Perique or VA/Per Recommendation

[schmitzbitz]

Since you're coming from the aromatics side, Prairie Wind would be a good introduction to VaPers - sweet & fruit-like, but not "aromatic". [::]

To continue down this line of thought, I would suggest Seattle Pipe Clubs Mississippi River - although liberally spiked with Perique, the sweet Red Va's are at the forefront of this blend.

Blakeney’s Best Acadian Ribbon (McClelland)

I keep meaning to try this, I love the Bayou Slice (and in fact, would recommend it here too!).

 

[olderthandirt]

I would suggest Seattle Pipe Clubs Mississippi River

Hmmm, Krumble Kake, reds, perique, lat .... the best of all things brought together.

Thanks for suggesting this one, it's now on my wish list!

 

[chopz]

just opened a bag of esoterica dunbar. i was really put off by the "tin" note - thinking "wow i hope it doesn't smoke anything like it smells. i had bought it with the intention of jarring it for a while but i had to try some just to make sure i hadn't made a mistake. on smoking it i'd say it's very nice. a bit milder than escudo and bullseye flake in the perique department but had a bit of a tongue bite to it. we'll see how it ages.
i had intended to try a couple other esoterica flavors but seems they're hard to find - grrr. any of you experts have recommendations on how long to keep the dunbar jarred? i got a tin of the mclelland christmas cheer as well but won't be opening that for a while.

 

[rhogg]

So far my take is that Escudo Navy Deluxe is extremely delicious and tasty. Solani Blend #633 is good too. Dunbar is ok; maybe too mild for me..... Not really sure what you mean by light, but none of the above hit me in a vitamin N soft spot.

 

[thesmokindragon]

Agree; Escudo & SG St. James flake also loved Marlin Flake, Davidoff Flake Medallions & H&H Anniversary Kake