Va/Per suggestion

[Senator]

I really like GLP Haddo's Delight. Even though it's a VaPer, it's not a typical one. It's not for everybody...but it's got a great flavour and I've got my favourite pipe (Peterson Silver Spigot) dedicatd to it.

You can't go wrong with SG's St James Flake...but of course, it's a flake.

[SailorJack]

I buy mostly bulk blends. So I would suggest either Peter Stokkebye's Luxury Bullseye Flake or McClelland Bulk No.2015 Virginia Flake. Can't beat'em for the price.

[mcdevster]

i just tried escudo.. i really like it - i found it slightly limited to certain flavors the first time i tried it - then like the silly novice i am - really gave my pipes a thorough cleaning and tried it again - i found so much more complexity.. i think i'm beginning to see how ghosts can haunt your pipe..
i think the first time i tried it i was thinking oh just another virginia that everyone raves about.. the second time i think i saw the action between the perique and the virginia.. and it was not at all boring..

[hagen]

Originally Posted by Dedalus

Thanks all. After taking into account all of these suggestions, reading through tobacco reviews, and plowing through SlowT's Va/Per showdown, I've decided to include a tin of McConell's Scottish Cake and a tin of Escudo in my next order. As soon as it shows up there'll be pics posted of my meager pipe and tobacco collection. Really looking forward to that Scottish Cake. Cheers.

a fine choice!

you'll probably find that escudo is a good deal stronger and bigger tasting than scottish cake. where escudo is regarded by many (including me) as THE standard va-per, scottish cake contains only a smidgen perique (if any at all!), but they're both delightfull blends.

[Vrbas]

Would you say that Escudo is to VaPer as Penzance is to Latakia? Cause if so, hot dog i need to jump on that train and try me some.

[Slow Triathlete]

Escudo and Scottish Cake..............2 of my favorites!! You won't be disappointed!

PM me if you want any other suggestions. There are several choices from pipesandcigars.com in their Hearth & Home series (http://pipesandcigars.com/ruouhobl.html). As you can tell by my showdown, I like them very much. You also might want to try Low Country's Waccamaw (http://www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/...oduct_id=32143). It's available on smokingpipes.com. It is made for them specifically by Cornell & Diehl. It is a VaPer but they also add Izmir leaf which is another spice tobacco that is similar to Perique. The combination is great!!

[Professor Mike]

Originally Posted by Vrbas

Would you say that Escudo is to VaPer as Penzance is to Latakia? Cause if so, hot dog i need to jump on that train and try me some.

Buy a ticket,Ride the train. You'll enjoy the ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Vrbas

Would you say that Escudo is to VaPer as Penzance is to Latakia? Cause if so, hot dog i need to jump on that train and try me some.

I still have your address (tee hee)

[Senator]

I never got around to trying Escudo when venturing into the VaPer blends. My local B&M had some problems getting it in and my online e-tailer did not have it in stock.

Might be time to start searching for some again.

[RJpuffs]

Originally Posted by Senator

I never got around to trying Escudo when venturing into the VaPer blends. My local B&M had some problems getting it in and my online e-tailer did not have it in stock.

Might be time to start searching for some again.

I have your address too (tee hee x2)

[Vrbas]

You son of a

[pro2625]

I got to try escudo today and it was very good

[Johan.Stockholm]

Although I´m quite new to pipe smoking I have to second the recommendation on McConnells Scottish Cake.

/JS