Not what I expected either. Being a GH product, I also expected a hint of Lakeland, but none at all. Just a sweet Virginia smoke with a hint of toasted banana.
Embers is the right emissary to introduce this unique blend. It sounds quite good, flavorful but low key. Not smoking right now, or not much, pending dental procedure; gotta get those capillaries in shape after a root canal crown of ancient vintage popped right off during a tooth cleaning. Anyway, a light dose of toasted banana sounds intriguing. I am (was) enjoying a pouch of Mixture No. 79, often the subject of scorn, after Embers advanced it as enjoyable in its way.
Sort of like Wells Banana Bread Beer. I was not expecting it enjoy it, but the way you describe the banana flavor, that's about the same. Sort of banana bread like. Bet it would be rather tasty with a cup of coffee.
Hmmm same question, how did I miss this? This may actually be available in my area. Not to mention that it was a pleasure to read a review by Embers, I think that's the first I have seen.