Received mine today and am smoking the first bowl of my version of Double Bass (as in the musical instrument, not the fish!). I'm really enjoying it, and it's perfect for a cool evening on the back patio with a cup of coffee. There's a lot going on with this blend - it's smooth, buttery, with lots of body and depth, but complex, too. I'm not able to really pick out each component but I don't think I've tasted anything quite like this (in all my vast experience of 10 months or so of pipe smoking!) so they all seem to be contributing seamlessly to the overall effect. Individual flavors come and go a bit more as I progress down the bowl. There's a nice mesquite-like woodyness which I imagine to be an effect the Kentucky is having on the Latakia, but what do I know. It's cool burning and easy smoking. I'm not sure it exactly matches my vision. I think the Orientals and maybe one of the VAs are making for a brighter smoke than I was imagining. But I love Oriental-forward blends, and I'd buy this one. I imagine it'll get even better with some age. Can't wait to try Pete's version!

By the way, Pete @NeverBend , I seem to have received 2 samples of the same blends (606), so maybe Wayne also got a duplicate? I'm happy to mail him one.