Tobaccos for smoking in pipes are often carefully treated and blended to achieve flavor nuances not available in other tobacco products.[citation needed] Many of these are blends using staple ingredients of variously cured Burley and Virginia tobaccos which are enhanced by spice tobaccos, among them many Oriental or Balkan varietals, Latakia (a fire-cured spice tobacco of Syrian origin, but now made in other regions, such as, Cyprus and Lebanon ), Perique (uniquely grown in St. James Parish, Louisiana) which is also an old method of fermentation, or blends of Virginia and Burley tobaccos of African, Indian, or South American origins. Traditionally, many U.S. blends are made of American Burley with sweeteners and flavorings added to create an "aromatic" flavor, whereas "English" blends are based on natural Virginia tobaccos enhanced with Oriental and other natural tobaccos. There is a growing tendency towards "natural" tobaccos which derive their aromas from artful blending with selected spice tobaccos only and careful, often historically-based, curing processes.
Pipe tobacco can be purchased in several forms, which vary both in flavor (leading to many blends and opportunities for smokers to blend their own tobaccos) and in the physical shape and size to which the tobacco has been reduced. Most pipe tobaccos are less mild than cigarette tobacco, substantially more moist and cut much more coarsely. Too finely cut tobacco does not allow enough air to flow through the pipe, and overly dry tobacco burns too quickly with little flavor. Pipe tobacco must be kept in an airtight container, such as a canning jar or sealed tin, to keep from drying out.
Some pipe tobaccos are cut into long narrow ribbons. Some are pressed into flat plugs which are sliced into flakes. Others are tightly wound into long ropes, then sliced into discs. Plug tobacco is maintained in its pressed block form and sold in small blocks. The plug will be sliced into thin flakes by the smoker and then prepared in a similar fashion to flake tobacco. It is considered that plug tobacco holds its flavor better than rubbed or flake tobacco. Flake tobacco (sliced cakes or ropes) may be prepared in several ways. Generally it is rubbed out with the fingers and palms until it is loose enough to pack. It can also be crumbled or simply folded and stuffed into a pipe. Some people also prefer to dice up very coarse tobaccos before using them, making them easier to pack.
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GL Pease Westminster is a classic British-style Latakia blend
consisting of ripe red Virginias along with some golden
flue-cured, a fair amount of tangy Orientals along with a healthy
dose of Latakia. It shows excellent balance, creating a smooth
and harmonious experience. Westminster is tradition in a bowl.
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GL Pease Westminster is a classic British-style Latakia blend
consisting of ripe red Virginias along with some golden
flue-cured, a fair amount of tangy Orientals along with a healthy
dose of Latakia. It shows excellent balance, creating a smooth
and harmonious experience. Westminster is tradition in a bowl.
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Granger is a classic American Burley blend, using rich, ripe
Kentucky Burley, that delivers smooth natural tobacco flavor with
a moderate, pleasant aroma. This is certainly an all-day type of
tobacco. Generation of pipe enthusiasts have kept some Granger on
hand at all times, and once you try it, we think you'll want to
as well.
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When you hear the name Gurkha, rare blends and unique packaging
come to mind. Also known as the ‘Rolls Royce’ of cigars, Gurkha
has produced one superb tobacco blend after another, and are
always on the lookout for producing the next best thing. It makes
sense that the premium brand would extend their rare and unique
blends to those who prefer pipe tobacco over cigars, and hence
Rare Breed was born. Blended with smooth, medium strength
Latakia, red Virginia, white Burley, exciting Turkish, and a
pinch of Perique, Rare Breed delivers a rich body with a hint of
sweetness.
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Gurkha, a luxurious brand known for bold flavors and striking
packaging now offer their unique blends to pipe tobacco
enthusiasts. Introducing Retribution, one of three new pipe
tobaccos from the premium brand. Like a multitude of Gurkha’s
cigars, Retribution is a dynamo English blend jam-packed with
Turkish Orientals and a hearty amount of bold Latakia. For a rich
full-flavored tobacco that burns smooth and cool, Retribution is
the cream of the crop.
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Gukrha Urban Legend puts a wild spin on an English blend. A light
amount of Latakia and a hint of Perique are combined with
Virginias and Burleys that have been imbued by a bit of mocha,
pressed and roughly rubbed-out for a long, cool burn.
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Long called Burley and Bright, Half and Half has proven to be
well liked by the pipe smoking masses. This USA made tobacco
delivers a cool burning, flavorful smoke made of fine quality
domestic Burley and bright, sweet, Virginias with a modest,
pleasant top note of Cardamom, Coriander, and Maze. Half and Half
is a smooth and easy going tobacco to enjoy time and time again
delivering a cargo of contentment in each bowl. Smooth,
flavorful, and aromatic sums up this timeless Half and Half blend
that is balanced and affordably priced.
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Long called Burley and Bright, Half and Half has proven to be
well liked by the pipe smoking masses. This USA made tobacco
delivers a cool burning, flavorful smoke made of fine quality
domestic Burley and bright, sweet, Virginias with a modest,
pleasant top note of Cardamom, Coriander, and Maze. Half and Half
is a smooth and easy going tobacco to enjoy time and time again
delivering a cargo of contentment in each bowl. Smooth,
flavorful, and aromatic sums up this timeless Half and Half blend
that is balanced and affordably priced.
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Hearth & Home Signature Ten to Midnight is a dark, full
Balkan-style tobacco containing bright and matured Carolina and
Virginias, a healthy mixture of Turkish and Orientals, and plenty
of flavorful, fragrant Latakia, pressed into a firm crumble cake.
A superb late-evening smoke that can stand up to a sturdy
single-malt scotch, small-batch bourbon or hearty port, Ten to
Midnight will make your evening.
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Blended with Andrew (AJ) Smith, Hearth & Home Signature AJ's
VaPer is a different turn on the Virginia/Perique genre. A
variety of red Virginias are combined with a generous amount of
Perique, and the mixture is slightly mellowed and sweetened by
Green River black Cavendish. For an all-day type of Virginia
blend, AJ's VaPer will fill the bill.
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Hearth & Home Signature Anniversary Kake- We wanted to celebrate
the 1st anniversary of the Hearth & Home tobaccos with a special
blend, and due to a fortunate "accident", we were able to create
this one. We ordered a blending Virginia that we expected to be
all Red, but it turned out to be a mixture of everything from
lemon through brown, and when we opened the bag, the aroma was
amazing. We were able to order more of this tobacco, and then we
combined it with Acadian Perique (a good amount), heat-treated
and pressed it. The result is a smooth, flavorful cake with a
mouth-watering chocolate and fig pouch aroma.
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Top quality Green River toasted black Cavendish is steamed with
the essence of wild berries, black currant and blackberries to
make Hearth & Home Signature Berry Nice a standout among
aromatics. The aroma is outstanding and will draw compliments
from everyone. The cool smoke allows a subtly sweet berry flavor
to come through and is not wet or goopy.
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The second entry to the Hearth & Home Marquee series is the blend
that drew attention to these tobaccos - BlackHouse. In 2011, our
master blender, Russ Ouellette, was asked to submit an entry in
the Balkan Sobranie 759 Throwdown at the Chicagoland Pipe and
Tobacciana Show. Based upon a 23 yearl old sample, Russ developed
his blend in a relatively short amount of time and sent it in.
When the judging was complete, BlackHouse had won, and people
have made it one of our best sellers ever since. Like Balkan
Sobranie 759, BlackHouse contains a good amount of Latakia,
bright, fragrant, Orientals, sweet Virginias and a touch of
dark-fired Kentucky. To help simulate the effects of long-term
aging, Russ included a bit of Perique and unflavored black
Cavendish. Try the blend that put the Hearth & Home Marquee
Series on the map. Once you've tried BlackHouse, you'll never
want to be without some in your cellar.
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Created for International Pipe Smoking Day in 2012, Cerberus is
the most Latakia-forward of all the Hearth & Home Marquee Series
blends. Named for the three-headed hound that keeps the denizens
of Hades from returning to the world, Cerberus' name refers to
the fact that this robust, yet cool-smoking blend contains the
three main condimental tobaccos - Latakia, Perique and dark-fired
Kentucky. In addition, there's some excellent matured Virginias,
and enough exotic Orientals to brighten the flavor, while making
Cerberus' aroma even more intriguing. The Latakia is a finer cut
to deliver as much smoky goodness as possible, and it's best to
pack this with a light hand. You'll be rewarded with lush, creamy
smoke that will remind you of the outdoors. But don't take our
word for it.
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Hearth & Home Signature Classic Burley Kake is a blend that pays
homage to old-time Burley flakes and cakes. Using Tennessee and
Kentucky Burleys, ranging from lighter white to darker mahogany,
and a bit of matured red Virginia, this sliced cake tobacco is a
traditional American-style blend. We start with four different
types of Burley, the aforementioned Tennessee and Kentucky, plus
two different premium white Burleys. Then we add a red Virginia
for a maple-like sweetness. The addition of cocoa, rum and a hint
of anise completes the comforting flavor and room note. The aroma
is mellow and pleasant, and the taste is lightly sweet with a
large volume of smoke. Hearken back to a simpler time when the
sight of a pipe in someone’s mouth while walking down the street
was common, and the scent of pipe tobacco was everywhere. Give
Classic Burley Kake a try and go back in time.
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Hearth & Home Signature Daybreak was developed by request from
our friends at the New York Pipe Club during the time that
Dunhill tobaccos weren't available in the US. It's inspired by
Early Morning Pipe, but is not intended as a copy. A base of
sweet Virginias with a moderated amount of Orientals and Cyprian
Latakia measured out with a light hand make up this all-day
English blend. Daybreak has been one of our best sellers now for
years.
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Egg Nog was the first true aromatic in the Hearth and Home
series. Although the aroma is complex, pleasant and faintly
sweet, the spice flavorings come through more prominently in the
smoking. Featuring the flavors of vanilla, rum, cinnamon and
nutmeg, Egg Nog is a bite-free blend that will please anyone in
the room.
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Frenchy's Sunzabitches is a robust blend of sweet Virginias,
bold, dark Burley, lots of tangy Perique and a bit of unflavored
black Cavendish. To add to the complexity and to give the blend a
pleasant room note, a splash of Bourbon is added. This long-time
favorite among Hearth & Home customers is hearty enough to be the
perfect after dinner blend.
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Hearth & Home Marquee Series' Fusilier's Ration is in a category
all its own. This easy to prepare crumble cake begins with plenty
of rich Cyprian Latakia and some of the most fragrant of all the
Oriental varietals. Zesty, sweet yellow Virginia is added to
brighten the flavor. Some mellow, unflavored black Cavendish is
included to add body. The finishing touch is the subtle and
complementary, old-fashioned top note. It accents the flavor and
aroma while never being clearly noticeable.
Fusilier's Ration was created by Russ Ouellette as a tribute to
one of his all-time favorite blends - Bengal Slices. Connoisseurs
from all over have tried this "homage" blend, and have raved
about the bright, smoky flavor, and the incense-like aroma. It
burns cool, has lots of flavor and has a short, clean finish. If
you like Latakia blends that aren't too heavy, with a lively
aroma, and won't leave your palate muddied, then you're sure to
love Hearth & Home Marquee Series Fusilier's Ration.
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Larry Loerzel, one of our regular store customers, and
connoisseur of English/Balkan blends had tried Ten to Midnight,
and although he liked it, he was looking for something a little
fuller and different. Based on his preference, we blended a full,
traditional Balkan using Orientals that were more “buttery” and
amped-up the Latakia. Hearth & Home Signature Larry's Blend has
been a big hit among our full-bodied English fans; a
cool-smoking, very rich mixture.
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Hearth & Home Signature Louisiana Red is a great sweet and spicy
blend containing two different red Virginias and a good amount of
outstanding Acadian Perique. The rich, round sweetness of the
Virginias are complimented by the plum and pepper hints of the
cool-burning Perique. An overwhelming favorite of our local pipe
club members, and has become the best-selling VaPer in the Hearth
& Home lineup.
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During the seventies, our master blender, Russ Ouellette created
his first tobacco blend,using a well-known mixture and then
tweaking it. Russ loved Balkan Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture,
and he especially enjoyed the very special Oriental tobacco that
made it so unique - Yenidje. So he added even more of the "Queen
of Tobaccos" to B.S.O.S.M., and then added some Perique to give
it more body, spice and a bit of sweetness. When Sobranie
disappeared, Russ couldn't make his blend anymore.
Fast forward to 2010. Hearth & Home has been on the market for
five years at that point, and Russ thought about his old favorite
and decided to set out to recreate it. After a little
experimentation, he was pleased with the results, and had
intended just to make it for himself. When he lit up a bowl at a
pipe club meeting, the members commented on the great aroma and
asked if they could try it. They universally fell in love with
the blend, and told Russ that he had to sell it. One of the
members told Russ that this blend was his "Magnum Opus" and the
name stuck. Additionally, because the Orientals were so costly, a
new line had to be created, and the Hearth & Home Marquee Series
was born. If you enjoy vibrant Latakia blends that aren't too
heavy and have an amazing aroma, you owe it to yourself to try
Magnum Opus.
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We have wanted to produce our own Virginia-based flake or crumble
cake, and the result is Hearth & Home Signature Marble Kake. A
firmly-pressed blend of Bright and Red Virginias, it comes as a
solid piece which can be broken or sliced and rubbed-out, and the
flavor changes depending upon how you prepare it. One of our
knowledgeable Virginia fans has compared it to Hamborger
Veermaster as a smooth, but tasty Virginia blend.
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One of Russ Ouellette's favorite pipe makers is Italian
impressario, Luigi Viprati. One thing he learned early on is that
Luigi loves Virginia/Perique blends, and he asked Russ to try to
make something that would remind him of his favorite - Escudo.
Russ began by finding three different types of matured Virginias,
each with a slightly different flavor profile. To that, Russ
added a fair amount of zesty Perique, but it was lacking some
body, so he found a fire-cured Burley, with a rich, but subtle
flavor that added just enough depth and "kick" to round out the
blend. H&H Marquee Viprati has quickly become one of our best
selling Va/Pers and has been rated very highly by our customers
and folks at TobaccoReviews.com (100% 4 star ratings). If you're
a Va/Per fan, don't pass up Viprati.
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Hearth & Home Mid-Town series replaced four recently discontinued
blends, and Chatham Manor is part of the new affordable lineup.
This pipe tobacco is a smooth and mellow blend of white Burley
and Virginia with a light, pleasant vanilla/bourbon top note. A
less costly alternative to some other favorite blends, Chatham
Manor tobacco is a worthy addition. It's enjoyable at any time of
day, and its price will make it easy to keep a supply of this
satisfying blend on hand. Try the other Mid-Town options
including Mid-Town Cherry, Mid-Town Chestnut, and Mid-Town Derby
Club Aromatic and enjoy knowing you saved a bundle.
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