*Blend C

Smoked this a few times in different pipes to get a better sense of it. Opening the bag, the fragrance within reveals the smoky promise of Latakia. Good moisture level, and takes a light easily. At this time I'm smoking it in a MM cob. The flavor of the smoke is mild and creamy, with the Latakia being less noticeable than I'd have expected from the pouch note. I can't really make out what the other component tobaccos are. Produces plenty of smoke with light puffing. Overall impression: It will probably improve if jarred for a few more months. Needs a bit more marrying.

*Blend D

Pleasant smelling in the bag, looks like a blend of about 3 tobaccos, though I can't tell what. On first lighting (in a lovat) I'm picking up the grassy flavor of Virginia flake. Not much sweetness but a bit of spice. There's a richness here, though also a roughness that should smooth out with some aging. Can't be sure but guessing the other components are fire cured and perique? Goes out a lot, and have had to relight several times. Strong puffing risks tongue bite, so one has to puff with a gentle cadence. Halfway through the bowl a hint of bitterness emerges, but just a hint. Overall: pretty good. I will jar the rest a few months and revisit.

*"Stout" Blend

The sticker on the baggie says "(New) Stout, Mix Unfinished." A sniff tells me it is a Latakia blend. Smells really good. Takes a light very well, and initial impression is that it's a solid English, with more flavor than blend C above. There is a bit of sweetness coming through. Took a few relights, but not as much as Blend D. Finished as good as it started with no major changes. I find this one to be ready to smoke now, so I'll probably just finish off the baggie instead of aging it.