Customer Reviews (28 Total)
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
This is like nothing else on earth! I don’t care for aromatics and usually smoke VaPer’s but, damn is this good! Flavor is a vanilla, almond, cherry with some cocoa going on. It’s a total assault on your taste buds! Have gone through around 8 tins so... Read More
far. Tobacco is what you taste but what ever the topping is just happens to be genius! Read Less
Plug Shape, Crumble Cake Prep
September 25, 2017
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
Upon opening the tin, you will first note that it looks like a plug but unlike most plugs, the prep for smoking is much, much easier as this 'plug' crumbles very easily. In fact, it is very easy to just pinch off a chunk and with very minimal rubbing... Read More
, it turns into a nice pile of flaked tobacco that is easy to load and easy to smoke. If you just gotta have that genuine plug prep and experience that requires getting a knife to cut off a slice and then rubbing it out, my recommendation is to try Jackknife Plug. The tin note is mild. I can smell both the DFK and the Virginia. In my opinion, this is a very straightforward smoke. Not overly complex but VERY enjoyable. The DFK lends the smokiness and the usual cocoa like note while the Virginias add a nice sweetness and the Burley follows-up nicely with a bit of a punch. It is strong but at the same time it is a mild smoke. The room note is very nice. The Mrs liked it so that's a plus. For me, it easily is an all day smoke. The nic hit is there but if smoked slowly and with a bit of food in the belly, it is easily manageable. Overall, this is one amazing blend that I most definitely will keep buying and keep in my rotation. If you like DFK, this one won't disappoint. Read Less
Better than a plug
February 25, 2018
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
This is one heck of a tobacco! A powerhouse on the flavor and aroma side of things, but I don't find it to be as nicotine heavy as others have. A european style aromatic with notes of tonquin, valerian root, and what I think is bergamot. Unique to be... Read More
sure. Crumble cake form is super easy to prepare and is ready to go right upon opening. A little drying doesn't hurt though. I wish all tobacco would burn as well as this does. Excellent stuff. Read Less
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
Not nearly as strong as advertised. I was let down as I was expecting a nice nic hit and a punch of full flavor. The tin note is of Cherry and Anise, actually kind of pleasant smelling. Nothing really stands out in the smoking and I lost interest qui... Read More
ckly. I shared the rest of the tin with a good friend who was pretty much down to his last bowl of tobacco (I know, that's a scary thought) and he seemed to think it was decent also. Looks like a plug but it crumbles like a cake, looks like they pressed it with a hydraulic press, I've never had any packed this tightly. It was kind of on the dry side, almost ready to smoke straight out of the tin, which I'll give it a good mark for not being too moist. I just wasn't really too impressed with the overall smoking experience. If I was in a pinch out working somewhere and hadn't had a bowl all day I'd certainly smoke this, I just won't be buying it again. Read Less
Surprisingly Pleasant
February 08, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
My first experience with this was hard to put into words. As I am fairly new to plugs ect.,this was a new experience for me. I dont smell or taste licorice as others have. I really don't have a word for it. It was very pleasant. Made me think of my G... Read More
randparents house and a pleasant smell I could not place. But made me feel happy. Sorry for a non technical review. It's just what I experienced with this bar. Read Less
Totally Surprising
February 23, 2020
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
With a name like War Horse I was expecting something bitter, leathery and strong enough to knock you out of the saddle. That's the complete opposite of what you get here. Tin note is strongly floral and sweet. The plug resembles a firm crumble kake, ... Read More
though I'd recommend slicing off a flake and rubbing it out. The flavor is outstanding and complex, sweet and surprisingly mild with chocolatey cocoa, vanilla and just a hint of something herbal and floral to it. Nicotine strength is a hair above medium, you can definitely feel it but not a cowboy killer. This has quickly become one of my go to favorites. Read Less
War horse bar
January 14, 2020
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
Normally I don't smoke aromatics but I wanted to try it. I did read some reviews on it a while back and many were positive . Russ Ouellette did a great job with this tobacco and I had no doubt about it being good. I love that its in pressed form and ... Read More
I can taste a little tonquin which is nice. I get more of the tobacco taste after I get more into the bowl which I like. Read Less
Good and strong
August 01, 2018
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
Great no nonsense tobacco! Just like the name, only add workhorse. Smokingpipes You guys are the best! Great pipe selection, great tobacco selection, wonderful people!What more could could one ask for! Thanks Much! Jerry C.
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December 17, 2017
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
It may wish it were a plug, but this is crumble cake country. A myriad of flavors your tastebuds will go mad trying to decipher laid over top of warm nutty burley and smoky kentucky, with a notable nic hit that shows up about the time the party's ha... Read More
lf over, just like that girl you knew in college. Watch out. Read Less
Like a War Horse
February 21, 2017
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
This was surprisingly sweet and strong, a decent nic hit! I'm sure there's a casing on it that adds to the sweetness but whatever it is, it works. The moisture from the tin was pretty much perfect and it light and burn very well. The only issue I had... Read More
was rubbing it out... it tended to break up so small that it would plug the shank... other than that an excellent blend! Read Less
Like it
September 16, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
At request this was suggested as a substitute for a tobacco that is impossible to find right now. It is absolutely a good candidate for that. I like it And will be ordering more.
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
This one isn't horsing around, so grab hold of the reins tight. This one will have you chomping at the bit. But don't look a gift horse in the mouth. It might kick, or even throw you. 😉 But seriously, I recommend rubbing out a few grams and let... Read More
ting that jar for a few days. This brought out much more flavor for me. The anisette topping is a also bonus for me because I love licorice. This tobacco is full of flavor and has a good nic hit. I would smoke this stuff if I were preparing for battle (which thankfully I've never had to do), but it's a good Sunday evening smoke if you have a real job on Monday morning. Read Less
Don't buy it all!
July 07, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
This is as good as it gets, its not as strong as i thought but lets you know its there. I just got the tin a few days ago and i am already half way through.
Just a great change of pace option
May 30, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
War Horse Bar is in the same neighborhood as, say, a Dark Flake Aromatic, but with this one there’s even more added flavoring. So it smokes like a treat, as opposed to something you’d want all day, every day. That said, I still want a bowl or two of ... Read More
this every day, between bowls of Stonehenge, Marlin flake and whatnot. BTW, if you like this, give the green version a try. I think I actually like it better. This is like smoking cherry chocolate cordials. The green is anisette. Read Less
Strong strong strong
March 27, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
Lots of good flavor, hints of black licorice and molasses, but holy crap this stuff is strong, not for the new smoker
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
Not nearly as strong as advertised. I was let down as I was expecting a nice nic hit and a punch of full flavor.
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
This is an amazing smoke. Russ did an amazing job with it and the price point is great!! The only wish I had with it is that I could get it in bulk! It has a very distinct flavor and room note. Nicotine level is on point. Buy a tin you won’t be disap... Read More
pointed! It seems to taste better everytime I smoke it. FYI I prefer very strong tobacco usually Bulkans, English, Kentucky Fired and Virginia’s! Read Less
Brings me back
February 17, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
As I posted in a pipe group, while I know that my grandfather never smoked this, the aroma of the tobacco is so close to whatever he smoked, that it brought me back to when I was a kid poking around his stuff and enjoying the aroma of his pipe tobacc... Read More
o. I have several of his pipes and I will smoke it in them.
It's a rich full smoke. No bite. You get that taste on the retro. It's almost vanilla cherry like, with a tin note close to playdough, although no play dough in the smoking. I don't know what it smells like to others, but I imagine it similar to what most people may think about when they think of pipe smoke. My wife says that the tin note reminds her of stuff her grandfather smoked, but I smoke outside and I have no feedback on what it smells like to others when it's actually being smoked.
This is STRONG stuff. If I smoke more than a half bowl I get dizzy. That is the only downside. So, the several tins that I initially bought in a frenzy will probably last me the rest of my life. Read Less
War horse is true to its name
February 12, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
I am about 3 years now into this hobby. Had smoked cigars previously and with, more maduro. Started with classics like 7 seas. I saw War Horse, and that majestic horse on the front, and i had to try. It was a complex, robust bright punch that was v... Read More
ery satisfying. I recommend this highly for when you need a bright punch that gets you through, with help with War Horse Read Less
Surprisingly Pleasant
February 08, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
My first experience with this was hard to put into words. As I am fairly new to plugs ect.,this was a new experience for me. I dont smell or taste licorice as others have. I really don't have a word for it. It was very pleasant. Made me think of my G... Read More
randparents house and a pleasant smell I could not place. But made me feel happy. Sorry for a non technical review. It's just what I experienced with this bar. Read Less
A (fancy) Stallion
January 31, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
I was not expecting the tin note of cherry (and possibly, amaretto?) to be as strong as it was. I was afraid I'd accidentally bought an aromatic. Nevertheless, I proceeded, because Russ Ouellette has earned my trust forever with BlackHouse. The good ... Read More
news is that while it does still smoke sweet, it's not as sweet as I was afraid it would be. The plug was very neat, and strangely, was pressed what I would consider sideways. Thusly, unless you can sturdily cut a 1/2" wide 1/16" thick 3" tall slice with the plug standing up, you'll end up cutting it like I did with it laying down, resulting in very short ribbons. Next time I'll start cutting diagonally. Additionally, I would consider this a 3/5 for strength, but maybe it is just taking more to floor me these days. I do recommend this right after the smokiest, latakia-est English you can find as a nice dessert smoke. Note: The pictured tin is no longer accurate as the tin art has been ruined by the government's nic warning. Read Less
New additiion to the rotation
January 30, 2021
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
The tin note is clove and a bit of vanilla, but I certainly would not classify this as an aromatic. Moderately strong in flavor, pleasing level of nicotine, and very consistent pipe to pipe and from top to bottom of bowl. This is not the most complex... Read More
of smokes, but I am finding it's a good tobacco for when you want something deal more potent than a full Cavendish aromatic without having to go to a strong English or Semois or Five Brothers type of tobacco. I am a fan of Royal Yacht, but sometimes I feel Royal Yacht can wear out it's welcome over the course of a pipe. This War Horse red bar is very repeatable, and has now assumed a permanent place in the rotation. The bar is easy to prepare just by hand, packs well and smokes well without any particular issues, and needs at minimum number of
relights, if at all. A moderate cadence prevents any bite or gurgle, and there is very little dottle and no moisture at the end of the smoke. I see it rated as a strong tobacco but I would say it's a little bit closer to a strong medium than a full out heavy smoke. The only thing that keeps it from being absolutely five stars it's not a particularly complex smoke. Not every pipe needs to be a complex smoke, however! I'm very happy that I've come across this because I have been having trouble finding something that fits this particular spot in the rotation. Despite the tin note, and while it does retain a pleasing sweetness throughout the smoke, the clove and the vanilla don't really come into play while smoking. The room note is not nearly as crowd-pleasing as say some of the Lane Limited aromatics, but it is certainly inoffensive, especially for a smoke that leans closer to the strong side of the spectrum. Did I mention I'm pretty pleased to add this to the rotation? I'm hoping it's popular enough to remain available in the long term. Read Less
Cigar smoker approved
October 22, 2020
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
I have now moved from cigars (mostly) to pipes. orders several brands that were rated 4-5 stars for taste and strength. Coming from Padron cigars I enjoy a strong flavor and nic kick. This tobacco does it for me. It IS milder than my usual cigars, b... Read More
ut my switch over is only two weeks old. It will take some time for my taste buds to calm down, but regardless of that this stuff taste great. I can't put my finer on the scent. But I taste a cherry almond and a tad of cocoa from time to time and of course a natural tobacco taste. So far this is my favorite tobacco. Read Less
Not that amazing
August 01, 2020
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
After reading the great reviews I guess my expectations were too high for this one. It's definitely unique, but I found my first bowl to be very lackluster. The tin note is very strong fruity, spicy, Amaretto and room note is nice as well. The tobacc... Read More
o is a really dense cake which breaks apart easily and the moisture level is pretty good. I'm not really a fan of aromatics, so maybe that's it, but I only found the taste and overall smoking experience to be OK and nothing exceptional. It tastes decent and the nicotine is strong enough, but I can't see myself purchasing this again, although I'll try another bowl or two just to be fair. Read Less
Tasty Cake
December 23, 2019
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
Strong and oh so tasty.
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
This is a great smoke.
Potpourri Galore
January 25, 2019
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
Smells and tastes like something you’d freshen your house with around Christmas time. Definitely not recommended to new pipe smokers as the flavor is quite complex compared to your average OTC blend. Sometimes I’m not sure whether to love or hate it ... Read More
(probably more on the love side). Do not fire this up on an empty stomach; made that mistake and nearly ended up on the floor in a fetal position. If you’re looking for a flavor like no other and a nic hit to last for days, this is a great tobacco. Read Less
Product: War Horse Bar 1.75oz
I picked up a tin of this hoping for a decent plug. While it is a fairly enjoyable smoke - **it isnt actually a plug**, but a tighly pressed krumble kake. You cannot slice off thin flakes, they just fall apart and turn to dust.
Overall not a bad tob... Read More
acco but it loses 2 stars for false advertising Read Less
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