Carter Hall & 4noggins Three Blind Moose

[toby67]

I love these tobaccos, they are pleasing to smell, great room note, smooth without bite and burn clean.
What category do these tobaccos fall into and what other blends are similar to them, both I purchased by chance, my first order was 14oz Carter Hall and 2oz Capt Black - White .. I didn't mind the White but found it sublime when mixing 50/50 with Carter Hall.. Other tobaccos I order that don't quite appeal to me I generally mix with Carter Hall and enjoy the mix as a change from straight Carter Hall or 4noggins Three Blind Moose.
I would appreciate your help with other blends in this category, whatever it is (Laktikas maybe?)
Thanks in advance
- Steve

 

[sallow]

Carter Hall is a mild Virginia/burley blend that to me, is on the sweet side of nutty. If you like this no nonsense tobacco I could also suggest a tin of the following.
Fribourg and Treyer Golden Mixture (for the light, nutty side)

Peterson Sherlock Holmes (for the light, sweet side)

Orlik Golden Sliced (for the no nonsense side)
Captain Black is a burley/cavendish that burns nice but runs out of steam at the middle of the bowl for me. If you are looking for a nice Virginia Cavendish I heartily recommend McConnells Glen Piper.
Although you may have to go online for these blends it is worth it, good luck.

 

[toby67]

Yes it is the mild Virginia with that butterscotch / caramel smell out of the tin. If I knew how to recreate it myself I would. I also use it as a base to mix with other slightly stronger tobaccos I have purchased but don't quite fancy.
I ordered a few oz of rope as a mixer as I love to experiment, hasn't arrived yet. It will come in next order with a tin each of Carter Hall, Prince Albert and Granger.
Thanks for the input guys, really appreciate the help.

 

[newbroom]

I just want to suggest that you pick up a pound of BOR. I've found it to be a very smooth, tasty, and surprising batch of 'backy'...lots of variety in there and it seems to have melded some in my jars with age. @ $14.00 an lb it's an amazing value. Just watch for ufo's in there. I've found a hair or two, so I believe them when they say they sweep the floor after a day's blending. :D
Also, a good way to train your palette. No preconceptions apply. You be the judge.

I'd like to pick up an lb after a big day of blending Latakias. Mine was mostly cav, va, burley, but all top grade, nice looking tobacco.

 

[drrock]

I also really enjoy both Carter Hall & Three Blind Moose.

Since you're looking for a tobacco in a similar category as Three Blind Moose, I'd suggest you consider Trout Stream; it's available at 4noggins & pipesandcigars. (No affiliation with either)

 

[toby67]

I have actually ordered 8oz of Trout Stream with a lb of Ricon De La Pipa and a can of the tobaccos I mentioned just above. I'm finding my pallet loves the Burly / Cavendish mixtures but I also like to throw something a bit stronger into a combined mix of my favourites and fill my pouch for something different. Also for a change I thought I would try some C&D - Morning Bayou which is also coming in next order.

 

[skapunk1]

I've found that a CH/1Q mix is quite pleasant after about a month in a mason jar....

 

[toby67]

Just wondering what "BOR" is, sounds worth a try

 

[newbroom]

Pipes and Cigars sells their offals as Best of the Rest. They blend daily and constantly develop their trash heap which they bag up for us for CHEAP. I've only bought the one pound, but, I'm glad I did.

 

[zekest]

Wouldn't "Best of the Rest" be abbreviated as "BotR"?

 

[toby67]

Wouldn't that blend be inconsistent but would only be dependent upon what they are blending that particular day and therefore changing each time you purchase.

 

[wyfbane]

I have gotten BotR/BOR whatever. It is good, but it is all tobaccos. Smokingpipes actually separates them out into: English or Aros or VA/Burs before packaging under the moniker Grand Croupier.
I just got a pound of the Boneyard (English) in and it is NICE.
here is the link to the page:
http://www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/Grand-Croupier/index.cfm

 

[phil67]

I take all of the tobacco spills that I accumulate after loading up a bowl (usually the same same area) and then sweep them up each week. I then place them in a Tom Sawyer MM cob (ridiculously small) and give them to my African Grey parrot to smoke. Then again, that crazy parrot will smoke anything!
Seriously though, I've long ago given up on mixing tobaccos. It just becomes too confusing what with all the blends I have, labeling them, etc., and I've come to the conclusion that if it doesn't taste good as it is I don't smoke it. :wink:

 

[weezell]

I've only bought the one pound, but, I'm glad I did.

You got it newbroom! Good value for the $ in my book. Smoke what ya like, like what ya smoke...

 

[nachman]

Perhaps you would like Sugar Barrel. It is carter Hall with a little more Virginia and a sweetish topping lightly applied. Middleton quit making this blend, but Sutliff makes a "match".

 

[toby67]

Thanks Nach

 

[okiescout]

P&C has a special on Ole Sheneadoah 76 right now. I like 1-Q. I buy H&H's version of Trout Stream by the pound. Ole Shenandoah 76 is even better to me. Only comes in tins though. :crying:
You need to let it dry a little if you have trouble with tongue bite. Then it is awesome.