As with all my reviews, the opinions expressed are 100% my own and your mileage may vary. The tobacco being reviewed has been purchase by myself and I’ve personally smoked several bowls, in various pipes before writing this review. I’ve also linked the TobaccoReviews.com review for your cross reference.
Photo Info: Missouri Meerschaum American Patriot Pipe Tobacco, Missouri Meerschaum Little Devil Acorn Pipe, Czech Pipe Tool, Kiribi Kabuto Short Pipe Lighter, Northwest Gentlemen Bison Leather Tobacco Mat. Photo by TheSaintlyCatholic
Pipes Used: Briar, Cob
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: SmokingPipes.com
Strength – Medium
Taste – Medium
Flavoring – Mild, but good
Room Note – Pleasant
Tin Note – Smoky, Bourbon
Rating – ****
Cellared – No
My Review
I heard about Missouri Meerschaum American Patriot from watching a review given by Martin aka Over A Pipe. During his review video, Martin was discussing the similarities of MM American Patriot to that of Frog Morton Cellar by McClelland. As most should know McClelland Tobacco has closed shop and the likelihood of getting my hands on any Frog Morton Cellar is pretty much slim to none. Being the “American Patriot” guy that I am, I figured I would try this and ordered a 1.5 oz. pouch from SmokingPipes.com.
MM American Patriot is only the second English type blend I’ve tried with the first being the Sutliff Crumble Kake English #1 which I reviewed a few weeks ago. As a matter of fact, I recently recorded a video response in an effort of entering a “Give A Way” (GAW) being organized by The Blue Line Pipe to celebrate his 200th sub. During this video, it was a toss-up in the 3rd spot of my favorite tobacco blends between the Sutliff Crumble Kake and MM American Patriot. The MM American Patriot did win out and I’m very much enjoying smoking this blend.
For my first smoke with this blend I chose the new Missouri Meerschaum Little Devil Acorn “Little Devil Anse” pipe I had also ordered at the same time with this tobacco. Being a fan of the Kevin Costner, Hatfields and McCoys movie, I do hope to one day add a briar replica of the pipe he used in the movie. One day I’m sure I will. But I digress…
Right from the pouch and into the pipe, the tobacco fired right up. The blend of Virginia, burley, cavendish and latakia all seemed to work in harmony together and was a pleasant smoking experience. Despite the whiskey tin note, unfortunately it isn’t detectable during the smoke.
Much like the Sutliff Crumble Kake, I did detect some spice further down the bowl. I would say initially the sweetness of the Virginias and cavendish eventually transitioned to a bit of spice. It was a very nice experience. I’ve smoked MM American Patriot several more times since the first experience. While I’ve smoked this in both cob and briar pipes, I believe it works best in a cob.
While I still very much prefer aromatic tobacco, I believe American Patriot could be something I will keep on hand when I want a change of pace.
TobaccoReviews.com
https://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend/7935/missouri-meerschaum-american-patriot
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Happy Piping!
Jerry
