Some people might think that there isn’t much to say about the flavor of tobacco; that it just tastes like… well, tobacco. If you can’t quite put your finger, or tongue, on the range of tastes as well as smells that accompany it, we’d like to educate you on this as we discuss Rogue Tabac Pouches.
To help you understand, and maybe show off a little to your buddies, let’s break down what hints and notes of flavors make up tobacco, which might help you become a little more sophisticated and be able to pair up tastes and experiences.
Earthy notes
There are a few natural aromas that are easily associated with tobacco. You probably don’t recognize them because you don’t correlate a tobacco leaf with earthy smells right away, but they’re there.
Many people pick up on the smells of both leather and hay; it’s sort of like walking into a fine leather shop. Even though you can’t actually taste the leather or earthiness, the smell is usually quite desirable and your natural reaction might be to expand on that experience.
Nutty notes
This is more like a smell and even taste that people can identify more easily. For most of us the smell of fresh roasted peanuts or warm almonds brings up memories of the state fair or Christmas candies and pies baking in the oven.
You probably knew that tobacco had this smell and taste about it but didn’t fully comprehend what it was that you were encountering. For most, because it is such a comforting, familiar flavor, you may pass right over it. But now that you know to look for it, you might be surprised at how easily you could identify it.
Spicy notes
This also might be another smell and taste that is so much a part of our daily life that it could be easy to pass over when working to identify characteristics. We can also say that when calling out spicy aspects, it isn’t the same as eating spicy food where your tongue feels like it’s on fire, but think of it as satisfying all your taste buds but without all the heat behind it.
Sometimes this can be mistaken as earthy tones, but when you take the time to search for flavors like black pepper, cayenne and bell pepper, you’ll begin to detect subtle differences and appreciate the unique qualities associated with it.
Coffee notes
Many people don’t link coffee notes and tobacco together, but these same individuals will enjoy a smooth espresso with a rich cigar and not connect the two as complementary to each other. When you think about the growth process and the rich soil and climate that both need to have to grow, you will then understand how notes of coffee will come through.
The range of flavors can be sensed when you think about the bitterness of a strong black coffee as well as the creaminess a splash of milk can also bring to the table. If you don’t believe us, give it a try and see what happens.
Sweet notes
Along the same lines as the creaminess mentioned above, sweetness can be detected with hints of cocoa, caramel, maple and molasses. Each one of these usually has a bit of smokey or earthiness associated with them as well as a pleasant sweetness. This is what we’re trying to get at:kind of like eating chocolate, but at a much more subtle level.
Rogue Tabac
Our pouches are made through a chemistry-backed source, combine and create process. The final result of this three-stage sequence is a nicotine alternative that knows no bounds.
It is true that each cigarette, cigar and pipe tobacco has an individual taste and is dependent upon many factors including the process of handling and production. At Rogue, we pride ourselves on a very strict process that produces a consistent and regular product, it doesn’t mean that you can’t take the time to study out what different notes come through. You might be surprised at what insights you might have gained and how it leads to a more thorough understanding of a simple thing called tobacco.
