Schürch Snowflake (132)
(3.17)
Several Virginias and Latakia, Java and a high part of Louisiana perique. An old and very popular mixture. It has a unique taste and aroma. Best when savored slowly in a medium to large bowl.
Details
| Brand | Schürch |
| Blended By | Hans Schurch |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Burley, Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk, 2 ounce tin |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2013 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The Virginia provide some citrus and grass, a fair amount of dark fruit, wood and earth as the base of the blend. The Java cigar is earthy, woody, vegetative, herbal, with a couple coffee notes in the background. The nutty, earthy, molasses sweet burley plays a support role. The spicy, raisiny, figgy, plumy perique is just above being in the background. The smoky, wood sweet Cyprian Latakia is a condiment. The strength is a couple of steps past the medium mark, and the taste level is a slot past that. The nic-hit is just short of medium. No chance of bite or harshness. Burns cool, clean and even at a moderate pace with a very consistent flavor. Leaves virtually no moisture in the bowl, and hardly needs any relights. Has a very pleasant, lightly lingering after taste. Not an all day smoke, but it’s a repeatable one. I suggest you smoke it in a big bowl to capture all the nuances it can offer.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2016 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
An interesting composition. However, not fully satisfactory. Although the cigar leaves are not overwhelming, Virginia is too hidden and Perique is too pungent. I had higher expectations. 3,5/5 in my personal rating system.
PurchasedFrom:
Dubini, Chiasso (Switzerland)
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 03, 2012 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Schurch produces some of the finest English blends (and aromatics) that most Americans have never heard about. Snowflake has a pouch scent that isn't as inviting as some of the other Schurch English's, but it shouldn't be a deterrent. In the pouch, it appears a bit similar to earlier incarnations of Early Morning Pipe. The somewhat cut ribbons pack with ease and the tobacco arrives pipe ready. Snowflake has less Latakia than the other Schurch blends I have tried, (Tarek's Robusto, Torina and Zaffino), however it is far from lacking strength or complexity. The quality of the leaf, like all of the other Schurch blends I have tried, appears to be quite high. The cigar leaf doesn't play much of a role to my palate. The blender recommends that Snowflake be sipped in a large bowl and I have found that to be the case. My only quibble with this blend is the name. It leads me to think aromatic and not a medium to full English that should be part of any English pipe smoker's rotation. That's silly, I know, but it's tough to find much else to complain about with this one. Three and a half stars!
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