Hearth & Home Victorian Stroll
(2.75)
A mixture of bright Carolina, red and stoved Virginias, a dash of Turkish and two types of Latakia, this represents a fresh approach to the lighter English blend. Smooth and fresh, this can be a great morning smoke, or for any time of day
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin, 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
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.75 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 16 of 16 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 25, 2012 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I'm new to TOBACCOREVIEWS.COM and this is my first review. After many "fallow" years, I've been enjoying an almost-daily return to pipe smoking. (I'm a singer- songwriter by trade, so I have to abstain sometimes to protect the gig!) I'm having almost as much fun climbing the learning-curve about pipes-and-tobaccos as I am the actual smoking! A very pleasant part of this early reacquaintance with all this is few very cordial email exchanges with Victorian Stroll's blender: Russ Ouellette. He recommended VS for a friend who seemed to be having some allergy problems that would only crop up with latakia ... no problems with cigars at all. With Russ's kind assistance, we sorted it all out and my friend is, again, enjoying his pipe. I was enough of a newbie that I didn't quite know about Syrian/Cyprian, etc. (The tin notes two types of latakia within.) Anyway, Victorian Stroll has grown on me a great deal ... my most enjoyable time with it has been the occasional coffee-and-pipe for breakfast. As others have noted, this would be a stellar choice for the aromatic smoker looking to dip a toe into the "English"/latakia pool. In future reviews I'll try to stick to the actual reviewing and I expect I'll get better at this as time goes on. But I wanted my inaugural review to note that this fine tobacco seems to be blended by a fine fellow. And I think that sort of thing still counts and enhances the whole experience. A little like a tableside chat with the chef who prepared your great meal.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 09, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I find this blend bites and is harsh. It is not well balanced. Each element seems individual, there is no harmony, and they don't play well together. I think the VA is very bright and poorly cured. I like many H&H blends, but not this one.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 18, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I've smoked about 4oz of this blend in several different shaped pipes and found it to be excellent in all. The initial light gives a strong hint of latikia, but as the bowl progresses the other tobaccos blend in. The VA and the turkish is noticed most from about mid bowl to the end. From this point on, the Latikia is truly a good condiment to the flavor. The only problem I have had with this blend is an inability to finish the last part of the bowl. No matter what pipe brand or shape, I always have a small amount of unburned dottle left. It is not overly moist, I just can't seem to get it to burn. Other than that, this is an excellent all day smoke IMHO. I will definitely keep this on hand
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 08, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Appearance: Mostly reddish color ribbon cut, with some traces of not quite rubbed out flake. Some darker and lighter colors evident. Ribbons are varied length, neither too long nor too short.
Aroma: Definitely an English blend. Mostly Virginia with small amounts of Oriental and Latakia (Cyprian)
Packing: Packs easily into any size bowl.
Lighting: When aired out a bit, lights easily for me. Otherwise, just a little slow to get going. Since I like my tobacco drier than some, it may be just right for others.
Initial flavor: Just as promised by the aroma, this is a classic ?lighter? English blend. Not a ?mild? blend by any means, there is considerable depth of flavor contributed by the Virginias. A medium bodied smoke with moderate condimental leaf.
Mid-bowl: Nice interplay between the Virginia sweetness and the slightly smoky and spicy additions.
Finish: Like many bulk tobaccos, there seems to be some PG present. As a result, I have to relight several times at the bottom. Otherwise, the flavor holds well all the way down.
Summary: A very pleasant English blend, possibly an all-day smoker for many. For me, not enough Oriental leaf to become my favorite.
Aroma: Definitely an English blend. Mostly Virginia with small amounts of Oriental and Latakia (Cyprian)
Packing: Packs easily into any size bowl.
Lighting: When aired out a bit, lights easily for me. Otherwise, just a little slow to get going. Since I like my tobacco drier than some, it may be just right for others.
Initial flavor: Just as promised by the aroma, this is a classic ?lighter? English blend. Not a ?mild? blend by any means, there is considerable depth of flavor contributed by the Virginias. A medium bodied smoke with moderate condimental leaf.
Mid-bowl: Nice interplay between the Virginia sweetness and the slightly smoky and spicy additions.
Finish: Like many bulk tobaccos, there seems to be some PG present. As a result, I have to relight several times at the bottom. Otherwise, the flavor holds well all the way down.
Summary: A very pleasant English blend, possibly an all-day smoker for many. For me, not enough Oriental leaf to become my favorite.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 07, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Very Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
My sample of Victorian Stroll arrived in a fairly fine cut with a melange of yellows, various shades of brown, and black. The musty pouch aroma comes mainly from the Latakia and Turkish. V/S packs and lights easily, with minimal relights needed during the smoke. It requires only an occasional tamping to keep going. The initial flavor comes from the Turkish, with the Latakia backing it up. It's a creamy, smokey treat that I never tire of. It's like starting a meal with a superb hors doeuvre, preparing one for the main course to come. The latakia gradually moves to the front, with the Turkish now being the back up chorus. This is not a full Balkan like Larry's Blend or even Ten To Midnight. It's a lighter, more all day type smoke. Midway through, the Virginias start to poke their heads out and contribute their tart sweetness to the mix. It all comes together in a melding of superb flavors that lasts to the bottom of the bowl. Russ Ouellette has been getting a lot of attention on the pipe discussion boards lately, and it's all deserved. Victorian Stroll is another feather in his cap.
Scoring for Victorian Stroll: taste- 18 out of 20; lighting and burn- 8 of 10; value- 9 out of 10. That totals to 35 of 40 possible points and a solid **** for Victorian Stroll.
Scoring for Victorian Stroll: taste- 18 out of 20; lighting and burn- 8 of 10; value- 9 out of 10. That totals to 35 of 40 possible points and a solid **** for Victorian Stroll.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 15, 2005 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Reminds me of S.G.'s Squadron Leader which is one of my all-round favorite blends that use Latakia. A quality product that smokes nicely once lit. No bitterness detected. Good for those who prefer a complex blend that goes a little easier on the Latakia.
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