Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) C'est La Vie
(2.52)
C’est La Vie means “It's the life!”, and this smooth and satisfying, richly aromatic blend will definitely bring your taste buds to life. Made mostly of the finest flue-cured tobaccos, it is gently pressed and cut in the traditional cavendish method. This process infuses the leaf with a richly sweet and creamy note of French vanilla flavor. Even though the enrapturing aroma will fill the room, the taste is remarkably subtle, and it’s wonderfully easy on the tongue. Take yourself on an intriguing Parisian vacation with the goodness of C’est La Vie.
Details
| Brand | Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Cavendish |
| Flavoring | Vanilla |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce pouch |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.52 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 07, 2017 | Very Mild | Medium | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
WOW,, This is seriously under-rated here guys,, I mean Darn,, this is one of the best tobacco's I have ever smoked and there's a lot of "pouch-envy" here. In that,, I mean pouch tobaccos are often under-rated because they are cheap and widely available. A form of subconscious economic discrimination,, LOL,,, 🙁
Anyhoo,, the review,, great room note great light VA/Burley character. Smells heavenly in the pouch as well. Burns evenly and with little moisture, NO BITE,,!! and is just plain enjoyable to smoke. Vanilla? I think it would have been better not to declare a "flavoring" here just leave that out of the name and see what the imagination would bring out in folks. Lots of negativity is instantly inspired in some pipesters when any aromatic (vanilla etc.) is mentioned,,
For me, this is one of my all time favorites, and I have smoked through the pouch faster than any tobacco I have ever tried (save one) in my 30+ years of pipe smoking.
English smokers? Why bother trying something you've already decided you'll hate before smoking it? Have your NightCap and be happy no need to buy this one.
Aromatic lovers? Mild VA and burley fans? Apply here.. I'll certainly be ordering more of this,, It's a winner and a pal for me and my pipe... 🙂
Good Draw to You,, Cheers,,,
Glorfindel
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Anyhoo,, the review,, great room note great light VA/Burley character. Smells heavenly in the pouch as well. Burns evenly and with little moisture, NO BITE,,!! and is just plain enjoyable to smoke. Vanilla? I think it would have been better not to declare a "flavoring" here just leave that out of the name and see what the imagination would bring out in folks. Lots of negativity is instantly inspired in some pipesters when any aromatic (vanilla etc.) is mentioned,,
For me, this is one of my all time favorites, and I have smoked through the pouch faster than any tobacco I have ever tried (save one) in my 30+ years of pipe smoking.
English smokers? Why bother trying something you've already decided you'll hate before smoking it? Have your NightCap and be happy no need to buy this one.
Aromatic lovers? Mild VA and burley fans? Apply here.. I'll certainly be ordering more of this,, It's a winner and a pal for me and my pipe... 🙂
Good Draw to You,, Cheers,,,
Glorfindel
>>>>>>
Pipe Used:
Peterson Christmas 2016 (Pot style)
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
New Pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 02, 2018 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This blend is definitely “creamy” and quite nice in general. It’s the stickiest/gooiest blend I’ve ever experienced. There is absolutely no bite, which is a good thing because I felt the whole time like I was having to puff on it pretty hard to keep it lit. Room note is one of the best, and the taste is not far behind. Highly recommended pouch blend!
Pipe Used:
MM cob
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
Fresh pouch
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 20, 2023 | Mild | Medium | Very Mild | Strong |
Short and SWEET Absolutely wonderful smells like my wife is baking a delicious chocolate cake no bite white ashe at the end good anytime flue cured at its best.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 22, 2020 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I purchased Cest LaVie, online, and found this to be one of the best pipe smoking tobacco’s I have ever smoked....Mild yet a very smooth vanilla flavored tobacco
Pipe Used:
Cobs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 27, 2019 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This is a mild blend from the folks at STG. The vanilla topping does not overpower. I get good tobacco flavor from this. Not too moist from the pouch. Loads and lights easily. Smooth, creamy smoke and flavor. The room note is very nice. A keeper in my rotation.
Pipe Used:
Cob, Dr. Grabow
Age When Smoked:
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 07, 2018 | Extremely Mild | Extremely Mild | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant |
I like "C'est la Vie" for pretty much the same reasons as other commentators dislike it. Smoking for smell not taste, I appreciate the lack of a syrupy sweet vanilla sludge taste. Non-smokers around compliment the gentle vanilla aroma, and I like the fact that it does not permanently infuse curtains, car or clothing with a heavy after-smell. The cut and extra little bit of humidity means that, for me, it smokes smoothly to the bottom of the bowl into a fine powder so that there is hardly any ash to fuss with. I was looking for a light gentle-on-the-tongue tobacco similar to the Golden Blend Vanilla that I get in France, and C'est la Vie fits the bill perfectly.
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