SHPC VR Blend
(3.67)
Simply called "VR", the monogram of Victoria Regina, Queen of England which Holmes adorned his wall with while doing a little indoor revolver practice in his rooms at Baker Street. It also stands for Virginia Rich, a pressed blend of bright, stoved and red Virginias with a touch of unflavored Cavendish and a hint of sweet and spicy Perique.
Details
| Brand | SHPC |
| Blended By | pipesandcigars.com |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | |
| Contents | Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Krumble Kake |
| Packaging | 2oz Tin, 8oz Can, Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.67 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2011 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
One of the things I love about blender Russ Ouellette is his constant exploration of unique tobacco combinations. He wowed me by adding cigar leaf to a VaPer in creating Virginia Spice and has done it again with VR. I am reluctant to call this a VaPer because of the impact of the Cavendish. For me, VR is in its own category. That's not a bad thing because the addition of the Cavendish really makes this blend stand out. It adds“richness” to the blend along with some sweetness. There are some deep flavors here. The Krumble Kake is nicely presented and comes apart easily. I prefer rubbing it out completely. It burns cleanly, even with the addition of the Cavendish. Aging this blend should bring about even greater enjoyment. Three and half stars!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2014 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Strong |
This is a unique blend using cavendish along with the VA/Per blend. In this case IMO a toasted black cavendish as there is an unmistakable brown sugar flavor that is always present in the background. This would suggest that sugar was in fact added to the process. It does IMO mask some of the more subtle nuances of the blend. Still, not bad for an all day smoke. It is very smooth and rich and the cavendish mellows the VA/Per . The VA's are the leading player and sweet too the perique adds its normal spice and dried fruits to the smoke and room note. There are notes of oak and citrus as well as dried fruit (raisin, prune, and figs) too. The nick hit is not what a normal VA/Per would provided and hence the all day aspect to the smoke. It does not bite either. The room note however is rough. I cannot smoke this when my wife is home (even outside as coming in is too much for her to bear). I am giving this 3 stars as someone will love this and as an all day VA/Per it would fit the bill. However, I am not an all day smoker and am looking for a little more. I will probably not revisit this again but it is sure to be someones go to all day blend. If you are looking for a smooth round, rich VA/Per for all day this would be it.
Age When Smoked:
6 months
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