Test drove some John Patton Virginia Squire today. Much drier than I'd have expected. Not quite brittle, but very dry. I was tempted to rehydrate it but figured I'd try it this way first.
Despite the lack of moisture it didn't burn hot or harsh. Very well mannered mildish VA blend with no bite. Nothing terribly distinctive, but a solid pipe load for easy puffing.
Smoked it in my Stanwell Legend 19 which seems to work best with blends that are mellow. Need to try in in other pipes to see what it can offer.
Cheers,
RR