5 Brothers

[oppie]

Does anyone else enjoy 5 Brothers as much as I do? I know it's strong, exceedingly strong. But I really love it with my morning coffee, really gets me going. Anyone else feel the same way?

 

[cortezattic]

Yup. I'm a fan too! It's kinda rugged for me, but it's got a taste that I don't get tired of. I guess that's because it isn't complex, which is probably also the reason folks don't talk about it too much. I think there's a few more guys on the site who smoke it. Everyone should keep it in mind as a potential coffee-break smoke because of its nicotine punch: a small, quick bowl can sustain you for quite a while.

 

[oppie]

Cortezattic, I think you nailed it. Its simple and strong. Nothing more to say, I guess. I don't know if you have tried it but, C&D's-Old Joe Kranz also packs a nice nicotine punch when you need it and it's a much more complex blend.

 

[cortezattic]

Yes, I had OJK and I think you're spot-on with the description. But even OJK is a bit much for me, and I settled-in with his kid brother, C&D's Haunted Bookshop. Same general character and complexity, but more wussy-appeal. BTW, if you have a pipe that needs to be cleared of aromatic residuals, OJK will evict the ghosts lickety-split.

 

[sapo59]

I'll have to give them both a try, I loves 'baccy that packs a punch. I'm looking for a blend that will eliminate me wanting to dip in between smokes.

 

[oppie]

Sapo, I will admit it. I am a nicotine fiend. I used to dip Copenhagen snuff etc... OJK or 5 Brothers will knockout any craving you may have.

 

[python]

I have never tried it, but I am going to have to add it to the list because it sounds pretty interesting.

 

[oppie]

Bob, It looks like dried grass and feels like sawdust, but it is wonderful.

 

[unclearthur]

Back when I lived in Ohio that was the smoke of the old Amish guys. Nice folks by the way. Of course I HAD to try it. It's amazingly good!

Art

 

[cortezattic]

Of Five Brothers I'm fond of quoting Rooster Cogburn (True Grit), "Gen-u-wine double-rectified bust head."

 

[dudleydipstick]

5 Brothers has gotten kind of popular with some people in the RYO crowd. That may explain why it's so hard to find.

 

[oppie]

Dudley your dead on.Here's why. RYO tobacco tax is increased from $1.0969 per pound (like pipe tobacco) to $24.62 per pound, a 2,400% increase. The $24.62 per pound tax on RYO represents an assumption that a pound of RYO makes about 24 packs of cigaretttes at $1.00 per pack.

 

[cortezattic]

There was a reviewer on TobaccoReviews.com who referred to 5 Brothers as the tobacco they smoked back in the day when men were men, and sheep were terrified! LOL

 

[chuckw]

I was given a pouch with a pipe I bought awhile back. I opened the pouch and looked in. "Ah, ribbon cut. Reminds me of cigarette tobacco." I thought. It was a little dry to the touch. I grabbed a cob, stuffed it a little loosly and put match to weed. Two puffs later, I let the weed go out, emptied the cob and gave the "stuff" to my wife to give to a young man who works part time at our local grocery store. It was harsh and the flavor reminded me of when I was nine years old and tried to smoke rolled corn husks. Not Good. The nicotine wasn't a factor. I regularly smoke Black Irish Twist, Black XX, University Flake and FVF.

 

[jonesing]

Yeah it's got a "medicine" thing going on. I appreciate the old school approach though. It's just some good old high test tobacco from a good old boy family in KY. Nothing fancy but if you want a kick in the seat of your pants and have a cob pipe or a pack of rolling papers they got you covered.