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William B.
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Mac Baren - Navy Flake 3.5oz
Incense Worthy of a Temple...
...if only it would stay lit. Delivery: No issues whatsoever. Remember that description from O Brother Where Art Thou? I live in a geographical oddity; two shipping days, no matter where I go. Packaging: Intact on receipt. Sturdy and keeps in moisture, even after opening multiple times. As a former Navy man myself, I do appreciate having flakes. They are convenient and keep the tobacco from spilling everywhere if you hit serious sea state. Also, when I see "flake" on the tin, it reminds me of my goofball shipmates. Smell: Did you want to know what it's like to stick your nose in a bee hive without getting a face-full of angry critters? I popped the top on this and got all the clover honey with a few traces of dark fruit and caramel swimming in there. Flavor: Sweetish (Cavendish) with balanced nutty body (Burley) and tang (Brightleaf). It burns cool for a long smoke. Just approach with patience. I can go an hour on one good packing. Room note: Dunno. I went outside to light up. Smells like a nice enough October day to me. Strength: Just enough buzz to remind you that it's there without laying you out. Primary gripe is the need for relighting. Given the amount of casing, it's to be expected.
Cornell & Diehl - Americana 2oz
Enjoyable for Some, Not for Me
Delivery: No issues whatever. I seem to live in a magical part of the world where, in spite of trash USPS delivery on all other things ranging from money orders to medicine, tobacco makes it to my mail box early. There may yet be hope for the Republic. Packaging: C&D makes a fine product. Seals were all good. The tin should keep the product just fine. Flavor: Not much to write home about. This was my first Latakia. I get mellow nutty stuff from the burley and some bright acidity from the Virginia. The Latakia doesn't overwhelm. Plus, the stuff isn't too moist. So on a scale of 1 to terrorist beeper, it smokes at about a 7 and I don't have to spend all my time relighting. Room note: Not unpleasant. The Latakia adds this meaty quality that is fine for a few minutes. Then it starts to get on my nerves. Strength: This isn't the strongest tobacco. It ain't Gawith 1792. This stuff made me sick as a dog. Dunno why. Don't let that put you off.