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Arango - Balkan Supreme
Really Special ..
There is a very unique quality to this blend.has that buttery,sweet,smoky,incence,sour with good mouth feel...hard to explain it,other than to say that those who enjoy this quality will absolutely LOVE this blend.

Cornell & Diehl - Corn Cob Pipe and A Button Nose 2oz
4 years,opened today!
EXCELLENT in every way,aged really well,chocolaty,a little boozy,and marshallow essence is well blended to make a really great smoke.C&D cube cut,small cubes,has a really nice nic hit also.Jarred now,gonna keep a year and try it then.👋🏾

RoMa Craft - Intemperance BA XXI Avarice
Very Enjoyable
Great stick,great flavor,great price.Didnt expect to like these as much but was very pleasantly greeted with excellent,deep,flavorful smoke. throughout all sections.This is by far one of my new favorites...for now..Definitely worth a try..

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Rum Twist
G&H at its Best.
Another twist for "grown folks",or more seasoned pipe smokers,this is a good twist for SLOW,easy cadence,very strong,but flavors are excellent.The rum is there,but plays in the background,the Virginias used are dark,strong, and mature as my favorite blends have, i slice coins,and rub out to give a most relaxing,contemplative smoke session.You cant rush this one,as you shouldn't, because you'll miss the greatness of this twist.In my medium bowl,lasts almost an hour,but gives a nice nic hit that may be a bit much for l those with a lightweight nic tolerance.I got a few ounces of this,and like their cherry twist,Ill enjoy this one and age it a bit to enjoy for the next months.Give it a try yall,just take ot slow and easy!

Padron - Maduro 3000
Took 3 stiks to get it..
Took me 3 smokes ,finally as last stik was about 8 months in my boxThis is a great cigar,really complex,no nasty aftertaste,can tell this is made of high quality tobaccos.Ill definitely get more,price is excellent. Nub-worthy.

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Dark Flake Unscented
Big Kids'Smoke
If you like and tolerate ODF(MacBaren) then youll probably dig this blend,just as strong,potent,snd deeply flavorful. Slooow smoke delivers smoky,sweet deep dark,meditative enjoyment Not an all day blend,more of a treat that I enjoy occasionally,definitely will buy more

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Sweet Black Cherry Twist
Super moist,BUT...
Excellent twist rope,more for advanced pipers because the fine nuances of this stuff,and the required correct pacing will absolutely reward with deep slight tang of VA,along with a fine nuanced cherry,not like an"American" aromatic cherry,but definitely there in both bag and smoke..Nic hit is BIG,be mindful..thin coin cut,a little drying time,then settle into this for a while...Definitely gonna get some more of this.

Cornell & Diehl - Byzantium
C&D once again...
Already a fan of C&D,i like the strength of their tobaccos.knew this would be intense,smokey,deep,sweet,savory.slow burner,Good solid M+ nic hit (to me).Scotch fans.. yuppers!!..coffee too.Ill buy again.

G. L. Pease - Spark Plug 2oz
Almost 3 years now
having my 2nd bowl from original 01/21/20 tin date release .the plug is still whole with perfect humidity after after 6 months in the jar.it holds the form,and slices into a neat,thin flake,easy to rub out,or can easily just stuff it in. wayy more mellow and sweet almost an almond-like,no virginia tang,just the bready sweetness from aging Virginia and Orientals. The "oily" twang is mellowed, everything is just toned back,no sharpness.was already a very good deep english two years ago,but now doesn't have that savory,meaty,oniony essence at all..more,dark,nutty,licorice,dark vanilla tones at almost 3 years old.it is gonna age well . ✌🏿✌🏿

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Dark Bird's Eye Vintage Cut
Good n Stout
If you like a great dark fired and Virginia combined sweetness,along with a hint of Lakeland and a PUNCH of nic, this is a good one.It is strong!!,I also enjoy cigars,and I was taken by surprise by the kick this has,yet is a great tasting smoke. Fans of ODF will like this.Every bit as strong as some of my favorite strong cigars,and a great alternative smoke.

Perdomo - Lot 23 Sun Grown Gordito
Great Perdomo
Quality is excellent in every way for these short,fat sticks.they give a flavorful,slow burning smoke that is full of different cigar lovers favorite tastes. i found the strength,a good medium,not overpowering,no bitterness,the kind of cigar you just want to sit relax,enjoy.and experience. Perdomo is becomng my go-to brand more and more.

Perdomo - Lot 23 Maduro Gordito
Nuts,sweet spice
Feels good in hand,hefty guage,mellow throughout,very low pepper,but nutty,sweet spice,aged tobacco tastes,all play nicely together,creeping medium strength.Ill definitely buy again.

Arturo Fuente - Curly Head Deluxe Maduro
Dark,deep
Delivers on dark taste,a great economical stick, consistent taste,worth the $.Overall,an excellent humidor grab that satisfies my palate.

Mac Baren - Mixture Scottish Blend
Beware fast puffers
This blend is a complex one,smells of honey in my jar.Has been jarred away for about 3 years, has a perfect humidity for my likes.Once lit,I get lots of floral,light grass,brown Burley, VA sweet,a little d.f.K.,and at times it even seems to want to give a very slight Lakeland essence,although I'm sure it comes in just from the high quality of the tobaccos used.This isn't a blast for your sense of taste,but, is a blend that demands a slower,easier cadence to truly appreciate.Nic hit is low ,but toward the ends of my bowls it picks up a little more punch in taste and nic volume.MacB says this is best enjoyed VERY slowly.Strongly recommended blend.

G. L. Pease - Gaslight 2oz
Darker,sweet
Came in 2 dense plugs,the tin note is deep,heavier Latakia and Oriental ..the smoke is thick and savory,smokey,a bit of tar with a bit of VA sweet in there to compound the depth of this blend. I even get dark prune-jam like sweet..This is a fuller flavored blend,not overly complex,with a nic hit that feels M to me.Very long burning.I usually add a steel ball filter and just loosely load thinly sliced crumbles into my pipe..Definitely recommended.

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Kendal #7
Quality VA light Lakeland..
This G.H. VA is very finely cut,came at a perfect humidity for jarring.I like the dark rich VA and in this one..The Lakeland essence is more subdued,but evident through the entire bowl..the nic hit is just below medium to me. This is a good blend for those who want to try the Lakeland effect and how it works with quality tobaccos.This is a good one to age for effect as it sits stored away.

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - #7 Broken Flake
Lakeland fans..
Got a bit of this to revisit the G.H. Lakeland essence..as I remember,this one is a bit stronger in the floral,some say soap-like,rose and other floral flavors,especially at the beginning of the bowl..the VA and Burleys in this are evident too,at about halfway through they show up in the smoke fairly bold in strength...this is a slow sipper and demands a correct cadence for best effect.The nic in this is medium to me..I'd call this a blend for more experienced pipers. Glad to have a bit to cellar away for a while.

Seattle Pipe Club - Mississippi River 2oz
Dark,tangy VA up front..
In the tin this was vinegar,dried grass,dark toast,very slight smoke..the flavors also come through in the smoke..seems shares base VA used in P.P... The main flavor that comes through is sour dark VA up front,very slight Oriental and Latakia...good tingle..Nic hit is just below medium to me...A good blend for VA tobacco blend fans. Update..a few bowls later..I find that this blend changes character..I get more VA sweet at times then more Oriental incense..I'm enjoying this one and slow smoking is key to getting all the flavor from this one.

Cornell & Diehl - Yorktown
VA,bland,so i STOVED...
Blend is very dry,but after correct bowl loading, smokes with medium strength tang,citrus,slight tar,just a bit of nasal tingle,but good tingle a little bit of that brown grass thing too...nic hit is almost medium to me...as with VA..will burn hot if not careful..I'm gonna hydrate and jar this for a few months to see what happens..a good blend to experience more of how different VA blends can be. UPDATE-- i stoved this for about 3 hrs,low heat,then put it away for 8 weeks.DAMN!! already good blend got deep,darker,and wayyy more bready,specifically,than i expected.This was my first try at stoving at home,it turned out great! Still have about 6oz left, im gonna sit on this a few years.

Mac Baren - Golden Extra
Sweeter Burley blend..
This blend presents as a deep,bready,nutty Burley with supporting VA seeetness..broken flakes are easy to rub or stuff,slightly moist but easily and quickly dried..gives a very mild aromatic cocoa,vanilla essence with good tobacco flavor..nic hit is almost medium..requires a slow cadence if not dried a bit.it will burn warm if you're not careful..overall a good choice for Burley/VA fans..seems like a good blend to jar and age.

Mac Baren - Original Choice 3.5oz
Excellent flavored aromatic
This blend while sweet and and nutty isn't sticky,cloying,or overpowering..all the components are well blended and topped to bring out the tobacco flavors i.m.o.Listed as a good beginner blend,but honestly as an experienced pipe smoker,I find this blend to be among my favorites in my collection.It is a pleasant change from the powerful blasts of flavors that are present in my other variety of blends...the nic hit is minimum,but there in a small dose and slow smoking will reward the piper with a light to medium bodied semi-complex sweet nutty experience. I really like this blend. Definitely recommended.

Sutliff - Rum & Maple
Less intense than..
This blend,does have that Sutliff essence that I get from many of their blends,although it does fade with a little drying time..the blend is less intense than C&D A.E. a blend that I have a new respect for.The Burley in this blend gives a more nutty taste that is missing from A.E. I get the slight rum in this one too,which gives a more rounded taste to this blend.the nic hit in this one is low/medium,about the same as the other blend,and since I have a love for all things Burley,I find that I like this blend just as much for it's slightly different profile.it has aged well over the last year into a pretty decent VA/Burley aromatic maple forward blend.

Cornell & Diehl - Autumn Evening 2oz
After 1year jarred..
This was not a favorite of mine at all...so much so that I put it away a year ago,without a second bowl until today...yes,finally I get this blend...whereas it was harsh and bitey a year ago,it is now perfect...very aromatic maple,slightly tangy,cool burning with absolutely no bite or harshness..toasty,deep dark VA flavor comes through perfectly...nic hit is low/medium..just enough to satisfy my nic craving...I'll order a few more ounces to age..very good blend,has a great beard/mustache afternote...another very good C&D blend.

Cornell & Diehl - Blockade Runner 2oz
AnotherC&D winner!
This is one of the first C&D blends that I ordered over a year ago,tin is from 2018..jarred away..at first this was too overwhelming..but that was because I couldn't appreciate a great VA blend like this..the rum flavor is heavy in the tin..but boy oh boy after this aged,I find it to be a best of the best VA blends I smoke..just break off a chunk from the loose cake..bready,tart,sweet,with the rum slightly in the back...excellent smoke..a few rough VA edges,but very enjoyable with a medium nic blast like my other favorite C&D blends..great choice for VA fans..

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Bob's Chocolate Flake 50g
Excellent G.H.
I'm not disappointed with BCF.. Lat is present in small doses,with the Burley...the dark VA leads this blend...I get choc/van and very slight Lakeland essence..they all blend to create a nice,flavorful smoke, mellow and contemplative..nic hit is low,mostly noticeable at about mid-bowl in my deep pipes...smokes slowly and cleanly when rubbed out,enen better with fold n stuff..slow burning,stays cool even when pushed...overall excellence as usual from G&H...I like this one...my tin was at least 2years old before transferring to jar...seems that this one is great for aging..good blend for VA/Burley fans who like a little Lat. in blends.

Cornell & Diehl - U.S.S. Mason 2oz
Burley in the lead...
This is the second of the blends dedicated to WW2 black servicemen that I own.the other being Tuskegee Airman...this one ..is Burley forward,I suspect all lovers of Burley will enjoy this...tin note has a brandy essence,blended with great skill,the VA is there in the background, Perique is stronger,giving a great tingle to the nasals and back of tongue in a good way...Latakia,well I'm not really getting that as an ingredient,...but I'm sure it just lingers in the blend to lend a more rounded flavor...nic hit is medium,and overall this blend is top-notch I.m.o.....Burley lovers.....this is for us...nutty,spicy...a good choice for every now and then...good first smoke of the day...pleases the palate,and the nic jones without being too overwhelming..definitely recommended...Great C&D presentation,once again.

Half and Half - Half and Half 1.5oz
Burley,VA,and ?
This one...very different,but to lovers of Burley with a hint of VA..it is pretty decent...the flavor in this is,as others have said,very difficult to distinguish... cardamom, maize, coriander,..that's what descriptions say...and I'm not too sure how to decipher them...but hey this codger blend has been around for MANY years,so it has a great fan base...I too like this after sitting with it for many months...I really like the toasty,mellow,sweetness that it provides...took a while though...nic hit is minimal, but present...overall a good,but unique Burley blend... recommended for variety,and a good,basic enjoyable smoke.

Cornell & Diehl - Engine #382
Unique....that's for sure..
Got mine after a short wait..but yes,I definitely agree..deer tongue has a raw herby,almost vanilla essence..reminds me of the country smells of burning leaves and weeds etc,along with what I can best describe as the smell of tropical fish food...(strange I know)..I detect no other aro flavors...other 'bacco tastes are excellent ..great Burley and Perique.I like the blend...I'm sure mine is young...so gonna age a bit..nic hit is just above medium...more if pushed...another C&D blend that continues to make me a C&D fan...this seems like a good keeper to age...

Sutliff - SPS-17 Lavish English
More Aromatic ..
Very smooth blended English..all components are there for the tasting...there is a certain vanilla/chocolate nuttiness...Lat is in the lead...seems the room note would be very tolerable since this is a lighter English blend..a good slow pacer to enjoy the flavors in this blend...nic hit is not noticeable..good flavor through the bowl.

Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - American Peach
Good Burley and Peach
This was a good choice for my peach flavor search...has a good Burley,dark slight bready taste...with peach almost like brandy...doesn't burn hot .with correct cadence/flavor pace....no bite at all....nic hit is just noticeable...quality blend for sure..

Ashton - Artisan's Blend 50g
Tangy,smoky English
Tin note has a slightly funky mustiness,but note is similar to Fusiliers,Plum P, Nightcap..really grew to like this type of blend for the smoky,sour,heavy perfumed Oriental...Perique just in the back..playing harmoniously with the rest of this blend..Nic hit is just below medium to me....my tin is 4years old,just opened...looking forward to enjoying this one for the next few months...

Cornell & Diehl - Billy Budd
Full Powered Lat.
Can definitely tell this is high Lat...Lat bomb with STRONG cigar mustiness...semi sweet,dank musty and extra flavorful...if you like Old Dark Fired...imagine that level of strength and flavor +1...intensity...fullness...thick smoke...go slow...Lat sweet, tar-like..bomb....good Burley umph....VA is dark,sweet..the nic hit is med/high to me.. trance-like..very relaxing...slow burning..a great keeper to shelf and age... Update:Three bowls smoked,blend is more cigar forward every bowl..this one MUST be slow smoked and lightly retrohaling gives the hidden,bold desirable cigar punch that I like..it is very full flavored further down the bowl...still good,but definitely a smoke for grown-up pipers.

Newminster - No.400 Superior Navy Flake
The VA blend for me..
Finally decided to try this flake after getting at least 8 or so straight Virginia tobaccos..but finally found this VA to have ALL of the things I really like about VA tobacco...sweet,bready,not much tang,.dark hay...toasty,mellow,not hot burning when cadenced correctly..nic hit is low...has a pastry..even slight fruit....for my tastes,this is the VA that I have been looking for to bulk jar for a few years...excellent smoke for sure..

CAO - Eileen's Dream 50g
Pretty decent..
I have almost finished my 2017 dated tin..I found ED to be a pretty decent..middle of the road aro.the Irish cream,chocolate,vanilla is good but I can still taste the tobacco..absolutely no bite or tingle..even if smoked at a deeper pace...after being jarred for a year and a half,the humidity is spot on,flavors have blended very well,the cigar essence has mellowed quite a bit,but is one of the flavors that makes this an above average blend...nic hit is almost not noticeable to me..toasty.grassy retro... smoke slow...big bowl slow cadence..

CAO - Moontrance 50g
Aro. Just good..
I' had this jarred away just over 2 years...to appreciate the flavors in this CAO like others,it must be slow cadenced..just above going out,..the blend also has a real tobacco umph...the flavor I get is bright fruit,vanilla...and does have that slight cigar taste,maybe a mental block...because I know CAO cigars...it does give me a slight tingle in the sinuses when puffed a little more aggressively..but it's a good tingle,not bite..nic hit is below medium,enjoyable..I think it is better after the 2 years I've had it..I think this is an aro worth trying and keeping around for variety.

Sutliff - 500 African Queen
light Oriental,aromatic
I've had about 2oz of AQ for over a year....the Burley and VA tobaccos are noticeable in this blend,with Oriental incense,sour,eggyness aromatic very light vanilla-like taste mixed in there..no stickiness,presents slightly humid but does not clump..does remind me of a very light English without Lat. smokey...with slow cadence,the Oriental toastiness comes through in second half of the bowl...nic hit is barely noticeable,A bridge for aro smokers who are moving to non-aro blends,,not a standout in any way..may be a good mixer base for personal blends.. Recommended for variety of blends for your collection.

Sutliff - 19 Coconut Almond
Not bad,a good mixer
Alone,I didn't get much flavor other than very light coconut and slight nutty Burley..probably better when blending a personal light aro mix..low nic,but just noticeable..does have a good cut,burns well...good for variety in collection.

Sutliff - B36 Summer Night
Has to be a slow smoke
I smoke this very slowly,as all aros..must be slow to appreciate the flavor...cut is very irregular,mostly black..but can just make out the raspberry in this Cavendish...not a blend that can be smoked on the go i.m.o....my bag was moist a year ago,but jarred then..now is just right..no real nic...just a bit.... the bacco does have a slight toasted effect at halfway thru the bowl...overall ..a good variety choice for adding different flavors to my selection of blends...good to have,seldomly smoked,but enjoyable when Ioosely packed...a bowl every few months...I'm gonna blend this with others to see what it can bring to a mix.

Daughters & Ryan - English Hoopla 50g
Wonderful D&R blend...
Ok...I know...for some reason many of us shy away from D&R....I was that way a year ago,but I purchased Ramback Gold...wasn't impressed at first,but then ..I got what this blender intended..maybe I was immature in my pipe hobby...I'm sure that was what was happening..recently got Ramback Balkan..instantly really liked it..a great VA and Oriental Balkan blend..didn't expect that I'd like it...now..English Hooplah..by far one of the best blends in my blend collection...a good medium blast of Latakia,hefty sour Orientals..sweet VA... anisette and light vanilla...they work great together..balanced..low nic hit,came perfect moisture in tin...all my D&R have been perfectly humidified...with minimal stems,they do have a very irregular cut...as I expected...but not nearly as dry as is known to be the norm for D&R...this is a really good one...definitely recommended.

Dunhill - Ready Rubbed 50g
Virginia pops in this one
The tin,now jarred is 2years old..at first I didn't get what other more experienced smokers were getting..most likely because I didn't have enough experience smoking a VA forward Oriental blend.but now I do get it...this is aged VA greatness with Burley and Oriental in back as supporting players..it's a slow sipper best kept barely lit and ssllooww cadenced...gives a great combination of sweet,toasty,nutty,slightly bready tastes that VA lovers will appreciate.The nic level is just enough to please...will definitely get hot if aggressively smoked,but then the sour and nutty will come easier to taste.Recommended....I'm glad I got this one a year ago.

Sutliff - SPS-14 Majestic English
Good mid-range...
This is a blend that I collected over a year ago...still holding almost 2oz, jarred and shelved...the blend is a good mid level english..you won't get a blast of Lat. or any one of the tobaccos,as I feel that they are blended and playing together in this blend...a good choice for new English smokers,it allows a mellow non biting,cool smoky,sour and slight sweet,nutty experience..the nic hit is low,so won't in any way blow you away...overall a good choice as a blend to allow one to experience English blends,and the differing ranges of Lat. and Orientals..and how they can vary in intensity...recommended for sure..

Daughters & Ryan - Ramback Balkan
For Oriental fans...
Right now I only have one other D&R blend, Ramback Gold...which honestly took me a while to appreciate...so I was a little iffy on ordering this after a year with that blend..however... If you are a piper who likes Oriental tobaccos and blends..this is going to be a winner for you,..as is the case with this type of blend,the Orientals are pronounced,mild and spicy...has that funky,slight sour incense-like quality that Orientals possess...the VA is noticeable,slightly toasted, bready...the leading taste though is all Oriental...my bag came to me lacking stems,and did have a rough cut,yes..but very manageable...the moisture was spot on..ready to be jarred.i have absolutely no qualms with the presentation,which I was very concerned about...my only other D&R did come more dry...it was tinned blend..perfect in jar now..so on that ,I'm very pleased..this was a good choice for me to add to my collection,I am a big fan of Oriental leaf of all kinds.... Nic hit is low to medium low..not a blast,but definitely there to enjoy. This will be a great mixer with VAs, and Perique...I may mix some,but for now,I'm gonna keep this to enjoy over the next few years as a part of my rotation. Definitely recommended.

Peter Stokkebye - PS402 Luxury Twist Flake
PS does it again....
This twist flake is another PS high quality,dark,a little less sweet but full enough of VA flavor to impress those who like the spectrum of flavors from VA tobaccos...has that signature PS thing that I have come to enjoy...not a biter..gives a very slight tingle on the retro that is excellent...nic hit is pleasing,just enough to satisfy my nic jones...but not excessive...a good smoke to enjoy once or twice per week in my rotation...is gonna get better with age...that's for sure...definitely recommended.

Peter Stokkebye - PS41 Cube Cut
First cube cut..excellent!
I can't say that I've smoked any PS blend that wasn't great..this follows suit ..the smell in bag is nutty/chocolate/vanilla...it is easily loaded,with a slight tamp...lights after a few flame kisses..burns well without coming out of the bowl as some have suggested..is a good slow sipping smoke with good Burley and that dark VA thing that I have come to expect from all of my PS blends...will burn a little warm if pushed,as is the case with VA containing tobaccos..nic hit is just below medium to me...this is great with coffee or a cool carbonated beverage...highly recommended to Burley fans who also like PS tobaccos. Update....this blends just gets better everytime I pick this for a smoke...40-45 minute burn is not uncommon in my medium but deep bowl....toasted,spice, Burley nuttiness and great VA running in and out through the bowl...excellent blend.

Amphora - Virginia Blend 1.75oz
Good VA experience
This is a good mid level VA tobacco for VAlovers...this is a great learner straight VA..among one of my first forays into this type of smoke...must be shipped slowly,but will give a great,slightly tar,hay,DARKER straight VA taste..beware,will burn hot if not sipped slowly...great in both briar and MM cob...nic hit is medium to me...my pouch was a year old when opened...not quite as tame, mello, and sweet as C&D Opening Night,another BIG favorite VA...I'll purchase this again,as it offers a bit more umph,yet thouroughly enjoyable smoke.definitely recommended.

Cornell & Diehl - Opening Night 2oz
Deep tang and good bready
Purchased this one to expand my VA varieties,was not disappointed..after learning to smoke VA tobacco,which at first to me was always too hot,too bitey,now I slow cadence and have learned to taste the elements of good VA tobacco...this one is bready,oatey,slightly tangy..with a hint of clove...full of flavor...the nic hit is medium to me...will definitely let the piper know when to slow down a bit...it does burn fast if not packed correctly...try this one if you're a VA fan I'm sure you will find this blend very satifactory... Now..update..after a few more months,my jarred tin is almost gone..but will reorder this one... taste..is even more enjoyable,VA sweetness and full flavors,deep tang,rich bready,clove like tingly retro is from this top line straight VA...no other gives me this flavor.Excellent blend.

Sutliff - Crumble Kake Red Virginia 1.5oz
Tart,deep tangy VA
This was the first VA only blend that I smoked...I purchased 2tins,jarred them for about a year and a half so far...in that time,it has become more light lemony/cinnamon mellow,and deep brown,hay,slightly bready..must be smoked slowly,as all VA tobaccos must be smoked..but when cadenced,will get cool burning great flavor,no tingle..nic hit is low to medium...flavors,nic really come to life in last portion of bowl...I like this as a once every few weeks as a morning smoke with coffee..this is high quality aged VA tobacco...still have 3 thick flakes..easy to prepare,burns slowly.. will definitely age well,as it has shown over the last year and a half..costs a bit more but good investment for VA fans.

Sutliff - VIP Match
Good for slow relaxing...
Purchased 4oz many months ago,probably because I was intrigued by the description,and had never had anything with birch flavor...its been packed in jar for over a year,the jar note is kind of strong..kind of vanilla,a little maple-like,a little cocoa-like..I guess this is what birch is....anyhoo I smoke this slowly,seeking the essences in the smoke...it's toasty,close to a vanilla,but not quite...the smell on my porch is pleasant,and is in no way offensive..almost marshmallow toasty taste...sorry but that's the best way I can describe this one...i like that the tobacco tastes are very evident...more Cavendish/Burley forward too...nic hit is there..just enough to let the piper know it is there..,I like to slow puff this with good retrohales...gives enough umph to please me and not offensive to my wife when she's near...different,but still recommended for those like me who enjoy variety in their 'bacco collection.

Cornell & Diehl - Tuskegee Airman 2oz
Surefire 5star blend
I picked up this tin many months ago and wasn't sure how I would like it after the first bowl.. after months of being packed away on the back of a shelf this tobacco is excellent in its current state. It still has that deep earthy nutty sweet BBQ essence about it.. all of these tastes translate directly into each bowl at it is being smoked.. this blend is in no way overpowering and all the different tastes meld together quite perfectly... I've gained quite a bit of smoking experience so maybe it's just my increased tolerance for nicotine that makes this blend a perfect balance with slight nose and mouth tingle..there is a savory essence to this tobacco while smoking that I've come to enjoy from the best of my non aro blends that have Oriental/Latakia as components. Definitely worth a try for those who are ready to experience a more advanced and mature smokers' blend. Ordered 2 more tins to age....looking forward to this taste again in the future.

Peterson - Sweet Killarney 50g
Aromatic with umph..
I opened my tin back in December of last year..at that time it was two years old..since then I have only smoked about 3 bowls..it was perfectly pipe ready..still very sweet,aromatic..I definitely enjoy the VA,and nutty Burley...the aro casing/topping is to me,cream,I thought I tasted a fruity taste,sometime coconutty in this one too, does not overpower the tobacco taste...,the blend has some umph in it's character.when smoked a bit faster....I like it.but I prefer slow smoking for flavors to be there.nic is noticeable.low..this is a very good slow smoke..lots of flavor...

Sutliff - SPS-2003 Strawberry Delight
Surisingly good...
I've had this blend for about a year...is still great moisture,slow smoking,very blended VA,Burley,very clear in blend..but very aromatic strawberry...has aged well..seems to have melded much more...

Sutliff - J12 - Chocolate Truffle
5 star chocolate mellow
2 years later and I'm still smoking this .. the first tobacco I ever smoked..still holding 3oz....this is by far the smoothest chocolate flavor in any other blend I've tried...very slow burning,no bite,or tingle..just thick creamy sweet VA/Burley taste that isn't any way overpowerd by the choc.. almond topping/casing..still has perfect moisture from being tightly sealed all this time...low nic..but just noticeable...definitely recommended

Amphora - Original Blend 1.75oz
Not what I expected
Initially I thought this was more of an aromatic tobacco blend..that was quickly corrected when smoked..I had this one ,in package unopened for about 8months before finally opening the pouch......i didn't notice the chocolate essence until about half way through the bowl...this is a medium, Burley,VA, and slightly more Oriental tasting blend to me...isn't at all harsh,but is spicy,nutty and very slightly grassy and toasty..no aro essence of flavor jumps out,but just a very good tobacco rich tasting smoke..a great choice for a bit more umph that is more complex than many pipers may expect..nic hit is closer to midway between low and medium..overall though,is enjoyable and great with my morning coffee..

Sutliff - Z92 Vanilla Custard
Was VERY moist,but then
About a year ago I bought 8 oz of this very very moist blend..the aroma was extreme,buttery,deep vanilla... In all honesty I did not care for this blend at first..was too bitey,wet...but after all these months in a large jar,it has lost most of its moisture,and only requires a little drying time before loosely packing..a slow smoke reveals toasty,slightly sour,buttery goodness...no nic hit is noticeable,and the room note is excellent,light,non lingering,and spouse approved...a very good choice for a smoke that is absolutely aromatic..I can just make out the VA tobacco giving a little tang in the last half of the bowl...to me it's not chemical or unpleasant in any way...this is a good starter smoke for newbies,and other pipers once the art of slow sipping is better managed...gives a long smoke...maybe because of the moisture or topping,but a good,solid,medium bodied vanilla aro. Also,if mixed with a straight Latakia,will create an EXCELLENT home blend.

Lane Limited - TK-6
Good Cherry Blend
I've tried other tinned cherry blends...as well as bulk..and now TK 6 will be a favored bulk..the flavor is good through the bowl,not overpowering,but a good,light,low nic,slow smoking blend I'll keep in rotation for when I want a change of pace from my stronger non aros..overall a great,house tolorable smoke..recommended for pipers who like a lighter,high qualty cherry tasting smoke.

Sutliff - Z50 Black Cordial
One of my BEST
This is one of the first 3 tobaccos that I've ever smoked..it holds a place in my favorite 3 aromatics ever..it is subtle dark cherry and vanilla,has a touch of dark chocolate taste too...came very moist..still packed firm moist.I just unjar enough for a bowl and dry at least an hour..but by then,its perfect....lights easily,and gives a great,slow,deep flavorful smoke,and allows the tobacco taste to come through..no nic hit is noticeable,but flavor hit is high...with proper cadence,this does not burn hot,no tounge bite at all...I still have about 4ounces,well packed in a tight jar...boy this one is a winner! Not at all as intense as Cult BRM,definitely more complex,and i.m.o. more interesting, it lacks the strong cherry blast of Cult...still very highly recommended.

Daughters & Ryan - Ramback Gold 16oz
After 1.5 years
Jarred this one away when I first got it because I thought it was awful..but after my tasting developed,now I get it...VA sweetness slight oatey,and Turkish sour and incense..,comes dry like D&R blends always are..no topping flavors...I don't think this is like cigarettes either..way more tasty,aftertaste,etc..it does burn quickly,maybe I'll try packing a little differently next bowl..I still have almost a whole tin jarred away,I like this one too...great taste of differences in types of tobaccos..to learn how they taste and blend.Recommended smoke for variety smokers' shelves.

Cornell & Diehl - Haunted Bookshop
For Burley Fans!
Blend is perfect smoking dry in bag,bulk..but I come to expect that from C&D blends..has a slight,very slight chocolate,vanilla,nutty,slight sweet VA,taste with Perique mouth and nose tickle,but in a good way..this is a slow smoke,and will give the smoker a nic hit,just at the medium level if smoked a little aggressively.Not to be shyed away from if proper cadence is used...does have an interesting room note,doesn't seem to be "cigarette like" at all to my tastes or senses.

Cornell & Diehl - Oriental Silk 2oz
Silk...with nice bite
It took me well over a year- to understand this blend.or maybe that's how long it took for my tastes to mature enough to enjoy this blend...has that sweet,spicy,sour,slight eggy thing that is all Oriental in nature..but has a pleasing throat and nose tingle especially on retrohaling .I like this blend now..but it came to me slowly... definitely recommended.

Mixture No. 79 - Mixture No. 79 1.5oz
Oddly different
I noticed many pipers look down upon this blend and refer to it as an OTC.. some say it has a soapy or perfumey taste..one thing for sure..it's been around a long time..it's hard to describe the taste... licorice,vanilla,minty,a hint of Lakeland,root beer,...but still Burley and Virginia evident too...nic hit is low,but noticeable..it will burn hot if not dried just right or pushed hard..mine has been jarred for about a year,so it is perfect...a good blend for Burley fans,regardless of being trashed by many....

Sutliff - 212 - Burley Delight
Satisfying Burley
Just enough of a Burly slightly sour kick and sweet Virginia in the background..has a slight throat and nose tingle..but in the good way that a blend with a little umph does..nic hit is noticeable,but not too much..a good Burley blend with a touch of chocolate...for real Burley fan pipers.

Cornell & Diehl - Carolina Red Flake 2oz
Tangy,sour,VA tingle
I have a jarred tin of this tobacco from the mid 2019 release..Definitely didn't like it a year ago.... Since that time I've only smoked about 4 bowls from the tin..BUT NOW... this is a far more robust red Virginia than I notice in other C&D blends, this one is very complex and has a certain amount of a nose and mouth tingle...the good kind..later down the bowl,it takes on a more bready essence,yet the sour and tangy still lingers..it is a good smoke for more experienced pipers..nic hit is medium...I recommend this one for pipers who wish to explore the true nature of VA tobaccos and how varied they tend to behave.

Peter Stokkebye - PS400 Luxury Navy Flake
Absolutely one of the best..
No wonder this flake gets such great reviews,..I've tried it rubbed out as well as just fold and stuff method...wow,either way,this blend is excellent..bready,dark plummy,perfect VA/Per... better than many others I've tried,never burns hot if properly cadenced,never harsh,always smooth,with just enough nic hit to satisfy all nic jones,and excellent price...highly recommend to pipers who like this type of blend.

Arango - Balkan Supreme
Smoky,deep rich
The bag note of this blend seems to have a chocolate smokey smell...and deep rich English essence..has a creamy VA sweetness..i don't get any sour notes just a perfumed,sweetness with smoke and caramel.....it is Latakia heavy..with other Orientals hanging along. I really like this one..nic hit medium...I bet this will age well....definitely recommended.

Solani - X - Sweet Mystery 50g
Now a favorite!
I bought this blend well over a year ago and let it sit only because it was out of sight and mind...my mistakes..it is ,like others have said,very aromatic,fruity..but this blend still stays tobacco forward..I can very clearly pick out the VA tobacco,which to me is the best aspect of the blend..gives a nice little VA nose tingle and aro flavor all the way through the smoke..this is a slow smoke,as is the case with most aromatic VA containing blends,that slow cadence will reward the piper with an excellent blend..nic hit is low/medium low..Tin total age 3 years(jarred 1year)

Ashton - Guilty Pleasure 50g
After many months jarred..
I got this during my early months of enjoying piping...left it jarred away over a year,As time has shown,tastes are very individual in nature...and if I had just believed many reviews,I wouldn't have believed how much I enjoy this blend..it is very aromatic in tin and pipe,but smoked it slowly and the VA and Burley taste is out front,complimented by the flavor of the blend..it is a slow smoke,and did not bite me..nic hit is there,but low..I really enjoy and recommend this aro for enjoyers of aro smoke

Sutliff - Barbados Plantation 1.5oz
Took a while,but then..
This was a very moist tobacco when first opened..but the tin note was great...deep,dark,rum and vanilla,and a little nuttiness,all translate to the smoking experience..is was very moist,but that was easily resolved by simply leaving it in the can on my shelf...after about a month,the overly moist tobaccos came to a nice humidity,ready to smoke SLOWLY,for enjoyment...I really like these blend,very good rummy and vanilla nuttiness..no nic hit..I'd recommend this for aro. variety...great price too.

Sutliff - 523 Voodoo Queen
Spicy smoke
I've seen this referred to as an English I guess because of the Latakia and VA....it is surely there full bowl ,but to me,the Perique is this blend's most notable attribute,spicy,pruney,and just a bit of nose and mouth tingle..the VA is bready and noticeable,as is the Burley adding nutty tastes..for me this has low/medium nic hit...I really like this one though..it is a blend I like a few times per month for a reminder of why I like Perique...definitely worth a try for a Perique fan. Many weeks later now,and,yes...it is better than last experienced...with my morning coffee,this is a great start to the day...deep,rich,good nic hit...the Burley and Perique are playing great together.. still that very slight something there in concert with the obvious Perique/Burley...this is bordering on one of my favorite blends... Update...my jar is now well over a year old...this stuff ages beautifully..all the flavors have mingled and mellowed to a wonderful mix...Perique and VA most noticeabley...pruney,sweet...this is a great blend i.m.o. I'm glad I stocked this one....greatly recommended..

Sutliff - 504C Aromatic English
Definitely worth five stars
I've had this blend for over a year now.it was one of my first aro/English blends,was a little skeptical at first because I wasn't sure if I liked Latakia, this was easily resolved within a few bowls.. this blend it's not overpowering, the Latakia is not a blast to the senses.. the addition of a light topping of vanilla brings out the sweetness and to me compliments the sweetness and smokiness of the Latakia.This cool burning blend is nutty,Virginia sweet, and has just enough sour and tangy notes to keep me very interested throughout the bowl.while smoking it eventually gives a really toasty flavor to the overall blend. This to me is a good all day smoke, and I would imagine that anyone who likes Latakia blends would really enjoy this one as well..I still have about 6 ounces, and with my rate of smoking this should last at least another half a year.by then I'm sure it will have blossomed into an even better blend. Nic hit is between low and medium,definitely recommended.

Cornell & Diehl - Sun Bear 2oz
I got one!
Looking at all of the reviews from many respected pipers,I was eager to get my tin,I'll not crack my tin open for a few months,but as noted by others is already well aged,dark,and rewarding..an indication of this blends popularity is..it was all sold out EVERYWHERE online within 24 hours of its availability..my tin will live among my many other C&D blends,awaiting its opening and enjoyment..if you missed it ,I'm so sorry,hoping will be available once again next summer2021.

Cornell & Diehl - Shandygaff
Mellow,buttery,graham cracker..
To my tastes,this is another C&D hit! Comes a little dry and ready to smoke, burns a little fast..but rewards the piper with great Burley,Oriental,and Perique ripe dark fruit,very slight tingle if pushed hard...When slow smoked I can pick out the faint ginger/graham cookies taste,buttery,after a couple of months..has really mellowed in.....nic hit is just above low,not a nic blast,but noticeable like with all my C&D tobaccos...not an aromatic,as the components are all there for the taste...I got a hefty 2 ounces,probably seems more because of the low humidity of the blend,and the cut...ready to smoke right from the bulk bag. This is a welcome addition to my collection,and will age well I'm sure.

Sutliff - Match Late Evening
If you like sweet,smoky,sour,
I haven't smoked Nightcap,I've heard that this blend is more subdued,I really enjoy this one,bought half a pound about a year ago,and is a little more mellow,but still plenty smoky,sweet,savory,sour,tangy..good dark sweet notes,not overpowering at all,cool burning,no bite at all...just rich smoky sweet sour taste..this is the blend that got me into English blends...try this,..not at all a brute,nic hit is to me a step below medium,but not to be feared..very enjoyable smoke.

Peter Stokkebye - PS403 Luxury Bullseye Flake
Another PS hit!
Got this to experience another PS flake,since I really like the navy flake and twist flake,this is a real treat also,still a little young it seems,but for sure,this VA/Per with Cavendish lives up to its reputation,grassy,bready,plummy,raisiny with a small amount of tingle,just enough nic hit to please...already wonderful but will be greater with age. a great choice for those who enjoy good,solid VA/Per blends.

G. L. Pease - Stonehenge Flake 2oz
Definitely worth the hype
I bought a second tin of this after having the first tin jarred and shelved for a year,yes it is just that good.very much like PS LNF,but just a slight bit smoother,very slight sour cocoa taste too..this is a great slow smoke,excellent Virginia, Perique,and Burley..expertly blended...just right N content..worth a try if you enjoy VaPer blends...

Mac Baren - HH Old Dark Fired Ready Rubbed
Blown away Burley!
Got more to top off previous order,this blend IS as great as my fellow pipers indicate..a definite advanced smokers delight,powerful dark rich deep fired Burley,nic hit is definitely noticeable,I smoke this one,and quench my pipe jones for many hours afterwards..burns slow,thick heady smoke,strong but no bite at all when smoked slowly..the rich Burley and dark tasting Virginias play very well in this classic blend..no wonder it is enjoyed by so many..

Planta - Anno MMXII (Ripe Marula Fruit)
Fruit,very flavorful
Tried this to widen my varieties in my cellar..found it to be very enjoyable,a slow smoke yeilds mild sweetness of casing does NOT overpower the fine tobaccos used..I find this nutty,sweet,toasty,with Burley and Virginias,with the slight sour/sweet marula..a first experience for me,but I really enjoy this blend..a great slow smoke to be enjoyed relaxed..My first Planta blend. Update:...I've had a chance to let this sit for a few months...very good still fruity,but not overpowering...beware..this does smoke HOT...I'm used to slow smoking..and this blend does require a very slow cadence..but overall..good tobacco flavor,with fruity essence....low nic hit.

Cornell & Diehl - Founding Fathers 2oz
.slight enjoyable fruit
Very good slight fruit that doesn't mask tobacco taste...another reason why I like C&D....