War Horse Bar!

[cobguy]

Just finishing up my 3rd ride on the Horse. ::
In the description of this blend it states there is a "singular top note" added. If that is true then that single topping is certainly Tonquin (or a similar synthetic coumarin). Just to be certain, I pulverized some into snuff. The experience was quite familiar as I also have another snuff that uses Tonquin called Elmo's Reserve. In the smoke, this translates as a vanilla-like flavor. That also makes sense since Tonquin is used in parts of South America in place of Vanilla Bean because it's grown locally and is much cheaper. Once the added flavoring toned down, the dominant tobacco is definitely the Dark Fired. Fans of the venerable Kentucky Cheroots would appreciate this smoke. Overall, the topping is a bit heavy for me as I don't generally smoke aromatics. However, it will be a nice occasional change up that I'll dedicate a Cob to. Congrats to the gent's that made this happen!

 

[cranseiron]

"These are not run-of-the-mill, LCD blends. They have a unique character, an abusive personality and, like your weird uncle who all the grownups rolled their eyes at (but who took you shooting down at the quarry, let you try his old Dunhill full of Condor, and gave you his old single shot .22), not everone will be enamored. If everyone liked it, nobody would love it."
Well put Woods. Just received my War Horse red. As a fan of English ropes/plugs this effort is OUTSTANDING! Love the aroma and the rope-like taste. I'm also a fan of the English/Irish plugs (cement blocks), but I think that's a pretty small market and the War Horse Bar is certainly easier to work. Thanks for a great effort.

 

[condorlover1]

Actually Cranse Iron you hit the nail right on the head or the hoof. The War Horse Bar is easier to work. I am so used to the Irish/British cement blocks it didn't occur to me that the 'easier to prep/work' angle would really appeal to the U.S smoker. Thank you for such a thoughtful and kind review and a valuable piece of consumer insight. I am glad you enjoy the product.

 

[blendtobac]

In the description of this blend it states there is a "singular top note" added. If that is true then that single topping is certainly Tonquin (or a similar synthetic coumarin).

Although a tonquin-like top dressing is included, it's only a part of the formulation.
Russ

 

[pitchfork]

So my tin of War Horse Bar has been open for almost a week, now. The topping is still plenty strong, but faded just a bit, which seems about right to me. Now it yields a drier, more savory, less sweet smoke, which is how I imagined War Horse would taste. In short, I'm loving this stuff.

 

[hawky454]

I must say, after a couple of weeks these two blends have aired out nicely and I went from a strong dislike to a definite like.

 

[cobguy]

Although a tonquin-like top dressing is included, it's only a part of the formulation.

Thanks Russ ... sorry I missed this reply earlier. There are certainly a multitude of complex scents going on in the tin including some cocoa, anise and cinnamon-like essences.

after a couple of weeks these two blends have aired out nicely and I went from a strong dislike to a definite like.

That's great to hear ... going to revisit this one today. ::

 

[woodsroad]

The production schedule on the War Horse bars was rushed, due to the FDA regs and customer demand. The pressed cakes really needed to age longer at the factory, prior being cut and tinned. They are working on that now.

 

[davet]

I've only tried a couple of bowls so far and it isn't what I expected. I'm not saying I don't like it, it is definitely a quality blend, I'm just not sure it will become a regular in my rotation.

after a couple of weeks these two blends have aired out nicely and I went from a strong dislike to a definite like.

I'm thinking that after a bowl, or two this evening I'll set it aside for a while.

 

[pagan]

Im waiting on my order from SPC, cant wait

 

[hawky454]

The production schedule on the War Horse bars was rushed, due to the FDA regs and customer demand. The pressed cakes really needed to age longer at the factory, prior being cut and tinned. They are working on that now.

I was thinking that it was very likely rushed for a lot of reasons and I'm glad you guys did rush it because I'm an impatient man. The good news is time has done s lot of good to these and I'm happy to have them in my rotation. Thanks again to the folks that made this happen!

 

[pitchfork]

The production schedule on the War Horse bars was rushed, due to the FDA regs and customer demand. The pressed cakes really needed to age longer at the factory, prior being cut and tinned. They are working on that now.

I was wondering that, too. What I'm smoking now has been open for almost two weeks and it's a very different smoke than what I had when it was first opened. The valerian and so forth is still there, but now I can taste the tobaccos much more readily. The flavors are better integrated, whereas the fresh had some "loose ends" flavorwise -- kind of like how some soups will taste better the day after you make it.

 

[papipeguy]

Russ told us that with about a week being open it gets to what he envisioned it should be. Glad to hear you're noticing that effect.