I should have added a further note here after smoking Haddo's and USS Mason back to back. USS Mason obviously has latakia in it while Haddo's does not. I also found USS Mason to be less sweet than Haddo's which has some fruit qualities and rum in addition to brandy.
I like both blends a lot however my inclination toward lat blends still gives USS Mason the edge in my rotation.
I like both blends a lot however my inclination toward lat blends still gives USS Mason the edge in my rotation.