Tobaccos Lane Limited - 125th Anniversary

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	JimInks (3048)	2015-10-29		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

The sweet Virginias are tart and tangy citrusy, fairly grassy, hay-like, and acidic with light earth, wood and floral notes, and dominates the blend. The earthy, woody perique is a minor component, offering just a hint of spice to go along with a little fig, plum and raisin. There’s a fruitiness that comes from a very mild topping from which I sense a little apricot. The tobacco is fairly dry and you may wish to hydrate it a mite, depending on your personal preference. The strength is just short of the center of mild to medium. The taste level is in that center. The nic-hit is a step behind the strength threshold. Won't bite or get harsh, but has a few small rough edges. Burns well, requires few relights, and the flavor is very consistent and a little creamy to the finish. Leaves virtually no moisture in the bowl. Has a short lived, pleasant after taste and room note.

It would be hard to recommend it to an initial adventurer into the VaPer world only because the perique content isn’t high enough to give a fair take on what a VaPer can taste like. It’s enjoyable enough to puff on and sweet enough to satisfy your craving for a pleasant all day smoke, but lacks the depth to be more than a mindless work and play smoke when compared to other VaPers on the market. Two and a half stars.

-JimInks

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	StevieB (2081)	2016-07-23		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

Lane Limited - 125th Anniversary (bulk).

This came free with an order from Smokingpipes.com, and I can't complain, it's a very good smoke. If a blend's a free bonus I don't mind if it's rank, it hasn't cost me anything! But other times, like this, I could see myself ordering a good quantity of it to cellar.

The aroma from the pouch carries a sort of Christmas pudding type note, this carries over into the smoke: fruit and some honey/sugar. It doesn't seem steadfastly aromatic, but flavoured nevertheless. The Perique tastes very high quality: this works wonders with the fruitiness, and is possibly partly responsible for a proportion of it. I don't get much of the brighter Virginia coming through, there's not too many citrus/grass notes, I get a lot more of the sweeter fruit notes.

To me, the fruity qualities dominate the first half, but after some time a sort of bready/doughy flavour comes over: fresh bread..... yum! It tastes like it's good for your soul, LOL!

The burn's very good from 125th, even if it can be a little warm, it's very even and independent. And despite the smoke carrying a slight flavour, it doesn't bite any.

Finally, the room-note's just as pleasant as the flavour, and the nicotine's about mild to medium.

Very highly recommended:

Four stars.

Pipe Used: Peterson Harp #03

Age When Smoked: 1 month

Purchased From: Freebie with Smokingpipes.com order

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	Gentleman Zombie (729)	2015-06-10		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant

This is a nice tasting blend. There's a very mild topping here and it's not real easy to tell what's natural and what isn't. I think the topping is honey, but I might be wrong. Anyway, there are notes of sweet hay and honey and a mild toasty Cavendish note. The Perique adds just a touch of figs and spice. This is very well done.

Mild to medium in body. Medium in taste. Very mild in flavoring. This is the bulk version and it comes at the perfect moisture level. Burns well. I used only cobs here because they bring out the flavor of Bright Virginias better than anything else.

Pipe Used: MM Country Gentleman, Diplomat Apple, Mark Twain

Age When Smoked: fresh bulk

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

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	Young Piper (304)	2015-12-25		Mild	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Not often have I been impressed by a new blend to the point where I am bordering on shocked. That's what I was when I packed a bowl of 125 sitting in my B&M's lounge. I lit the bowl, tamped and re lit. Boy o boy! I walked back over to the jar bewildered that it indeed is made by Lane! A very respectable VaPer in the Hay, Grassy variety as opposed to my favorite: St. James Woods which has that Sweet and Sour Sauce flavor, nowhere near a powerhouse and light on Nicotine. 125 has very bright Virginias in various shades of yellow and orange with some darker leaf. Tin aroma is very neutral, nothing musty or fermenty (made up that word) and actually very refreshing! A perfect smoke for a hot summer day, this is not (IMHO) a VaPer I would smoke in January with snow trapping me indoors. The Perique is very lightly applied and nicely balances the Virginia. I am so very proud of Lane for producing this blend and I intend to purchase several tins to age for a year or two. I can see us being very good friends but the kind of friends that one see's every year at summer camp since it will be my summer VaPer leaving St. James Woods as my winter VaPer of choice. A must try as the price is so low compared to the value and I truly believe given a few years will be magnificent!

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	Bonneville (52)	2015-05-21		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I approached this tobacco with a slight trepidation due to Lane being renowned for their aromatics, not necessarily their non-aros.

The tin note is hay-like with a slight wiff of dried fruit. The light revealed a delicious bouquet of creamy smoke with a nice underlying sweetness and a touch of spice. It packs and burns perfectly right out of the tin. It is also very forgiving in terms of smoking cadence. I smoked it the day it arrived at my brick and mortar, so I'm excited to see what happens with some age on it.

It is one of the best new Virginias to come on the market. I am blown away in fact. Bonus- this stuff comes in bulk. Well done Lane. Definitely recommended for bright Virginia lovers.

Side note- this would be an excellent candidate for buying in bulk and aging in mason jars, which I full well intend to do. I suspect this stuff could reach 4 star caliber with some time on it.

Pipe Used: Peterson

Age When Smoked: brand new tin

Purchased From: Beehive Cigars

Similar Blends: Orlik Golden Sliced.

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	½ bowl (103)	2015-07-28		Mild	Extremely Mild	Medium	Unnoticeable

The tin note has a grassy and somewhat yeasty aroma; a little bit oat-like, and it carries into the taste of the smoke.

It is a natural (non-aromatic) blend with a very smooth, mild, and delicate vegetable-like taste, with traces of a nut flavor. No sharp, piquant or "hot" Virginia characteristics here. There are some herbal flavors to play with -- almost like an Oriental blend. By and large it is just an honest tobacco flavor with good smoke volume and mouth feel.

Easy lighting, cool smoking, no bite and no gurgle. This is not a Perique-forward blend. Here the Perique, though delectable, is merely an amendment to the blend.

Similar Blends: almost a clone of Germain Royal Jersey Perique Mixture and D&R Rimboché S.J.

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	SteelCowboy (685)	2016-05-10		Mild	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

125th Anniversary is composed of mainly bright Virginias that are more on the hay side of things. The Perique isn’t added with a strong hand and given that it isn’t listed, I could be wrong, but I occasionally get a whiff of Burley in this blend. It is very mildly spicy with no bite and has enough sweet topping to be almost an aromatic to my taste. It definitely isn’t a VaPer that one would find from Solani, Escudo, McClelland etc, etc. It would make for an all day, set it and forget it type smoke. Overall, there are just too many VaPers on the market of higher quality that I wouldn’t seek this one out.

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	rap (9)	2018-04-23		Mild	Mild	Mild	Pleasant

My overall impressions of Lane Limited 125th Anniversary is that it is really a delightful, enjoyable and satisfying, if simple blend. There is nothing that makes this blend stand out as particularly memorable or unique but I don't think that is the intention or purpose. Just a mild, pleasant smoke with nothing complex to try to puzzle out or make you think. And sometimes, that's perfect.

I purchased this in bulk about a year ago, smoked a few bowls of it and then put it aside. It was my first foray into non Aromatic pipe tobacco in general, and VaPers in particular. I was not sure what to expect and was curious about what Perique is all about. After those first few bowls, I can say that I was not really impressed but my thoughts were that is was certainly not bad, just nothing to be excited about. Had I rated it at that time I probably would have given it two stars. But since it was only my first VaPer, I had nothing to really compare it to and thus could not fairly rate it. Now, after having smoked a fair number of different blends and styles of tobacco, I feel I can provide a much better impression of this blend, both in terms of taste and character.

As I said, I purchased this in bulk; two ounces. Didn't want to get a boat load of this I find I didn't like it. I'm not sure about the tin but the bulk came on the dry side of perfect moisture content. It has remained the same stored in a mason jar for over a year. I would describe the cut as a "chopped ribbon" as it appears to be ribbon that has been cross cut into smaller pieces. Visually, it is a nice looking blend with plenty of bright Virginia as well as darker brown Virginia leaf. I can not really see any of the Perique, though I am sure it is there in very small, condimental amounts.

In my experience, Virginia tobacco is either grassy/hay like, bready or sweet and citrusy in flavor and aroma. The tin (jar) note of this blend, to me, is clearly in the citrus/sweet spectrum of this flavor profile and this carries over to the taste of the smoke as well. There is a fairly sweet, honey like aroma and taste, perhaps Orange Blossom honey, but it is mild and not over powering. If there is added flavoring to this blend it is merely to enhance and bring out the natural flavor of the Virginia. There is nothing artificial tasting in the flavor or anything that imparts additional flavors that were not already present to begin with, like a typical aromatic would have.

This tobacco packs, lights and smokes very easily, requiring only one or two relights and leaves little to no dottle or dampness in the bowl. The flavors I detect are sweet, citrusy honey but not artificial. There seems to be very little Perique in this blend but I do detect a tiny bit of peppery spice amongst sweet notes, which I presume is the Perique. Defintely in smaller quantities than many other VaPers however. There is absolutely no tongue bite but I think this does better smoked at a slower cadence as Virginia leaf can smoke hot due to the higher sugar content.

I just smoked my last two bowls of this blend and I can definitely recommend this, especially if you are an aromatic smoking looking to try some mild, non aros. The light, sweet and slightly peppery taste is perfect for a refreshing smoke on a warm summer day. I enjoy my pipe with a nice cup of coffee but this could be paired well with A nice lemonade or iced tea, relaxing on your porch on a lazy summer day. If you are looking for a strong, stout blend with plenty of nicotine then you should look elsewhere. This is very mild and low on the nicotine level. But if you enjoy lighter tobaccos or are looking for something lighter to add to your rotation, then this one is definitely something you should try. Enjoy!

Pipe Used: T. Christiano Metamorfosi

Age When Smoked: one year

Purchased From: Pipes and Cigars

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	mightysmurf8201 (28)	2018-03-20		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

I received a sample when it first came out, which I enjoyed very much. I flavorful, but mild Vaper, so I ordered a full pound. I'm fairly certain that the recipe changed between the initial sample I received and the bulk I purchased. It was missing something, perhaps a different VA base. It is a quite generic, but not bad Vaper. The VA's are mildly sweet and grassy, which is pleasant, and there's just a touch of perique, enough to give it a hint of complexity. It comes quite dry, and in my opinion, perfect for smoking. No tongue bite, burns easily, decent all day smoke. It's a good blend, and even better after 2 yrs in a jar, but it just didn't wow me enough to be able to say I would buy more when the pound I bought is gone.

Pipe Used: Cob, briar

Age When Smoked: New, and 2 yrs

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	easterngray (11)	2017-12-17		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant

I enjoyed this all-day va/per when it was first released in 2015 and given the quantity of bright Virginias in the mixture, I cellared some away with high hopes. 2 years on, my hopes have been fulfilled; this is an excellent blend that any va/per admirer will enjoy. Mild, but full of body and flavor and a citrusy sweet touch that is paired beautifully with the light perique spice. By no means a heavy hitter, this is a simple, well crafted, relaxing blend that makes no demand but to be enjoyed. In addition, the fact that is is priced so fairly earns it an honest 4 stars. A high spot in the Lane catalogue of offerings.

Pipe Used: Vottis Cutty; Kirsten w/meer bowl

Age When Smoked: 2 years

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars

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	michaelc (40)	2017-05-24		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

I am presently finishing my first bowl of this tobacco and I find it to pleasantly sweet with a little spiciness. It didn't bite and the flavor was fairly consistent from first light to the last puff of smoke. Truly the Virginians are the star of this show. It is a mild smoke and the Perique is very subtle. I have several other VaPers that have more power to them, but this is a nice mild relaxing smoke. I smoked it straight from a fresh tin that arrived today from P&C and it was good to go as soon as it was opened. It packed well and I only relit once about half way down. It burned to a fine ash and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. I'll most likely be buying more in the future.

Pipe Used: Italian bent billiard

Age When Smoked: Fresh from the can

Purchased From: Pipes and Cigars

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	Col. Stuffinpuff (14)	2017-03-10		Very Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

Very light and honey sweet. This has more mouth feel than flavor, perhaps, but the flavor that it does have is pleasant.

I've been aging it for half a year or so, as it didn't offer much when fresh.

There's perique in here?

Age When Smoked: 6~ months?

Purchased From: Gratis from smokingpipes.com

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	CarlC (18)	2016-03-16		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

At first light,this was an upscale version of Half&Half to my olfactory senses.After the second light,the Half&Half shock wore off,and a smooth,but full bodied flavor set in, with a little perique in the background.I don't know what it is like straight out of a sealed tin,but the humidity level of my pipe show sample was perfect,with no gurgling in the pipe after 3/4 of a bowl.

Pipe Used: K&P 1905 Retro Billiard w/military stem

Age When Smoked: Not Known

Purchased From: Sample at the NY pipe show

Similar Blends: Different from all my other tobaccos.

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	J.R. Patton (106)	2016-02-15		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This was included in a bulk sampler from P&C, and truth be told, I didn't know what to expect when I first opened the pouch. Lots of yellow gold to tan colored ribbon, and intense grass/hay aroma that puts Gawith FVF to shame. Seems rather on the dry side, too. I must admit, I'm not one to sing Lane's praises, though I'm never without some old standby 1Q or RLP6. So I approached with some doubt.

At first light I'm blown away! This is like no other VaPer in my rotation, Elizabethan mixture being a favorite. If I had to compare, it's closer to Orlik GS with a tad more kick, or maybe Stokkebye LTF with a perique twist. Plenty of reviewers have covered the flavor profile...I have nothing new to add. With an even and cool burn, it throws a nasal punch of flavor. Very pleasant, very mild sweetness with enough peppery perique to keep me interested. This is more of an all day VaPer in my opinion. Not spectacular enough to make my top lists, but definitely worth a try. With some age, this may unseat Orlik GS from its throne. Very well done Lane!

Pipe Used: MM cobs

Age When Smoked: fresh bulk

Purchased From: pipesandcigars.com

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	The good Rev. Rizzo (36)	2015-07-31		Mild	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Definitely one of the better offerings from Lane Ltd. I've admittedly overlooked a lot of their offerings in the past. It's a decent Virginia blend out of the tin. Buy a few and lose them in the cabinet for a few years and I'll bet some real magic happens.

Pipe Used: Tony Warner poker

Age When Smoked: 1 month - minimal

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

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	canvas (337)	2018-05-03		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Perhaps the "125th Anniversary" hype caused my expectations to rise, thinking "this must be the good stuff!" It sure smelled nice with some sweet Virginia, a hint of something sour, and just an overall mellow aroma that advertised easy smoking ahead.

The test drive did not match the floor model. The mix was dry and had to be packed lighter than I would of liked (or it didn't breathe) which only added to how hot it burned. The bowl inevitably filled up with a swimming pool of spittle. Things became bitter and the subtle grassy flavor I was expecting from the tin opening never developed. I was confused and wondered who switched the contents when I wasn't looking, it just felt cheap.

Perhaps this truly IS a match to what Lane created 125 years ago, maybe in the early days of production their tobacco sucked?

Purchased From: pipesandcigars.com

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	Jesperff (4)	2016-03-16		Mild	Mild	Mild	Pleasant

This review is based on 2oz in a ziplock, the tinned version may be different.

I had ordered a sample to see if this one could get into my regular rotation - the bulk price is certainly attractive. The aroma in the bag was pleasant and very very 'fresh', almost like grass before it dries out to hay. Also a slightly sweet aroma that I can't really name.

Its a ribbon cut with colours from golden to medium brown. Hard to find the modest amount of perique.

So I packed and lit up. A very fresh taste that I liked. But OMG how it bit me, as bad as anything I have ever tried! Slow puffing made it tolerable but certainly not tongue friendly. The next bowl was the same and I became suspicious--why would anyone make such a hostile blend? The tobacco had been to the dry side so I added a few drops of water to the remaining tobacco and tried again next day. What a difference that made, now it was a lot more friendly and smooth blend, still with the grassy taste and the unidentified topping. Not much development through a bowl, it remained the same all the way to the bottom and left very little dottle. A pleasant smoke.

The tobacco is not very good fresh but I think it has a lot of potential after aging. Maybe also by adding a bit of fuller va to give it body and then aging for several months, if not years.

Not very recommended as is (though OK if not too dry) but good enough to make me buy a lb for aging. So I'll give it two stars fresh and properly hydrated and expect it will gain another star at the end of the year.

Pipe Used: Briars

Age When Smoked: Fresh (the tobacco, not me)

Purchased From: Internet

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	Planet Scott (66)	2016-01-02		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Tolerable

Not a terrible blend, just a little weak in both Virginias and Perique. It is mild in strength and flavor. There are many many other Va Pers out there that give me more. Other that that, it is far from horrible. I am unlikely to buy more, but I will finish what I have.

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	LannarkGent (145)	2015-11-29		Extremely Mild	Mild	Mild	Pleasant

This blend is a Virginia that requires some age. The perique is there, so while I do not have any doubts on the construction of the blend., an additional six months to a year of age will this tobacco. I enjoyed smoking it, but I have soked other Vapers that are better. I will re sample 6 months from now.

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	TwelveAMnTX (28)	2015-09-19		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Lane's 125th Anniversary was my 1st taste of a Va/Per tobacco. I was hesitant to try it at first, since I'm used to smoking aromatics mainly & a couple non-aromatics. I'm glad I got a sample from the Lane rep at a pipe show at a local B&M a couple months ago. I had no idea what I had been missing up until then. I am new to Va/Per blends, but I know this tobacco was a very good mild introduction to perique. I have also tried MM Country Gentleman & will be trying more Va/Per blends for sure.

The description of the tobacco in the header is pretty much spot on. The Virginia tobaccos are the star of this show with the perique playing a supporting/contributing role. From the bag it's a fairly dry blend with the smell of a sweet grass/hay field with just a touch of plum or figgy perique scent that grabs your nose. I didn't have a problem smoking the whole bowl most of the time on the 1st or 2nd light. The smoke is a very smooth creamy tasting flavor with just a hint of peppery spice to it, a very enjoyable & satisfying smoke.

I don't know enough about Va/Per's yet to give it 4 stars, but I will recommend it every chance I get to someone looking to try one. It's available in bulk, so you can get 1oz if you're just looking to try a mild Va/Per tobacco. Please give this one a try, you will be glad you did! It will open up a whole new world of tobacco pleasure & start you on your Va/Per journey.

Pipe Used: MM Legend & Diplomat cobs

Age When Smoked: fresh to couple weeks

Purchased From: rep freebie at a local B&M pipe show

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	SmokinChick (3)	2016-02-05		Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant

Upon opening the bag of Lane Limited 125th Anniversary I happily embraced the earthy notes coming from the bag. It almost smelt of fresh cut hay. The blend sustained earthy notes throughout the entire smoke. Initially I could smell a sweet casing but I cant put my finger on exactly what it is, it is almost a honey flavor.The blend as a whole is very mild and super light on the palate. The perique is almost non existent. Over all the blend is good, with ageing it certainly has potential.

Pipe Used: Viking Classic

Purchased From: Cup O' Joes

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	JaWiBr (566)	2023-05-12		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Tin note of sugar, raisins and fresh hay. Tobacco is a ribbon and coarse cut of tan, brown and dark brown. Moisture content is good. Some pipe smokers will want to dry it out a bit. Burns moderate with a few relights. The strength is mild to medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium and moderately consistent, with notes of tangy dark dried fruit, sugar, spices, floral, fermented sour, sweet hay, figs, wood, earth, bready, savory sweet, tart and tangy citrus, mildly creamy, mildly spicy, a lemon grass background note, and a peppery retro. Virginia is leading with Perique supporting. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is great.

Pipe Used: Castello Old Antiquari G84

Age When Smoked: 6 years

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	Desertislandtoolworks (18)	2020-04-22		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Somewhat disappointing, I was hoping for the slight premium over other bulk tobacco at this local shop I would get something special. Overall I found this blend to be pretty average without a lot of flavor. The Virginia is the most notable component with subtle bread notes but little sweetness. There is a bit of spice to the blend as well but not overwhelming. Easy to smoke and would make a good drive to work morning smoke.

Pipe Used: Briar

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: The Cigar Parlor

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	King Weed (228)	2019-11-03		Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

One of the mildest VaPers I've smoked, Lane 125th is in the running for "VaPer Mild" of the year. The Perique content in this blend is just a tad above smattering and you are, basically, smoking a Virginia mixture. No problem, as this blend shows the better qualities of the "haylike" and "earthy" end of the Virginia spectrum. In the tin Lane 125th presents as a frumpy ribbon/flake mixture with a color range from medium brown to blond. You detect the presence of Perique in the higher register Virginia aroma that defines this blend. Every pipefull I smoked performed in the same manner: weak and wishy-washy in the top third, gaining strength and flavor in the middle third and becoming a definitional Virginia smoke in the bottom third. I am currently using Lane 125th in blending as a Virginia component and can easily recommend it at three stars.

Pipe Used: Charatan Make 44

Age When Smoked: current

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: I don't have a suggestion here, but this blend is similarly formulated to Davidoff Royalty. In Royalty its the Latakia that is barely present but, here, its the Perique.

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	Rustedrailsmokes (293)	2018-09-25		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Received samples at a pipe show. Smoked one and jarred the other.

The new sample was not terribly exciting. Decent flavor from the VA not much spice from the perique.. Easy to smoke.

6 months later it has smoothed out into a enjoyable VAPer. First half of the bowl seems VA led while the perique steps up in the later innings. Good value in Bulk. Get some and jar it you'll be glad you did

Pipe Used: Missouri Meerschaum Mark Twain

Age When Smoked: fresh to 6 months

Purchased From: Gift at show

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