Hearth & Home Signature Virginia Spice is ideal for the pipe smoker who really enjoys the clean, sweet spiciness of a mixture of matured Virginias, but who wants something a little different. The difference comes from the use of cool-smoking Perique for a bit of plum and pepper and the addition of maduro cigar leaf to add creaminess and body. If you shy away from Virginia/Perique blends because the smoke is too thin, Virginia Spice is sure to please.
I've been fan of Russ's work for years but only recently got around to trying Virginia Spice. I'm a little surprised at the other reviews for this blend. For me, as a long-time VaPer AND cigar smoker, this stuff really hits my sweet spot. While I find it to be pretty mellow in strength, and I normally gravitate to the stronger stuff, I feel Russ blended this to perfection in flavor and overall balance. The best qualities of all three tobaccos compliment each other very well and it smokes cool and delicious right to the dottle. As far as any type of tongue bite I get none at all, even when smoking it hard and I've smoked it in a variety of pipes.
Right now I've got 8 oz on back order and cannot wait for it to come in. This is absolutely my new favorite everyday/all day smoke.
CL of Rochester, NY
This mix is nice. Albeit a bit light for my taste right now. I think I'll cellar it for a month or so, and see if it picks up a bit. It burns quite hot, even if you sip at it. Out of the bag, it has the taste of the virginias but little perique. I'll try it again around Christmas or New Year and report back.
JH of Neenah, WI
I love Russ' blends and I thought I'd give this one a shot! I was not blown away though, I thought it was good but just not what I was hoping for. You definitely get some of the smooth creaminess of the maduro cigar leaf but, for me, there was just not enough spicey perique. Nevertheless, its a good tobacco if you want a nice creamy, all day kind of smoke!
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