The Country Squire Tobacconist Tombigbee
(3.65)
By far one of our most popular and widely celebrated aromatic blends, Tombigbee is comprised of Virginia, several strains of Burley that have been through the cavendish process. A sweet and creamy smoke that will have your senses traveling down a long Southern road.
Notes: This blend was formerly named Old Toby as part of Country Squire's Middle Earth series.
Released 2015.
Details
| Brand | The Country Squire Tobacconist |
| Series | Fantasy South |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | The Country Squire |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Sweet / Sugar |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.65 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2022 | Very Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
First Impression:
Granted, I am only one bowl in; I couldn't taste this blend at all. I tried smoking it fast, slow, while lighting to get huge clouds of smoke, sipping for nuances, retrohaling, exhaling out of my nose, etc. At times, I thought I maybe sorta kinda got a hint of something, but it wasn't necessarily tobacco.
The flavoring poked through every once in a while. And from what I could taste, is something like a blend of molasses and... Dates? Figs? At times, I thought it might be flavored by a hint of juice from a maraschino cherry jar. Most times though, the flavor barely whispered at me, and then simply vanished.
I'd say that if you are a huge fan of mild aromatics that are not candy-coated, the likes of 1-Q, this blend would be an easy addition to your tobacco stash. While I generally smoke English, I still occasionally enjoy a bowl of 1-Q or LL-7. I need more flavor than this.
I smoked this in a cob with a pretty narrow chamber. The next time I try this blend, I'll pick my biggest pipe so I can get a lot of this lit at once.
2023-07-08 Update: I tried this blend with about half a year on the jar, and it feels a lot more incorporated. I didn't have nearly the problem hunting for the flavor that I did when this tobacco came right off the blending table. This is a good, mild, approachable blend where the tobacco has been well-respected when adding the flavors and toppings. I see why so many people like it.
However, I like Second Breakfast better. After 6 months with the TCS Middle Earth catalog, I'll re-up Second Breakfast, Green Dragon, and Bag End. I am glad I tried it though.
Granted, I am only one bowl in; I couldn't taste this blend at all. I tried smoking it fast, slow, while lighting to get huge clouds of smoke, sipping for nuances, retrohaling, exhaling out of my nose, etc. At times, I thought I maybe sorta kinda got a hint of something, but it wasn't necessarily tobacco.
The flavoring poked through every once in a while. And from what I could taste, is something like a blend of molasses and... Dates? Figs? At times, I thought it might be flavored by a hint of juice from a maraschino cherry jar. Most times though, the flavor barely whispered at me, and then simply vanished.
I'd say that if you are a huge fan of mild aromatics that are not candy-coated, the likes of 1-Q, this blend would be an easy addition to your tobacco stash. While I generally smoke English, I still occasionally enjoy a bowl of 1-Q or LL-7. I need more flavor than this.
I smoked this in a cob with a pretty narrow chamber. The next time I try this blend, I'll pick my biggest pipe so I can get a lot of this lit at once.
2023-07-08 Update: I tried this blend with about half a year on the jar, and it feels a lot more incorporated. I didn't have nearly the problem hunting for the flavor that I did when this tobacco came right off the blending table. This is a good, mild, approachable blend where the tobacco has been well-respected when adding the flavors and toppings. I see why so many people like it.
However, I like Second Breakfast better. After 6 months with the TCS Middle Earth catalog, I'll re-up Second Breakfast, Green Dragon, and Bag End. I am glad I tried it though.
Pipe Used:
Cob
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2024 | Very Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I ended up giving this blend to a friend, and I'll tell you why.. Initially I was impressed with the strong flavor of this blend. It's really sweet, which I love. However, the flavor that most perceive as vanilla, caramel, honey hits my palate slightly different. The sweetness has an element of toothpaste that I can't get past. It's not minty perse, but it has an artificial toothpaste, hand lotion quality that I notice every time I smoke it. The mechanics are good, smokes well, stays lit. Just a weird flavor.
A side note: this taste almost identical to Molto Dulce by Sutliff, but slightly more rich with additional nuance.
A side note: this taste almost identical to Molto Dulce by Sutliff, but slightly more rich with additional nuance.
Pipe Used:
Cobs
PurchasedFrom:
The Country Squire
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 24, 2022 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
Well, this makes out Old Hornblower to be a toothless old geezer. Not the finest pipe-weed in the Shire, me thinks.
Nothing really bad here, just mild and boring as milk toast. So, without noticeable flaws I can't go lower than two stars. But nothing really great or distinctive either, so can't go higher than three stars. Kind of falls into that dreaded middle ground with so many other hum-drum generic blends.
Has a smooth nutty flavor that reminds me of a Nutty Buddy (waffle cone, vanilla ice cream, chocolate covering, chopped nuts). There is also something in it that reminds me of Butternut Burley (not a fan of that either). I didn't get much contribution from the Perique which could have spiced things up more.
If you like mild codger blends this may float your boat more than it did mine, but that's not what I expect from a specialty producer who has a portfolio with much more interesting blends to choose from.
I tried resuscitating poor Old Toby with some Five Brothers, some dark-fired, or more Perique, but in the end he just didn't have the will to go on. I've therefore rounded down my score to show my disappointment. But like I said, there aren't any real flaws or imbalances here. Just boredom and naptime in the Shire.
Nothing really bad here, just mild and boring as milk toast. So, without noticeable flaws I can't go lower than two stars. But nothing really great or distinctive either, so can't go higher than three stars. Kind of falls into that dreaded middle ground with so many other hum-drum generic blends.
Has a smooth nutty flavor that reminds me of a Nutty Buddy (waffle cone, vanilla ice cream, chocolate covering, chopped nuts). There is also something in it that reminds me of Butternut Burley (not a fan of that either). I didn't get much contribution from the Perique which could have spiced things up more.
If you like mild codger blends this may float your boat more than it did mine, but that's not what I expect from a specialty producer who has a portfolio with much more interesting blends to choose from.
I tried resuscitating poor Old Toby with some Five Brothers, some dark-fired, or more Perique, but in the end he just didn't have the will to go on. I've therefore rounded down my score to show my disappointment. But like I said, there aren't any real flaws or imbalances here. Just boredom and naptime in the Shire.
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