Okay, I tasted the smaller tin. Now I'm ordering the big one! One Charring flame + One light * large bowl Danish pipe = two hours of sheer delight. It must be the dark Kentucky that gives this one so much character. From opening the tin to carving some bits off, the terrific aroma made my mouth water. The visual delight is there also. The layers of black, brown and golden pull the eye to them with terrific promise. This is a smoking experience to savour. Well, it did take one relight, toward the bottom of the bowl. Then it finished clean, completely burned white ash, no wasted dottle. The aroma from the pipe bowl itself turned rich and nutty with perhaps a touch of sweet plums. The after taste is pleasant and lingering. I'll be ordering this one again and again. I am a Latakia lover, so this stuff is an exception for me. It has the enjoyment I get from a good English mixture but it's not. I just love this stuff. If you like Virginias, and don't miss Perique, this is worth a try. If you're a Latakia addict like me, this will make a pleasant change. The heavy solid plug itself says something about the character of this tobacco. It's a good solid foundation, weighty with pleasures for the nose and the mouth. I can't wait to fill my pipe again!
