Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Escudo Navy De Luxe
(3.48)
A combination of full bodied Virginia from North Carolina and Virginia blended with Perique from Louisiana are the cornerstones in Escudo. The blend is pressed and matured before it is spun and cut into coins. This process ensures the unique character of Escudo.
Notes: Produced by the Cope brothers from 1912 to 1952, at which point they were bought by Gallaher, which produced Escudo until discontinuing it in 1994. A&C Petersen began production in 1997, with the original recipe and presses. Escudo was pulled from US market in 2000 but sold elsewhere. In 2004, production was moved to Orlik/STG and Escudo was reintroduced to the US in 2006.
Details
| Brand | Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Curly Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.48 / 4
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 18, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Escudo.
The name alone evokes a sense of mystery. Like other one name celebrities... Madonna, Cher, Bono, Prince... Escudo.
Okay, enough of the drama. Down to the tobacco.
Escudo was one of the first Va/Pers I ever tried (the first being Orlik Golden Sliced, and there is a little controversy to whether that blend qualifies as a true "Va/Per"). I will be honest that at first, I didn't get it. I couldn't understand why everyone raved about this blend. Sure it was a good smoke, but nothing of the transcendent nature that was touted in reviews. It didn't have Artisan Blend's complexity or Nightcap's punch. I just didn't see anything remarkable about it.
Then I decided to try it again one night, and was busy doing other things in the garage that forced me to slow my puffing cadence way down. I was about a quarter of a bowl through when suddenly the light bulb went on and I finally got it. The only thing I can compare this experience to is when you finally get what Pinot Noir is all about even though you only drink Napa Cabernet.
See, I had really only smoked big Lat bombs like Nightcap, Artisan's Blend, etc. These are the Napa Cabernets. Big. Bold. In your face, and intense. Bigger the Better. So the first time you have a taste of a well-made Pinot Noir, the nuance and elegance is lost on you because you are looking for the Big and the Bold. But after a while, you start to understand why this softer wine is so raved about. Why it is so sought after. And once you get it, you get really get it.
That's what Escudo is. It is like a fine Burgundy Pinot Noir. Nuanced. Elegant. Complex. It doesn't hit you over the head with intensity, it forces you to coax the flavors out slowly and once you find them, you cannot lose them.
The coins are beautiful to look at in their spiral configuration in the tin and the tin aroma is intoxicating. Somewhere between sweet horse feed and a freshly opened box of Fruit Rollups. The preparation is very easy. Either fold and stuff, or rub them out which they do very easily into fine ribbons.
Escudo takes to a light very easily and requires maybe one or two relights as I progress down the bowl.
The flavors range from sweet hay, dried fruits, spicy pepper and baked goods, but the flavors are pervasive and intense once you know what to look for. This is a blend that I could smoke all day, but it is equally nice in the evening.
The nicotine is around a Medium/Low to Medium depending on time of day, when I've eaten and how aggressive I puff. Not too bad.
I never could get Escudo to bite, but it loses a lot of flavor and can lean towards harsh if pushed too hard. It is definitely better to sip and savor.
With age, the blend only gets better. The flavors concentrate and smoke becomes creamier and more full.
Last note, some people compare Escudo to PS Luxury Bullseye Flake, and while LBF is a good blend in its own right, it is nowhere near a substitute for Escudo. While the component tobaccos are similar, the final product is very different. It is like the difference between drinking a glass of chocolate milk and eating a slice of chocolate cake. They're both chocolate, but one is much more rich and intense than the other. That being said, I enjoy LBF and smoke it frequently. But it has to have some age on it in order for me to really enjoy it.
The name alone evokes a sense of mystery. Like other one name celebrities... Madonna, Cher, Bono, Prince... Escudo.
Okay, enough of the drama. Down to the tobacco.
Escudo was one of the first Va/Pers I ever tried (the first being Orlik Golden Sliced, and there is a little controversy to whether that blend qualifies as a true "Va/Per"). I will be honest that at first, I didn't get it. I couldn't understand why everyone raved about this blend. Sure it was a good smoke, but nothing of the transcendent nature that was touted in reviews. It didn't have Artisan Blend's complexity or Nightcap's punch. I just didn't see anything remarkable about it.
Then I decided to try it again one night, and was busy doing other things in the garage that forced me to slow my puffing cadence way down. I was about a quarter of a bowl through when suddenly the light bulb went on and I finally got it. The only thing I can compare this experience to is when you finally get what Pinot Noir is all about even though you only drink Napa Cabernet.
See, I had really only smoked big Lat bombs like Nightcap, Artisan's Blend, etc. These are the Napa Cabernets. Big. Bold. In your face, and intense. Bigger the Better. So the first time you have a taste of a well-made Pinot Noir, the nuance and elegance is lost on you because you are looking for the Big and the Bold. But after a while, you start to understand why this softer wine is so raved about. Why it is so sought after. And once you get it, you get really get it.
That's what Escudo is. It is like a fine Burgundy Pinot Noir. Nuanced. Elegant. Complex. It doesn't hit you over the head with intensity, it forces you to coax the flavors out slowly and once you find them, you cannot lose them.
The coins are beautiful to look at in their spiral configuration in the tin and the tin aroma is intoxicating. Somewhere between sweet horse feed and a freshly opened box of Fruit Rollups. The preparation is very easy. Either fold and stuff, or rub them out which they do very easily into fine ribbons.
Escudo takes to a light very easily and requires maybe one or two relights as I progress down the bowl.
The flavors range from sweet hay, dried fruits, spicy pepper and baked goods, but the flavors are pervasive and intense once you know what to look for. This is a blend that I could smoke all day, but it is equally nice in the evening.
The nicotine is around a Medium/Low to Medium depending on time of day, when I've eaten and how aggressive I puff. Not too bad.
I never could get Escudo to bite, but it loses a lot of flavor and can lean towards harsh if pushed too hard. It is definitely better to sip and savor.
With age, the blend only gets better. The flavors concentrate and smoke becomes creamier and more full.
Last note, some people compare Escudo to PS Luxury Bullseye Flake, and while LBF is a good blend in its own right, it is nowhere near a substitute for Escudo. While the component tobaccos are similar, the final product is very different. It is like the difference between drinking a glass of chocolate milk and eating a slice of chocolate cake. They're both chocolate, but one is much more rich and intense than the other. That being said, I enjoy LBF and smoke it frequently. But it has to have some age on it in order for me to really enjoy it.
Pipe Used:
Various Briars
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
New to 1 Year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 21, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Va/Pers have a special place in my cellar in this babe is in the top 3.A really expceptional blend!once the tin cracks a wonderfull smell comes out!plums,figs,grass and citruses are combined so well that makes you forget all the negatives that might passed you throught the day!the coins are very manageable either to rub or fold in the right moisture.the only difference is that by folding the lighting becomes harder and the burning is slower.while smoking the complexity of the blend amazed me.the virginias combine perfect with the perique from the beggining till the end offering just pleasure.the virginias are citrusy,grassy and sour(reminded me of Dunhill virginias).perique offers plum,figs and some discreet vinegar notes.rarelly some dark fruits popped out making the taste even better.burns slow and medium hot without chance of tongue bite.the nicotime level is medium without making it unsuitable for an all day smoke.the room note is plesant to others.i also noticed a nice aftertaste wich is difficult to find for me.definitelly an all day smoke!
Age When Smoked:
Rubbed and packed at once
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 21, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Despite its unassuming appearance, Escudo is, in fact, something of a minor miracle. Its effortless smoking mechanics are a revelation. If you have struggled at all with tongue bite in the past, this is a tobacco you need to try immediately. I have to believe that no matter what you do, Escudo will not bite you. If, perhaps, you have had trouble keeping a pipe lit properly without puffing too hard, you need to try this tobacco. The ease with which it lights and burns almost unfailingly down to a fine, light-grey ash is uncanny. These unique features allow one to essentially forget the mechanics of smoking the pipe and to focus entirely on the flavor in a way I had never before experienced. And it is a flavor you will want to contemplate: at once bright, fresh, and clean with darker undercurrents of dried fruits, cinnamon and black pepper. Nicotine content is seemingly just enough to stimulate, yet not so much as to agitate.
Although Perique wasn't produced commercially until 1824, Escudo has a certain "Colonial" character, such that one might imagine the founding fathers having smoked something similar. For a (previously) dedicated English smoker, it is a revelation indeed.
Although Perique wasn't produced commercially until 1824, Escudo has a certain "Colonial" character, such that one might imagine the founding fathers having smoked something similar. For a (previously) dedicated English smoker, it is a revelation indeed.
Pipe Used:
Tsuge Kaga 901
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2012 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
All you've heard is true. Very clean flavor, good Virginia taste with mild spice from the Perique. Burns well, Very satisfying smoke. I smoke several blends, Escudo will always have a place in my rotation
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 18, 2022 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Ah, Escudo. This one doesn’t fly under the radar. You’ve probably heard of it, and if you don’t limit yourself to aromatics or a singular genre of tobacco, you’ve likely sampled it. This isn’t my first smoke of it... but it is my first review.
So then. Neat presentation, a ring of little discs circled in the tin. Dark brown and black, mottled with a little tawny gold. Similar in appearance to Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake, without the black cavendish center. Tin note is, in this well-aged sample, a toothsome fig and sweet breadiness— pretty much a dead ringer for Fig Newtons, with the slightest hint of tang. Prelight draw (with fold and stuff into a brand new Robert Vacher poker) is also almost precisely the flavor of Fig Newtons. Lighting is a one-match job, if you’ve taken the time to properly dry your flakes.
Taste, at the beginning, is deceptively simple. A little hay, a tangy, persistent undertone as of cranberry juice, and a little burnt popcorn. Beautiful natural sweetness, as of white grapes. As you sip— this is not a tobacco to be puffed at— a slight brown sugar or jaggery sweetness suggests itself— Virginia. The perique manifests here as tanginess, without being very spicy. Lots of hearty, jaw-filling smoke, for a vaper blend. I don’t taste much on the retrohale, but the spice from the perique kicks in then. So, I don’t retrohale this one very much.
I like this one as a summer smoke, and so it is. 84 degrees at a few minutes before 8 in the evening here. A glass of gin on a single ice cube matches nicely. Not a lawnmower smoke, as there is some complexity, but not so much that I can’t put my feet up and enjoy the night.
Burnt popcorn note intensifies as I move down the bowl, bringing back memories of the public pool we frequented when I was a kid. The staff used to bring out wicker bowls of free popcorn that we ate by the pound on muggy summer nights just like this one.
The few relights this needs are because of the leisurely pace I’m smoking at. The tobacco itself is consistent, burning well, and quite, quite tasty. No harsh or rough spots.
There are flashier Virginia/perique blends. Ones with a little something extra, a little burley or flavoring added to present a deeper, more complex experience. But this one is the classic Va/per for me. It’s the Beatles of tobacco: you might like other bands or blends better. But if you want to get a working knowledge of what music, or the pipesmoking hobby, is all about, you can’t skip over this one. Classic.
So then. Neat presentation, a ring of little discs circled in the tin. Dark brown and black, mottled with a little tawny gold. Similar in appearance to Stokkebye Luxury Bullseye Flake, without the black cavendish center. Tin note is, in this well-aged sample, a toothsome fig and sweet breadiness— pretty much a dead ringer for Fig Newtons, with the slightest hint of tang. Prelight draw (with fold and stuff into a brand new Robert Vacher poker) is also almost precisely the flavor of Fig Newtons. Lighting is a one-match job, if you’ve taken the time to properly dry your flakes.
Taste, at the beginning, is deceptively simple. A little hay, a tangy, persistent undertone as of cranberry juice, and a little burnt popcorn. Beautiful natural sweetness, as of white grapes. As you sip— this is not a tobacco to be puffed at— a slight brown sugar or jaggery sweetness suggests itself— Virginia. The perique manifests here as tanginess, without being very spicy. Lots of hearty, jaw-filling smoke, for a vaper blend. I don’t taste much on the retrohale, but the spice from the perique kicks in then. So, I don’t retrohale this one very much.
I like this one as a summer smoke, and so it is. 84 degrees at a few minutes before 8 in the evening here. A glass of gin on a single ice cube matches nicely. Not a lawnmower smoke, as there is some complexity, but not so much that I can’t put my feet up and enjoy the night.
Burnt popcorn note intensifies as I move down the bowl, bringing back memories of the public pool we frequented when I was a kid. The staff used to bring out wicker bowls of free popcorn that we ate by the pound on muggy summer nights just like this one.
The few relights this needs are because of the leisurely pace I’m smoking at. The tobacco itself is consistent, burning well, and quite, quite tasty. No harsh or rough spots.
There are flashier Virginia/perique blends. Ones with a little something extra, a little burley or flavoring added to present a deeper, more complex experience. But this one is the classic Va/per for me. It’s the Beatles of tobacco: you might like other bands or blends better. But if you want to get a working knowledge of what music, or the pipesmoking hobby, is all about, you can’t skip over this one. Classic.
Pipe Used:
Robert Vacher Laughing Moon Poker
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Ahhhh, Escudo. My tin is a little over 4 years old, so I'm looking forward to this.
Escudo is presented as beautiful round coins, maybe about the diameter of a silver dollar, and maybe half as thick. I'm surprised they stay so intact in the tin, because they seem to fall apart easily when I handle them. It doesn't need much prep or drying time. The coins sort of fall apart into concentric circles and arced ribbons - imagine a slice of onion falling apart into rings and strips. I broke them apart a little with my fingers, loaded the longer strings and chunks in loosely, gradually packing tighter with smaller pieces nearer the top, then sprinkled a few loose crumbs on top for kindling. I chose my Savinelli Capri, a large pipe, and it required three coins.
Two paper matches to get 'er lit, and off we go. Ya know, when someone says VaPer, I think Escudo. This is exactly what a middle-of-the-road VaPer is supposed to taste like in my book, and will forever be the measuring stick of VaPers for me. Medium-full Virginias dominate, with perique just there on the edge. The flavor reminds me of a sweet cereal with a little fruitiness...think raisin bran or something similar - that's good Virginias right there Smile Perique pepper is virtually absent when lightly sipping. Puff a little harder, and I notice a bit of pepperiness. Snork a mouthful of smoke through my nose - hello, perique! Nice peppery burn, just right. Escudo is the very definition of balance. Flavors intensify as I pass the halfway mark. The smoke has a very light and fluffy mouthfeel.
Straw-hay-sweet cereal-dark dried fruit-hint of pepper flavors continue their symphony and it just keeps getting better as I near the bottom of the bowl. A man who checks the time while he smokes a pipe is doing it wrong, but I think this bowl has lasted a bit over an hour - and not one single relight, just a few tamps here and there to stoke the flame.
Beautiful cut, perfect moisture in the tin, extremely well balanced, complex flavor, perfectly behaved. Highly recommended.
Escudo is presented as beautiful round coins, maybe about the diameter of a silver dollar, and maybe half as thick. I'm surprised they stay so intact in the tin, because they seem to fall apart easily when I handle them. It doesn't need much prep or drying time. The coins sort of fall apart into concentric circles and arced ribbons - imagine a slice of onion falling apart into rings and strips. I broke them apart a little with my fingers, loaded the longer strings and chunks in loosely, gradually packing tighter with smaller pieces nearer the top, then sprinkled a few loose crumbs on top for kindling. I chose my Savinelli Capri, a large pipe, and it required three coins.
Two paper matches to get 'er lit, and off we go. Ya know, when someone says VaPer, I think Escudo. This is exactly what a middle-of-the-road VaPer is supposed to taste like in my book, and will forever be the measuring stick of VaPers for me. Medium-full Virginias dominate, with perique just there on the edge. The flavor reminds me of a sweet cereal with a little fruitiness...think raisin bran or something similar - that's good Virginias right there Smile Perique pepper is virtually absent when lightly sipping. Puff a little harder, and I notice a bit of pepperiness. Snork a mouthful of smoke through my nose - hello, perique! Nice peppery burn, just right. Escudo is the very definition of balance. Flavors intensify as I pass the halfway mark. The smoke has a very light and fluffy mouthfeel.
Straw-hay-sweet cereal-dark dried fruit-hint of pepper flavors continue their symphony and it just keeps getting better as I near the bottom of the bowl. A man who checks the time while he smokes a pipe is doing it wrong, but I think this bowl has lasted a bit over an hour - and not one single relight, just a few tamps here and there to stoke the flame.
Beautiful cut, perfect moisture in the tin, extremely well balanced, complex flavor, perfectly behaved. Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Capri
Age When Smoked:
4 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 20, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
As somebody that likes lots of perique in my va/pers, I thought this blend would bore me. I was wrong. Fresh out of the tin I admit I was a bit underwhelmed, but after some time to rest in the jar, it came to life. Yes this is on the more grassy, hay like side of virginia. Not normally my style, but WOW does it work here. The bread like notes mixed with this extremely high quality perique really made me a fan. Huge smoke output. The perique intensity and the Virginia body really bloom as you smoke down the bowl. The smoke tickles my tongue with a prickly spice then fades beautifully making me want to do it again. Really great as the first smoke of the day.
Pipe Used:
Briar and cobs
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
1 week
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 11, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Escudo is one venerable blend that has survived several iterations more or less intact, at least the current, STG version suggests this. In the tin are large, thin slices of “navy roll” tobacco, aka “coins” consisting of a range of soft, tasty VAs and soft Perique, with several shades of the former due to leaf treatment, the gamut running from gold to medium and very dark brown, pretty much black bits. The various bits are blended then reconstituted to make the sheets that make up the rolls that are sliced to make the coins (whew). The tin note suggests the smoke, meadow grasses and faint, fragrant wood, along with ethereal meadow flower notes, and mostly plums from the Perique over the tobacco. Spices are more cardamom than coriander, and more fruity paprika than pepper, and there is a trace of anise. The taste follows the scents, and all is well from top to bottom. It takes a little doing to light it straight from the tin, but this is how I like to smoke it, and it burns well. While I like Perique a lot, I don’t like a lot of Perique, so Escudo suits me fine. Strength is shy of medium, and tastes run medium. I love the room note, which IMO is tame and pleasant for a Perique blend. Aftertaste trails off the smoke.
It seems like a popular pastime at TR to compare Escudo to Dunhill’s Deluxe Navy Rolls, so why not? I see and taste the former as generally lighter than the latter, from the tin through the smoke, and Escudo lights a little harder, then it burns down better for me. DDNR has more stoved leaf, and its Perique is more figgy than plummy, also more sour, with a little more pepper. If there is such a thing as an “all day” VA/Per, it might be Escudo, while DDNR might be a bit too much for this, at least for most. Other than this, they are similar, for sure, and four stars for both these terrific VA/Pers. IMO, everyone should try both. What an age we live in!
It seems like a popular pastime at TR to compare Escudo to Dunhill’s Deluxe Navy Rolls, so why not? I see and taste the former as generally lighter than the latter, from the tin through the smoke, and Escudo lights a little harder, then it burns down better for me. DDNR has more stoved leaf, and its Perique is more figgy than plummy, also more sour, with a little more pepper. If there is such a thing as an “all day” VA/Per, it might be Escudo, while DDNR might be a bit too much for this, at least for most. Other than this, they are similar, for sure, and four stars for both these terrific VA/Pers. IMO, everyone should try both. What an age we live in!
Pipe Used:
small pot preferred
PurchasedFrom:
cupojoes
Age When Smoked:
fresh; also jarred for ages; keep moist
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I enjoy VaPer blends as a rule but this was my first and continues to be the benchmark by which all others will be measured. While there are some like Dorchester and Dunbar that seem to take the genre in a very different and delicious direction, this is still the standard bearer for me. The tin note begins the experience and for me is almost as enjoyable as the smoke itself (I can always sneak a quick sniff even when I don't have time for a pipe and receive some quick gratification). The note is like taking raisins and figs and leaving them in the sun for a day on a bed of hay that was stored in the back of an old dry barn for a year. Throw in a small hadfull of fresh grass clippings and squeeze a bit of lemon on it and you have your tin note. Opening my mason jar is much easier than preparing that salad. The smoking experience for me is typical for this type of VaPer (Dunhill Navy Rolls, Stokebye's, etc.) it is pure simple smoking pleasure. Fold and stuff, rub it out or however you prepare it and just smoke and relax. This is not a contemplative smoke. The flavors are bready with dark fruits and pepper. There are some grassy and citrus notes as well. The toasty peppery smoke is consistent throughout the bowl and relights will give you a full flavored burst all the way to the bottom. The balance of the tobacco's in this blend and the spun coin preparation is what makes this the champion of VaPer's in my mind. Everything is in perfect harmony. The after taste is pleasant as well as the room note (at least to me). I like to play with the packing and do notice different "looks" if you fold and stuff vs rubbing out. I will admit I only fold and stuff on the days I run with scissors, it too risky to do all the time as I have screwed it up more times than I like to admit.
Pipe Used:
Briar's and cobs
Age When Smoked:
from fresh to 2 years old
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 26, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Hail to the king! This one will be short and sweet, guys, because I just simply seem to echo everyone else here. This is THE BEST VaPer out there. It packs so much flavor that you really can't stop with just one bowl. First, the tin note is tangy and fresh VA. It is a bit more mellow and slightly fruity to my nose. The coins are easy to rub out and pack well. The only issue that I have is that some tins are a bit too dry (and I like my tobacco pretty dry) while others are just perfect. This is a very minor issue and it really doesn't affect the smoking qualities after letting a pouch button sit in the tin for a few hours.
Lighting up a bowl of this is a dream! It stays pretty consistent throughout the bowl but never gets old! It's much sweeter in flavor than any other VaBur that I have had. The Perique is there, but it plays more of a supporting role to the VA's (as it should) by adding a darker sweetness and that pinch of peppery zest. It will bite, as most VA's will, when puffed too hard - but trust me, you will want to savor this blend! Smoke this stuff in a meer and you'll find yourself burning through a tin in one setting. It's that damn good.
Lighting up a bowl of this is a dream! It stays pretty consistent throughout the bowl but never gets old! It's much sweeter in flavor than any other VaBur that I have had. The Perique is there, but it plays more of a supporting role to the VA's (as it should) by adding a darker sweetness and that pinch of peppery zest. It will bite, as most VA's will, when puffed too hard - but trust me, you will want to savor this blend! Smoke this stuff in a meer and you'll find yourself burning through a tin in one setting. It's that damn good.
Pipe Used:
Meers, Various briars
PurchasedFrom:
JR Cigars, pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh & aged (approx. 6+ months)
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