VA & Va/PER suggestions

[uberam3rica]

I've been real fond of Virginia and Virginia/Perique blends lately, and was looking for suggestions. I currently have and enjoy Escudo, H&H Virginia Spice, H&H Anniversary Kake, H&H AJ's VA/PER, and McClelland Matured Virginia 25.

 

[jacks6]

C&Ds Bayou Morning and GL Pease Haddo's Delight are tops!

 

[uberam3rica]

I could be mistaken, but I belive I had a sample of Haddos delight once, and rather enjoyed it.

 

[pipesmokingtom]

Is Haddo's a proper Va/Per? I've never thought of it as such, but good it is.
What about the usual suspects? Orlik, PS flakes, Dunhill Flake?
McClelland 2015 Virginia and Perique is a winner winner as well.

 

[johnbarleycorn]

SG FVF.

 

[pipesmokingtom]

I've, surprisingly, never tried FVF. It's just never been in stock when I've put in an order.

 

[pagan]

Bayou Morning or Haddos delight would be my choice

 

[mothernaturewilleatusallforbreakfast]

I started typing and the list was too long. I'll cut to the chase... Samuel Gawith St. James Flake, Samuel Gawith Full Virginia Flake, Capstan Flake Blue, Dunhill Flake, and GLP Fillmore.

 

[derfatdutchman]

I'll throw In another vote for C&D Bayou Morning.

 

[uberam3rica]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to pick a few up on my next order.

 

[ashdigger]

C&D Bayou Morning is dirt cheap in bulk and quite tangy.....delicious.
Solani 633, St. James, P.S. Luxury Navy, P.S. Bullseye and Newminster 400.

 

[mackeson]

VA: McC Blackwoods Flake, C&D Opening Night

VA/Per: GH St James Flake, McC Beacon or Tudor Castle

 

[bryguysc]

VA

SG FVF

McClelland Blackwoods Flake
Vaper

SG St. James Flake

McClelland St. James Woods

McClelland 2015

 

[zekest]

Sutliff makes a fine tinned VaPer.

 

[judcole]

You can do worse than the McClelland's Mature Virginia line. I've smoked 3 out of the 4, and have enjoyed them - especially Nos 22 & 27.

 

[igloo]

I will add C@D Kajun Kake to the mix , very nice crumble cake that comes in a brownie shaped bar .

 

[iamn8]

DNR, Solani 633, Motzek Strang (va/per/bur), and St James.... and these are a few of my favorite things! When the dog bites, when the bee stings

When I'm feeling sad I simply remember my favorite things And then I don't feel so bad

 

[peckinpahhombre]

Telegraph Hill and HU Directors Cut (VaBurPer) are some of my faves.

 

[iamn8]

DAMNIT!! Thanks Peck, knew I forgot one!!! Directors cut!

 

[bigpond]

Here are some of the blends I like;
VA's
fresh citrus, cider, hay, grass-

Butera's Golden Cake, MVF
dried citrus, milk chocolate, malt, bread-

BBF, Old Gowrie



fig, plum, molasses, brown bread (you get the picture)-

FVF
Va-per
-ugh, running out of time-
Briefly,
St James flake get's you a bit of bittersweet cocoa, malty, brown bread, with jammy, figgy stone fruits and a wee kiss of fermented silage.
While Telegraph Hill is less savory, brighter in taste with more of a citrus presence in the Va's and a briney presence from he perique.
All I have time for though I would love to post more expansively. I hope you'll post back, OP, with your discoveries.