Tsuge Premium Pipe Tobacco Gunjin - The Samurai God
(2.82)
Gunjin (the Samurai god) combines superlative quality, bright Virginias with the exotic flavor of select Orientals and a dash of smooth black cavendish. A mild-to-medium smoke, this blend is mellow and lightly sweet.
Notes: Launched in 2014.
Details
| Brand | Tsuge Premium Pipe Tobacco |
| Series | Gods |
| Blended By | Mark Ryan |
| Manufactured By | Drew Estate |
| Blend Type | Scottish |
| Contents | Cavendish, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.82 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2015 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This tobacco is a bright yellow mixture with a few light brown and black leaves mixed in. I was able to get a sample from a friend who was able to get his hands on this one and another of the Tsuge God blends. Again this tobacco seems 'Organic' to me like Raijin. I use this word because the tobacco leaves seem like they were just picked last week and put into a blend. No processing detected in anyway shape or form. I'm sure this is the case with many other blends, but this one, to my eyes and hands and nose, just seem completely fresh.
Loads and lights well, and remains lit with no issues. A wonderful VaPer blend. I get the hay tones with the sweet virginia and bit of spice from the perique. The spiciness is not overpowering and you can feel it, from time to time, on the back of your throat. I noticed some floral notes at the 1/2 half of the bowl, almost like just a hint of rose mixed with some leather and earth notes. There was another spice that I can't seem to name that appeared during the 2nd half of the bowl, but it was quite a nice surprise. A complex, yet well rounded VaPer. Not too sweet, not too spicy....just right!
The God of the Samurai indeed!!!
Loads and lights well, and remains lit with no issues. A wonderful VaPer blend. I get the hay tones with the sweet virginia and bit of spice from the perique. The spiciness is not overpowering and you can feel it, from time to time, on the back of your throat. I noticed some floral notes at the 1/2 half of the bowl, almost like just a hint of rose mixed with some leather and earth notes. There was another spice that I can't seem to name that appeared during the 2nd half of the bowl, but it was quite a nice surprise. A complex, yet well rounded VaPer. Not too sweet, not too spicy....just right!
The God of the Samurai indeed!!!
Pipe Used:
Churchwarden, Corn-Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Gifted
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
Another sample from the Chicagoland Pipe Show. Amazingly sweet and consistent blend. Not much development of individual favors. But a great consistent flavor all the way through.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Dublin Millenium
Age When Smoked:
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
(Ob. disclaimer - novice piper here) A blend this baka gaijin can get behind.
Bright in the tin, and not too moist. Not the top layer, anyway. Smells of leather and orange zest. Tastes like a good Virginia, with a spicy compliment. Burned to ash with minimal relights, a very tasty and consistent smoke.
Bright in the tin, and not too moist. Not the top layer, anyway. Smells of leather and orange zest. Tastes like a good Virginia, with a spicy compliment. Burned to ash with minimal relights, a very tasty and consistent smoke.
Pipe Used:
Big Ben Vintage 532
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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