I've found myself returning often to this blend. It's ready to smoke, no rub out, packs easy, lights easy, and stays lit. The vanilla is less vanilla and more cream, as the name doesn't suggest exactly but it's a delightful truth. What draws me to it is the sourness of something...the VAs, the Kentucky, the bourbon, not sure, but the sour and cream play together in a way I remember and come back for. I don't usually like Kentucky but there is just a bit here I think and give it smoothness and earth. A very good smoke I'd recommend even for non aro smokers.