GQ Tobaccos Swamp Flower
(3.25)
Perique is a powerful tobacco, both in flavour and strength. The long fermentation process makes it a tobacco commonly used as a condiment, used in small proportions to enrich the taste. You would expect to find perique with a gold Virginia or mixed in with a powerful Balkan/English blend.
Swamp Flower however, is different story altogether; based upon a heavy foundation of Kentucky and fire cured Virginias, this gives the blend a solidly rich and earthy footing. In order to give the tobacco a subtle sweeter edge, some flue cured Virginias are added together with a classic Lakeland geranium topping; then along comes the perique; a hefty portion is used to give the blend a little more oomph; after which a minuscule dusting of Turkish Izmir is added to furnish the blend a better combustion without making little difference to the tobacco.
The smoke is very rich, dark and complex; and the high amount of perique bestows this blend a spicy experience, however, it confers it with a delicate light floral contrast. It is not a smoke for those who don’t like tobaccos with high nicotine content, as this packs an all-powerful punch!
Details
| Brand | GQ Tobaccos |
| Series | House Series |
| Blended By | Glynn Quelch |
| Manufactured By | Glynn Quelch |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Kentucky, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Floral Essences |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Extremely Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium to Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Very Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01, 2016 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
The nutty, woody, toasty, earthy Kentucky and fire cured fermented dark fruit sweet, earthy Virginias form a base for this blend. The flue cured Virginias add some citrus and grass in a support role. The spicy, raisiny, plumy, figgy perique tends to overshadow the other components a little.The smokey, woody, dry, sour Izmir is a condimental addition. The geranium topping does sublimate some of the nuances that you would normally expect to find in the tobaccos, though it does allow their basic characteristics to shine. The nic-hit is a shade past medium. No chance of bite or harshness. Well balanced with some complexity, it’s a little moist, but really doesn’t need any dry time. Burns just below a moderate pace, very cool and clean with a smooth, tenaciously rich consistent flavor from start to finish. Requires an average number of relights, and leaves hardly any moisture in the bowl. Has a pleasantly sweet and floral after taste that lingers a mite. The room note is the same with a little strength. Not an all day smoke, but those experienced in this kind of mixture will find it repeatable.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2015 | Extremely Strong | Medium | Very Full | Tolerable to Strong |
For me,not a daytime smoke.I much prefer to be campus mantis during waking hours,however,a bowl of this before bedtime put one nicely to sleep,and at very little expense. Just starting to try GQ blends,and boy,are they good.Just waiting for one to hit that spot that Granny Smith talks about(ladies of such constitution need a mention). This weed really packs a punch for me,even after 50 years of smoking mostly Havanas and pipe tobacco of a dubious nature,not inhaled,like Bill Clinton,which is why I'm still knocking about. To the tobacco,then.Most unusual,to say the least.There is a tinge of Lakeland,but it seems masked by the perique and Virginia.got some background oriental thing going on,giving the tobacco an excellent balance as well as spiciness.Will not be purchasing again,though,'cos I'd rather spend the money on a good single malt,however,if you like something a bit different and intelligently put together,with a severe N hit,do try this one. Update: a night later.A real powerhouse of a tobacco with high nicotine content,but yet,for some reason,highly enjoyable and tolerable ,due to years of smoking.No discernible bite,highly enjoyable,in my new Savinelli that I got on eBay at a snip.I might get this again
Pipe Used:
Jepperson and Savinelli
PurchasedFrom:
GQ tobaccos
Age When Smoked:
Still 63
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 08, 2016 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The Kentucky and Perique are well-balanced, and toned-down a bit by the VAs. The Oriental isn't really detectable (by me at least), but no doubt helps give the blend its moderate complexity. The Geranium is certainly present, but if you've tried any of the GH floral-cased offerings, it is far from the main player in the blend's taste. The burn-rate is pretty much average for the cut. For those who haven't tried similarly-based blends or florals (or both), it will no doubt be surprising. For those who have, it should still be (or would be if not now discontinued) a pleasant but not excellent addition to their smoking experience.
Pipe Used:
briars and meers
PurchasedFrom:
GQ
Age When Smoked:
after purchase
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Another amazing blend from GQ Tobaccos. Completely different from any other tobacco that I've ever tasted. The aromas of the flowers are extremely clear. It also has the flower flavour in the taste and aftertaste. Low-medium body, with medium bitterness.
Pipe Used:
Peterson POY 2016 w/ filter
PurchasedFrom:
GQ Tobaccos
Age When Smoked:
New
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