Seattle Pipe Club's Mississippi River

I had vague memories of reading a good review of this Seattle Clubs Mississippi River. It's very on sale at Pipesancigars, $23 for an 8oz tin so I ordered a few. As is often the case, packing was not done well leaving one seal broken. So far as the tobacco goes, my "review", is as follows. My all time favorite tobacco was an 8oz bag of 2001 Penzance, gifted to me by a prince among men. I don't buy into the reviews I read. Way too many words that don't really tell me anything I can use. I'd rather know what the reviewer likes and doesn't like and where the currently reviewed tobacco falls into their world. I don't have enough experience for my opinions to carry much weight so keep that in mind. I've yet to taste any blend I don't like, but I shy away from aeromatics, although I gave them a good try. I bought 4 8oz tines of this Mississippi Blend. I'm VERY glad I did so as I get the feeling that with some age this will be, in my eyes anyways, a truly epic smoke. When I first tasted that Penzance, I used a word I never thought I'd use or even understand when describing smoke, a texture. It is so silky and smooth, true honest to god texture. I never would've thunk it. I didn't love the taste at first, but after a few minutes the aftertaste took over and was honestly one of the best things I've ever tasted, including old scotch, food, etc...

Opening this Mississippi River has a beautiful smell once the seal breaks. It's moisture level is perfect and crumbles at the slightest touch. Thus far it's beautiful! It's not as silky, flavorful, or distinct as Penzance, but it's a seriously tasty smoke that's cheap and available. It's in my top five list for tobaccos that are readily available. Really good stuff!

Dave, I was wondering about ordering that next. I'm very thankful to finally find an inexpensive tobacco I actually love.

Yup sale... An 8oz tin for under $30. Sweet deal for such great tobacco at a great price!

mornin'' booker! I've got a LOT. I'll send you a bag. It's pretty stuff!

Beezer, they're certainly not the best quality tin money can buy, but upon receiving check to make sure integrity is intact. You're in more danger of packing damage than cellaring. For the money it's well worth stocking up. For under $30/8oz it seriously is as good as it gets. Upon first smoke my first thought was holy crap this will age well. A few years in the tin and I'm guessing it'll be a truly epic smoke. It needs more melding of flavors, but even fresh it's really good. Likely the best $30 I've spend on tobacco. Can you tell I'm impressed? I'm surprised it's not more difficult to come by. Stock up!

I'll be sure to order the plumb next time out! If I find it better I'll be a very happy camper. I need to find as many non-penzance/stonehaven tobaccos to love as possible.

Anyone try potlatch or deception pass?