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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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 24, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is another club offering that I was lucky enough to try as I read that it is no longer in production. The jar was dated August 2003, a good 16 years of age on it. From what little bit I could find on the internet it is/was not sold in the United States and is from Switzerland. Here is a little info from Synjeco, the Swiss Company that sells it, “Since 1964, all Schürch tobaccos have been blended by HAND by Hans Schürch himself, and based on the highest quality leaf available.’ I have to agree with another reviewer I first thought this was an aromatic due to the name but Tobacco Reviews says it is Virginia based. This also states it has Java leaf which I am assuming is predominantly cigar leaf. This has what I would call a fine crimp cut of tobacco and had a strong pleasant jar note. I really can’t describe what it tasted like, at first before I read more about it, I thought it was an English/Oriental type blend, but as the ingredients are Burley, Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Perique, Virginia, not really sure. This also does not remind me of a dominantly Virginia blend either. Mostly reminds me of a smooth dark fired blend but without the nicotine. Maybe after 16 years of age all of the ingredients melded into one taste profile, who knows. But in spite of my palette confusion it is really a good smoke. Glad I got to try something that is probably rare. P.S. If Hans Schürch is still blending since 1964 then my hat is off to him.
Pipe Used:
Briar
Age When Smoked:
16 years
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2005 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Pouch appearance and aroma are pleasant and unremarkable.
Packs and lights very easily.
Upon first lighting up, the flavor is dominated by a "dusty sweet" oriental note. This subsides, taking its place alongside a winey tang (Virginias, I presume, perhaps stoved) and just enough smokey Latakia. These kids play very nicely together, with one or two of the three being to the fore and taking turns as the bowl progresses. Very full bodied without being "strong", per se... like, a Burgandy is definitely fuller than a Chianti, but you wouldn't necessarily say the Burgandy is stronger.
Burns cool and dry all the way down.
By a combination of chance and generosity, I acquired eight almost-full 50g pouches of Schürch tobaccos. I came to them with no expectations: they were free, and I had never heard of Hans Schürch. What a windfall they turned out to be! I've smoked some good English blends... enough to feel like I have a good baseline for comparison (965, Nightcap, Margate, Squadron Leader, Abingdon, Odyssey). These Schürch blends are right up there, as good or better. The one area where I feel like the Schürch tobaccos definitely have an edge is their development: the flavor constantly changes as the bowl progresses, but always staying within a certain profile. ****/****
Packs and lights very easily.
Upon first lighting up, the flavor is dominated by a "dusty sweet" oriental note. This subsides, taking its place alongside a winey tang (Virginias, I presume, perhaps stoved) and just enough smokey Latakia. These kids play very nicely together, with one or two of the three being to the fore and taking turns as the bowl progresses. Very full bodied without being "strong", per se... like, a Burgandy is definitely fuller than a Chianti, but you wouldn't necessarily say the Burgandy is stronger.
Burns cool and dry all the way down.
By a combination of chance and generosity, I acquired eight almost-full 50g pouches of Schürch tobaccos. I came to them with no expectations: they were free, and I had never heard of Hans Schürch. What a windfall they turned out to be! I've smoked some good English blends... enough to feel like I have a good baseline for comparison (965, Nightcap, Margate, Squadron Leader, Abingdon, Odyssey). These Schürch blends are right up there, as good or better. The one area where I feel like the Schürch tobaccos definitely have an edge is their development: the flavor constantly changes as the bowl progresses, but always staying within a certain profile. ****/****