St. Bruno

[Corncobcon]

I still can't wrap my taste buds around this one. It's a good tobacco, kind of fruity, but there is something in that Virginia/dark fired Kentucky blend that is lurking in the background. I just don't know what it is. Has anyone else tried this blend in the ready cut package?

 

[Richard Burley]

Yep. Same experience. It's OK, but nothing I'd go to any trouble to acquire again.

 

[Brewdude]

I'm working on a pouch of the RR right now. It's pretty fresh and doesn't seem to have the depth of the flake cut. I like it just fine but find it pretty stout for everyday consumption.


Cheers,

RR

 

[Deleted member 4028]

I find a significant difference between the Flake and Ready Rubbed. Not only when it comes to the tin aroma, but in the taste as well.

 

[Brewdude]

I find a significant difference between the Flake and Ready Rubbed. Not only when it comes to the tin aroma, but in the taste as well.

I did as well as the flake is my point of reference. I put it down to the age of the flake mostly, but the cut could influence it as well.


Cheers,

RR

 

[DrumsAndBeer]

I have enjoyed most of the bowls I have smoked from a recently purchased 50g tin of the flake. I think Mac Baren has done a good job with this blend. The flavor can be a bit strange from time to time. I get a floral note and smoky fruity thing from it. When it’s on, it’s great, but when it’s off, it can be a bit off putting

 

[Deleted member 4028]

I find a significant difference between the Flake and Ready Rubbed. Not only when it comes to the tin aroma, but in the taste as well.

I did as well as the flake is my point of reference. I put it down to the age of the flake mostly, but the cut could influence it as well.


Cheers,

RR

Yipper. I think the toppings are also different….

 

[Blackhorse]

JimInks Sez:

“9-30-2016: having very recently smoked the 1980s version, I would say that there are a few differences between the two vintages. The flakes are much longer.The older version has a stronger, deeper rose geranium topping. The tonquin was a tad stronger, and a little deeper. The tobacco flavors also have more depth, and a little more earth. The taste is essentially the same otherwise.”

With a total of 132 reviews this comes away with a mean 3.2 on the Review site. Pretty much a classic.

 

[ontariopiper]

I've got some RR on hand. I too couldn't get past the flowery topping. I much prefer the licorice flavour of Orlik's Dark Strong Kentucky.

 

[Blackhorse]

I like ‘em both.

 

[Corncobcon]

FYI-   St. Bruno is on sale at 4noggins.com!

 

[Deleted member 4028]

FYI-   St. Bruno is on sale at 4noggins.com!

You're bad. :lol:

 

[Corncobcon]

I'm just trying to help a guy out! :twisted: Go ahead and buy some, I'll let you spend your money! :clown:
:lol!:

 

[user 3604]

Is this St. Bruno a lot different than the recipe of 40 -50 years ago? My dad used to smoke it along with three nuns and one of the Sail brands. The ghost odor in his pipes that I now have is lovely but I've never been able to find the tobacco that left it.

I don't think 3 Nuns is the tobacco it once was from what I've read.

 

[Blackhorse]

IMHO - You’ll find guys on both sides of questions like that. But since you have to judge a ‘right there in front of you’ product against a twenty or even thirty year old memory...it’s tough.  Even if a company has the original recipe and can match the components “exactly” it’s really all opinion anyway.

My two cents worth.

 

[user 3604]

In my search for my new favorite tobacco I've ordered some St. Bruno, along with some McB's Scottish Mixture and Sam G's Squadron Leader (just for a bit of Latakia... and I love the tin - it reminds me of my Dad's wartime service in the RAF).

 

[KevinM]

I’ve smoked St. B and have a few pouches in reserve. Can’t say I detected any floral notes or noticed any propensity to bite. I think of it as a nice, mild, inoffensive summer smoke. Sometimes I add a pinch of Conniston to perk it up a bit.