SHPC VR Blend

I suppose that once you get past the name of the club - the Sherlock Holmes pipe club - -you are in for a real treat as further qualified.

Here is the key for you: For what it's worth, I am very partial to Samuel Gawith's chocolate blend, the Kendall Cream Blend, and especially the full Virginia flake. When these are not available, as they are often not, I shoot for London blend or the somewhat hay like golden extra.

I really like a tobacco that has a sweetness, not much spice, not much perfume, and one which has a mild cigarette and cigar note. I also like hints of vanilla, citrus, and chocolate. I do not like tobaccos that are laced with whiskey. I do like tobacco that has a hint of earth and wood in it - whenever that is. Tonquin makes me sick. (I suspect that even many of my favorite Gawith blends have Tonquin. So, even mayors chocolate will nauseate me if I smoke it too much. )

Nicotine is a wonderful thing, but certainly not inhaled through cigarettes. This tobacco has a good amount of nicotine in it. Amen! So with all this in mind, I hope this review will help others focus on this wonderful tobacco.

I am still learning how to prepare the broken flake. But it is pretty quick.

Overall I have to say that this tobacco is not a complex symphony. But in many ways is just right for those who like all of the tobaccos, or many of the tobacco's that I mentioned above. In addition it appears to be economical and in supply.

My hat is off to the blender at pipesandcigar.com as for me this is the home run for which I've been waiting. I am in no way associated with pipesandcigar.com.

Regards and enjoy.

I took great pleasure in packing a bowl of this blend. I broke a few hunks off the cake, tore them into smaller pieces, and then gave that just a couple quick pulses in a blade grinder. Obviously it's not ideal in a hurry, but I think the extra step of "ritual" is decidedly enjoyable.

I packed my pipe (a Pete Premier 493 - straight bulldog) in the morning, then tucked it into a case to enjoy at the end of my school day. As such it got a little 'air time,' but not too much I don't think. I expected a bit more moisture to the cake, but this really was darn near perfect to smoke as is once I'd broken it down. It might need a little more open air time if you just do a light by-hand rubbing out. I don't remember having any trouble getting this lit, and once it was going it burned well. One or two times I was leaning toward too hot and had to rein in, and I had a few relights, but nothing crazy.

VA is definitely central to this blend, and if you like the sweetness of a stoved VA then you'll probably be quite happy. The cavendish added a little extra depth to the flavor -- very nice -- and the perique was definitely present but subtle. Mellow and smooth, yet rich with a nice zip of character. I will enjoy the rest of this, and I will definitely order more down the road!

VR blend - wonderful pipe tobacco! I like to break it slowly crumble cake, exploring the components. I like to put in a bowl and enjoy its sweetness and spice. Cake seems dry, but it isn't so. This stuff at the ideal humidity! I don't very like Perique, but here there is a little pinch of Perique. It contrasts the sweetness of Virginia and Cavendish. In This blend Perique is not a lot, as much as is necessary to emphasize the other components and add a little bit of nicotine to the cake. This tobacco is like a holiday for me. Virginia fragrant smell of meadow flowers. Cavendish fill with warm fruity tones. It's full flavor tobacco. It's sweet and mild blend with spicy sparks. VR blend burn good. Roomnote pleasant. 4 points! Highly recommend!

Not a long review here. Very pleasant medium Va Per with a good nicotine content in a slightly dry crumble cake- it smokes well as is, no drying required. Others covered it well, what I wanted to add that wasn't mentioned was the quite nice lemony finish or aftertaste (as with STG Escudo Navy De Luxe). I love that!

I am not going to get too long-winded here but suffice it to say that VR blend is one hell of a Va/Per. VR is a very classy, smooth, and satisfying smoke.I haven't had a Va/Per that I've enjoyed more and I have smoked many. Don't be afraid of the addition of the black cavendish it does nothing but enhance the enjoyment. VR is a bit pricey but worth every shekel. Go order some. NOW!

It looks like they really love great tobaccos in Boston. After trying Great Hiatus I needed to try another blend from the Sherlock Holmes Pipe Club, and VR Blend lived up to my expectations. It's a superb mixture of great Virginias, favoring dark leaf over the bright one. The result is a mellow smoke with nuances ranging from a woodsy fragance to subtle citric notes. The Cavendish adds an extra sweetness, and the Perique, a touch of spice.

A great VaPer, one of my top five at the moment.

I love the crumble cake presentation that pipesandcigars has created here, and the smoke too. This is a great VaPer, spicy and sweet. In keeping with SH, this is great in full bents.

This came from pipesandcigars.com as a krumble cake, and I was expecting a flake. It is one of the mildest and smoothest vaper I have smoked. The perique is a step or two in the background of the Virginias. If you like Bayou Morning you will love this one. It burns to a grey white ash down to the bottom and isn't too hot. Well done SHPC.