What's The Difference...?

[badbriar]

What is the difference between these stout twists - Brown Bogie, Brown Irish X, Black Bogie, Black Irish XXX?
I'm a fan of Brown Bogie - very smooth smoke, very good taste and somewhat strong in both taste & strength. I find it is a very easy tobacco to deal with and requires not too many re-lights. A good one to add to other blends to give more body and strength without changing the profile too much. Personally, I do not find it as potent as it is made out to be. What are the others like in comparison?

 

[Coreios]

I haven't had Bogie, but Irish X is a distinct grilled charred beef taste.

 

[Briarcutter]

You'll have to try the to really know. The brown ropes are similar, the black I believe are treated with olive oil and give that charred beef taste. If you like one, you'll probably like the others.

 

[Butter Side Down]

I can't tell much difference between brown bogie and brown irish x (other than ring guage). Both pretty lively and robust and with a decent but not overpowering nic kick.

The black tastes quite different. Same tobaccos, I believe, but stoved longer. Flavor is milder and more muted with (as noted by Briarcutter) a sort of "meaty" undercurrent and, to me, also a slightly burnt taste... though not exactly in a bad way. Less of a nic kick, but still pretty stout.

I prefer the brown, but the black is interesting sometimes.