Hearth & Home Sierra Nevada
(3.67)
Difficult to define, this blend contains seven different tobaccos with a flavor that is both unique and satisfying. Sierra Nevada is perfect for a hike in the mountains or while relaxing in front of a fire. This Virginia, Oriental, Perique blend is complex and intriguing with a hint of spice, enjoy!
Notes: The Sierra Nevada blend was created by Russ Ouellette for the West Coast Pipe Show in November 2011.
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Marquee Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | pipesandcigars.com |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 2oz Tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 1 of 1 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2012 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
I wanted to get the "review ball rolling" so I just popped open a new tin, didn't let it dry or breath, just stuffed it in a small bent apple and fired away.
It took the match well and burned at a nice rate. My initial reaction was ,"does this contain Yenidje?". It was a medium natural sweetness with some spice and an incense type of scent ( Yenidje or Perique ?) . It was well balanced, slightly spicy and very interesting. The Nic was better than medium.
I became obsessed trying to identify similar blends and thus I totally blocked out what the Perique or Virginias were doing, sorry. I think this might be similar to Dunhills London Blend (W/o Lat.) or McClellands Tudor Castle. I then called in the "Smell Critic (wife)", she said it smelled like toast !!! not what I expected, but that's pretty positive for her!
I've had my share of harsh reviews against some of Russ's blends, and some unjustly as I didn't give enough sampling time, but one thing I will always say is, " you never pay for water weight". This comes ready to smoke without drying and the tin is filled to the brim.
I'll modify this review as I smoke more, but I'm game to start this off with 4 stars.
Updated 4/21/12- after trying this off and on for a few months, I've decided this is a little flat to deserve 4 stars. I detect a Kentucky/Burley component. Still a nice blend, but 3 stars.
It took the match well and burned at a nice rate. My initial reaction was ,"does this contain Yenidje?". It was a medium natural sweetness with some spice and an incense type of scent ( Yenidje or Perique ?) . It was well balanced, slightly spicy and very interesting. The Nic was better than medium.
I became obsessed trying to identify similar blends and thus I totally blocked out what the Perique or Virginias were doing, sorry. I think this might be similar to Dunhills London Blend (W/o Lat.) or McClellands Tudor Castle. I then called in the "Smell Critic (wife)", she said it smelled like toast !!! not what I expected, but that's pretty positive for her!
I've had my share of harsh reviews against some of Russ's blends, and some unjustly as I didn't give enough sampling time, but one thing I will always say is, " you never pay for water weight". This comes ready to smoke without drying and the tin is filled to the brim.
I'll modify this review as I smoke more, but I'm game to start this off with 4 stars.
Updated 4/21/12- after trying this off and on for a few months, I've decided this is a little flat to deserve 4 stars. I detect a Kentucky/Burley component. Still a nice blend, but 3 stars.
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