I was really surprised by this blend. I generally prefer burley forward blends and this sounded promising. It’s very bold, dark and rich. The dark fired is of course very prominent but I also get a hint of the oriental and perique, with a spicy and peppery secondary flavor. There is an underlying bit of sweetness as well. To me there seems to be a lot going on, definitely a more complex blend. It’s ready to go right out of the tin and burns well. The nicotine seems med-high and so far it’s been a wonderful evening smoke. I’ve ordered five more tins and it’s very quickly becoming one of my new favorites.