Brad M.
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Three Nuns - Three Nuns 1.75oz
In my top ten
The tin note has a rich Virginia with hint of spice and faint smokiness. The coins are loosely spun with a resemblance to the galaxy. This tobacco has a unique characteristic to what I can only describe as vintage. There is a caramel bread and a definite cigar quality to this blend. It’s best enjoyed in a seasoned pipe or a meerschaum. For me this was love at first bowl. It’s in the top 5 for me and cellaring deep.

Samuel Gawith - 1792 Flake 50g
'No Man is an Island'
No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as any manner of thy friends or of thine own were; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne A lot of interesting qualities to this tobacco, I would suggest putting this in designated pipe as it will infuse its flavor into the pipe. It’s unlike anything out there. The flavor is clove like and vanilla with very rich tobacco that’s smooth yet robust. When I was new to tobacco this blend was a lot to wrap my head around and after some years of exploring many blends this one stands out for its unique qualities. I have only been able to buy it locally as it sells out very fast. It ages wonderfully and is on my list of blends to cellar and enjoy for years to come.

Cornell & Diehl - Haunted Bookshop 2oz
Confessions of a Burley lover
I love the name and the images that it congers. It’s a burley with perique, the ribbon cut gives way to a nice steady burn. The blend captures a unique complexity. It is simple and pure, it demands more attention in quiet moments of reflection.

Capstan - Flake Blue 1.75oz
The best
Everything else is just a distraction.

McConnell - Scottish Cake 50g
Top notch
The virginia reminds me of mac barren less bite with a touch of dark fired Virginia perhaps. The Burley is like HH, the perique peppery and balaced and the dark fire spins everything into a Gawith and hogarth thing without the Lakeland essence. Smooth and worth it when ever it is available. Its a true sipper and very enjoyable, its good.

G. L. Pease - Montgomery 2oz
Subtle complexity
Upon my newfound love of dark fired kentucky, I found there seem to be few ribbon cuts in this style. It is easy to keep the bowl lit and flowing smoothly. Its not a punch you in the face blend it is simple and enjoyable virginia with that dfk in there as well. Sip and enjoy then taste the nuances that the ribbon cut alows. Age would do wonders for this one.

Seattle Pipe Club - Plum Pudding 2oz
A Favorite.
This is a wonderful English blend. Its bready and has a bbq grill tin note. I hope this never ceases to exist. My favorite English blend.

Cornell & Diehl - Autumn Evening
In this case, a larger jar needed.
I cant believe that some of these top sellers are actually good. That is not the case with music, being a musician. Tin note maple, mahogany, bready. Its like a virginia with an amazing room note. Truly a great bulk tobacco that you can smoke and run out of before you know it, but not becouse its out of stock. This should be one of those unicorn tobaccos that you have to go treasure hunting for that wispers sweet nothings to you in your sleep, only to wake up in a cold sweat with tears on your pillow. Thankfully the goodfellas at C&D care about you, and they show it.

Cornell & Diehl - Briar Fox 2oz
Every day smoke
This to me is the classic peanut butter and jelly blend. A great virginia and a great burley complimenting one another to make something simple yet amazing.

Cornell & Diehl - Burley Flake #5 2oz
Good smoke
I gave this a whirl becouse I love a good flake and dark fired kentucky as well. This has a nice fluff when broken and a slight wine note in the tin. Its more of a virginia burley to me as the DFK is hiding out. I really enjoyed this. It is an excellent offering by C&D and reminds me of the Reserve XXV Dawn.

Peterson - Royal Yacht 50g
A go to virginia
I always have liked this one for the simplicity and full flavor. Its a ribbon virginia and normally i only buy flake virginia but this is easy to deal with and has the nicotine kick as a bonus.

Peterson - Nightcap 50g
At the top of English blends
For me this was my first English blend and after trying many English blends its probably one of the best for my money. I guess it sort of set the standard in my book.

Cornell & Diehl - We Three Kings 2oz
Christmas tradition
This stuff is pretty good, not usually do I enjoy an aromatic but this one taste like tobacco. Has a room note of a bit of rum and Santa's cookies. I will definitely buy it again when available.

Per Jensen - Legacy Collection: Brothers in Arms 2oz
Depth
Tin note is reminiscent of something like an English blend. There are multiple layers of flavors throughout the different stages of smoking the bowl. Each type of tobacco plays a part in the song and at times one more than the other and then taking turns. Well balanced and very smooth. I personally enjoyed it in a churchwarden, no bite what a delight. If your looking for something complex and smooth but not an English look no further.

Peterson - Irish Flake 50g
Dark fired up
I love this one as it captures the cigar like taste but the key to this one that makes it particularly special is the dark fired Virginia and Burley. The tin note to me is misleading because the way this one behaves in the bowl is different. Beautiful bellows of glorious smoke and a wonderful room note. Some say its a strong tobacco but i say it is rich. This one smokes best to me in good ole meerschaum, enjoy.

Carter Hall - Carter Hall 14oz
Surprised.
It is unfair and and injustice to discriminate this tobacco for any reason whatsoever. There is a clear reason this has been a blend that has been able to stand tall for so many years. Its smooth, no bite, easy to pack, easy to enjoy, After having tried dozens and dozens and dozens of tobacco blends this one suprised me the most. I love it.

Half and Half - Half and Half 1.5oz
Mild Prune aromatic
Bag note is prunes with a strong liquor note thats almost cloying. First light you get prunes. Mid bowl, the aromatic aspect settles a bit and you have a mild smoke that lets you go to a frieght train if desired with zero bite. End bowl is pleasently simple with the burley taking stage. This is a tobacco that is unique in its own way and simple, it smokes smooth and can produce heavy clouds with a prune aspect to it and no bite. An old classic thats worth a look.

Per Jensen - Legacy Collection: Harbour Dreams 2oz
Subtle and smooth burley aromatic
Tin note: coco, waffle cone. Taste: Burley, hint of coco and almond All day smoke, the aromatic aspect is not cloying or undesirable rather it has you reaching for more.

Cornell & Diehl - XXV Reserve: Dusk 2oz
Beyond my expectations
Wonderful blend, very enjoyable. I am just glad i got my grubby paws on a tin.

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