For m Review of the Davidoff Flake Medallions, I smoked the tobacco in two different pipes. The first pipe was a new Savinelli, that has only had a couple bowls of Virginia smoked out of it. The second pipe was a Master Beraldi with several bowls of VaPer passed through it. Here are the results:
Sample one—New pipe
The pre-light smell is a strong ketchup, as is consistent with most high quality Virginias. The start of the smoke was very leathery with grassy notes, as is also consistent to high quality Virginia blends. Very little spice so far, with a very earthy room note. About halfway through there is a transition to a very rich caramel like Virginia flavor. After the halfway point the spice begins to pick up, but is subtle and still holding a very pure Virginia flavor. About ¾ through the flavor transitions back to leathery with a very strong peppery spice and spicy aroma. Toward the end of the bowl the flavor finishes with a transition back to pure Virginia. Through the entire bowl the tobacco burned with only one re-light.
Sample two—Seasoned pipe
The second bowl was very consistent with the first, but was slightly richer, bearing a sweeter aroma. Both the first and second samples burned fairly cool thanks to the added Perique. For reference this blend consists of Coin pressed and cut Virginias, Perique, with a very small and subtle Cavendish center.
