Hearth & Home Louisiana Red
(3.33)
A great sweet and spicy blend containing two different red Virginias and a good amount of outstanding St. James perique. The rich, round sweetness of the Virginias are complimented by the plum and pepper hints of the cool burning perique. An overwhelming favorite of our local pipe club members.
Details
Brand | Hearth & Home |
Series | Signature Series |
Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
Contents | Perique, Virginia |
Flavoring | |
Cut | Ribbon |
Packaging | bulk |
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
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
3.33 / 4
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Reviews
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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 13, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I just finished a sample of this that I received over a year ago. I jarred this sample and poked into it from time to time. I can honestly say that all bowls were great. As Virginia blends (and Vapers) go, I tend to prefer the more golden hay and citrus sweet vas over the red vas, but by a small margin as I do enjoy both.
This is probably the best example of a vaper with the red Virginias that I have tasted to date. It is much sweeter than many of the others that I have tried. Overall, I have yet to be disappointed by any vaper that Russ has produced and this one is no exception. The Perique is spot on for the average palate, maybe a little light for mine as I tend to enjoy a heavier dose of this in my blends.
Overall, I am giving this three stars and plan on getting some for the cellar to see how it ages. I will also revisit this one after I have had a chance to go through a tin of it. This one may go up to four stars in the future.
This is probably the best example of a vaper with the red Virginias that I have tasted to date. It is much sweeter than many of the others that I have tried. Overall, I have yet to be disappointed by any vaper that Russ has produced and this one is no exception. The Perique is spot on for the average palate, maybe a little light for mine as I tend to enjoy a heavier dose of this in my blends.
Overall, I am giving this three stars and plan on getting some for the cellar to see how it ages. I will also revisit this one after I have had a chance to go through a tin of it. This one may go up to four stars in the future.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 12, 2014 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a fine VaPer.
Tin note: tobacco,raisins
Appearance: light and darker brown ribbon cut leaf with a few darker pieces here and there.
This leaf is rather pleasent to smoke. There is nothing here that knocks your socks off but there is really nothing that detracts either. Burns cool while producing adequate amounts of smoke. My tin having a few months on it still benifitted from a bit of drying time. Initially it didn't take the match real well requiring more relights than I prefer. That was simple enough to cure with a bit of drying. The taste of this mixture is good. You get hay notes with figs and raisins and spicier perique note scattered through the bowl. I find this tobacco gets better when "DGT".
I would reccomend this to anyone who likes VaPers. It's good,cheap and readily available.
Tin note: tobacco,raisins
Appearance: light and darker brown ribbon cut leaf with a few darker pieces here and there.
This leaf is rather pleasent to smoke. There is nothing here that knocks your socks off but there is really nothing that detracts either. Burns cool while producing adequate amounts of smoke. My tin having a few months on it still benifitted from a bit of drying time. Initially it didn't take the match real well requiring more relights than I prefer. That was simple enough to cure with a bit of drying. The taste of this mixture is good. You get hay notes with figs and raisins and spicier perique note scattered through the bowl. I find this tobacco gets better when "DGT".
I would reccomend this to anyone who likes VaPers. It's good,cheap and readily available.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell 11
PurchasedFrom:
Pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
4 months
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 31, 2013 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
A mild VaPer that heavily leans towards the sweet red Virginias. A nice solid sugary VA backbone, some raspberry, a light plum (I think), light hay, mild earthiness, and a just noticeable spice.
Burns well, cool smoke, and dries easily.
I prefer H&H's Anniversary Kake (except the drying time) over La Red but this is a very solid smoke.
Burns well, cool smoke, and dries easily.
I prefer H&H's Anniversary Kake (except the drying time) over La Red but this is a very solid smoke.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 08, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Hearth & Home Louisiana Red.
This was at one time my main va/per and made a great all day smoke.
Quality tobaccos, the virginias provide a good mid range taste that's creamy but not real grassy, some orangey notes at the top and some bread notes at the bottom and overall, sweet and tangy. This is probably the sweetest non-added flavoring va/p I've ever smoked. The perique provides a good balance with some raisiny tartness and just a little bit of pepper spice. Nice.
The one and only negative to this blend as I saw it was the humectant. I believe its a small amount of glycol, I always found these little dabs of it centered between layers of the tobacco as though placed there by an eyedropper. At least they didn't drench it on there with a garden hose like a couple manufacturers I can think of do, so kind of a minor complaint.
This is a blend that stands out for its sweetness and smoothness as a straight, no cavendish added va/p. Good flavor, enough nicotine to satisfy but not bowl you over.
This was at one time my main va/per and made a great all day smoke.
Quality tobaccos, the virginias provide a good mid range taste that's creamy but not real grassy, some orangey notes at the top and some bread notes at the bottom and overall, sweet and tangy. This is probably the sweetest non-added flavoring va/p I've ever smoked. The perique provides a good balance with some raisiny tartness and just a little bit of pepper spice. Nice.
The one and only negative to this blend as I saw it was the humectant. I believe its a small amount of glycol, I always found these little dabs of it centered between layers of the tobacco as though placed there by an eyedropper. At least they didn't drench it on there with a garden hose like a couple manufacturers I can think of do, so kind of a minor complaint.
This is a blend that stands out for its sweetness and smoothness as a straight, no cavendish added va/p. Good flavor, enough nicotine to satisfy but not bowl you over.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 24, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
The tin contains mostly red ribbons with occasional bright and dark ribbons throughout. It smells like rich sweet virginias...bread-like, hayish, grassy, slightly fruity, earthy, with just a hint of spice. Perfect moisture level from the tin.
Easy to load and light and behaves well in many different pipes. Burns down to a nice white ash and remains consistent through the entire smoke.
The flavor is sweet bread (typical red virginia sweetness) with just a bit of tang and spice. Smooth and creamy smoke. Smells wonderful. The flavor isn't as pronounced as McClelland 2015 vpf or Hal'o'the Wynd, but it is similar in some characteristics, just a bit more subdued. It's not a complex smoke, but is an enjoyable one with low nicotine. Very nice blend especially for the price.
Easy to load and light and behaves well in many different pipes. Burns down to a nice white ash and remains consistent through the entire smoke.
The flavor is sweet bread (typical red virginia sweetness) with just a bit of tang and spice. Smooth and creamy smoke. Smells wonderful. The flavor isn't as pronounced as McClelland 2015 vpf or Hal'o'the Wynd, but it is similar in some characteristics, just a bit more subdued. It's not a complex smoke, but is an enjoyable one with low nicotine. Very nice blend especially for the price.
Pipe Used:
cob, billard, poker
PurchasedFrom:
Pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
New from store - 1-3 months
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 07, 2011 | Mild | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
I like red virginia and other bright virginias, and I like a reasonably amount of perique. So I love this blend. It's not Escudo, but with its relatively milder nicotine content I find it more amenable than Escudo for protracted smoking. That is just me, of course, since with increasing age (mine not the baccy's) I've become increasingly sensitive to too much nicotine. It has that peppered leather tang that does the trick for me. The ribbon cut and texture allows me to fill it easily in the bowl and not have to fuss too much with it afterward. No really high but nonetheless good top notes and fine undertaste for a vaper. The closest a vaper can get to an all day smoke (well, almost!).
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 07, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
For those who love Red Virginias four stars assuming you also like a goodly dose of Perique. A very different Vaper due the large amount of the Red Virginia. Smokes a bit fast due to the predominate ribbon cut. A very nice smoke. Can be a bit damp as recieved, some drying helps eliminate nipping of the tongue.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 21, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
This is the first tobacco I smoked from Hearth and Home and I have tried as many of the blends as I could get my hands on since then in the last five months. When I opened the bag there was a smell reminiscent of sweet Va?s and something smoky; Latakia I thought, but different? later I found out that one of the Va?s has a smoky/sweet aroma and flavor as well. It is in another blend and makes me crave BBQ. Nope, no Latakia in there.
It lights very easily and fluffs up like crazy, be ready to tamp, something satisfying about a good first tamp. The tangy lemony Va? and peppery St? James Perique really compliment in a huge way and about half way down the bowl the sweet makes a play and all the flavors really get going on my palate all at once, but not competitive, more like a very nicely composed parfait. It finishes like it started, very nicely, not a hint of bitterness and me wanting more and satisfied at the same time. The nose is incredible, I send it through during my smoke often, odd for me. This is a regular for me, it wants to be mild, but the Perique really calls for a medium to full rating in my opinion on the flavor and strength. I have never smoked this in company and not gotten a positive compliment, never. It IS pipe tobacco to people, in the best way. It brings back memories for many, I have found. I have never experienced bite with this tobacco and it can be creamy at times I think it may be what I am drinking or have eaten.
I cannot compliment this blend enough.
It lights very easily and fluffs up like crazy, be ready to tamp, something satisfying about a good first tamp. The tangy lemony Va? and peppery St? James Perique really compliment in a huge way and about half way down the bowl the sweet makes a play and all the flavors really get going on my palate all at once, but not competitive, more like a very nicely composed parfait. It finishes like it started, very nicely, not a hint of bitterness and me wanting more and satisfied at the same time. The nose is incredible, I send it through during my smoke often, odd for me. This is a regular for me, it wants to be mild, but the Perique really calls for a medium to full rating in my opinion on the flavor and strength. I have never smoked this in company and not gotten a positive compliment, never. It IS pipe tobacco to people, in the best way. It brings back memories for many, I have found. I have never experienced bite with this tobacco and it can be creamy at times I think it may be what I am drinking or have eaten.
I cannot compliment this blend enough.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 19, 2022 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Unnoticeable |
I was gifted around thirty pipe tobacco tins from a nice lady whose uncle unfortunately passed away and this is one of them. I either need to start smoking more or I too will one day be in the same boat with tins to be gifted so I will choose the former. Every time I smoke Red Virginia and/or Red Virginia with Perique I fall in love all over again. The description says St. James Perique but the tin description on my tin only mentions Perique. Maybe St. James was too hard to get, not certain. I am just going to use the standard descriptors of sweet and spicy as I can’t really describe this too well but nine times out of ten, I can tell when I am smoking Red Virginia and I would rate this one among the top 5 or so that I have tried. On a side note, I checked out pipesandcigars.com and it is no longer sold in the tin and contains Acadian Perique vice St. James.
Pipe Used:
Meerschaum and Cob
PurchasedFrom:
Gift
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 02, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Picked up a couple of ounces of this just recently. I have fallen in love with this tobacco. Is everything I look for in a Virginia perique mix... lots of spiciness from the Perique.... hints of Sweetness from The Virginia.... I have to remind myself not to smoke this too fast because I love the flavor so much... highly highly recommended stuff.
Pipe Used:
Country Gentleman cob
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
Fresh