I realize this is a few months old, but I just heard of the Sterling sample offer and have been in an email exchange with Jack over the past day or so. He is graciously sending me a sample of 1776 Tavern after I mentioned I had heard good things about it. Hopefully it lives up to the reputation. If so, I'll probably add at least a half pound to the cellar and am actually looking at a couple two ounce bags of some of his aromatics to add to an order. Anyway, just a really good "transaction" with the man and wanted to mention my good experience so far. Looking forward to many more!