What tobacco just didn't live up to the hype for you?

[Cool Breeze]

For me it was the St James FVF, just didn't have the flavor kick that I expected. I put it down to my lack of experience.I'm still a newb with a lot of the blends and am still developing my palate. So for now nothing goes to waste,I save it and try again later.

Although I love St. James Flake, I know where you're coming from.
Several of the blends were an acquired taste for me. I think the issue was that I was a cigar smoker and wasn't used to how subtle the flavors are in pipe tobacco. The first time I tried FVF I didn't care for it and now it is my favorite VA blend.

So I totally get that.

[c.ortiz108]

Although I love St. James Flake, I know where you're coming from.
Several of the blends were an acquired taste for me. I think the issue was that I was a cigar smoker and wasn't used to how subtle the flavors are in pipe tobacco. The first time I tried FVF I didn't care for it and now it is my favorite VA blend.

So I totally get that.

I think that's definitely the case with me, too. Not only am I used to cigars and their heavier flavors, but I grew up with my dad smoking English mixtures. To me, pipe tobacco IS English mixture! So I'm working on getting to appreciate VAs etc. It's burley I struggle with most, though.