My oh My, apple pie! This is one fine blend with a strength that just suits me well. I found that the VA is the star, but the Latakia and Turkish additions are good supports. I liked the sweet/sour interplay and the hints of mustiness and smokiness were very pleasant. Though not as complex as some other English blends, I really enjoyed that this mixture was right at my level of tolerance regarding strength and did not cross that threshold. This is an after meal dessert to be sure...better than apple pie 
All other aspects were in order, packed and lit well, remained lit, good moisture level, excellent VA dominated aroma and a good volume of smoke. I really like the way this just came at me and I knew immediately this would be an arm wrestling match with no winner that turned into a friendly handshake just as quickly. Well done. Highest Recommendation!
All other aspects were in order, packed and lit well, remained lit, good moisture level, excellent VA dominated aroma and a good volume of smoke. I really like the way this just came at me and I knew immediately this would be an arm wrestling match with no winner that turned into a friendly handshake just as quickly. Well done. Highest Recommendation!