I have purchased and sampled all the Brigadier Black blends from Pipes&Cigars.com, and would like to share what I found. Pipe Novelist also had a great review, here.
First up, Alamo. Mild, sweet smoke, notes of chocolate and caramel. Smells great, tastes great. Alamo will require a few minutes to dry, but is a very satisfying smoke. I honestly see no downside - it's for all day, and I will certainly stock up. (The can depicts the last stand of Davy Crockett)
Waterloo - Long, golden strands that pack perfectly using the Harry Method. A little sweeter than I like, but a very good eye-opener in the morning. I can't put my finger on the flavor, but it smells great and tastes good. (The can depicts the charge of the Scots Greys.)
Gettysburg - Like everybody else, I was little wary of a peach-flavored tobacco. But Gettysburg pulls it off with a very good, flavorful smoke. It's good for a special occasion, but if you really, really like peaches, Gettysburg delivers. (The can art is certainly from the battle, but I don't have time to research everything!
The Peach Orchard was the scene of much bloodshed, mostly the fault of General Dan Sickles.)
Bull Run - This is the best of them all. Mild and full of good, nutty tobacco flavor. For now, this is my go-to. Tastes good to the heel, and even seems to improve after a relight. This is the first tobacco that makes me want another bowl immediately. (The painting shows Union Zouaves being routed at the Battle of Manassas.)
Naturally, your experience may vary. My tastes are not representative of this community - I'm pretty much an aromatic smoker. According to the P&C catalog, these blends are made by Altadis, a company with long experience in aromatics.
All these blends will require a half hour to dry before you smoke. They will go crispy after a couple hours, though, so be mindful. If you were wondering whether to take the plunge for a full 8oz tin, my opinion is you won't regret it.
Last note: I am not employed by, or affiliated with Pipes&Cigars, nor did they offer or deliver any consideration for this review. But you already knew that.
First up, Alamo. Mild, sweet smoke, notes of chocolate and caramel. Smells great, tastes great. Alamo will require a few minutes to dry, but is a very satisfying smoke. I honestly see no downside - it's for all day, and I will certainly stock up. (The can depicts the last stand of Davy Crockett)
Waterloo - Long, golden strands that pack perfectly using the Harry Method. A little sweeter than I like, but a very good eye-opener in the morning. I can't put my finger on the flavor, but it smells great and tastes good. (The can depicts the charge of the Scots Greys.)
Gettysburg - Like everybody else, I was little wary of a peach-flavored tobacco. But Gettysburg pulls it off with a very good, flavorful smoke. It's good for a special occasion, but if you really, really like peaches, Gettysburg delivers. (The can art is certainly from the battle, but I don't have time to research everything!
The Peach Orchard was the scene of much bloodshed, mostly the fault of General Dan Sickles.)Bull Run - This is the best of them all. Mild and full of good, nutty tobacco flavor. For now, this is my go-to. Tastes good to the heel, and even seems to improve after a relight. This is the first tobacco that makes me want another bowl immediately. (The painting shows Union Zouaves being routed at the Battle of Manassas.)
Naturally, your experience may vary. My tastes are not representative of this community - I'm pretty much an aromatic smoker. According to the P&C catalog, these blends are made by Altadis, a company with long experience in aromatics.
All these blends will require a half hour to dry before you smoke. They will go crispy after a couple hours, though, so be mindful. If you were wondering whether to take the plunge for a full 8oz tin, my opinion is you won't regret it.
Last note: I am not employed by, or affiliated with Pipes&Cigars, nor did they offer or deliver any consideration for this review. But you already knew that.
