Bufflehead Canvasback Decoy
(3.13)
Ribbon cut Old Belt Virginia mixture with Perique added for natural flavoring. Very light in taste for those requesting a milder English tobacco suitable for smoking all day. Mild Virginia/Perique blend.
Details
| Brand | Bufflehead |
| Blended By | David Windsor |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2017 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A true Virginia/Perique, Canvasback Decoy was one I enjoyed on rare occasions back in the early 2000's when I still had a couple of tins. Whenever I had a hankering for quality grassy Virginia with a little Red in it for sweetness, combined with a light dose of Perique, this was the one I went to. Just a really nice tobacco that I miss.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 23, 2002 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This was the second tin I tried of Bufflehead tobacco from the 2001 chicago pipe show. I aged this tin also 9 months. First thing I smelled when the tin was opened was the smell of lemon and lime from the Va's in the tobacco. The Perique added a bit of spice to it, but was a awsome smoke, The only thing I regret was about smoking this tin was I had only bought one and didn't have any left to age longer. This tobacco will age well and the sugars in the Va's will just mellow out the longer it ages. I plan on getting more to let them age longer. I will re-review them at a later date to compare my notes. on a scale of 1 to 10 i also rated this a 9.5 I believe this is a 10 if left to age longer than 9 months.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 30, 2001 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
Canvasback is a Virginia/Perique blend exclusively manufactured by McClelland for the Bufflehead Shop. I received my first tin of this blend this afternoon and just popped the lid.
When first opening the tin, the smoker is greeted by the aged wine, rotting vegetation, fermented aroma so familiar to and loved by those appreciative of perique blends. The tin description says that this blend contains sugary Old Belt Virginia and perique. The colors in the tin are a mixture of reddish brown and black which appear to be well blended together. This is a ribbon cut tobacco, and while slightly moist when first opened, I was able to keep the pipe lit with only three matches. I smoked this in a no name bent billiard.
At first light, I was met with the spiciness of the perique, but the sweetness of the virginias emerged rather quickly. The can description says "well-aged and sugary" . This is descriptive and true. While not as round and full as Solani 633, this is a softer blend than McClelland's #2015. The Virginias are sugary. It never did get sharp on the tongue. Towards the end of the bowl the perique's familiar raisony taste could be detected. I believe this would make a better all day smoke than the #2015.
I would highly recommend this blend.
Steve Thomas
When first opening the tin, the smoker is greeted by the aged wine, rotting vegetation, fermented aroma so familiar to and loved by those appreciative of perique blends. The tin description says that this blend contains sugary Old Belt Virginia and perique. The colors in the tin are a mixture of reddish brown and black which appear to be well blended together. This is a ribbon cut tobacco, and while slightly moist when first opened, I was able to keep the pipe lit with only three matches. I smoked this in a no name bent billiard.
At first light, I was met with the spiciness of the perique, but the sweetness of the virginias emerged rather quickly. The can description says "well-aged and sugary" . This is descriptive and true. While not as round and full as Solani 633, this is a softer blend than McClelland's #2015. The Virginias are sugary. It never did get sharp on the tongue. Towards the end of the bowl the perique's familiar raisony taste could be detected. I believe this would make a better all day smoke than the #2015.
I would highly recommend this blend.
Steve Thomas
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