BriarWorks International Back Down South

(2.61)
Travel down south with BriarWorks' Back Down South, a hearty Virginia-Perique Flake that's perfect for front-porch sittin'. With flavors of figs, dark chocolate, and a slight peppery spice, this one is sure to satisfy any lover of Virginia/Perique blends.

Details

Brand BriarWorks International
Blended By  
Manufactured By Cornell & Diehl
Blend Type Virginia/Perique
Contents Perique, Virginia
Flavoring
Cut Flake
Packaging 2 ounce jar
Country United States
Production Currently available

Profile

Strength
Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming

Average Rating

2.61 / 4
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Jan 11, 2022 Medium Mild Medium Pleasant to Tolerable
Preparation: Moisture level is near perfect. The blend is mostly in broken flake form.

Notes: The base of the blend is a solid mixture of red/bright Virginias, bring lemon, hay, fruity notes. The Perique is pruny and fairly consistent through the smoke, The topping/flavoring however changes the blend for me. I dont know if it is liquor topping (some say bourbon) or simply a citrus additive, but it doesnt suit my tastes. Unique and satisfactory? Yes. But there's a plethora of other Va/Pers I'd choose first. 6.5/10

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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Dec 30, 2020 Mild to Medium Extremely Mild Mild to Medium Tolerable
Tin note is very nice with some type of alcohol or fermented aroma. Moisture level is good. This folds and stuffs very easily or will rub out easily if that is preferred. Charring light was easy and sweet. The burn is slow and steady without hardly any relighting required. There is no doubt about this being a blend of what is claimed, both the Va. and the Perique are very evident in the smoke from start to finish. The blend has a high level of sweetness and a medium level of complexity. I was would definitely put this on par with many of the popular VaPer blends on the market today and maybe even give it a one up for the added flavor that comes through. Hay and grass, natural sugar sweetness, spice form the Perique, excellent with early morning coffee.
Pipe Used: briar
PurchasedFrom: Smoky's in Knoxville, Tn.
Age When Smoked: 1.5 years in tin
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Dec 11, 2017 Medium to Strong Extremely Mild Medium Tolerable to Strong
The marketing of the line with the jars is brilliant.

The VAPER is pretty good flavor. I found the flakes burnt much better when rubbed out than when left in flakes.

Since smoking this, I've found other VAPERs that I enjoy more so I don't think I'd buy it again, but it isn't a bad smoke.
Pipe Used: Cob
PurchasedFrom: SmokingPipes.com
Age When Smoked: 6 months
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Aug 31, 2017 Medium None Detected Medium Tolerable
it was Okay-smoke for me nothing stands out find it to be a bit dull and flat.The room note was fine not very excited to smoke it again loved the mason jar idea though
Pipe Used: Peterson
PurchasedFrom: smokingpipes.com
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Jan 04, 2017 Mild to Medium Mild Mild to Medium Pleasant
I wasn't expecting much from a liquor infused Virginia, but hey, this is good. The flake is mild and the bourbon taste comes thru only enough to season. The flavoring is more fruity than whisky, but as I said it's mild to the point that it's far, far in the background. This blend has harmony and is SUPERB! I really like the jar idea. update: I had to update this tobacco and give it a Highly four stars. I have found myself smoking more and more of this flake. I have tins and jars of tobacco all over the house and this is the one I keep going to. I'll be purchasing more of this!
Pipe Used: Wilmer sandblasted skater.
PurchasedFrom: Tinder Box on Poplar in Memphis
Age When Smoked: Fresh from TB, I did dry this out some
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Feb 13, 2016 Medium Mild to Medium Medium to Full Pleasant
Wonderful tin note of figs and dark chocolate with hint of citrus. Its ready to go right out of the jar. Just a rubbing out to your liking and pack a little on the lite side. The fist light is very peppery then this wonderful dark chocolate and earthiness of vaper. The after mouth taste makes you want to lite another bowl. Try if you can to keep it 2 bowls a day.
PurchasedFrom: 4noggins
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Dec 09, 2022 Medium None Detected Medium to Full Tolerable
Jar note of spiced figs and tart Rasins. Tobacco broken flakes rub out easily. The dark brown tobacco is on the wet side, drying is needed. Burns slow with a few extra relights. The strength is medium and nic is medium. No flavoring that I could discern, if there is flavoring, it muddled. Taste is medium to full and inconsistent, with notes of dry earth, bitter wood, prunes, very spicy, mild tangy fruit, mildly sweet Rasin bread, mildly floral, mild spice, a bitter plum background note, and a spicy retro. Perique is leading with Virginias supporting from afar. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is ok.
Pipe Used: Wally Frank Limited White Bar Sandblast 128
Age When Smoked: 2 years
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Sep 29, 2022 Mild None Detected Mild to Medium Tolerable
This is a blend that at first I thought was tasteless. But that’s not it. It’s just light. Especially for a vaper. Nice. Mellow. All the flavors are there. The problem is, it is only unique in its mellowness. There’s is nothing else much to speak of. I will happily finish the jar but won’t be buying more.
Age When Smoked: 2-3 years
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