East India Trading Co. Officer's Club
(3.21)
Officer's Club combines Virginias, burleys and black cavendish with rum, gentle spices and creamy vanilla that will make you think of a decadent dessert.
Notes: Introduced by K. Hansotia & Co. (which makes Gurkha cigars) in 2015.
Details
| Brand | East India Trading Co. |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | K. Hansotia & Co. |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Rum, Spices, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.21 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2019 | Mild | Very Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This stuff smells amazing! It was obviously topped with melted Werther's candy, so sweet you can taste the butterscotch (or vanilla rum as per the description).
The trouble is, it is sooo drenched you HAVE to let it dry out for a day or two, since that which has thoroughly stained the paper doily, has a hard time burning straight from the tin. This can be to your advantage however, as it makes an unbelievable air freshener, causing any passersby to immediately crave dessert. Once dried, it remains quite soft and very packable.
Once lit, the flavor lost much of the initial wow factor and there was an almost evaporating alcohol taste (perhaps from the topping burning off) that had a slight chemical bite. It was smokeable, on the milder side of things, but tasted cheap.
I felt bad giving such a pleasant air freshner 2 stars, but in the end, it has to be smokable, and in there was a mutiny brewing in this Officer's Club.
The trouble is, it is sooo drenched you HAVE to let it dry out for a day or two, since that which has thoroughly stained the paper doily, has a hard time burning straight from the tin. This can be to your advantage however, as it makes an unbelievable air freshener, causing any passersby to immediately crave dessert. Once dried, it remains quite soft and very packable.
Once lit, the flavor lost much of the initial wow factor and there was an almost evaporating alcohol taste (perhaps from the topping burning off) that had a slight chemical bite. It was smokeable, on the milder side of things, but tasted cheap.
I felt bad giving such a pleasant air freshner 2 stars, but in the end, it has to be smokable, and in there was a mutiny brewing in this Officer's Club.
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2019 | Extremely Mild | Mild | Mild | Unnoticeable |
As a previous reviewer accurately described, this blend arrives quite moist in the tin and must be allowed time to dry. There is definitely a window where everything works out perfectly. I think I caught it a couple of times. But it’s a narrow window once the tobacco has dried a bit. If you miss the window the tobacco will lose all flavoring and the scent that was in the tin will remain there, or in your pouch. What’s left will certainly pack well and burn evenly to a fine ash, but the taste will be chemical in nature and nasty. I’m just not interested in pursuing this finicky blend. Can’t recommend.
EDIT: 2/5/20. I had to bump it up one star because I was reluctant to toss this blend as it was a gift. So I trained myself to find "the window". It's a bit broader than I originally thought, so I am enjoying the tobacco when I catch it on a good day. Simply don't leave too much of it in the pouch for too long. There is also something to be said about a tobacco that does have good burn characteristics. Somewhat recommended.
EDIT: 2/5/20. I had to bump it up one star because I was reluctant to toss this blend as it was a gift. So I trained myself to find "the window". It's a bit broader than I originally thought, so I am enjoying the tobacco when I catch it on a good day. Simply don't leave too much of it in the pouch for too long. There is also something to be said about a tobacco that does have good burn characteristics. Somewhat recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2016 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Deliciously vile gloppy stuff... Captain black meets boozy eggnog. The kind of thing you hate to love, like bananas fosters or pancakes. I smoke it when I want to feel vesalgic and decadent.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Gift
Age When Smoked:
Soppingly so
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