pipesandcigars.com Perique Blend P-37
(3.33)
The Paulina region perique has an earthy, slightly sour and peppery character, with a hint of coffee noticeable in the retrohale. Russ combined this with sweet Virginias and some unflavored black cavendish to bring out the best properties of this varietal for RO Series Perique Blend P-37.
Details
| Brand | pipesandcigars.com |
| Series | RO Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Other |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2017 | Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I just recently finished my first of two tins I have of this in the cellar and I enjoyed it more than the SV version, the only other I have yet tried. For that fact alone I am giving this one a fourth star as I gave that a 3 star.
Rating these is tricky. If I had to rate these based on how they compare to other VaBurPer type blends, they would be two star blends or perhaps lower. There are a few reasons why. The first is they are overwhelmingly about the perique which makes them incredibly spicy thus blocking most taste from the Burley (Cavendish in this one) and Virginia. I find the best of these blends gets a little from each element. Another reason would be how fast these things burn. If you have only 10 minutes to smoke a bowl, just pack this into a group 4 and you should be just about done in 10 minutes. lol
So this is a VBP type blend, but it isn't. This is something else. Something never really done before. Something special. In that regard I am holding a baseline of three stars with my favorites peaking to four. So, a four here, does not mean I like this as much as I do Dunhill Flake. And it doesn't come close Davidoff Flake Medallions for a tobacco with the same leaf composition. It is good, but in the world of VBP, I would choose several others.
Now to this particular perique. I found the Paulina to be more the fruity/spice profile that I expect from perique when I see it listed as a condiment. With all these blends, the Virginia adds an imperceptible amount of sweetness and the Cavendish does not add much to my taster, but does seem to cool the blend down a bit. Otherwise, this is spicy. Exactly as it should be.
So far this is my favorite of the series, so it is carrying the fourth star. This may change. In reality, the nature of these blends really demands that you buy at least one of each so comparisons can be made. This is for perique lovers only.
Rating these is tricky. If I had to rate these based on how they compare to other VaBurPer type blends, they would be two star blends or perhaps lower. There are a few reasons why. The first is they are overwhelmingly about the perique which makes them incredibly spicy thus blocking most taste from the Burley (Cavendish in this one) and Virginia. I find the best of these blends gets a little from each element. Another reason would be how fast these things burn. If you have only 10 minutes to smoke a bowl, just pack this into a group 4 and you should be just about done in 10 minutes. lol
So this is a VBP type blend, but it isn't. This is something else. Something never really done before. Something special. In that regard I am holding a baseline of three stars with my favorites peaking to four. So, a four here, does not mean I like this as much as I do Dunhill Flake. And it doesn't come close Davidoff Flake Medallions for a tobacco with the same leaf composition. It is good, but in the world of VBP, I would choose several others.
Now to this particular perique. I found the Paulina to be more the fruity/spice profile that I expect from perique when I see it listed as a condiment. With all these blends, the Virginia adds an imperceptible amount of sweetness and the Cavendish does not add much to my taster, but does seem to cool the blend down a bit. Otherwise, this is spicy. Exactly as it should be.
So far this is my favorite of the series, so it is carrying the fourth star. This may change. In reality, the nature of these blends really demands that you buy at least one of each so comparisons can be made. This is for perique lovers only.
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