Pipers might rate this lower due to the very small influence of Perique present. But it is a sweet flavoured Va with the usual grassy and eathry notes they are known for plus that little touch of perique spice that offers you a respite from straight Virginia blends. I witnessed no bite at all and a clean burn. Dry it a little out of the tin and I think any Va fan will not be disappointed. Some may shun it because they don't like Perique but it just adds a little extra to the taste and far from dominant in the burn.