wood...it was all there.
The tobacco was fresh from the pouch and a bit moist, so I let it dry for a few hours before packing some in a cob. It took a flame well and never required a relight. The bourbon is present from the beginning, and teams up with the Latakia to give it a sweet smokiness that tastes delicious. The addition of Burley is also present, as it starts to show a bit of nuttiness around the last third of the bowl. It was well balanced and satisfied both my sweet tooth and my Latakia craving.
I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a good all-day smoke, or anyone who wants something different from the standard English blends. This one shouldn't disappoint anyone, as it is a perfect balance. I think Russ and Jonathan hit the nail of the head with this one. I'm interested to see what other goodies come from the Moonshine shed.
The tobacco was fresh from the pouch and a bit moist, so I let it dry for a few hours before packing some in a cob. It took a flame well and never required a relight. The bourbon is present from the beginning, and teams up with the Latakia to give it a sweet smokiness that tastes delicious. The addition of Burley is also present, as it starts to show a bit of nuttiness around the last third of the bowl. It was well balanced and satisfied both my sweet tooth and my Latakia craving.
I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a good all-day smoke, or anyone who wants something different from the standard English blends. This one shouldn't disappoint anyone, as it is a perfect balance. I think Russ and Jonathan hit the nail of the head with this one. I'm interested to see what other goodies come from the Moonshine shed.
Pipe Used:
Cob, Various briars
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is pretty nice. The English portion is very solid. The Lat and Orientals are nicely balanced with the Virginias providing a firm backing. The Burley is hardly noticed. The bourbon topping is mild, but strong enough to leave no doubt about what it is. Has a nice sweetness to it as well. Burns cool and burns well. Overall, a pleasant smoke.
Mild in body. Medium in taste. Flavoring is mild.
Mild in body. Medium in taste. Flavoring is mild.
Pipe Used:
MM Little Devil Cutty, Little Devil Acorn, Marcus
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 24, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Looking for this to be a balance between FM Cellar and McClelland's Stave Aged 35. Definitely a spiciness right off the bat, but the sweetness never fully came in. The taste was a definite earthy sort of hay flavor with just a subtle hint of whiskey. Not an aro- so I think I may have been a bit let down by the strength of the whiskey, but a good tasting tobacco and a good first foray for Moonshine. Worth a shot for sure.
Pipe Used:
MM Cobbit
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
Jarred for about two weeks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
As a rookie pipe smoker, I may not distinguish one tobacco from another. I have smoked over 1 lb. of this blend and I can say that I like it. For me, it is a smooth blend, nice flavor and, for what my wife says, it has a pleasant aroma. I have to be careful and puff gently, otherwise it starts to bite and my pipe tends to gurgle. Overall I do enjoy this blend and I might consider ordering more. Cheers!
Pipe Used:
1
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
46
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 05, 2015 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Immediate notes of strong latakia, and an immediate spice kick right off the charring light. After a few minutes the burbon sweetness came in and the latakia took the back seat to what I would call an english aromatic. It's surprisingly sweet and enjoyable.
Pipe Used:
Brebia Sun
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars
Age When Smoked:
Week
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