John Patton's COOL HAND FLUKE

There are as many different Vaper blends as there are possible combinations of Virginias used -- more, it seems. Some are grassy, some are fruity, some caramel-like, some citrous, etc. In CHF the sweet components, while present, are more subdued: a little hay-like; a little nutlike; vague honey tones and a savory tobacco goodness. They set the stage on which a deep, earthy Perique steps forward to star in this blend. The blend has a gentle sweetness that won't exactly satisfy a sweet tooth; but CHF will take you to the realm of the musty, stewed dark fruit flavors that fine Perique tobaccos generate. There are no packing, lighting or burning issues; good smoke volume and mouth feel; substantial nicotine hit; no bite; no gurgle; no dottle. A most satisfying, medium-smooth blend that uniquely fills a niche in the range of Vaper possibilities.

This is a first class, stellar VaPer. Ribbon cut bright and dark virginia's along with finely chopped perique There is an old school scent out of the pouch and a hint of dark chocolate with that slight nose tickle. Lighting was very easy, the tobacco was not too moist. Following my charring light I produced a good volume of smoke as I settled in my favorite chair. I puff like a locomotive and this blend is very forgiving; I received absolutely no tongue bite. The smoke initially is very soft on the palate, further down the bowl the flavor expands and deepens. I tend to sniff the exhaled smoke to expand the experience and I sense that earlier mentioned chocolate scent wafting lightly in the background. This is not casing but a product of the various virginias and perique combination. There is a decent amount of perique, not overstated, but a background accompanyment to the fantastic virginias. Somehow the perique stays in the background at the beginning of the bowl, and as you progress the Perique comes to the fore. The tobacco left a white ash at the base of the bowl and there was virtually no aftertaste on my palate. This tobacco is a true delight to smoke. Frankly you could tin this that's how good the quality of this tobacco is.