Va/Pers off the beaten path

[deathmetal]

I admit the fascination over this genre is a bit over the top, but there are some real standouts.
Specifically, Former's Straight Grain Flake and Savinelli Doblones d'Oro.
Any other off-the-beaten-path varieties like these?

 

[captainprophesy]

I know Firestorm is not really off the beaten path... But god damn is sure is delicious.

 

[seacaptain]

Best one I've had so far, which isn't many, is Rattray's marlin flake.

 

[cobguy]

There's a few that don't get as much mention as the old Escudo, LBF, etc ...
1. McClelland #2015

2. GLP Cumberland (addition of DFK is great)

3. C&D Bayou Morning

4. 4 Noggins Prairie Wind

5. H&H Louisiana Red

6. H&H Viprati

7. Low Country Waccamaw (added Orientals are superb!)

 

[jackswilling]

Beacon Extra

 

[mikestanley]

Telegraph Hill is a favorite Va Per blend of mine.

It and 2015 fill a large portion of that category of my stocks.

Mike S.

 

[blackbeard]

Not sure if it's part of the beaten path; however Sutliff Private Stock - Golden Age was one for me. I received a bag of it from the Free Pipe Project, and it was my first experience with a VaPer. I am not sure of the age, so it may be different right out of the tin. When I opened it...I couldn't hardly stand it. I HATE the smell of vinegar and that was the first thing I picked up. So, I put it on the back burner for a while. Finally gave in, smoked a bit of it...and wasn't happy. Couldn't get the vinegar smell out of my mustache, but the taste was so much different. I went back for more....then more...and before I knew it, I was out. Compared to Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture, it stomped it even with it's weird smell. I need to get more, but it's not been on P&C and that's where my orders have been for now.
In short, Sutliff Private Stock - Golden Age after a bit of smoking was one of the better tobaccos I've smoked in general so far. When I get to a point where I start storing tobaccos and have what I like down, I will certainly have to get 3-4 to age and a couple to smoke.

 

[perdurabo]

Haddo's Delight. The Beast of All Va/Pers. But You knew that.

 

[blackbeard]

Haddo's Delight. The Beast of All Va/Pers. But You knew that.

Actually, I didn't. Have delved into a few areas, but only glanced VaPers so far. So, will have to add that to my list I suppose.

 

[jackswilling]

"The Beast of All Va/Pers"
At first I thought you said "best" which is for sure not a consensus, but "beast" yes.

 

[buroak]

McClelland's Blakeney's Best Bayou Slice is a personal favorite. For a bolder VaPer I like H&H Viprati.

 

[lestrout]

A few more sleepers - the Sherlock Holmes Pipe Club VR Blend and Castello Fiammata.
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[edgreen]

Rimboche SJ, Brigham Legends Acadian, and McClellands bulk broken cake Va/Per

 

[dustmite]

I like C&D Poplar Camp, a blend that's almost never mentioned...

 

[iamn8]

Under the caption of off the beaten path Va/per Motzek Strang must be mentioned.

 

[michaelmirza]

Haddo's Delight, Sixpence, and Deception Pass come to mind.

 

[aristokles]

Although I smoke loads of Bayou Morning I really love McClelland's Blakeney's Best Acadian Ribbon.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

+1 for Acadian Ribbon. I have come to love the Blakeney process, toasted Virginia, mmmm....
McClelland has a whole bunch of VaPers, and I haven't found a bad one in the bunch.

 

[mikestanley]

McClelland Top Hat is almost never talked abut here. I have an unopened tin but have not tried it yet. Anyone have experience with it?
Mike S.

 

[perdurabo]

Also C&D Buffalo Soldier all time fav. Predominantly Red Virgina with a nice dose of Perique with a splash of Latakia.
This week I go down the path many have gone. Death Meatal has enticed me to Soak Perique in Rum, By this Friday I'll let you guys know what happens. Calling this the Rum/Per. Yea I said it, Rumper..