War Horse War Horse Ready Cut
(2.92)
Notes: Warhorse, last sold in the UK in the early 1980’s, is a robust “everyman’s” pipe tobacco, consisting of earthy, hearty burley, ripe red Virginias, a good share of smoky, spicy dark fired Kentucky and a bit of perique for a hint of sweetness. It has a very light top-note that helps to smooth out the flavor. This is a bold smoke, best enjoyed after a nice meal with a nice libation.
War Horse was a popular brand of pipe tobacco in Ireland, and it gained a following throughout the UK, as well. It was known for being a stout blend of tobaccos with an earthy, spicy flavor and full body. The War Horse Ready-Cut was made until the thirties but disappeared. The Standard Tobacco Company of Pennsylvania acquired the brand with the intention of bringing it to a new generation of pipe enthusiasts.
Details
| Brand | War Horse |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Lane, Ltd. |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.92 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 26 of 26 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Opening the tin one can see the shag ribbons of dark to medium brown with a few lighter and darker scattered here and there. The tin smells of slightly fermented hay mixed with sweetness of liquorice.
Easy to load and light and stays lit nicely with just a bit of tamping.
The smoke is pleasant and sweet up-front. I get the nuttiness from the burley and some earth and slight spice from the kentucky. The sweetness arrives a bit from the va but mostly from the topping. The flavor of the topping is hard to determine when smoked, but it's sweet and sometimes gives hint of vanilla and liquorice. At times it seems hints, but very faint, of chocolate come through but I think that's a combo of the topping mixed with the nuttiness of the burley. Seems to get a bit more harsh and sharp the further down the bowl you go. Has moderate strength, stronger than most aromatics I've had though. It's a decent tobacco, but not one I would probably purchase.
Easy to load and light and stays lit nicely with just a bit of tamping.
The smoke is pleasant and sweet up-front. I get the nuttiness from the burley and some earth and slight spice from the kentucky. The sweetness arrives a bit from the va but mostly from the topping. The flavor of the topping is hard to determine when smoked, but it's sweet and sometimes gives hint of vanilla and liquorice. At times it seems hints, but very faint, of chocolate come through but I think that's a combo of the topping mixed with the nuttiness of the burley. Seems to get a bit more harsh and sharp the further down the bowl you go. Has moderate strength, stronger than most aromatics I've had though. It's a decent tobacco, but not one I would probably purchase.
Pipe Used:
Bent Billard
PurchasedFrom:
Gifted
Age When Smoked:
1 Year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2017 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I never smoked the original version of this blend. However, the original was reputidly popular in Belfast at the time when my great-grandfather smoked his pipe and I liked the thought of tapping into the type of blend he may have smoked (I have no idea if he actually did somke this).
The tin note is malty and sweet but the topping doesnt detract from the taste of the tobaccos. I read once that back in the day the difference between aromatic and non-aromatic was more of a scale and less or a binary and this blend, if true to the original, would support that theory.
When smoked, the tobacco is stout, the smoke thick and heavy. I enjoy this on cooler days as an alternative to an english blend and haven't been tempted to smoke it much over the summer. I can imagine it being a good friend while working on the cold Belfast docks of yesteryear.
I enjoyed this blend and certainly wouldnt rule out buying it again at some point, but its not one I feel the urge to stock up on in the short term.
The tin note is malty and sweet but the topping doesnt detract from the taste of the tobaccos. I read once that back in the day the difference between aromatic and non-aromatic was more of a scale and less or a binary and this blend, if true to the original, would support that theory.
When smoked, the tobacco is stout, the smoke thick and heavy. I enjoy this on cooler days as an alternative to an english blend and haven't been tempted to smoke it much over the summer. I can imagine it being a good friend while working on the cold Belfast docks of yesteryear.
I enjoyed this blend and certainly wouldnt rule out buying it again at some point, but its not one I feel the urge to stock up on in the short term.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 29, 2016 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
I almost hate to review this since it looks like it's going to be discontinued, but it's too good not to.
Earthy, nutty burley and a solid backing of Dark Fired are the main components. In particular, the smoky Dark Fired comes through loud an clear from start to finish just like I hoped it would. There seems to be a good bit of Virginia and Perique, as this blend has a decent amount of sweetness to it. Unlike a lot of your typical 'big Burley' blends which for me tend to be a bit sour sometimes. Full flavored and has good dose of nicotine, I like it first thing in the morning with my coffee but it could easily be an all day smoke for some.
Get some while you can; hopefully something will make these new FDA regs go away so STCoP can continue producing this gem.
Earthy, nutty burley and a solid backing of Dark Fired are the main components. In particular, the smoky Dark Fired comes through loud an clear from start to finish just like I hoped it would. There seems to be a good bit of Virginia and Perique, as this blend has a decent amount of sweetness to it. Unlike a lot of your typical 'big Burley' blends which for me tend to be a bit sour sometimes. Full flavored and has good dose of nicotine, I like it first thing in the morning with my coffee but it could easily be an all day smoke for some.
Get some while you can; hopefully something will make these new FDA regs go away so STCoP can continue producing this gem.
Pipe Used:
variety of cobs and briars
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
A month or so on the tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01, 2023 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Tin note of sweet barbecue, mild licorice and peaty vegetation. Tobacco is a wide ribbon cut of orangish tan, light brown, brown and dark brown with a little black. Moisture content is great. Burns moderately with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild to medium. Flavoring is mild, with notes of licorice. Flavoring is up front upon initial lighting, then gradually moves to the background by the 1/2-way point. Taste is medium and mostly consistent, with notes of licorice, slight spiciness, saccharin like sweetness, spices, molasses, mildly smoky, wood, floral, lemon grass, toast, mild tangy dark fruit, slight bitterness, a mildly spicy peaty vegetation background note, and a peppery retro. Burley is leading most of the time over Kentucky with Perique, Virginia and flavoring supporting. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is good.
Pipe Used:
2016 Northern Briars Premier Rox Cut #4 Prince
Age When Smoked:
3 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 01, 2020 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Full | Tolerable |
Presentation: Badass tin. Black label with red trim and a red horse on the front.
Cut: Comes in a chunky C&D style ribbon cut. Moisture level is acceptable.
Tin note: Smells floral like roses with a sweet raisiny, nutty note.
Tasting notes: All my favorite leaves in one blend! Smoky, floral like roses, grassy, has some good spice, nuttiness, and a sweet creamy taste. Also some earth on the finish.
Mechanics: This blend might need some dry time, don't smoke too fast or it might bite a little.
Extra Remarks: I've smoked this blend on and off for a couple years and I forgot how good this blend is. This blend is excellent. Complex with many flavors, while also being unique and full of flavor. What more could you ask for? I know some despise the lakeland essense floral topping put in some Gawith tobaccos, and this is somewhat similar with the rose taste. However if you don't mind that, you have to try this blend. 4 stars.
Cut: Comes in a chunky C&D style ribbon cut. Moisture level is acceptable.
Tin note: Smells floral like roses with a sweet raisiny, nutty note.
Tasting notes: All my favorite leaves in one blend! Smoky, floral like roses, grassy, has some good spice, nuttiness, and a sweet creamy taste. Also some earth on the finish.
Mechanics: This blend might need some dry time, don't smoke too fast or it might bite a little.
Extra Remarks: I've smoked this blend on and off for a couple years and I forgot how good this blend is. This blend is excellent. Complex with many flavors, while also being unique and full of flavor. What more could you ask for? I know some despise the lakeland essense floral topping put in some Gawith tobaccos, and this is somewhat similar with the rose taste. However if you don't mind that, you have to try this blend. 4 stars.
Pipe Used:
Many pipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from tin to 2 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
I had no expectations with this one, I simply bought it to complete an order as it was on sale. It has a pleasant "wet hay" or barn odor, similar to Escudo Navy De Luxe or Orlik Golden Sliced, though a bit more dialed back.
It sparked up instantly into a light-medium smoke without much specific flavor. It was in no way offensive, just sort of there. My mouth was also left feeling a bit burnt out after the bowl.
Sometimes I'm in the mood for a no frills smoke, but this one failed me by burning way too quickly and reminded me more of a cheap cigar or stale cigarette.
It sparked up instantly into a light-medium smoke without much specific flavor. It was in no way offensive, just sort of there. My mouth was also left feeling a bit burnt out after the bowl.
Sometimes I'm in the mood for a no frills smoke, but this one failed me by burning way too quickly and reminded me more of a cheap cigar or stale cigarette.
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
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