Dread Pirate Roberts

Dread Pirate Roberts is the Virginia-Perique entry in the Ravenwood Fine Provisions line. It is described as a "navy" ribbon built from red Virginia and Perique; the cut is thin strips.

The blender's flavor description lists medium-full red Virginia leaf, warmed Perique spice, and a semi-sweet malty beer and barley note. Flavoring is nearly nonexistent; the sweetness comes from the leaf itself. It suits smokers who want the pepper-dark fruit character Perique brings together with Virginia's tart sweetness, and who steer clear of aromatics.