Hearth & Home Viprati
(3.61)
Sweet bright and ripe red Virginias are the base and a fair dose of perique and a touch of special fire cured burley complete a unique package.
Notes: From P&C's website: One of Russ Ouellette's favorite pipe makers is Italian impressario, Luigi Viprati. One thing he learned early on is that Luigi loves Virginia/perique blends, and he asked Russ to try to make something that would remind him of his favorite: Escudo. Russ began by finding three different types of matured Virginias, each with a slightly different flavor profile. To that, Russ added a fair amount of zesty perique, but it was lacking some body, so he found a fire cured burley, with a rich, but subtle flavor that added just enough depth and "kick" to round out the blend.
Details
| Brand | Hearth & Home |
| Series | Marquee Series |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Burley, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | United States |
| 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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3.61 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 41 - 44 of 44 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2022 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
It seems that Mr Russ is very fond of Latakia, and although this mixture is much smaller and more subtle than Chatham Manor, it has still been spotted by me. Someone who knows Mr. Russ should confirm my findings.
No matter how excellent works are, they are not the only ones here. I will smoke many times a day, but I will never smoke only one thing. The wine cellar will not store one style of tobacco.The wife didn't like the smell of the room
No matter how excellent works are, they are not the only ones here. I will smoke many times a day, but I will never smoke only one thing. The wine cellar will not store one style of tobacco.The wife didn't like the smell of the room
Pipe Used:
Briar&Meerschaum&Corn&Clay
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 03, 2021 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I had very high expectations here. Another reviewer of this blend likened the tin note of Viprati to feminine odor - ah yes, that’s Perique for you, that musky perfume of spice and warmth, raw and pungent like Nature itself. I even blushed a little bit when I opened my tin, but only because I think Mother Nature forgot to sit on mine - I just bought a tin of Bright Virginia. No, this was a sweet field of hay, but it tasted as good as it should have when I smoked it. It’s high quality Virginia ribbon with a smoky sprinkling of DFK in the background that doesn’t bite as awfully as some other reviews claim. I’m sure some others will say that if you smoke five tins of Viprati the sixth one contains a Corsican Maiden. They might be right, but I’m not out to wed this one.
Pipe Used:
All of Them
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
New/ 1 Month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 07, 2021 | Strong | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I'm writing this after a long working trip day.
The aroma from the thin is sweet and cytrus. From the beginning its sweetness is evident and could be a little cloying. Latter on some toasty and leathery flavours emerges.
It is not a complex blend, the flavour is almost the same the whole time.
It could be a nicotine bomb, in my opinion, and although I rest it for a while it would produce some moisture. Because of both reasons I would recommend slow smoke.
Marinated with a Los Monges Dark Strong Ale, great way to bring all the flours and bring some complexity to the blend.
In my case best smoked on a briar bent apple.
https://www.instagram.com/kik_rpm/
The aroma from the thin is sweet and cytrus. From the beginning its sweetness is evident and could be a little cloying. Latter on some toasty and leathery flavours emerges.
It is not a complex blend, the flavour is almost the same the whole time.
It could be a nicotine bomb, in my opinion, and although I rest it for a while it would produce some moisture. Because of both reasons I would recommend slow smoke.
Marinated with a Los Monges Dark Strong Ale, great way to bring all the flours and bring some complexity to the blend.
In my case best smoked on a briar bent apple.
https://www.instagram.com/kik_rpm/
Pipe Used:
meerscahum (kavlak), briar bent apple
PurchasedFrom:
estanco (ecuador)
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 04, 2021 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Oh, the Marquee series delivers again. This time with a VaPer of the highest order. Rich, sweet fruitiness that takes on an almost tangy ketchup(not quite) to the under notes. Some lovely wood and slight spice notes creep up from the depths of this blend to be just complex enough without over doing it. The burley adds just the right amount of boldness to the overall character of Viprati. One I will smoke on occasions and always have some in my stock.
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