I have been working my way through this tin for a couple of days now, and what a treat it has been. My tin is from 2007 and I could not of asked for a more balanced smoke. I find the orientals and virginias really play off one and other in an almost sweet and sour flavor and slightly spicy body. Also, I find the chamber dimensions really play a factor, if the bowl is too narrow or too wide, the spicyness of the orientals is very foward, but when you find the right combination, slightly larger than 3/4", magic!