The nose upon opening the bag is somewhat that of vinegar, though not offensive. The moisture level is perfect. Flavor profile is of medium strength, well-balanced, with the Virginia [red] and Perique harmoniously blending together. Good aging potential. I wish they could make this a regular offering as this would be a great everyday smoke.
This blend is a beast of a different color, it has loads of flavor yet smooth as silk. Imagine walking through a freshly plowed field, with the scent of vegatation and newly turned over dirt, it has a very natural earthy aroma about it. This is what Rouxgaroux brings to me, a fresh woodsy flavor with hints of ripe dark fruit. This blend takes to flame very easily and continues to burn at a slow cool pace throughout. No bite, no harsh taste and you get the same flavor nuances to the bottom of the bowl. My last thought is that the departure of this fine blend was but a mear April fools joke, that hasn't been shared with us as yet, one can only wish! Happy Smokes all!
Felt lucky to get an 8oz bag. Tried it in the past and liked it a lot & this years version did not disappoint. Excellent red Virginia and whatever they do to the Perique is fabulous. A touch moist out of the bag/jar so I dry it for 15 minutes and it burns great. No real issues with tongue bite - which sometimes happens with VaPers. Plummy, earthy & a little sweet. Very excellent work by Ernie and Jim on this blend!
A most excellent blend and my personal favorite VaPer. A decent bit of strength with a unique flavor for this tobacco type. Unfortunately it's gone away, but I'm sure whatever takes its place will also be a treat! I've made 8 orders with Watch City and they have all arrived in a Very timely matter w/out any issues whatsoever. All of the blends of their's I have tried have been keepers. Two thumbs up for the Watch City Tobacco shop and their offerings!
A true end of an era, we bid farewell to one of the finest VaPers ever to have existed. After my first taste, I knew I would buy whatever I was able to from there on out, and I mostly accomplished that. May it live forever in our cellars, and in the bowls of our pipes.
Sad to see it go, but happy to have about 4 pounds cellared from various batches over the years. One of the best blends ever. Enjoy it if you got it, will be as mythical as 5100
"Don't Rouxgaroux is not retiring but it is something we will enjoy retiring to...
Thank you Ernie for such a terrific blend! This is only my 3rd year in smoking a pipe, however, I have smoked close to 130 different blends, and Rouxgaroux has stood at the #1 spot since the time I first tried it at the Texas Pipe Show. Thankfully, I have 1-1/2 pounds left to enjoy, and will seek to savor it as long as I can. However, I have some confidence that Ernie will come up with a new blend that will compare in due time. My vote for the next generation name is Chupacabra! Yes, different folklore, but they are both blood-sucking mythical predators that represent something that is rare and unique!
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!
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