VAper

  • My good friend, Erik Stokkebye, sent me a sample of his newly released bulk blend, Black Dot. It is a hand spun Red Virginia and Perique coin cut that looks a lot like Luxury Bullseye Flake from STG. Does it stand out? Check out my initial impressions.

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  • Opening up Lone Sentinel

    Cornell & Diehl’s new Summit Series arrived and the first one I decided to pop open and try was Lone Sentinel, a VAper blend of Red and Orange Virginias and Perique. It also presented a great opportunity to show how I prepare plug tobacco. I wanted to know how this “whole leaf” plug measured up…

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  • In this review, I look at this year’s release of Carolina Red Flake with Perique which features a blend of Mahogany, Red, and Orange Virginias along with genuine St. James Perique from 31 Farms. Carolina Red Flake with Perique launches at 6:00pm, September 23rd. How does this year’s iteration stack up with previous releases? Is…

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  • I love Virginia Perique blends, and one of my favorites is 7-20-4 Briary Blends Queen City. A simple blend of Red Virginia Cavendish and genuine St. James Perique that delivers deep, rich, and satisfying flavor! Join me as I open a new tin and share what is found within!

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