Have smoked the Winslow twice now, and it is a very fine smoker. Very open draw, hangs well in the jaw, and fills the hand quite nicely. Though not a dedicated aro smoker, the Sweet Vanilla Honeydew is a very nice puff. The vanilla, isn't artificially sweet like OTC's; it has more the smell of natural vanilla extract, and a very natural taste with a sweetness and almost honey quality. With the retrohale, and aftertaste, there is a slight melon taste that is not at all unpleasant, and even when pushed, I could not get it to bite. The tobacco itself, looks to be of very fine quality, and the cut reminds me of Pease's Sixpence. The tin moisture is perfect for loading straight into the pipe, but personally prefer drying all my tobaccos a bit before smoking. I would definitely recommend this one to the aro smokers, and non aro smokers might like to give it a go, as I was left with no chemical after taste. I think my Winslow will be dedicated to this blend, or at the very least, a dedicated vanilla pipe. Extremely pleased with both purchases.
Happy smoking,
Duane
Let us know how it smokes. I've been thinking about purchasing one.
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