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Hearth & Home - Viprati 1.75oz
Simply one of the best
What can you say about something that is one of your favorite tobacco blends? The blend is extremely well balanced and structured. I know it is a Virginia Perique but it's unlike any other VaPer that I have had. This tobacco is perfect every time, no matter what pipe I put it into. It has fruit up front like wild berries and the fragrance of a spring strawberry... a little tart, a little green, but with a sweet kiss that promises sugar later. Only it is the kiss that you get again and again and you are never overwhelmed. So there you have it... it's a tobacco you can rely upon to always be enjoyable for exactly what it was the last time. It's not to say this blend has no subtlety, to the contrary I enjoy contemplating its flavors very much. But it's like a really, really good whiskey or wine... it is always excellent and it is always exactly what you expect. If you aren't "allergic" to perique, I'd recommend you try it.

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Kendal #7
Quality, unique, pure tobacco
I really enjoy this tobacco as it’s easy to pack and keep lit. As someone else said it is very well mannered. It’s not topped or flavored or scented in my way that I can detect. It’s a rich and satisfying smoke with a fairly pleasant room note. That said it is a tad acrid and lightly cigar like. The cigar quality for me knocks this down a bit. It may be an excellent base to mix with other cool burning tobaccos such as a cavendish or even Latakia. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a real straight tobacco taste.

Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation - Morning Blend
Just about perfection
This is a very satisfying pipe tobacco. It’s excellent in the AM and it’s still excellent at noon. It’s very reliable to load but burns a little fast. This isn’t bad for me personally as I use this in the morning and at lunch and I don’t want a 30 minute pipe. I’m not retired yet. Then I’ll be able to smoke the rough cut ribbons and hard bars all day long (can’t wait!). Until then there is this delicious, subtly topped, satisfying tobacco to keep me going. Great job Stokkebye!

Cornell & Diehl - Burley Flake #4 2oz
Shows what burley can do
This is a satisfying and perfectly smoky, sweet blend. It has enough bright burley and fruity red VA to make the Latakia become that thing that it can become when it is not overwhelming. I enjoy this with a big homemade latte on quiet mornings when I have some time to think. I find it hard to imagine any pipe smoker who enjoys a strong blend, at least occasionally, not enjoying this one. Give it time to settle down or it will bite you. The required pacing along with the subtle sweet smokiness of it is what makes it the thoughtful smoke that it is. Just lean into it.