Hey from central North Carolina. Years ago on Forums, aromatics were thought of as beginner tobaccos and not so much appreciated. Eventually, one of the more sage members talked up aromatics in general and Mixture 79 in particular, and effected a serious reconsideration of the genre, so now aromatics get due respect.
As we often remind each other, aromatics make up 90% plus of the pipe tobacco market, so there wouldn't be many good non-aromatics available if the aros wren't around.
Welcome aboard.