Hearth & Home Beverwyck
(2.76)
An interesting, old-time blend, named after the original Dutch name for the city of Albany, NY (our home). Three different cube cuts (a Burley, a Virginia and a hybrid) are blended together with smoky Latakia, and spicy-sweet Perique. One of our regulars compares it to some of the original NYC Wilke mixtures. If you like Barking Dog, Revelation, Walnut or Country Doctor, give this a try.
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Pipes & Cigars |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 1.5oz Tin, 8oz Tin, Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
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
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2.76 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 16, 2010 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Yet another entry in the old and crowded field of American English blends. They get their name by effectively mimicking the formula of traditional English mixtures, only using a base of burlies instead of Virginias. These blends are perfect for those of us who love the spicy flavor of English standbys like Squadron Leader and the classic Dunhills but don't like to smoke Virginias very often due to tongue irritation. Many of the most famous American drugstore blends fell into this category, such as Revelation, Country Doctor, and Blue Boar. In fact, until Captain Black entered the market and triggered a sea change in the preferences of American smokers, these were the most popular blends available. If there was one downside to these mixtures, it was that they could be somewhat bland when compared to their cousins overseas.
Just about every major blender in the U.S. (with the exception,I think, of GL Pease) offers at least one variation on this theme. Cornell & Diehl, in fact, has an entire stable of them! Beverwyck is Russ Ouellette's unique and outstanding contribution to the field, only he adds a twist to the standard formula by upping the amount of latakia and including both Virginia and perique. These components lend Beverwyck an intensity of flavor that makes it stand out from the crowd in a pretty dramatic way. In fact, they play much the same role in Beverwyck that orientals often play in English blends, a unique twist that other blenders might do well to take heed of.
When it comes to burning characteristics like packing and ease of burn, Beverwyck also excels. It burns slowly and develops quite well in a large bowl, and the chunky cut ensures that it remains cool as long as you mind your technique. It also has very little bite, thanks in part to the perique. I detect no topping here, which means it could appeal to those smokers who turn up their noses at artificial flavorings (I'm not one of those smokers, by the way -- I'm simply making an observation).
This stuff really raises the bar for what I expect from American English mixtures. I wouldn't say it's necessarily the best of its type, but it is certainly in the top tier(along with Old Hollywood, Epiphany, Bald Headed Teacher and Gatlin-Burley). The nicotine level is on the weak side of medium, which means it could easily work as an all-day smoke if you are so inclined.
Just about every major blender in the U.S. (with the exception,I think, of GL Pease) offers at least one variation on this theme. Cornell & Diehl, in fact, has an entire stable of them! Beverwyck is Russ Ouellette's unique and outstanding contribution to the field, only he adds a twist to the standard formula by upping the amount of latakia and including both Virginia and perique. These components lend Beverwyck an intensity of flavor that makes it stand out from the crowd in a pretty dramatic way. In fact, they play much the same role in Beverwyck that orientals often play in English blends, a unique twist that other blenders might do well to take heed of.
When it comes to burning characteristics like packing and ease of burn, Beverwyck also excels. It burns slowly and develops quite well in a large bowl, and the chunky cut ensures that it remains cool as long as you mind your technique. It also has very little bite, thanks in part to the perique. I detect no topping here, which means it could appeal to those smokers who turn up their noses at artificial flavorings (I'm not one of those smokers, by the way -- I'm simply making an observation).
This stuff really raises the bar for what I expect from American English mixtures. I wouldn't say it's necessarily the best of its type, but it is certainly in the top tier(along with Old Hollywood, Epiphany, Bald Headed Teacher and Gatlin-Burley). The nicotine level is on the weak side of medium, which means it could easily work as an all-day smoke if you are so inclined.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 23, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This belongs in the same American English family as Revelation, Walnut, etc. The nutty, molasses sweet burleys take the lead with fair support from the grassy, citrusy Virginia. The Cyprian latakia is a minor player; smokey, woody sweet. At times, it’s here just to lend a smoky push to the other components, and other times, its flavor is more obvious. The perique is a little spicy with raisin and plum notes in a supporting role. Due to the variance in cuts, you may find that the taste varies during the smoke and from bowl to bowl, too. The strength and taste leans more on the mild side than to the medium. Can be an all day smoke. Burns well with few relights, though may benefit from a little hydration as it’s a little dry in the tin. Doesn’t bite or get harsh, and leaves little moisture in the bowl. Has a slightly more than mild nic-hit, and a pleasant after taste.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 29, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
As one of the esteemed reviewers here noted this actually tastes like tea! I purchased this on his observation and was not disappointed. This is truly a unique blend in every sense of the word. It looks like Grape Nuts!I thought a cereal company cut this. It is not cubed ,but actually in a Grape Nuts form. Very little pouch aroma but a mgnificent flavor.A very mild, yet rich English blend. The base tobaccos create a flavor of high quality tea. The accent of Latakia adds a unique smokiness and smoothness to this flavor.It burns as cool as ice.The flavors unfold in an inticate and wonderful fashion. Layer after layer yields a different taste. Now, here is the problem. I have been smoking this over a 2 week period with a good friend of mine who happens to be a contributing writer on ths site,and we both reluctantly reached the same conclusion about his tobacco. It really responds differently in each pipe. For some reason,each shape,size,and material of the pipe affects its flavor. You must settle on a few that like this blend. Once that is accomplished you will have a true friend to both you and your pipe!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 23, 2010 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
From power until the end of the smoke flavor is smooth, carefully, perfectly balanced, fresh and never bitter. As they say a tobacco all day, filling enough to really taste the smoke. I really recommend for American blend lovers
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 12, 2007 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This grapenutty blend is a pleasure to smoke. Latakia and Perique interplay and mingle happily with the burley and VA forming the body.
Herein is the interest: perique is taking the flavor-space of turkish tobaccos usually found in English blends.
Try it! It's good. It's cheap.
Images evoked include a bandanna-headed old woman scrubbing the shine onto a toddler in the midst of a murky bayou.
Herein is the interest: perique is taking the flavor-space of turkish tobaccos usually found in English blends.
Try it! It's good. It's cheap.
Images evoked include a bandanna-headed old woman scrubbing the shine onto a toddler in the midst of a murky bayou.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 03, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
When first lit this blend only "sniffs" like a regular English, but doesn't seem to have any taste at all. But it grows up fast and before you know it you are in the middle of a medium strength mix that packs a good punch. The aftertaste is quite even and not full of teeth-brushing bitterness. My only difficulty is keeping it lit without drawing on it like were a stubborn fireplace. This must be due to the fine cube cut. Otherwise, a good value for an English smoker who is truly tired of tinned leathers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 29, 2006 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Here's another enigma tobacco. I loved this stuff when I first lit it up. I mean it was AWESOME! Every good thing you want in a tobacco and more. I couldn't wait to smoke another bowl. A few weeks later different tobacco. I tried this stuff in every pipe I own but could not find that delicious blend that I smoked when I first received it. I have noticed, as another reviewer of Pipesandcigars.com blends has noted, that this stuff just doesn't seem to have any staying power. No shelf life. Time seems to work against this blend, as some of the others from Pipesandcigars.com have said. What a shame. Maybe the answer is to only order a few days worth at a time.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 05, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Have been working my way through 2 oz in a new rodesian. Hmm, how do I describe it? A very well rounded blend that has one of the better finishes I have encountered. It burns well, lots of interesting flavors in and around with its blending. Spicey Perique and Latkia are at the forefront and the Burley, Virginia and Hybrid seem to be the foundation all the way to the end. I'd recommend this to the pipe smoker who has variation in their tobacco. Everything seems to be in this one. Latkia, Perique, cubes of Burley and Virginia. I really enjoy Beverwyck when sitting alone thumbing though my brain. The cubed tobacco seems to be the last to go when you are at the end of the bowl and it makes for a great finish.
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