Tin Note:
A little reminiscent of Union Square. Sweet, clean, pleasant. Very little Perique noticeable. No obvious orientals stand out to me.
First Light:
Very sweet. Crisp. Slight bit of oriental tasting floral-mustiness. A little sweet chocolate aftertaste. Not really tasting any Perique yet.
Mid-Bowl:
Very sweet! And now here is the Perique! A buttery creaminess envelopes the very fruity-sweetness...Oriental, Virginia, and Perique, all shining, all at once, in perfect harmony. This is really something superb. The most polite and timid whisper of cinnamon creeps through the background.
End of Bowl:
The middle-of-the-bowl flavors carry through to the end. All the deliciousness of all of the tobaccos combined into one wonderful flavor, coming together to create a new taste that is extremely satisfying.
Summary:
I am very surprised at how this blend transformed from the first light to something altogether different by mid-bowl. I was pleased at the beginning of the smoke, but did not expect much to come. Then, the flavors exploded into a fantastic symphony of taste that lasted to the end of the bowl. I am very disappointed that this is a limited run, as I would love to always have it available.
If you are debating between this one or the Dark Flake, I encourage you to get both. They exist in different flavor worlds from each other, so don’t worry that they will be too similar. Both are fantastic and should bring the blenders great pride. Highly recommended!
