Just about to crack open a fresh pack of, St. Bruno!
Here is a short review on this blend. The pipe I used is a, Stanwell De Luxe
The Virginias within the blend are slightly grassy, rather earthy and woody with some tart and tangy citrus, bread, light sugar and floral, a pinch of spice, and some stewed tangy dark fruit, which indicates bright and dark Virginias were used. The dark fired Kentucky has some wood, earth, floral, herbs, dry sour and light spicy sweetness to go along with a little boldness as an important support player. The rich floral toppings are rose geranium and tonquin, hense the vanilla, but while the toppings do sublimate the tobaccos to some extent, you won’t miss out on what the varietals have to offer. There’s a vinegar preservative, but it doesn’t translate to the taste. The strength, taste and nicotine-hit are medium. Won’t bite even if you’re puffing like a steam engine. The flakes are easily manipulated to suit your preference. It needs a light dry time, though I find it does well without much of it, and drying it too much would lessen the flavour a little. Burns cool and clean at a slow to moderate rate with a smooth, very consistent taste to the finish. Has no dull, weak, or harsh spots. Leaves a little moisture in the bowl, but no dottle. Requires some relights. Has a very pleasantly lingering after taste and room note. Easily repeatable during your smoking day.