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AJL67

Lifer
May 26, 2022
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Florida - Space Coast
I know it's all subjective but looking for a bulk that is close to this blend, I have 10 or so tins but that's not going to cut it, this is quickly becoming a staple tobacco to me.

Anyone out there that knows the McConnells that can make a suggestion on a bulk alternative? I have found a shop with a few more tins but at $16 each I'd rather find some bulk to sample first.

Thanks in advance!
 
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vosBghos

vosBghos

Lifer
May 7, 2022
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3,588
Idaho
I don’t want to waste your time I know it’s a kake not a flake. But the Sutliff Crumble Kake Red Virginia is $ 12.12 a tin on SP. And I’ve seen all over that this is supposed to be some quality leaf. I picked up a tin at my local B&M and I must say (though it needed drying time) I smoked it right there at the joint in a brand new Bings Favorite and it was sweet and luxurious, maybe try it?
 
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AJL67

Lifer
May 26, 2022
5,491
28,121
Florida - Space Coast
vosBghos said:
I don’t want to waste your time I know it’s a kake not a flake. But the Sutliff Crumble Kake Red Virginia is $ 12.12 a tin on SP. And I’ve seen all over that this is supposed to be some quality leaf. I picked up a tin at my local B&M and I must say (though it needed drying time) I smoked it right there at the joint in a brand new Bings Favorite and it was sweet and luxurious, maybe try it?
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Literally got a tin yesterday and popped the seal letting some dry right now haha.
 
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lukasstrifeson

lukasstrifeson

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Jun 23, 2019
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vosBghos said:
Yeah nothing like a straight red , hope you enjoy it , I was surprised how rich and complex a flavor this single baccy had
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You guys know McConnell's "Red Virginia" is a va/per blend with a lot of bright virginias/pinch of perique for flavor right?

EDIT: Taste wise it's a lot like Dunhill (now Peterson's) Elizabethan Mixture with some red virginias added, given my sensitivity to red virginias I actually like this blend for its 'balance' to me.
 
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AppalachianPipe92

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lukasstrifeson said:
You guys know McConnell's "Red Virginia" is a va/per blend with a lot of bright virginias/pinch of perique for flavor right?

EDIT: Taste wise it's a lot like Dunhill (now Peterson's) Elizabethan Mixture with some red virginias added, given my sensitivity to red virginias I actually like this blend for its 'balance' to me.
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Perique in this blend is barely noticeable for me. I get more of a casing sweetness than perique. A bit of a stretch to call this a VaPer in my opinion
 
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lukasstrifeson

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Jun 23, 2019
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AppalachianPiper92 said:
Perique in this blend is barely noticeable for me. I get more of a casing sweetness than perique. A bit of a stretch to call this a VaPer in my opinion
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You might be surprised how little perique there are in a lot of VaPer blends, but I'm opening to being wrong here.

I have an open tin in the humidor and will have to give it another bowl but my point still stand - it's not a pure red virginias like the posts were saying; still a very tasty blend though.
 
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AppalachianPipe92

AppalachianPipe92

Lifer
Feb 12, 2022
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North Georgia mountains.
lukasstrifeson said:
You might be surprised how little perique there are in a lot of VaPer blends, but I'm opening to being wrong here.

I have an open tin in the humidor and will have to give it another bowl but my point still stand - it's not a pure red virginias like the posts were saying; still a very tasty blend though.
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Oh I agree - technically, yes this is a VaPer. Still a very tasty blend, I enjoy whatever the sweetness is and actually think adding anymore perique wouldn't be doing any favors
 
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vosBghos

vosBghos

Lifer
May 7, 2022
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Idaho
lukasstrifeson said:
You guys know McConnell's "Red Virginia" is a va/per blend with a lot of bright virginias/pinch of perique for flavor right?

EDIT: Taste wise it's a lot like Dunhill (now Peterson's) Elizabethan Mixture with some red virginias added, given my sensitivity to red virginias I actually like this blend for its 'balance' to me.
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Never had it , saw Raw Red Virginia in the title and on the tin , my bad , also why I was like “ don’t want to waste your time” just saw some rave reviews here and the there about the Sutliff Kake and dug it myself…
 
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