The Country Squire - Polar Express

[Sun Bear John]

Earlier this week, The Country Squire released their limited edition Polar Express blend.

Polar Express is a thoughtful blend of Virginias, Black Cavendish, and Burleys. These delicately flavored tobaccos come together to offer a taste reminiscent of our favorite cold-weather drink.

I'm not a big aromatic smoker but I wanted to give this a try because I really like the chocolate blends I keep in my cellar.. Bob's Chocolate, Chocolate Flake, and English Chocolate.

Obviously, they were trying to create a hot chocolate blend and I think they've come close. It is a super creamy and very mellow smoke with hints of chocolate, almond, and marshmallow. I also get a nice spice towards the end of the exhale and, more so, on the retrohale. Aftertaste is pure cream and does not linger too long.

Not a very complex smoke but I enjoy it. I only bought a single 2 oz. bag. Although I do think it's a good smoke, do I regret not buying more? No, not really, it probably isn't something I'd smoke regularly with all this said.

 

[anotherbob]

sounds alot like corncob and button nose. at least in the flavor depot.

 

[anotherbob]

sounds alot like corncob and button nose. at least in the flavor depot.

or in other words check that out too if you like this one. Personally it was on my list of smoke it for other people not for me.

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Recently got to pick up some unicorns from Country Squire and grabbed some samplers of theirs too.

Problem with their aromatics (and most tobacconist aros) is that the underlying tobacco is just mediocre and there isn't really an attempt to work the topping flavors in with the tobacco flavors.

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

Recently got to pick up some unicorns from Country Squire and grabbed some samplers of theirs too.

Problem with their aromatics (and most tobacconist aros) is that the underlying tobacco is just mediocre and there isn't really an attempt to work the topping flavors in with the tobacco flavors.

I couldn't agree more. I'm a fan of their English blends by a long shot. However, their aromatics are kind of 1 dimensional. I don't really get any tobacco flavors and when I do, it's mediocre. This is why I refrain from most aromatics - I tend to enjoy the ones where the tobacco is forward and quality.

 

[Hampshire Pipes & Cigars]

Isn’t Polar Express more a Christmas blend than a February blend? Hot Chocolate flavours doesn’t entice me.

 

[Sun Bear John]

Isn’t Polar Express more a Christmas blend than a February blend? Hot Chocolate flavours doesn’t entice me.

yup, not sure why they had a Feb. release.

 

[jiminy]

Isn’t Polar Express more a Christmas blend than a February blend? Hot Chocolate flavours doesn’t entice me.

It certainly sounds more fitting for Christmas, but as one living in Northern Canada, let me tell you there is no shortage of hot chocolate days in February!

 

[pappymac]

I hope they got permission to use the name Polar Express.
Some companies are very copyright/trademark sensitive.