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July 23, 2006

Armada

Looking at what comprises this Hearth & Home blend, one might wonder just how this could be any different than Fox & Hound? It is though, trust me. It's described as

The name implies stately strength, and this blend delivers. A unique combination of Virginias, including a rich flake, Turkish and Orientals, lots of Latakia and spiced up, but cooled down by a judicious splash of St. James Perique, this tobacco has an almost incense-like aroma, with a surprisingly fresh, clean aftertaste.

Immediately differentiating it from Fox & Hound is the cut of the leaf, and the amount of moisture present in the leaf. This is a narrower, ribbon cut, and is fairly dry. The pouch aroma - actually, since it ships in a ziploc which I later dump into a bail top canister so - tin aroma speaks of a heavier dosing of latakia. Not an overabundance of latakia, but more noticeable than with the Fox.

If you're like me, and have ever dreamt of pouring warm browned butter directly down your throat instead of dipping your crab/lobster in it, or pouring it over pasta, this is a blend you're going to want to keep on hand. The aftertaste is just that - warm butter. It's a clean burning blend, little dottle left, unless you're breaking in a pipe, little more than an occasional tamping is needed to keep the bowl alive. This quickly made it's way into my regular rotation.

Contrived by Joshua at July 23, 2006 11:08 AM

Comments

I like butter. I like tobacco. This sounds perfect.

Once upon a time, I smoked a pipe. I think I may have to start doing so again.


Posted by: The Brunson at July 23, 2006 01:21 PM

Armada is pretty tasty, whatshisface over at Spacely Sprockets swears by it. I can send some your way if needed...

Posted by: Joshua at July 24, 2006 06:48 AM