R.I.P. Watch City's "Rouxgaroux" R.I.P.

Just like that… gone. Fifteen minutes and the Rouxgaroux slipped back into the swamp like it was never here. One minute it was live, the next minute it was folklore. Since the base blend is being retired, this wasn’t just a drop, it was the last full moon sighting. Got it! To those that missed it, better luck next legend. taking bets on the next mix name: Cranky Kraken, The Abominable Ern, The Grumpkin

First order with company - terrific service, thank you! - and this famous blend truly does stand out!! It's a uniue powerhouse of flavor, that is just excellently blended and brought together...remarkable stuff!

Luckily I was able to grab 4 oz !!! I was looking forward to this release. This blend was surprising to me . Upon the charring and false light it was a little unremarkable. I thought “is this it?”… well I was wrong. Yet another awesome blend by Watch city. So tasty . The smoke evolves through the bowl. While maintaining that beautiful sweetness from the Virginias with an underlying spiciness during the experience. It truly saddens me to know this blend has a finite life . It’s a must try while it’s still around.

The bag notes were sweet raisin and figgy goodness, had a very pleasant vinegar scent that permeates throughout. I can tell there was a lot of care and love put into this product. It smells very rich, and almost takes you back in time. This batch will age beautifully no doubt. I took an immediate sampling of the goods with my Missouri Meerschaum short stop taster pipe. The flavors start out with that raisin bran sweetness on the char. The sweet and sour vinegar keep things tantalizing. towards the half way point of the short stop, it had taken on notes of spices, like pepper and cinnamon, with an oaky finish. Shit is good, and it will only get better, no wonder it is renowned. Very glad to have gotten to experience this classic before it's gone.

There’s a reason this sells out in twelve minutes—Rouxgaroux isn’t hype; it’s the perfect Va/Per. Some reviews call it mild or understated, but that misses what makes this blend so special. It’s not trying to shout—it blooms. This is what I imagine when people talk about a Virginia/Perique blend coming to full fruition. Balanced, refined, and mature right out of the tin—yet you can tell it’ll age like a dream. It’s not a “power” blend; it’s a complete one. Rouxgaroux doesn’t dominate—it draws you in. Each bowl feels deliberate, patient, and deeply satisfying. It’s flavorful rather than spicy, with a quiet richness that feels true to its Cajun name. For my palate, it’s among the very best modern VaPers I’ve smoked.

Very nice! So glad I got some!

Well I can’t add much on top of what the majority has already said. I am grateful that I got the opportunity to at least try it and feel fortunate at that. IMO it reminds me of Viprati but smoother very good VA/Per

Very Good VA/PER--love the Smell of that vinegar when I open the jar. Finally got my hands on 4oz of this stuff this year and I'm so glad I didn't wait. Thanks Ernie

If you’re looking for a mild Virginia blend with a whisper of Perique, run screaming in terror from the Rouxgaroux! If you seek tobacco bursting with expertly blended flavors, this is a VaPer without equal, imho. Woody, floral, tangy, toasted, earthy, peppery, and not with an insignificant dose of nicotine, Rouxgaroux will satisfy in more ways than one. The mouth watering notes of deep red wine and vinegar gently tickle one’s tastebuds with every puff, and it never grows tiresome. This is a “must buy a pound twice a year” tobacco that towers above nearly, if not all its competitors.

Fabulous stuff! Very similar to the upmarket VA-Per blends from McClelland. 10/10!!