Trout Stream

[gtclark]

I've heard great things about an aromatic called "Trout Stream", but there appear to be two blends of this name. One is offered by P&C, and the other by 4noggins. I've also noticed both houses offer a blend called "Owls Head". Are these the same blends, or different blends with the same name? The blend descriptions look similar, if not the same.
P&C Trout Stream
4noggins Trout Stream

 

[pylorns]

I believe Trout Stream is the same blend, I've only tried 4noggins version and it's top notch.

 

[plateauguy]

+1 pylorns

 

[drrock]

I've only tried the P&C version - it's terrific.

 

[rangerearthpig]

I'm glad to hear these great reviews. I nearly ordered it just for the great name...but that little voice in my head said, "That's about as gay as picking a football team for the color of their jerseys!" :lol: Now I have a legitimate reason to buy some!

 

[mikenac]

I have smoked the P&C "HPC Trout Stream", and it's a decent aromatic, better than Lane 1Q. Having said that, 4noggins has great blends, and I would recommend them.

 

[wilson]

Rangearthpig, I must confess that I've purchased a few blends because of the name. What are you implying?

The power of great marketing!

Autumn Evening and Old Limey Bastard. So far I've lucked out choosing by name!

 

[bullbriar]

I have 5lbs of Trout Stream (p&c) currently in my cellar. It is a great aro on its own, but I especially like it mixed with Walnut or Plumcake.

 

[smokertruck]

p & c do not ship to canada - thats ok i like dealing with 4n rich - trout stream is a very enjoyable smoke recommended on this site several occasions - well worth a try - pleasant taste not a strong tobacco no nicotine & nice burning - not a heavy aromatic

ENJOY

 

[colorduke]

It's a very good aro little pricey but good.

 

[smeigs]

good to know.. I am not much of an aro smoker but I dont fish for trout a lot! perhaps Ill get some just for the river.

 

[drwatson]

They are the same blend. Just like smokingpipes carries Hearth and Home. Trout stream is a really nice blend. If anyone wants to spruce it up alittle try adding just a pinch of straight latikia. Makes for a really good smoke.

 

[ray47]

I noticed on TR that the Trout Stream from 4 Noggins is blended by Rich Gottlieb and the Trout Stream on Pipes & Cigars is blended by Eric Nicolas. I've smoked about 2 pounds of the Trout Stream from P&C in the past and recently bought 8oz of the Trout Stream from 4 Noggins because P&C was out of stock. I detect a difference between the two blends, but maybe it's just me. The P&C blend has a sweeter taste and a more intense aroma while smoking. The 4 Noggins blend not so much. Has anyone else noticed this difference?

 

[pepesdad1]

Actually, I've got both and I find just the opposite. I like Rich's better. Could be the individual batch too.

 

[andrew]

It is a Hearth and Home bulk produced blend so I would say it's the same thing.

 

[tbradsim1]

Trout Stream is the only Aro I smoke, Nitecap is my Blend. Smoke it for the Blue Hair Ladies when I go with the wife to play Bingo. About 6 to 8 of em when they see the wife and I will get up and sit around us and say my but that smells good, just like my Grandpa. Makes me happy.